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This morning on the show, Shane spoke with Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, and began by asking her to tell me about her plan to tackle school absenteeism and improve school attendance
This morning on the show, Shane spoke with Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, and began by asking her to tell me about her plan to tackle school absenteeism and improve school attendance
Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Nama chief executive Brendan McDonagh almost became housing ‘tsar' until Fine Gael blocked his appointment this week. It seems communication between the two main parties was not at its strongest when it came to Fianna Fáil's push to have McDonagh head up the new Housing Activation Office.· Both the Government of the 34th Dáil and Donald Trump reach the milestone of 100 days this week, although it feels like night and day in terms of activity with the Government's executive functions here barely getting off the ground. · But nobody could accuse Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan of inactivity as he has taken that portfolio and ran with it. Building strongly on the work of his predecessor Helen McEntee, could Fianna Fáil be looking at a potential future party leader?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Has the EPP become a cold house for Fine Gael? Recollection of a soirée in Beijing, and Westminster's long memory for its murdered MPs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, outlines changes to the Junior Cycle grade bands that will make it easier for students to achieve the two top grades
Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The ‘Golden Age of America' came and went over the course of a week as US President Donald Trump decided on Wednesday to pause his reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days. · The status of suspended Social Democrat TD Eoin Hayes was up for debate this week with the party successfully pushing for representation based on election result rather than current Dáil numbers in order to secure two Oireachtas committee chairperson roles. So, is Hayes a Soc Dem TD or not? Some are making understandable comparisons with the recent speaking rights row.· And Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has signalled a new Bill to overhaul the asylum system here with the latest data showing a surge in deportation orders and a substantial fall in applications in early 2025, both attributable to O'Callaghan's predecessor Helen McEntee. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The best way to resurrect a graveyard, humanitarian efforts in Chad, and Richard Boyd Barrett's cancer diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Helen McEntee, Minister for Education, discusses special classes and plans to introduce Leaving Certification reforms at the start of the next school term.
Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth, Fine Gael TD for Meath East
Bhí an dara cruinniú poiblí aréir i mBaile Dhún na nGall leis an scéal is deireanaí maidir leis an ionad Oideachais ar an bhaile atá le haistriú go Leitir Ceanainn a phlé agus cuireadh in iúl go bhfuil sé ráite ag an Aire Oideachais, Helen McEntee gur faoi Bhord Bainistíochta an ionaid féin é, an t-ionad a dhruid ag deireadh na míosa.
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Senator Cathal Byrne, who has just been elected as the new Secretary of Fine Gael. Following in the footsteps of notable figures like Simon Harris and Helen McEntee, Senator Byrne was elected to this prestigious role at the annual general meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party in Leinster House.
Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee sits down with Kieran on The Hard Shoulder.The Fine Gael TD for Meath East joined the show to speak, among other things, her new briefing as Education Minister and the anticipation toward a Patrick's Day visit to the United States.
Helen McEntee, the Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, joins us to discuss the summer programme for children with special educational needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds. This year, for the first time, free school meals will be part of the scheme.
Despite my detective work, it looks like I was completely wrong about who the next Minister for Education was going to be and it's Helen McEntee who is our education minister.Join me as I write a letter telling Helen McEntee what I would love to see happening in the education system as she takes over from a depressing almost-decade of neglect.
Despite my detective work, it looks like I was completely wrong about who the next Minister for Education was going to be and it's Helen McEntee who is our education minister.Join me as I write a letter telling Helen McEntee what I would love to see happening in the education system as she takes over from a depressing almost-decade of neglect.
With the new Cabinet being announced recently, you may have noticed the gender imbalance in particular, with three women at the Cabinet table: Helen McEntee, Jennier Carroll MacNeill and Norma Foley.Is this something to be concerned about?Frances Fitzgerald, former Fine Gael Tánaiste and MEP, joins Kieran to discuss.
Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, discusses the details of the Programme for Government
Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an ceathrú lá de mhí Eanáir. Is mise Eoin Ó Seachnasaigh. Tá an FBI ag fiosrú mar eachtra sceimhlitheoireachta ionsaí a tharla i gcathair New Orleans, nuair a thiomáin fear trucail isteach trí shlua a bhí ag ceiliúradh na hAthbhliana ar shráideanna na cathrach, agus ansin thosaigh sé ag scaoileadh urchar leo. Maraíodh ar a laghad cúig dhuine dhéag, agus gortaíodh breis is tríocha a cúig duine eile. Ag a ceathrú tar éis a trí ar maidin a tharla an eachtra ar Shráid Bourbon, ceantar mór turasóireachta i gCeathrú Francach na cathrach. Scaoil an tiománaí, a bhí ina shaighdiúir roimhe, le póilíní ansin, agus gortaíodh beirt acu. Scaoil na póilíní leis an tiománaí freisin, agus maraíodh ar an láthair é. Fuarthas bratach ISIS sa trucail. Tá sé ráite ag an FBI go gcreideann siad go raibh an tiománaí ag gníomhú ina aonar. Ar ais in Éirinn, tá feidhm anois le reachtaíocht nua chun déileáil le coireanna áirithe ar fuath is bun leo. Mar shampla, fuath a léiriú do dhaoine ar bhonn cine, datha, claonadh gnéis, inscne nó míchumais. Go dtí seo, bhí Éirinn ar cheann den bheagán ballstát den Aontas Eorpach gan reachtaíocht i gcoinne fuatha. Dúirt an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Helen McEntee, go raibh an reachtaíocht nua de dhíth orainn ó bhí méadú de 7.5% ar an líon coireanna fuatha a thaifead na Gardaí i mbliana. Thug sí le fios freisin go raibh an reachtaíocht bunaithe ar thaithí phearsanta daoine, toisc go ndeachaigh a roinn i gcomhairle leis an bpobal sular chruthaigh siad í. Bhí rabhadh buí faoi theocht íseal agus baol seaca i bhfeidhm ar fud na hÉireann Déardaoin agus Dé hAoine na seachtaine seo. Anois tá sé fógartha ag Met Éireann go leanfar leis an drochaimsir ag an deireadh seachtaine. Tá siad ag tuar go mbeidh an teocht idir aon chéim agus sé chéim Dé Sathairn, agus gur chóir dúinn a bheith ag súil le tuilleadh ráigeanna den bháisteach throm. Chomh maith leis sin, beidh sé níos ísle fiú san oíche, thart ar lúide cúig chéim. Agus ní bheidh an pictiúr ag athrú mórán go luath amach anseo. Is féidir linn a bheith ag súil le haimsir den chineál céanna an tseachtain seo chugainn. Mar sin de, má bhíonn sibh ar na bóithre, bígí cúramach agus tugaigí aire. eachtra sceimhlitheoireachta - act of terrorism an Ceathrú Francach - the French Quarter reachtaíocht - legislation coireanna áirithe ar fuath is bun leo - certain hate crimes rabhadh buí - yellow warning lúide - minus
In less than 24 hours, polls will officially open and the general election campaign will be behind us. So here to give us their final day pitches were Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht and Fianna Fail candidate for Meath East, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Enterprise and candidate for Dublin Fingal West and also Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice and Fine Gael candidate for Meath East.
OTB reporter, Aisling O'Reilly, was at the launch of “Game Changer”, a project that aims to harness the influence of Gaelic Games in Irish society to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence against women.She chats to Minister for Justice for Ireland, Helen McEntee, President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, Frances Fitzgerald, a former member of the European Parliament, and Barbara Condon, CEO of Ruhama. Declan McNally, whose sister Natalie was murdered at 15 weeks pregnant in 2022, also speaks on his late sister and how the GAA has helped him and his family.Game Changer is a collaboration between the GAA, Ruhama and White Ribbon Campaign Ireland (Men's Development Network) with support from the LGFA, Camogie Association and the statutory agency Cuan.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said there has been “an undertone” of sexism in relation to criticism of Helen McEntee.The Fine Gael leader defended his party's deputy after criticism of her tenure in the Justice Department.He said that he thinks this extends to all women in politics. Gary Brennan hears your thoughts.
In the lead up to the General Election, big debates are being held on the Hard Shoulder. Today: JusticeHow big of an issue is Justice for this election? And how can things be improved?Joining Kieran to debate is Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice and Fine Gael General Election candidate for Meath East, Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fáil's Justice Spokesperson and General Election candidate for Dublin Bay South, Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú and General Election candidate for Meath West and Daithí Doolan, Sinn Féin candidate for Dublin South Central.
