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Best podcasts about michael mcnamara

Latest podcast episodes about michael mcnamara

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Govt inches closer to removing the Triple Lock on deploying troops abroad

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 12:59


Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

RTÉ - The Late Debate
The soaring price of basic goods for the country's consumers

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 23:13


Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

RTÉ - The Late Debate
We're halfway there in the 90-day tariff pause

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 13:16


Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

RTÉ - The Late Debate
No value assessment conducted ahead of bike shelter works

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:23


Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
More deportation flights - what should be done?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 11:54


39 people, including 30 men, 4 women and 5 children were deported from Ireland last night on a chartered flight that landed in the Georgian capital Tbilisi this morning. This is the second chartered flight deporting people back to Georgia this year.Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland's South constituency, is critical of this decision by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan and has asked the Minister to think of the economic realities, and give Georgian asylum seekers work permits and visas. He joins Kieran to discuss.

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts
Around the Parishes 12th April 2025   - Ogonnelloe

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 10:25


 This week Host Jim Collins talks to Michael McNamara about news from Ogonnelloe. Around the parishes is sponsored by Tom Collins engineering.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Local Reaction To Trump's Tariffs

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 38:43


The Tánaiste says a calm response is needed to Donald Trump's tariffs. The US President last night announced a 20 per cent penalty on all goods imported from the EU. In his Liberation Day announcement at the White House he promised economic freedom for American workers. Donald Trump described his tariffs announcement as a key day in US history... Trump Liberation Day Tariffs European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says the consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs will be 'immense'... Von Der Leyen Liberation Day Tariffs The 20 percent tariff on all goods imported from the EU means Irish exporters - including those in the food and drink sectors -will face tougher competition from those north of the border who are facing tariffs of just 10 per cent. Speaking outside Government Buildings, Tanaiste Simon Harris said the response needs to be calm... Simon Harris Liberation Day Tariffs To discuss this further, Alan Morrisseyw was joined by Ennis and DCU Economist, Micheál Collins, and Kilkishen-based Associate Professor in the Department of Politics at University of Limerick, Dr Chris McInerney. Alan Then was joined by Meelick Fianna Fail TD, Cathal Crowe, and Michael McNamara, Scariff Independent.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Potential EU-US Trade War

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 13:44


EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen says they are open to negotiations, following US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats. He threatened to impose a 200 percent tariff on alcohol exports from the EU to the US. It was in response to Europe's decision to target American whiskey. We've seen how things have escalated between the US and Canada – once long-time friends, neighbours and trading partners – on foot of Donald Trump's tariffs. Could the relationship between the EU and US – which has already been impacted by the US President's negative remarks about the bloc - deteriorate even further into an all-out trade war? To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey spoke with the Independent Ireland South MEP, Michael McNamara. Photo(C): axelbueckert via canva

Clare FM - Podcasts
New Scheme For Farmers Facing Criticism

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 9:31


The lack of clarity on the Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition 2 scheme is unfair for farmers. That is the view of the Independent Ireland South MEP, Clare's Michael McNamara. He is calling on the Department of Agriculture to immediately clarify which lands will be subject to further restrictions under the implementation of GAEC 2 measures. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael McNamara. Photo © Conor McCabe Photography

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts
Around the Parishes 1st February 2025 - Ogonnelloe

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 13:46


This week Host Jim Collins talks to Michael McNamara about news from Ogonnelloe. Around the parishes is sponsored by Tom Collins engineering.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Should we be reigniting the fireplace in new builds?

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 7:14


Councillors in rural Ireland have said the practice of removing chimneys from houses should cease, particularly in the light of the electricity outages, a statement that has been echoed by Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. Should we backtrack on getting rid of the chimney considering recent events? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast John Sodeau, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at University College Cork and Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South.

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Should we be reigniting the fireplace in new builds?

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 7:14


Councillors in rural Ireland have said the practice of removing chimneys from houses should cease, particularly in the light of the electricity outages, a statement that has been echoed by Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. Should we backtrack on getting rid of the chimney considering recent events? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast John Sodeau, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at University College Cork and Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South.

Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts
Ireland South MEP not happy with speed limit change happening this week

Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 12:57


Joe chats with Ireland South MEP, Michael McNamara, about the new speed limit change happening this Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare MEP Fearful Speed Limit Reductions Will Result In Greater Disregard For Speed Restrictions

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 5:39


A Clare MEP is fearful that an impending reduction in the county's speed limits will be ‘impossible to adhere to' and result in greater numbers of people disregarding speed restrictions. From February 7th many of the roads across the county will see a reduction in speed limit with national roads changing from 100km/h to 80km/h, local and rural roads from 80km/h to 60km/h, while built-up areas would be limited to 30KM/H. It follows a review carried out by Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Road Safety Authority in 2023, which sought to protect vulnerable road users and reduce the number of fatalities seen on Irish roads. Scariff Independent MEP, Michael McNamara, claims existing speed limits are already not being respected and that the proposed changes will be counterproductive.

RTÉ - Saturday with Cormac O hEadhra
The impact of a new US leader on the war in Ukraine

RTÉ - Saturday with Cormac O hEadhra

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 9:18


Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South

RTÉ - Saturday with Cormac O hEadhra
Will the Mercosur international trade deal ever become a reality?

RTÉ - Saturday with Cormac O hEadhra

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 19:19


Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South

RTÉ - Saturday with Cormac O hEadhra
The Middle East Occupied Territories Bill

RTÉ - Saturday with Cormac O hEadhra

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 14:47


Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South

RTÉ - Saturday with Cormac O hEadhra
10 days until Donald Trump becomes US President

RTÉ - Saturday with Cormac O hEadhra

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 8:13


Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare's MEP Insists Drastic Reduction In Plastic Production Needed To Adequately Tackle Climate Crisis

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 6:58


Clare's MEP claims current rates of recycling are not doing enough to tackle the climate crisis, and that a drastic reduction in the usage of plastic is required. It comes as the International Court of Justice has began hearings, with the aim of setting legal parameters in place to protect countries most vulnerable to climate change. Low-lying Pacific Island nations are to the forefront of proceedings, as more than 100 countries are set to make submissions over the course of the unprecedented two week long hearing. With Ireland currently having the highest rate of plastic rate per person, Scarriff Independent MEP for Ireland South, Michael McNamara, claims greater efforts need to be made to curtail the amount of plastic being produced.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare MEP Fearful Mercusor Deal Has 'Substantially Higher' Chances Without National Parliment Vote

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 6:32


A Clare MEP has raised concerns that the political procedures in place in the European Parliament could lead to the Mercosur trade deal coming to fruition. Scarriff Independent, Michael McNamara, has this week penned a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen requesting an end to the negotiations of the trade deal. Previous trade deals have required ratification from national parliaments prior to being put before the European Commission, however moves have been made in recent years for deals to only need EU parliament approval. McNamara says he is fearful that if the deal only requires ratification at an EU level, the chances of it coming into place are 'substantially higher'.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare MEP To Head Up EU Artificial Intelligence Monitoring Group

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 7:46


A Clare MEP is set to head up an EU Committee tasked with keeping tabs on artificial intelligence. Scariff's Michael McNamara has been appointed Co-Chair of the European Parliament's AI Monitoring Group, which has responsibility for implementing the Artificial Intelligence Act, that became law in August. The group will aim to ensure systems used by businesses, schools, states, and the general public are fairly regulated based on the risk they pose to society. Independent Member of the Renew Europe Group, McNamara says its vital the technology isn't abused.

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Attorney General to brief government on Occupied Territories Bill

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 28:07


Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times.

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Draghi report on competitiveness

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 13:55


Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Viktor Orban will become president of the EU in December

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 10:25


Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times

City Lights with Lois Reitzes
Joe Barry Carroll / “Catwalk: Tales from the Cat Show Circuit” / Rick Steves

City Lights with Lois Reitzes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 52:29


Joe Barry Carroll, former NBA player, author, and artist, discusses his upcoming conversation with the Decatur Book Festival's 2024 keynote speaker, Joyce Carol Oates. Plus, director and producer Michael McNamara details his documentary “Catwalk: Tales from the Cat Show Circuit,” screening at KSU on October 7, and travel expert Rick Steves stops by for the latest installment of our series, “ATL Up and Away.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Former Minister Confident "Harris Hop" Can Secure Two Clare Seats For Fine Gael

