Podcasts about independent ireland

Councillor with Independent Ireland, Michael Leainde joins Newstalk Breakfast with reaction to the deaths of Sunny Jacobs — who spent five years on death row in the US — and Galway man Kevin Kelly, in a Connemara house fire.Listen here.

Councillor with Independent Ireland, Michael Leainde joins Newstalk Breakfast with reaction to the deaths of Sunny Jacobs — who spent five years on death row in the US — and Galway man Kevin Kelly, in a Connemara house fire.Listen here.

A fresh call has been made to reintroduce 100% mortgages for first time buyers.Independent Ireland leader TD Michael Collins has said there is a clear need for targeted, responsible mortgage products that reflect today's economic realities.Despite there not being enough supply for demand, hearing 100% mortgages for many will strike PTSD of the Celtic Tiger days…Joining Kieran to discuss is John McGuirk, Editor at Gript.ie and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson and TD for Dublin North-West.

Independent Ireland leader Cork TD Michael Collins joins JP to discuss the proposal to increase speed limits on rural roads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

Jerry spoke to Deputy Michael Collins, leader of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork South West.

Independent Ireland leader, Cork South West TD Michael Collins chats to JP about the Short-Term Lettings Bill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Ireland will bring forward a motion in the Dáil today calling for the establishment of an independent watchdog, to be called the “Department of Efficiency and Reform,” tasked with ensuring taxpayers' money is spent responsibly and efficiently. We discuss this further with Michael Collins is the leader of Independent Ireland.

Does Ireland need a DOGE? Independent Ireland propose a new Department of Efficiency, similar to the controversial U.S. model led by Elon Musk. Plus, a vote to grant speaking time to government-backing Independent TDs is delayed until after St Patrick's day. But what happens then? Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of StateMichael Collins TD, Independent IrelandCaoimhe de Barra, CEO, TrócaireFionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish IndependentTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Ireland will bring forward a motion in the Dáil today calling for the establishment of an independent watchdog, to be called the “Department of Efficiency and Reform,” tasked with ensuring taxpayers' money is spent responsibly and efficiently. We discuss this further with Michael Collins is the leader of Independent Ireland.

On today's show, we discuss: The mess that is the building of the children's hospital in Dublin with Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins. The vast amount of items that end up in 'Lost and Found' boxes in Cork. The importance of making a will with a Cork-based solicitor.The need for dog blood donations with vet Laura Cuddy. Your gardening questions with resident gardener Peter Dowdall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has written to the Taoiseach calling for a reconvening of the Dail, Michael Collins of Independent Ireland is on the line urging immediate Government action amidst Storm Éowyn Crisis

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· The panel started by teasing out the convoluted and somewhat undemocratic Seanad election process. Is it better to be on the inside or the outside panel? And how important is it for nominees to possess sufficient qualifications?· Does Sinn Féin need to change its message and personnel after so long in opposition? Could it be time for a reshuffle despite the party's strength in areas like housing and finance?· The decision on who will be the third leg of the next government edges ever closer, with Independent Ireland, the Regional Independent Group and the Healy-Rae brothers all still in contention. But what kind of ministries are in the offing?· And speaking at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition, President Michael D Higgins described Nato's call for increased military spending as ‘appalling'. Will his frequent comments on international affairs set a precedent for his successor? Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, on Elon Musk and the AfD, Justin Trudeau's legacy, and planning refusal for 900 apartments in Dundrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South West, and leader of Independent Ireland discusses their objectives when entertng talks around government formation.

Michael Collins, Independent Ireland leader.

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South // Ken O'Flynn, Chair of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork North Central // Rose Conway Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo // Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

Pat Leahy joins Hugh Linehan to share the results of The Irish Times exit poll for the 2024 general election.The three largest parties of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin are on course for a tight finish in their share of the vote in general election 2024, according to the results of an exit poll tonight.The results of the poll, conducted by Ipsos B&A today for The Irish Times/RTÉ/TG4/TCD, and released just after polls closed, are as follows: Sinn Féin 21.1 per cent, Fianna Fáil 19.5 per cent, Fine Gael 21 per cent, the Green Party 4 per cent, Labour 5 per cent, the Social Democrats 5.8 per cent, Solidarity-People Before Profit 3.1 per cent, Aontú 3.6 per cent, Independents/others 14.6 per cent and Independent Ireland 2.2 per cent.If the findings of the exit poll are borne out when the votes are counted tomorrow, it suggests that a return of a coalition based around Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael is likely.If the results of the counts taking place around the country tomorrow bear out the exit poll findings, it will be the second time in a row that Sinn Fein has won the largest share of the vote – but is left without an obvious path to government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland candidate, discusses his party's election manifesto

Drivetime is on the road again today and this evening we were in the Cavan Monaghan constituency. Cormac was joined by a panel of candidates including Fianna Fáil's Brendan Smith, Fine Gael's T.P. O'Reilly, Sinn Féin's Pauline Tully and Independent Ireland candidate Shane P. O'Reilly.

