Podcasts about fr peter mcverry

If you were listening to Lunchtime Live yesterday you would have heard caller Emmet Kelleher who joined Andrea to discuss his experience of homelessness in Ireland...A lot of people got in touch with the show following Emmet's story, including listener Mal who said that he is facing losing his rented accommodation this weekend…Today, listener Jane joins Andrea to discuss her own experience of homelessness, and Fr Peter McVerry from the Peter McVerry Trust joins to discuss the landscape of homelessness in Ireland today.

Today on the show - We discussed Govt's allocation of an additional 100m to housing with Fr Peter McVerry, the GRA describe the increase to the training allowance as "a paltry crumb" and DORAS spoke with us about Govt proposals to make asylum seekers pay towards the State services they receive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is taken from the Two Norries Live Podcast Tour and recorded on the 21st May 2023 at the well known Sugar Club in Dublin.James and Timmy had the pleasure of speaking with Fr Peter McVerry who is an Irish Roman Catholic priest and founder of the Peter McVerry Trust, notable for battling homelessness in Ireland.Hear his story of how he began his trust and since then he has helped helped more than 3,600 homeless people in Dublin alone and In 2022, the charity worked with over 12,000 people and was active in 28 local authorities across Ireland.Also brought down onto the stage was Seanie Kinsella who is a former resident and still works closely with Peter and the Trust. Two Norries Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six years on there's still no timeline for the opening of the first supervised injecting facility in Dublin. Fr Peter McVerry, Founder of the Peter McVerry Trust spoke to Shane with his reaction to this.

Six years on there's still no timeline for the opening of the first supervised injecting facility in Dublin. Fr Peter McVerry, Founder of the Peter McVerry Trust spoke to Shane with his reaction to this.

Today on the show - We look at the new rules on student accommodation with Sinn Fein's Martin Kenny, the Irish Farmers Journal tell us 3 in 4 farmers would vote for a new farmer's party in an election and Fr Peter McVerry calls for Govt investment in providing access to drug treatment centres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry tells us that the housing system is fundamentally defective as homeless figures continue to rise. PAC member Imelda Munster describes the antics of RTE management at the PAC hearing as jaw-dropping and Darren O Rourke describes Govt' long awaited bill to address windfall gains in the energy sector as weak and incomplete Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This is a special podcast that sets out the case for setting up a National Sustainable Home Building Agency, a state agency that would build, refurbish and retrofit social and affordable (public) housing. The podcast is a recording of the launch of the paper making the case for Homes For Ireland, and you will hear from the authors of the report, Rory Hearne and Phil Murphy, but also Fr Peter McVerry, homelessness campaigner, who describes it as the most important proposal on the housing crisis he has seen so far, and we also hear from Barry Murphy of Raise the Roof Cork. We hope you enjoy this! The Assassination of Rafael Moreno podcast is out now:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-82173060

Fr Peter McVerry is social activist and a strong advocate for those who have no voice in society.  He is a critic of government policy on issues such as homelessness, drugs and criminal justice.He founded the Peter McVerry Trust over twenty years ago, which has progressed from a three-bedroom flat in Ballymun to becoming one of the country's largest organisations responding to the issue of homelessness. By 2020, the charity was supporting over 7,800 individuals experiencing homelessness.Peter has written widely on issues relating to young homeless people such as accommodation, drugs, juvenile justice, the Gardaí, prisons and education.The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ R&R RELAX- a beautiful blend of premium grade botanicals with magnesium and B vitamins for stress relief, calm and a more restful sleep. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, fabulous pharmacist. Read the reviews on www.fabuwellness.com.

Ireland's official homeless figures have hit another new record high with nearly 12,000 people accessing emergency accommodation last month. Kieran was joined by Peter McVerry, founder of the Peter McVerry Trust to discuss...