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 16:01


Clare's Government TD believes a general election is needed as soon as possible to ensure the people of this county have adequate representation in Dáil Eireann. Following Fine Gael Deputy Joe Carey's decision to retire from politics this week, just two of Clare's TD's remain in office. Under Article 16.2.2 of Bunreacht na hEireann, there must be at least one TD for every 30,000 people in a constituency. But following Michael McNamara's election to the European Parliament in June and Deputy Joe Carey's decision to resign from public office on medical grounds, Clare now has just one TD for every 64,000 people. Although a date has not been set for the impending general election, it's widely expected the Government will go to the polls after the budget. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, who's now Clare's only government representative in the Dáil, believes it's in the best interest of the public for the next election to be held in the coming months, rather than a string of bye-elections. The Clare branches of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will both be holding their selection conventions in the coming weeks. At the close of nominations, Doonbeg Councillor Rita McInerney, Tulla based Senator and former TD Timmy Dooley and sitting Deputy Cathal Crowe have thrown their hats in the ring. While for Fine Gael, Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway and Leonora Carey, the sister of Joe Carey are the only candidates to declare an expression of interest to represent the party in the upcoming general election. A former Clare Fine Gael TD admits it's concerning the party will not have a contest at their upcoming convention and that it will not have representatives covering the West and East of the county. Fine Gael has not returned two seats in Clare since 2016, and while former Minister of State Pat Breen acknowledges it will be an uphill battle to do so this time round, he's hopeful the "Simon Harris Hop" will benefit his colleagues. Clare's newest General Election candidate meanwhile insists opening the Ennis Medical Assessment Unit on a 24/7 basis will be among her chief priorities. Following her brother Joe's resignation this week, 16 of Fine Gael's 35 TD's elected in 2020 won't now be running in the next election. Clarecastle native, Leonora Carey, who is currently an Occupational Therapist Manager with the UL Hospitals Group, believes a fresh approach is needed to the challenges of the day and says addressing local service deficits is vital.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare MEP Speaks Of Divided European Parliament Following Von Der Leyen Re-Election

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 4:02


A Clare MEP claims the level of division currently within the European Parliament is reflective of the political landscape more broadly. It comes as Germany's Ursula von der Leyen has secured a second term as European Commission President after 401 members of the European Parliament voted in her favour and 284 voted against. It's 18 votes more than she received when she became the first female president of the European Commission in 2019. Scariff Independent and Renew Group member Michael McNamara, who didn't support von der Leyen's re-election, says the hostility among her opponents is symptomatic of a shift in politics.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
What it should the COVID Inquiry plans look like?

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 6:52


Ireland's COVID Inquiry plans are set to be published before the end of the Dail's Summer Recess. The Tanaiste has confirmed there are details still to be finalised, such as what the Inquiry would look like? We discussed with Michael McNamara, MEP & Former Chairperson of Special Covid Committee.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare MEP Says Von Der Leyen's "Disproportionate Response" In Gaza To Blame For Opposition

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 11:23


Clare's MEP believes the sitting European Commission President's "disproportionate response" to the conflict in Gaza is to blame for the level of opposition towards her. The 720 members of the European Parliament will cast their votes tomorrow on who will head up the European Commission for the next five years and Ursula von der Leyen needs the backing of 361 to secure her re-election. Her own party, the European People's Party, as well the Socialists, have already pledged their support, while the Renew Group remains divided. Scariff native and Independent member of the Renew Group, Michael McNamara, says von der Leyen's advocacy for increased defence spending as well as her alignment with Israel has led to division with the European Parliament.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare Oireachtas Drugs Committee Chair Advocating Scrutiny Of Drugs Legalisation

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 14:59


The Clare-based Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use insists it's vital the long-term consequences of legalising drugs in other countries is examined before recommendations on the matter are made here. The committee, which was established to deal with the recommendations of the Citizens Assembly on Drugs Use, has this week resumed its discussions on decriminalisation, depenalisation, diversion and legalisation of drugs use. Among the recommendations of the citizens assembly was decriminalising drugs use, in favour of a health-led approach, however it didn't go as far as suggesting legalising drugs use. There have been calls for this in some quarters though and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee, Scarriff Independent TD and MEP elect, Michael McNamara says there's suggestions that doing so hasn't had the desired effect in other countries.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare Govt TD Pledges Support For "Squeezed Middle" As Budget 2025 Brought Forward