On today's show, Niall spoke with several candidates running in the upcoming election.According to The Irish Times, support for Fine Gael has plummeted just days before the general election. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll reveals that Fine Gael's share of the vote has dropped by six points in less than two weeks, following a campaign marked by missteps. The party now trails both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin.As the final days of the campaign unfold, and with tomorrow night's three-way televised leaders' debate, the three largest parties are neck-and-neck, separated by just two percentage points. Based on the latest figures—excluding undecided voters—Fianna Fáil stands at 21% (up two points), Sinn Féin at 20% (up one), and Fine Gael at 19% (down six).Among smaller parties, the Green Party has reached 4% (up one), Labour is at 4% (down one), the Social Democrats at 6% (up two), People Before Profit at 3% (up one), and Aontú remains steady at 3%. Independents, including Independent Ireland, are at 17% (down three points). Notably, undecided voters have risen to 19% (up three points).The top issues influencing voters include the cost of living (31%), housing prices (18%), and health (16%). Other key concerns include the economy (7%), immigration (7%), renting costs (6%), climate (5%), law and order (5%), and taxation (3%).We also want to give voice to independent and smaller party candidates, who often don't receive adequate coverage in mainstream media. If you're running for election or supporting a candidate, let us know! We'll do our best to feature you today or Wednesday. This invitation extends to candidates from all parties, including the main ones.With the election set for Friday, here's the big question: Do you believe there's potential for real change, or are we looking at another five years of the status quo?

A General Election candidate in Clare believes Donald Trump's second term as US president could inadvertently expose the Irish Government's "waste of taxpayers' money". The President-elect has pledged to bring American jobs back to the US and away from countries like Ireland by slashing corporation tax and offering lower rates to companies who create more jobs. So far this year, Ireland has received €22 billion in corporation tax receipts from multinational corporations who employ over 300,000 people nationwide. Cratloe-based Independent Ireland candidate Eddie Punch says even if a handful of these companies pull out of Ireland, the economic impact will lay bare the disregard with which the State has treated taxpayers' money to date.

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: pondering AI, Matthew Parris wonders if he is alone in thinking (1:10); Joanna Bell meets the leader of the Independent Ireland party, Michael Collins, ahead of the Irish general election later this month (8:41); Professor Peter Frankopan argues that the world is facing a new race to rule the seas (17:31); Mary Wakefield reviews Rod Dreher's new book Living in wonder: finding mystery and meaning in a secular age (28:47); and, Flora Watkins looks at the Christmas comeback of Babycham (34:10).    Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: pondering AI, Matthew Parris wonders if he is alone in thinking (1:10); Joanna Bell meets the leader of the Independent Ireland party, Michael Collins, ahead of the Irish general election later this month (8:41); Professor Peter Frankopan argues that the world is facing a new race to rule the seas (17:31); Mary Wakefield reviews Rod Dreher's new book Living in wonder: finding mystery and meaning in a secular age (28:47); and, Flora Watkins looks at the Christmas comeback of Babycham (34:10).     Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

Our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham discusses the launch of Independent Ireland's election manifesto and latest campaign trail news

Episode 10: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 15 of the campaign, Sean Defoe is here to recap the second week of the campaign, Sinn Féin proposes a border poll, Independent Ireland is pledging 'green taxes' and People Before Profit discuss Ireland's neutrality.

Fianna Fáil’s Linda Gordon Kelleher, Thomas McEllistrim of Independent Ireland, and Stephanie O’Shea of Sinn Féin took part in the third debate. Aontú’s Catherina O’Sullivan was also due to take part but was unable to do so due to a family bereavement.

Michael Collins, leader of Independent Ireland and candidate for Cork South-West, joined The Last Word for the latest general election leader interview.He spoke to Matt about what it means to have a political party made up of independents and his party's priorities when it comes to agriculture, immigration and protecting rural Ireland.Listen back to the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button this page.

Cormac is in RTE's Cork studio where we're looking at the constituency of Cork North Central. The canditates in studio are Fianna Fail's Pádraig O'Sullivan; Fine Gael's Colm Burke; Sinn Fein's Joe Lynch; People Before Profit-Solidarity Mick Barry and Ken O'Flynn of Independent Ireland.