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory & Tony talk to Fr Peter McVerry about the reasons behind the lifting of the eviction ban, how the Government knew about the figures facing eviction, yet still went ahead, the political machinations around the decision, the need to reinstate the ban and make the tenant in situ scheme work. Then we hear from Enya Kennedy, a mother of three who tells of her traumatic experience of living for 7 months in emergency homeless accommodation showing that emergency accommodation is not suitable - people need homes. For the Spicebag interview click here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-81168820

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Why the Government has to Re-instate the eviction ban: the landlords' strike, mortgage arrears & how to build affordable homes for sale In this Reboot Republic, Rory and Tony discuss the on-going fallout of the Governments terrible decision to lift the eviction ban, the latest data from the RTB showing 11,000 notices to quit issued in 2022, with 84% for no fault evictions, revealing a tsunami of housing distress unless the Government reinstates the eviction ban, the landlord's strike by selling up to deter further renters rights, the growing issue of mortgage arrears and how the state must step in a build affordable homes for sale. The Fr Peter McVerry and Spicebag podcasts are available now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-81082874

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Street Art, Multiple Personas & Social Change with Asbestos This Reboot Republic talks to the Irish artist, Asbestos, whos been creating work on the street and in a variety of media since 2003. He outlines his recent work on a mural on home in Cork, how he uses the concept of masks and personas to create dialogue and provoke a reaction to the world we are trying to navigate, and how he can cover his work with masks and identity and how he uses that for social change campaigns, and his run in with the Taoiseach and the irony of their use of his art. The interview with Fr Peter McVerry is available now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-81082874 Yes, we address the "dispute."

There will be constraints to building houses here no matter who is in government, Leo Varadkar has said. The Taoiseach has also denied Fr Peter McVerry's claim he overruled objections from the Housing Minister to put an end to the eviction ban. To discuss this further, Kieran was joined by Fr Peter McVerry, founder of the Peter McVerry Trust…

Saturday will see the end of the government's winter evictions ban. We get reaction from Fr Peter McVerry, Founder of the Peter McVerry Trust and Social Campaigner.

Saturday will see the end of the government's winter evictions ban. We get reaction from Fr Peter McVerry, Founder of the Peter McVerry Trust and Social Campaigner.

Fr Peter McVerry calls for abortion style exclusion zones to be put around direct provision centres; and the growing demand for the far-right from Irish politicians and media comentators.   https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/theres-no-racists-here-this-is-not-about-race-protesters-joined-by-far-right-figures-in-rallies-against-refugees-42287273.html https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2023/01/14/housing-campaigner-suggests-safe-zones-to-keep-protesters-away-from-accommodation-centres/

Today on the show - Ged Nash calls on Govt to prioritise the long delayed reform of ethics legislation in order to maintain public confidence in politics. Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry calls for the introduction of "safe zones"around accommodation centres for asylum seekers in light of recent protests and we speak to the Irish Property Owners Association about the high numbers of landlords who are leaving the rental market - these stories & more covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show, as homeless figures reach record highs for the 5th consecutive month we speak with Fr Peter McVerry on where we are failing in addressing the housing issue. Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health David Cullinane gives his thoughts on the continuing overcrowding crisis in our health service and Prof Anthony Staines on the impact of hospital overcrowding and the growing Covid numbers - these stories and others covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

-Campaigner, notable for his battle to find solutions to homelessness and founder of the McVerry Trust, Ireland's largest provider of housing first services. Peter was in Killaloe recently to give a talk and Patricia Anne caught up with him for an in depth interview. https://pmvtrust.ie/ Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle with Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley live from the SBCR studios at the Derg Alliance building on the 24th December 2022 Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie 

Fr. Peter McVerry, Founder of the Peter McVerry Trust

Citizens from all walks of life have come together to create Ionbhá - The nation's new empathy bible. The book, which is being released on Thursday, contains over 80 pieces of prose, essays, and poetry, from influential figures such as President Michael D Higgins, Rachael Blackmore, Panti Bliss, The Edge, and Fr Peter McVerry. Professor Pat Dolan is the Chair at the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the University of Galway and Co-editor of the book spoke to Shane this morning.

Citizens from all walks of life have come together to create Ionbhá - The nation's new empathy bible. The book, which is being released on Thursday, contains over 80 pieces of prose, essays, and poetry, from influential figures such as President Michael D Higgins, Rachael Blackmore, Panti Bliss, The Edge, and Fr Peter McVerry. Professor Pat Dolan is the Chair at the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the University of Galway and Co-editor of the book spoke to Shane this morning.