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 7:05


Clare's Fianna Fáil TD believes the government will call an Autumn general election, despite insistence from a senior party colleague that the coalition will run its full term. It comes as Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has also confirmed Budget 2025 will be delivered a week early on October 1st. If the 33rd Dáil term runs its full term until next February, voters from this county will have to go to the poles twice as a by-election will have to be held by January to fill the seat soon to be vacated by Clare MEP elect Michael McNamara. Meelick Deputy Cathal Crowe still anticipates an early election though and insists the government must support struggling businesses and the squeezed middle in the upcoming budget.

Kerry Today
Michael McNamara on His Election to EU Parliament– June 17th, 2024

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024


Jerry spoke to Ireland South’s newly elected MEP Michael McNamara, the independent TD from Clare.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Michael McNamara on Brussels plans following MEP election

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 5:12


Michael McNamara, newly elected Independent MEP for Ireland South, on what impact he hopes to make in Brussels.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare EU Candidate Says By-Election Must Be Held Immediately If County Loses TD To Europe

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 13:32


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.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare's Michael McNamara Poised To Secure European Parliament Seat

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 4:21


Clare's Michael McNamara looks on course to secure a European Parliament seat. The Scariff Independent TD is currently lying in third place in the Ireland South Constituency after receiving 56,339 first preference votes - with Fianna Fáil's Cynthia Ní Mhurchú behind him at 55,209. Former GAA president, Fine Gael's Seán Kelly, became the first European candidate in Ireland to get across the line last night as he exceeded the quota of 114,761 by over 8,000 votes. Reporter Jamie O'Hara, who's in the count centre at Nemo in Cork, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that while the transfers seem unpredictable, the top five is unlikely to change.

Gript Media Podcasts
Meet the candidates: Michael McNamara TD, Independent, Ireland South

Gript Media Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 40:33


"Covid was a profound political shock for me.. that did change how I view the role of the state and politics" - Michael McNamara discusses his journey from the Labour Party to being one of Ireland's most outspoken Independents, and why he's now running for the European Parliament

Today with Claire Byrne
Panel 2: Ireland South European Elections candidates

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 31:46


Grace O'Sullivan, Green Party MEP; John Mullins, Fine Gael candidate and former CEO of Bord Gáis; Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
An Operation to remove tents from Grand Canal is under way this morning

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 12:17


An Operation to remove tents from Grand Canal is under way this morning. Our reporter Stephanie Rohan was at the scene and also talking to Newstalk Breakfast was Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Co-chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee and Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Urgent Clarity Sought On Location Of New Clare Community Healthcare Beds

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 3:41


Urgent clarity is being sought on community healthcare beds due to come on stream in Clare. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced earlier this month that up to 25 step-down beds would be installed in Clare between July and September of this year. At the time, he Department of Health gave Cahercalla Community Hospital as the location of the beds but it's since emerged that they remain out for tender, meaning no facility has been confirmed as of yet. Scariff Independent TD and European election candidate for Ireland South, Michael McNamara is disappointed by the Government's lack of clear communication and the matter and believes people deserve to know about the plans in more detail.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Michael McNamara criticises Helen McEntee

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 7:24


Minister of Justice Helen McEntee has faced some criticism after being unable to give a clear answer to Independent Clare TD's Michael McNamara's question regarding the take back system for Asylum Seekers. Michael McNamara, Former Chair of the Oireachtas Covid Committee and Independent TD for Clare joins Kieran to discuss.

Kerry Today
Michael McNamara to Run in Ireland South European Elections – April 24th, 2024

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024


Independent TD for Clare, Michael McNamara, has announced he will be contesting the European election in the Ireland South constituency, which includes Kerry.

RTÉ - Drivetime
Political discussion on the new accommodation strategy for International Protection Applicants

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 18:08


A new accommodation strategy for International Protection Applicants has been announced today. It will see a move away from a full reliance on private providers towards State-owned accommodation, delivering 14,000 state owned beds by 2028. Fianna Fail Senator Timmy Dooley and by Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare debate.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Is A General Election Looming?