Lunchtime Live is taking place in the Royal Dublin Convention Centre for its General Election 2024 Town Hall Special, hearing out listeners' issues and getting answers from candidates face-to-face.Andrea is joined by a live audience to cover topics such as the cost of living, family, healthcare and crime. Also joining is Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe.The election candidates in the audience are:Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrat candidate for Wicklow.Emer Tóibín, Aontú candidate for Meath East.Ruth Coppinger, People Before Profit candidate for Dublin West.Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil candidate for Dublin Mid West.Ciarán Ahern, Labour candidate for Dublin South West.Hazel Chu, Green Party candidate for Dublin Bay South.Grace Boland, Fine Gael candidate for Dublin Fingal West.Daithi Doolan, Sinn Féin candidate for Ballyfermot-Drimnagh.Fergus McDonnell, Independent Ireland candidate for Offaly.

Leader of Independent Ireland, Micheal Collins, speaks to Claire Byrne in the latest of the Today show's Party Leader Interviews

Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin is on the road and today looks at the 5 seat constituency of Longford-Westmeath. Colm is joined by Cllr Kevin ‘Boxer' Moran, Independent candidate; Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil candidate; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin candidate; Paul Hogan, Independent Ireland candidate; Peter Burke, Fine Gael candidate.

Ossian Smyth, Green Party candidate for Dun Laoghaire // Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin candidate for the Meath East // Hildegarde Naughton, Fine Gael candidate for Galway West // Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil candidate for Clare // Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland candidate for Roscommon Galway

Drivetime is still on the road and today looks at the three seat constituency of Roscommon Galway. Sarah is joined in Roscommon Town's Gleeson's Hotel by some of the candidates - Fine Gael's Aisling Dolan; Fianna Fail's Martin Daly; Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane; Independent Eugene Murphy and Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice.

Tonight on our housing debate special we're joined by Richard O Donohue, Independent Ireland. Catherine Connolly, Independent candidate. Tom Gould Sinn Fein. Laura Harmon Labour candidate. Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fail. James Geoghegan, Fine Gael candidate and Rory Hearne-Social Democrats.

A West Clare farmer is hoping to be the "Podge Collins" of keeping jobs in the county. Kilkee native Kevin Hassett will be putting his name on the ballot in Clare in the upcoming General Election, having received 448 first preference votes when running for Independent Ireland in the recent Local Elections. Having long been West Clare's main employment hub, Moneypoint Power Station will soon begin its transition from burning coal to oil, with this process expected to create between 90 and 100 jobs. Hassett, who's now standing as an Independent candidate, fears if swift action isn't taken, the region's jobs could soon be lost to nearby counties.

Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice of Independent Ireland.

Jerry spoke to the former Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry North, who’s from that party’s arguably best known political dynasty in the county, on his decision to run in the general election for Independent Ireland.

On today's show:  9am-10am Update on centre for aslyum seekers in Tuam shows no child protection policy in place  Independent Ireland announces policy to develop the Irish language  Galway Credit Unions Join Forces to Celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day

Angry business owners in Bantry will contact Cork County Council today to demand a commercial rates waiver, following a pummeling from the torrential rain over the weekend that left more than 40 premises flooded. We speak to Cllr Danny Collins from Independent Ireland.

An East Clare General Election candidate insists better services are needed in this county to ensure those experiencing mental health issues don't spiral into addiction. Matthew Moroney has announced he'll be running as an Independent in the upcoming General Election. The Broadford farmer ran under the banner of Independent Ireland in the recent Local Elections, receiving 860 first preference votes, but has since left the newly-formed party. He claims due to inadequate mental health supports, many people in this county are developing a dependency on substances as a means of coping.

On today's show: 10am-11am Councillor Noel Thomas selected to run for Independent Ireland in Galway West Rally held by Loughrea Sports clubs over lack of facilities Loneliness Taskforce urges Government to take “last chance” to live up to their commitment to tackle loneliness ‘Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Dublin Airport was hit by a power outage on Sunday morning.The outage caused traffic chaos at the airport and delays at check-in and at US pre-clearance in Terminal 2.Were you caught up in the disruption at the airport yesterday? And, are we too reliant on Dublin Airport at the expense of our regional airports?Andrea is joined by Eddie Punch from Independent Ireland and more to discuss.

A Clare General Election hopeful claims this county has been asked to shoulder a disproportionate burden when it comes to housing asylum seekers. Former Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association General Secretary Eddie Punch has announced his candidacy for Independent Ireland in the upcoming General Election,. The Cratloe native ran unsuccessfully for the newly-formed party in the recent European Elections - coming in at 12th place with a tally of 26,167 votes. He says one of his priorities will be working to devise a sustainable plan for accommodating international protection applicants and Ukrainian refugees in this county into the future.

Michael Collins, Independent Ireland Leader.

John and Sarah discuss a week of implosions, including the implosion of Independent Ireland, the disintegration of Joe Biden's campaign, and yet more lenient sentences in our mess of a justice system. Unfortunately, technical difficulties mean this week's audio is sub-par: We apologise.

John and Sarah discuss the fallout from the Biden debate debacle; Independent Ireland's woke turn; the rise to power of Ebun Joseph, and the many many people who simply aren't having children.

Clare's first MEP in 35 years insists fighting for health, farmers rights, offshore energy development and robust data-protection laws will be his top priorities when he takes his seat in Brussels. Having been an unsuccessful candidate in the Ireland West Constituency in 2009, Scariff Independent TD Michael McNamara took the third seat in Ireland South last night, after amassing over 92,800 votes on the twentieth count. The last MEP from Clare was the late Paddy Lane who was elected to the European Parliament in 1989 and served until June 1994, in what was the then Munster constituency. Before Mr Lane, the late Defence and Environment Minister Sylvester Barrett served as an MEP between June 1984 and June 1989, also in the Munster Constituency. Although a by-election will be required within six months to fill Deputy McNamara's Dáil seat, the Scariff man expects the Government will call a general election for October instead. The first sitting of the new EU Parliament will be July 17th and the Clare TD's next step will be to join a party grouping. MEP Elect Michael McNamara says he will continue to bring local issues to the fore on the European stage. Overnight, the final seats were also decided in Midlands North West - earlier, while Dublin's four MEP seats were wrapped up on Wednesday. Overall, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ended up with four MEPs, Sinn Féin has two, there are two independents, and one each for Labour and Independent Ireland. Tánaiste Micheál Martin believes voters were put off by the violence and intimidation associated with some protests against migration.

A Clare candidate who was unsuccessful in his European election bid says those chosen to represent Ireland South must prioritise issues of disability, mental health and imbalanced regional investment. With the 18th count due to get underway at the Nemo Rangers Count Centre in Cork, Clare TD Michael McNamara remains in contention to take a seat. Cratloe's Eddie Punch made it to count 14 before being excluded, having received a total 26,167 votes in the process. The final tally left the former General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association in 13th position of the 23 candidates in the race. His transfers benefitted his fellow county man significantly though, with 6,690 of his votes going to Clare Independent candidate Michael McNamara, who now lies in third position, with five seats on offer. As things stand, the Scariff Deputy looks likely to take a seat, which would trigger a bye-election and this, by law must be held within six months, unless there's a General Election. But Eddie Punch who ran under the banner of Independent Ireland, believes this process must be expedited to ensure Clare has adequate Dáil representation. He insists though regardless of who is chosen to represent Ireland South, issues of disability, a mental health epidemic and imbalanced regional investment must be prioritised in European Parliament. Back at Nemo Rangers GAA Club, the votes of Fine Gael candidate John Mullins are currently being distributed which will prove pivotal to determing the final outcome. Deputy McNamara has done well from the elimination of Ireland First candidate Derek Blighe, receiving over 8,100 of his transfers to leapfrog Kathleen Funchion of Sinn Féin. At present just 3,800 votes separate MEP Mick Wallace in 5th and the Green Party MEP Grace O'Sullivan in 7th, while Fianna Fáil's Cynthia NÍ Mhurchú lies between in 6th. Michael McNamara remains 2,000 votes ahead of his nearest competitor, but with three candidates still to be eliminated, the contest for the final three seats is wide open.

The 1918 election was a disaster for the Liberal Party. Although Lloyd George's faction, inside the coalition government with the Conservatives, took 127 seats, the Liberals independent of the coalition only won 36. Asquith himself, their leader, even lost his seat. The Conservatives saw a huge surge in their number of MPs and could have formed a government themselves. For the time being, though, they stuck with Lloyd George, seen by many as ‘the man who won the war'. The biggest defeat was for the traditional nationalist MPs from Ireland, thrashed by Sinn Fein, backers of an independent Irish Republic. The Nationalists were reduced to 7 seats while Sinn Fein won 73. One of these was taken by the first woman to win a seat in the British parliament, the Easter Uprising veteran Constance Markievicz. However, neither she or any of the 72 other Sinn Fein MPs took their seats, instead calling a meeting of the first ever Dáil Eireann in Dublin, the first Irish parliament. Over the next year and a half or so, there would be some violent incidents in a growing Irish War of Independence. The most threatening development for the British Empire, though, was how Sinn Fein began to build an independent government, increasingly winning allegiance from the population in the south and west. The British sent increased forces, many of them ex-soldiers, but fighting only really took off from the summer of 1920. A matter we'll return to in a later episode. Illustration: Countess Markiewicz, Easter Uprising veteran, first woman elected to the British Parliament, one of the first women to become a cabinet minister in Europe. Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.

Michael Collins, Independent Ireland party leader and Cork South-West TD, discusses the likely appointment of Simon Harris as Taoiseach.