Podcasts about fine gael td

The National Transport Authority (NTA) must take the lead in delivering a clear public transport plan when concerts take place across Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.Deputy Grace Boland said concertgoers are left often stranded after major events because of the lack of reliable and cohesive public transport. Deputy Boland joined Ciara and Shane this evening to discuss.

Michéal Carrigy, Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath and Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, outlines the findings of the Committee's new report.

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Tonight's panel consists of Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD and Suzanne Rodgers, Social Justice Ireland

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Tonight's panel consists of Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at UCD, joins the panel of Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central.

Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central.

Dr. Robert Thomas, Lecturer in Geomorphology and Flood Risk at The University of Hull, joins the panel of Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central.

On tonight's panel we were joined by Sean Kyne, Fine Gael TD from Galway West, Peadar Tóibín TD Meath West and Aontú Party Leader, Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD from Waterford and journalist Sarah Burns from The Irish Times.

On tonight's panel we were joined by Sean Kyne, Fine Gael TD from Galway West, Peadar Tóibín TD Meath West and Aontú Party Leader, Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD from Waterford and journalist Sarah Burns from The Irish Times.

Today is the deadline for the Rotunda Hospital to provide the HSE with an audit of all private work being carried out by consultants on public only contracts in the hospital. It follows revelations at an Oireachtas committee last week that this practice is continuing despite a direction it was to stop. Anton discusses further with Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North.

Today is the deadline for the Rotunda Hospital to provide the HSE with an audit of all private work being carried out by consultants on public only contracts in the hospital. It follows revelations at an Oireachtas committee last week that this practice is continuing despite a direction it was to stop. Anton discusses further with Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North.

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien recently introduced new legislation to the Dáil, which looked to expand the powers of the National Transport Authority as works on the Metrolink and BusConnects pick up steam. To discuss further with Anton was Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire.

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien recently introduced new legislation to the Dáil, which looked to expand the powers of the National Transport Authority as works on the Metrolink and BusConnects pick up steam. To discuss further with Anton was Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire.

Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the ICTU and Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal West

Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and Min. of State at the Dept. of Health and at the Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South-West.

Sean Clancy, former head of the Irish Defence Forces joins the panel of Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and Min. of State at the Dept. of Health and at the Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South-West.

Today's panel is made up of Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and Min. of State at the Dept. of Health and at the Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South-West.

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire and and Aodhan O'Riordain, Labour MEP for Dublin.

Tonight's panel consists of Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Ruth Coppinger, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dublin West, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County and Christina Finn, Political Editor, TheJournal.ie.

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Ruth Coppinger, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dublin West, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County and Christina Finn, Political Editor, TheJournal.ie.

Alison Field joins the panel of Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Ruth Coppinger, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dublin West, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County & Christina Finn, Political Editor, TheJournal.ie to discuss the difficulties she is facing trying to secure a school place for her son James.

Social Democrats TD and Party Spokesperson for Health Pádraig Rice will introduce a bill to the Dáil tomorrow calling for advertisements on zero alcohol drinks to be banned. However, the Govt has indicated that they won't be supporting this measure, but why not?Joining Shane to give us some insight is Pádraig Rice, and John Clendennen, the Fine Gael TD for Offaly. Guys, welcome to the show…

A new autism assessment protocol has been announced by the Government, which will provide for the first time, a standardised autism assessment for children and adults right across the HSE.It is to be rolled out in the coming weeks, and will see a tiered approach to autism assessment, which aligns with evidence based research.Joining Ciara Doherty with details on this and what the new protocol means for waiting lists and access to supports is Emer Higgins, Minister of State with special responsibility for Disability and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West…

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael TD who successfully took President Catherine Connolly's seat in the Galway West by-election, joins Shane to discuss his victory.

Derek Mooney, Political Communications and Public Affairs Consultant, joins today's panel of Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West and Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow.

The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, today introduced draft legislation which will see significant reforms to dog breeding and ‘puppy farms' in Ireland.The Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2026 will see a marked change in ensuring ethical breeding practices and in strengthening animal welfare standards for that sector nationwide.Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Fine Gael TD for Kildare South joins Ciara to discuss…

A recent survey from the European Movement Ireland shows that while Irish public opinion still heavily supports EU membership, around 30 per cent don't think their voice is adequately represented at a European level. Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire Barry Ward believes that an EU education campaign is the way to combat this uncertainty.

Naoise Ó Muirí, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West.

Rebecca Brennan, a student nurse in her final year of study, and Tony O'Brien, former Head of the HSE, join the panel of Naoise Ó Muirí, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West.

Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, joins the panel of Naoise Ó Muirí, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West.

Ciaran Cannon, former Fine Gael TD and President of Cycling Ireland and Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent followed by Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South is today introducing a Bill to significantly expand and streamline the use of CCTV across Dublin. James explained all to Anton this morning.

Fine Gael is tabling a Bill that would remove some barriers to installing more CCTV cameras around Dublin. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South would be helpful in areas that have “a high prevalence of crime” along with aiding Garda Investigations.Dublin has one of the lowest levels of CCTV cameras in Europe with just over 200 cameras operated by An Garda Síochána. So, is it time to follow in the footsteps of other European cities?For more on this, Ciara is joined by Declan Power, Security and Defense Analyst and Dr Elizabeth Farries, Director at UCD Centre for Digital Policy.

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South, is today introducing a Bill to significantly expand and streamline the use of CCTV across Dublin.Do you agree with this, or is it considered an invasion of people's privacy?Joining Andrea to discuss is Willie White, Artistic Director at the Dublin Theatre Festival and listeners.

John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offaly

Tonight's panel is made up of Catherine Callaghan, Fine Gael TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Sorcha Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath, Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon Galway and Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror.

Catherine Callaghan, Fine Gael TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Sorcha Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath, Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon Galway and Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror.

The Government is to begin withdrawing State-provided accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainian refugees from August, as it prepares to wind down key supports ahead of an EU voluntary return scheme. Colm Brophy Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South-West joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.

Emer Higgins, Minister of State with responsibility for Disability and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Peadar Toibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central.

Niall Hodgins, GRA President, and Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel, join today's panel of Emer Higgins, Minister of State with responsibility for Disability and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Peadar Toibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central.

Barry Scannell, Partner in William Fry's Technology Department specialising in Artificial Intelligence joins today's panel of Emer Higgins, Minister of State with responsibility for Disability and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Peadar Toibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central.

The Dail heard that there are more schoolchildren progressing from the occasional use of vapes and nicotine pouches, to a reliance on them. There have been calls for a new bill to be brought in surrounding the sales of these products. Speaking to Anton was Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD and the party's Health Spokesperson.

Ireland's new rail traffic management system is facing serious criticism, after costs rose from an expected €19.5 million to more than €31 million with no part of the system delivered yet. Concerns have been raised at the Dáil Public Accounts Committee, where the project has been described as a “slowly developing shambles.” Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal West joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.