Helen McEntee, Fine Gael // James Browne, Fianna Fáil // Marie Sherlock, Labour // Peadar Tóibín, Aontú // Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin
jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2376qekw Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Harris Harris 'le leanacht' ag stocaireacht ar son John McGahon sa Lú. Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said that he will continue to lobby for his party's candidate in the Louth Constituency, Senator John McGahon, despite the concerns expressed by both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin. Tá sé ráite ag ceannaire Fhine Gael Simon Harris, go leanfaidh sé ar aghaidh ag stocaireacht ar son iarrthóir a pháirtí i nDáilcheantar Lú, an Seanadóir John McGahon, ainneoin na himní atá léirithe ag Fianna Fáil agus Sinn Féin araon. John McGahon was found not guilty in a 2022 trial of physically assaulting Breen White outside a pub in County Louth and the Sunday Times newspaper published photographs of Breen White's injuries today. Fuarthas John McGahon neamhchiontach i dtriail i 2022 as ionsaí fisiciúil ar Breen White taobh amuigh de thábhairne i gContae Lú agus d'fhoilsigh an nuachtán an Sunday Times grianghraif de ghortuithe Breen White inniu. Simon Harris said the images and videos from security systems were part of the evidence in the criminal trial but the jury found Senator McGahon not guilty. Dúirt Simon Harris gur chuid den fhianaise sa triail choiriúil iad na h-íomhánna agus na físeáin ó chórais slándála ach go bhfuair giúiré an Seanadóir McGahon neamhchiontach. Earlier today Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "It seems that the victim in this case did not get the response that he should have received. Níos luaithe inniu dúirt ceannaire Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin: "Is cosúil nach bhfuair an t-íospartach sa chás seo an freagra a cheapfaí a ba cheart dó a fháil. And I think that the matter is serious and that it is a matter for Fine Gael of course." Agus ceapaim go bhfuil an tábhar tromchúiseach agus gur ceist do Fhine Gael é ar ndóigh." Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald described what happened outside the pub as "violent" and "brutal" and questioned how Simon Harris could support John McGahon as a candidate. "Foréigneach" agus "brúidiúíl" an cur síos a rinne ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald ar an méid a tharla taobh amuigh den teach tábhairne agus cheistigh sí conas a d'fhéadfadh Simon Harris tacú le John McGahon mar iarrthóir. However, the deputy leader of Fine Gael, Helen McEntee said that she also supports the Senator - that the courts have dealt with the matter and it is noteworthy that he claimed that he was defending himself. Dúirt leascheannaire Fhine Gael, Helen McEntee áfach go dtacaíonn sise chomh maith leis an Seanadóir - gur phléigh na cúirteanna leis an ábhar agus gur díol suntais gur mhaígh sé gur á chosaint féin a bhí sé. Although John McGahon was found not guilty in a criminal trial, he was found 65% responsible for damages in a subsequent civil case. Cé go bhfuarthas John McGahon neamhchiontach i dtriail choiriúil, fuarthas 65 faoin gcéad freagrach as damáistí é i gcás sibhialta ina dhiaidh sin. The High Court ordered him to pay €39,000 to Breen White. D'ordaigh an Ardchúirt dó €39,000 a íoc le Breen White. Breen White told the Sunday Times today that he is disappointed that John McGahon was chosen as Fine Gael's candidate. Dúirt Breen White leis an Sunday Times inniu go bhfuil díomá air gur roghnaíodh John McGahon mar le bheith ina iarrthóir ag Fine Gael.
Minister for Justice and Fine Gael Meath East Candidate, Helen McEntee. Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesman and Candidate for Dublin Bay South, Jim O'Callaghan. Independent Candidate for Dublin Rathdown, Alan Shatter. People Before Profit - Solidarity Candidate for Dublin West, Ruth Coppinger. Aontú Leader and Candidate for Meath West, Peadar Tóibín.
Crime in Dublin city centre, Family Courts bill, UAE treaties and an announcement on immigration. Crime in Dublin city centre, Family Courts bill, UAE treaties and an announcement on immigration, Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, joins us in studio.
Minister for Justice and newly-appointed deputy leader of Fine Gael, Helen McEntee announces the operation of the Average Safety Camera systems on the N5 and the N3.
Norma Foley is unhappy but just can't bring herself to do anything; Helen McEntee's glorious rise; and England continues its commitment to acting like a dystopian Monty Python sketch.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee is in Abu Dhabi today to sign a bilateral extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Government approval of the treaty came last Friday, with hopes that it will allow for senior members of the Kinahan cartel to be returned to Ireland in order to face trial.Justice MInister Helen McEntee joins Kieran to discuss.
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee says she has responded to the request to meet with the families impacted by the tragedy in Creeslough in County Donegal and we hear from local priest, Fr John Joe Duffy.
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has announced the introduction of a new system of civil orders to prevent stalking and protect victims. We get reaction to this with Una Ring, stalking victim and co-founder of stalking.ie.
Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, discusses the security threats against the State as well as plans to give judges more powers to give longer sentences.
Helen McEntee exclusively discusses the defining moments of her time as Minister for Justice, including her work on domestic violence, immigration and the bomb threat that saw her family evacuated from their home. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Helen McEnteeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Body Worn Cameras proof of concept was launched in Limerick by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris earlier today and Minister for Justice Helen Mcentee spoke to Jonathan Healy on the Hard Shoulder today.