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 28:04


The next General Election has to be held by the 22nd of March next year to elect the 34th Dáil. However, Leo Varadkar's decision to resign as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael may have thrown an almighty spanner in the works. Opposition parties have been vocal on the need for a general election following Leo Varadkar's resignation announcement. It is their belief that the people of Ireland should decide who the next Taoiseach is, not Fine Gael. Minister Harris confirmed his intention to run to be the next leader of the party last night and has already been endorsed by the majority of the parliamentary party. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Independent TD, Michael McNamara and Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan. Picture (c) electoralcommission.ie

Today with Claire Byrne
Family and Care Referendums – Vote No

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 9:12


Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare

The Niall Boylan Podcast
Referendum, Immigration and Covid Inquiry With Michael McNamara

The Niall Boylan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 31:05


In this compelling interview, Niall engages with Independent TD Michael McNamara on three critical topics: the upcoming referendum, Ireland's immigration policy, and the Covid inquiry.Michael McNamara shares his insights on the ambiguity surrounding the referendum in March, particularly focusing on the government's decision to leave the definition of a "durable relationship" to the courts. He emphasizes the implications of this decision, highlighting the potential need for future referendum votes to amend any definitions set by the courts.The conversation then shifts to Ireland's immigration policy, with Michael McNamara addressing concerns about migrants entering the country without proper documentation. He offers his perspective on the challenges and implications of this issue, advocating for a comprehensive approach to immigration management.As the former head of the Oireachtas Covid committee during the pandemic, Michael McNamara provides valuable insights into the ongoing Covid inquiry. He discusses the importance of accountability for mistakes and bad decisions made during the pandemic, emphasizing the potential impact on lives, livelihoods, and the mental health of the nation.Listeners are invited to gain deeper insights into these pressing issues as Niall and Michael delve into the complexities surrounding the referendum, immigration policy, and the Covid inquiry.

RTÉ - Drivetime
Referendum Debate

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 18:44


The countdown is on to next Friday's two referendums to change our Constitution. One of these is about family and is being referred to as The Family Amendment. To debate this, Eamon Ryan, Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment & Communications and Leader of the Green Party and by Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare.

Ridgefield Tiger Talk
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 096: How RPS Got to Carnegie Hall

Ridgefield Tiger Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 18:50


We have quite the exceptional story this week on Ridgefield Tiger Talk! Joining us on the show is Michael McNamara the 6-12 VPA Department Chair and Lauren Verney-Fink the RHS Choral Director. Recently, high school and middle school students from RPS were able to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City. We talked to Lauren about this amazing journey, how they prepared, and what's next for the choir! Also, don't forget that there is a concert at Ridgefield high school next Tuesday, January 30th. Thanks for listening!

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Why one TD says we haven't been enforcing our own immigration rules

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 6:14


The Taoiseach was wrong to claim the rules are enforced in our immigration system. So says Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

John McGinness
John McGinness Show Sept 21st

John McGinness

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 31:20


John is joined by 2 special guests today.. he speaks with Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho in the first part of the show and Michael McNamara.

6AM Run
6AMRun.com & Guest Michael McNamara

6AM Run

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 40:33


Join 6AMRun.com Ambassador and Host, Marc Paisant, as we welcome Licensed Nurse and Fitness Coach, Michael McNamara.  Michael has been a Licensed Nurse for 15 years. In that time, he has worked with many patients that have illnesses or diseases that are either preventable or reversible. That is why he does what he does. As a Mindset Nutrition & Fitness Coach his goal is show others that they don't have be stuck in an endless loop of average, they can be so much more. He also knows what rock bottom looks and feels like. Michael was addicted to heroin for 10 years while dealing with the death of his brother. During this time, he was broke and homeless, almost lost his life from an overdose twice and was arrested for theft and drug selling. He turned his life around and now wants to help others to do the same.  Please visit: https://www.instagram.com/mcnamara_fitness or contact mcnamarafitness@gmail.com to learn more. To be a guest, or share your story with the 6AM Run Community apply at: https://forms.gle/hBHCKpYKT6R9tH6m7 6AM Run believes in improving everyone's physical ability to not only have motion, but STAY IN MOTION. All this while creating an amazing supportive, surrounding community. Run Faster, Farther, & Recover For More Runs! Guest are found through PodPros (podmatch.com) and recorded through Riverside.fm. 6amrun.com #6amrunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.