Today on the show - as they prepare to launch their pre-budget submission the National Women's Council of Ireland tell us why they're calling on Govt to increase social welfare rates to support women & lone parents. Michael Healy Rae on the proposed legislation from Govt on the use of e-scooters. Fr Peter McVerry responds to reports of a €200M underspend at the Dept of Housing during the current housing crisis - these stories and more among today's topics See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fr Peter McVerry, homeless campaigner speaks to us about the relaunch of the Raise the Roof campaign

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Claire Brock is joined by Willie O'Dea TD, David Cullinane TD, Gavan Reilly, Dr Fergal Hickey, Richard Grogan, Maeve McElwee and Fr Peter McVerry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the show - We heard the latest on the NI protocol talks with Karen Coleman of EuroParl Radio, Dr Marie Scully on the rising Covid case numbers and whether the October 22nd opening can go ahead. Fr Peter McVerry discusses whether Budget 2022 will help in tackling the housing crisis and the Restaurants Association of Ireland call for clarity from Government on reopening . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Peter McVerry Trust's annual Opening Doors Campaign kicks-off today and runs until October 10th to coincide with World Homeless Day which is next Sunday. Fr. Peter McVerry joined Ray in studio.

In this episode, I talk to homeless advocate and campaigner Fr Peter McVerry. We discuss how he joined the priesthood and how it led to a life helping the homeless. He tells me about the nine-year-old boy who changed the course of his life and what he thinks you should do if you see someone begging. A really insightful and open chat about a problem that is very present in our country. #homelessness #petermcverry

This Reboot Republic podcast sets out the case for inserting the Right to Housing in the Irish Constitution, and why a Referendum is needed. It is part of Maynooth University Social Justice Week. The speakers include Fr Peter McVerry, Homelessness Campaigner, Orla O Connor, Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland, Niamh O Rourke, Inclusion Health Social Worker, James Rooney, Barrister and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, Trinity College Dublin, Ann Marie Flanagan, NWCI Disability Women's working group and Ellie Kisyombe, Co-Founder Our Table. It is introduced and chaired by Dr Rory Hearne, Dept Applied Social Studies Maynooth University & the campaign for a Right to Housing, Home for Good. Support this podcast and get access to loads of extra content at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

From his upbringing in Newry, to his life in Dublin, to his calling to the priesthood and work with the homeless, Fr Peter McVerry talked to Kieran about his life at the forefront of fighting for social justice.

Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the re-opening of schools, the conditions on the frontline, a potential snowstorm and homelessness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest in this epsisode is Fr Peter McVerry, a Belfast born Jesuit priest who grew up in Newry, County Down before moving to Dublin. After his ordination in 1975 he  lived and worked in summerhill in North Dublin and came face to face with homelessness, poverty and deprivation. He went on to set up a trust to help struggling young people, including those facing addiction. This work started life in a 3 bedroom apartment in Ballymun and later became the Peter McVerry Trust which grew to include hostels, apartments, a detox centre and other services for people affected by addiction and homelessness. It is now one of the largest and most important organisations of its kind in Ireland. Fr McVerry has consistently been one of the most outspoken critics of government policy on housing and homelessness and is one of Ireland’s most respected campaigners and activists, a man who is very much walking his talk. It was great to get the time with Peter over Zoom and you can see the video version of this episode over on the Love and Courage YouTube channel or on my Facebook page, just look up Ruairi McKiernan – Hitching for Hope.

This Reboot Republic podcast talks to homelessness campaigner, Fr Peter McVerry. He explains how COVID has impacted on homelessness, with some positives finding housing freed up from Air BnB, but also negatives, with increased isolation of those who are homeless as drop-in services have had to shut. He explains why lifting of the eviction ban was a mistake and argues that it should be reinstated. Peter also says that he remains motivated by homeless people themselves - their daily struggle inspires him to keep going and working for and with them - it makes him angry at the injustice, yet that keeps driving him on. We need people to get angry about the housing crisis and then to turn that anger into pressure on the government. That's where change can come from. He also passionately explains that we need a right to housing put in the constitution and how he is going to keep up the pressure on this. Join us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

This Reboot Republic podcast talks to homelessness campaigner, Fr Peter McVerry. He explains how COVID has impacted on homelessness, with some positives finding housing freed up from Air BnB, but also negatives, with increased isolation of those who are homeless as drop-in services have had to shut. He explains why lifting of the eviction ban was a mistake and argues that it should be reinstated. Peter also says that he remains motivated by homeless people themselves - their daily struggle inspires him to keep going and working for and with them - it makes him angry at the injustice, yet that keeps driving him on. We need people to get angry about the housing crisis and then to turn that anger into pressure on the government. That's where change can come from. He also passionately explains that we need a right to housing put in the constitution and how he is going to keep up the pressure on this. Join us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

This Reboot Republic podcast was recorded live at the book launch and webinar of Rory Hearne's new book ‘Housing Shock: The Irish Housing Crisis and how to solve it’. It features Dr Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor in Social Policy, Maynooth University & Reboot Republic co-host, Leilani Farha, former UN Special Rapporteur; Director of the Shift Global Right to Housing, Fr Peter McVerry, Homelessness campaigner, Prof Michelle Norris, School of Social Policy, UCD, and finaly Vincent Browne asks Rory some interrogatory questions. Chaired by Dr Mary Murphy, Department of Sociology, Maynooth University and attended by a cast of hundreds online, this was a terrific event. Tony Groves provides a summary of audience questions and comments. The book is available to buy from Policy Press & all good book shops. Join us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

This Reboot Republic podcast was recorded live at the book launch and webinar of Rory Hearne's new book ‘Housing Shock: The Irish Housing Crisis and how to solve it'. It features Dr Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor in Social Policy, Maynooth University & Reboot Republic co-host, Leilani Farha, former UN Special Rapporteur; Director of the Shift Global Right to Housing, Fr Peter McVerry, Homelessness campaigner, Prof Michelle Norris, School of Social Policy, UCD, and finaly Vincent Browne asks Rory some interrogatory questions. Chaired by Dr Mary Murphy, Department of Sociology, Maynooth University and attended by a cast of hundreds online, this was a terrific event. Tony Groves provides a summary of audience questions and comments. The book is available to buy from Policy Press & all good book shops. Join us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Fr Peter McVerry, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Elaine Dunne, John Boyle, Gabrielle Colleran, Damien English, Barry Cowen and Pat Ennis

Fr Peter McVerry tells us why some homeless people do not want to stay in hostels.Padraig Rice is trying to encourage as many people as possible to register to vote.Aware in Mallow are appealing for new volunteers, and Joe Heffernan joins us in Studio with advice on anxiety. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On a recent visit to Ennis Fr Peter McVerry sat down and spoke to Brendan O'Brien about his childhood, his education and his campaigning for the homeless.

Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show: Fr Peter McVerry told us that he has no confidence in Government's strategy to solve the housing crisis. Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport Fergus O Dowd called on the FAI to bring order to the chaos within their organisation and Gavin Booth, solicitor for the family of Seamus Ludlow gave details of their meeting with the Garda Commissioner - these stories and more along with calls / comments from listeners to the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the show: Shock and anger at attacks on emergency services in Drogheda & Dundalk last night , local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster call for those responsible to be brought to justice. Supt Andy Watters outlined details of their successful drugs operation in Drogheda yesterday resulting in 14 arrests & numerous seizures. Deputy Brendan Smith called for every possible resource to be used to bring those responsible for the threats and intimidation against the Quinn directors and as the homeless figures rise yet again Fr Peter McVerry told us there isn't any chance we'll see a drop in those numbers any time soon - these stories and more along with comments & calls from listeners to the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With mixed reaction from charities and business groups to the announcements in Budget2020, Michael Brennan of the Sunday Business Post brought us an overview of the main areas causing dissatisfaction. Local politicians Minister Regina Doherty, Deputies Thomas Byrne and Peter Fitzpatrick outlined their thoughts and Active Retirement Ireland & Fr Peter McVerry addressed concerns that Govt have failed the elderly and the homeless in this budget - all of this with comments and calls from listeners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Earlier this month Seamus Marley, an alleged IRA member, was jailed for seven years for raping and sexually abusing two boys in the 90’s at a republican safe house. Today one of his victims Paudie McGahon waived his anonymity to speak for the to the Michael Reade Show. Also toda:y housing campaigner Fr Peter McVerry joins us following the raise the roof protest in Dublin over the weekend, outgoing MEP Mairead McGuinness outlines why she should get your vote in the European Parliament election and with just days to go until polling day candidates from Meath will discuss the issues dominating on the doorsteps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recorded in front of a packed room in the Teachers Club this podcast is the first panel from our #RebootLive show. Hosted by Rory Hearne, this podcast features Fr Peter McVerry, Orla O'Connor and Aisling Hedderman speaking bluntly about the failures of the current Government, the need for the #Right2Housing in our constitution and why we need a mass mobilisation on Saturday, May 18th for #RaiseTheRoof We are very grateful to everyone who came out and made #RebootLive such a big success. Please get out next weekend and, as Fr McVerry said, ask any politician calling at your door one question: do you support the Right to Housing? Support us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Ireland is one of the most Pro EU countries and yet our electoral turnout for the European Elections is much more middling. Over the next few weeks across the tortoise shack we aim to bring you the voices of as many of the candidates for MEP as we can, albeit with our progressive values to the fore. Kicking us off is first time MEP candidate and Social Democrat Councillor, Gary Gannon. He joins us to discuss his reasons for getting into the race, why the makeup of this next EU Parliament is so important and the values he'd like to see at the heart of the EU's democratic structures. Reminder: We are doing a #RebootLive this Friday, May 10th in Dublin City Centre, guests include Fr Peter McVerry and Director of the National Women's Council, Orla O'Connor. Actor, writer and poet, Emmet Kirwan will opening the show at 6:30. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/reboot-republic-live-tickets-61091333824 Join us:patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Writer Caroline O'Donoghue joins Jeanne and Alan to talk about 2017's You Can't Fight Christmas, the heartwarming tale of Leslie Major, an interior decorator working in the Chesterton Hotel, a neighbourhood landmark whose new owner wants to take away everything special about it. Can Leslie make the new owner Edmund fall in love with her AND the Chesterton before it's too late? Very possibly. You Can't Fight Christmas stars Brely Evans and Andra Fuller, was written by Marnie Martin and directed by Kenny Young. Our chosen charity for this episode is The Peter McVerry Trust which was set up by Fr Peter McVerry to reduce homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Caroline O'Donoghue is @czaroline on Twitter. Her debut novel Promising Young Women is out now and it is so good, like really, really good. Find Jeanne and Alan on Twitter @jeannedesutun and @alan_maguire. Jeanne's newsletter is here If you like Roast Chestnuts then please follow us on Twitter, subscribe, and consider rating and/or reviewing us on your local podcast app. And tell your friends, that’s the best thing. Original artwork by Dee McDonnell Theme Music by Daniel McAuley This episode was produced by Alan + Brian

On today's Michael Reade Show, local TD Peter Fitzpatrick not to stand for Fine Gael in next general election, Fr Peter McVerry on the continued homelessness crisis, hospitality sector to lose special 9% VAT rate, Colm O'Gorman calling for those hurt or abused by the church to attent solidarity meeting - these stories and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One year on, Father Peter McVerry returns to Roísín Meets to report on the escalating homelessness crisis.

In this very first episode of our brand new ‘Soundings Holy Trinity’ strand, hosts Dylan Haskins and Lisa Hannigan are joined by the holy trinity of Panti Bliss, Áine Lawlor & Fr. Peter McVerry with music from Paul Noonan (Bell X1). Recorded live at the historic City Assembly House in Dublin, we hear about a larcenous dog, how to survive a political interview grilling and what happens when Madonna turns up at an Irish funeral.   More at www.soundingspod.com   INTRODUCING SOUNDINGS HOLY TRINITY Good storytelling is all about light and dark. In this live show-come-podcast episode, Dylan and Lisa are joined by a Holy Trinity of guests who share their three stories to inspire, to alarm and to humour. The show happens in three sections and each section features live performance of songs on those same themes from our music guest. Soundings Holy Trinity is a show for the curious, the serious and the hilarious.        

This week Roisin Ingle meets Fr. Peter McVerry and hears about his work with homeless people.

Taken from the fourth installment in our Living for the City series, Banter was delighted to welcome Fr Peter McVerry for an indepth conversation on his life and work last January. The latest freeman of Dublin has been working with the city's young homeless for more than 30 years. During this time he has campaigned tirelessly for the rights of these young people, opening a hostel for the young homeless in 1979. Our interview features Peter talking about how his early life, his move to Dublin, his anger at what he sees at neglect of our fellow citizens and how he sees his role today.