Tá alltacht léirithe ag an Aire Dlí & Cirt, Helen McEntee faoin scliúchas a tharla sa gCúlóg i mBaile Átha Cliath, áit a bhfuil sé beartaithe ionad iarrthóirí tearmainn a lonnú.
The 23-year old was killed by a drug addict out on bail as he cycled near his home in Monaghan 13 years ago. Helen McEntee insists no further investigations are needed. The Dail is expected to pass a motion demanding another look at the case. Our reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.
Natasha O'Brien is the young woman who was viciously attacked by Private Cathal Crotty. Her case quickly caused national outrage and sparked multiple demonstrations, highlighting, in Natasha's view, how badly Ireland's criminal justice system treats victims of violent crime. She is seeking a change in our sentencing laws, saying that if Justice Minister Helen McEntee “doesn't have a plan, then she needs to step down". Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Natasha O'Brien and Ruth CoppingerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice and Fine Gael TD for Meath East
Helen McEntee, Justice Minister, discusses the commencement of new legislation targeting those who groom children to commit crime as well as National Insurance Enforcement Day.
It's been an abysmal week for the Government as polls show massive levels of discontent with immigration policies, and that hasn't been helped by Minister Helen McEntee's seemingly endless public ineptitude.
It's been an abysmal week for the Government as polls show massive levels of discontent with immigration policies, and that hasn't been helped by Minister Helen McEntee's seemingly endless public ineptitude.
The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said last week that more than 80% of recent arrivals in this country had come via the land border with Northern Ireland. Tánaiste Micheál Martin believes the UK Conservatives’ migration policies – chiefly the threat of deportation to Rwanda – was resulting in international protection applicants coming to Ireland instead of the UK. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said yesterday the UK’s Rwanda policy was working. Then a scheduled meeting between Helen McEntee and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly was cancelled by Mr Cleverly. Jerry got the views of Pa Daly who’s Sinn Féin’s justice spokesperson.
Joined by Doras Luimni's John Lannon and Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme Director, Amnesty International UK, Steve Valdez-Symonds
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's catch-up on the day's news.Today, guest host Jonathan Healy was joined by Senior Reporter with the Irish Examiner, Liz Dunphy and Presenter of The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM, Neil Prendeville.
Sarah Ryan explains to John McGuirk why she has decided to manage Niall Boylan's EU election campaign. Also, they talk about events at the Oireachtas committee on immigration, Helen McEntee's bad week, and are smartphones the new "microchipping"?
Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, discusses the implications of the EU Asylum and Migration Pact which was adopted in the European Parliament yesterday.
The war on drugs in Mexico has taken a serious toll on the poulace. From displacing the population to over 100,000 people missing and even more than that dead, things are certainly at tipping point. Yet there seems to be no hope for Mexico when it comes to putting out the cartel flames. Instead, we continue to see the violence not only continue but to grow more draconian.In our second article, we head over to Ireland for an update on the Kinahan cartel and where things are currently at between the Irish and the UAE when it comes to terms for an extradition agreement. According to sources both in Ireland and the UAE, things are very close to being finalized.(commercial at 7:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Kinahan cartel extraditions a step closer as Helen McEntee asks Cabinet to approve talks with UAE | Independent.ie
Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, reacts to the latest RTÉ developments and discusses the launch of Cuan, the new Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Agency.
Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, discusses the issues of migration, safety on our streets and the announcement of funding for organisations supporting victims of crime.
The war on drugs in Mexico has taken a serious toll on the poulace. From displacing the population to over 100,000 people missing and even more than that dead, things are certainly at tipping point. Yet there seems to be no hope for Mexico when it comes to putting out the cartel flames. Instead, we continue to see the violence not only continue but to grow more draconian. In our second article, we head over to Ireland for an update on the Kinahan cartel and where things are currently at between the Irish and the UAE when it comes to terms for an extradition agreement. According to sources both in Ireland and the UAE, things are very close to being finalized. (commercial at 7:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Kinahan cartel extraditions a step closer as Helen McEntee asks Cabinet to approve talks with UAE | Independent.ieThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement
The war on drugs in Mexico has taken a serious toll on the poulace. From displacing the population to over 100,000 people missing and even more than that dead, things are certainly at tipping point. Yet there seems to be no hope for Mexico when it comes to putting out the cartel flames. Instead, we continue to see the violence not only continue but to grow more draconian. In our second article, we head over to Ireland for an update on the Kinahan cartel and where things are currently at between the Irish and the UAE when it comes to terms for an extradition agreement. According to sources both in Ireland and the UAE, things are very close to being finalized. (commercial at 7:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Kinahan cartel extraditions a step closer as Helen McEntee asks Cabinet to approve talks with UAE | Independent.ieThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement