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On this week's The Week At Work, Michelle Byrne speaks to Caoimhe Ní Dhónaill, anti-casualisation officer in University and College Union (UCU) Queens University Belfast (QUB) branch and Professor John Barry, a green representative in UCU at QUB. We hear about the UCU QUB industrial action covering pensions, casualisation, pay and pay gaps and more. We also discuss the neoliberal agenda in education, the role of the university in the climate crisis and solidarity.
This week Dave Gibney, Michelle Byrne and Glenn Fitzpatrick discuss: RTÉ and the future of Public Service Broadcasting Ireland Thinks Poll Spanish ambassador to Ireland on NATO Rise of the right across Europe Iceland and strategic insolvencies Water services workers on strike FG Selective outrage on fast fashion And much more…
In this episode John Barry talks to activist Michelle Byrne (from our sister Left Bloc pod - The Week at Work) and Belfast-based researcher-activist Calum McGeown, on whether the worsening planetary crisis and related economic and social crisis are such that we now need revolutionary transformation and not simply green reforms. So questions discussed include 'what is revolution'? Who are the agents of such revolutionary action? What are the strategies than revolution requires?
This week we have a special episode about Cuba with Michelle Byrne, Liz from the Communist Party of Ireland (CPI) and Sam Galvin (Chair of Unite Youth). They discuss the May Day Brigade, the US blockade, Healthcare, climate and farming, children, the family code, participatory democracy, culture, Committees for Defence of the Revolution (CDR) and trade unions in Cuba, International Conference and how we can show solidarity with the Cuban people.
In this special episode Therese Moloney of Unite chairs the launch of the Fair Employment Act by the Trade Union Left Forum with contributions from Michelle Byrne, Jimmy Doran and Dave Gibney. The Launch took place on Thursday, 2nd June in Unite the Union's office and a full video of the event is available here: https://fb.watch/doWOuHjE-m/
Kat and Bec sit down to Michelle Byrne, musician and Creative Director of Shanti Sound, to discuss the healing and uplifting power of music. Topics discussed:•Michelle's passion for music and her background as a musician, singer and sound therapist.•Sound healing on the four levels of our being. Exploring the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.•Michelle recommends looking at Jonathan Goldman's work for more information around sound healing. Sound plus intention = healing.•Physiological effects of immersing our self in relaxing and enjoying sounds.•Music and sound healing throughout the century's.•Sound baths and the sessions run by Shanti Sound.•Using your voice as a healing instalment. •Different instruments often used in sound therapy including singing bowls, gongs and drums. •Michelle's podcast 'Shanti Sound'.•James Byrne from Cosmic Tone Instruments •Tuning forks and other modalities.•Benefits of music and sound on the developing brain.For 10% off products at Life Cykel Mushrooms head to https://www.lifecykel.com and use the codeword THEINTEGRATIVEDUO10 at checkout. Connect with Michelle Byrne: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/shanitsound Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shantisound / httpd://.theplantfedgut.com Connect with The Integrative Duo: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theintegrativeduo/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theintegrativeduo/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcuPayhTFAtPSOkkP-ntN5gIf you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcuPayhTFAtPSOkkP-ntN5gIf this podcast resonates with you please share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories. Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.
Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne is making a bold play to be re-elected in the upcoming local council elections, despite being replaced as the Liberal candidate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Reboot Republic special is the second panel of the analysis of the Government's newly launched Housing for All Plan. It looks at the key parts of the plan in relation to homelessness, the experience of Generation Rent, real solutions, and hope in taking action for change. In this Panel 2 we are joined by Mike Allen of Focus Ireland, Collette Bennet of Social Justice Ireland, Michelle Byrne of Uplift, Rob Cass construction industry expert, and Ann Marie O Reilly of Threshold. Help us by becoming a member at patreon.com/tortoiseshack
This week, Cian sits down with RISE's Diana O'Dwyer, Dave Murphy and Michelle Byrne of the Week in Work podcast to talk about the IPCC report, Scambridge, and what Katherine Zappone has been getting up to lately. -- Rupture Radio is a weekly podcast looking at news, politics and culture from a socialist perspective. It is produced by members of the RISE network within People before Profit, and is linked to Rupture - Ireland's eco-socialist quarterly. Check out the magazine at rupture.ie Anyone who would like to support the podcast can do so on our Patreon. This will also allow you to get extra content and have a say in topics and interviews we take on. Sign up today at https://www.patreon.com/ruptureradio Any comments or queries please send them to LeftInsidePod@gmail.com or get in touch on Twitter. See you next week, cheers! Social media: Rupture Radio https://twitter.com/RuptureRadio_ Rupture Magazine https://twitter.com/RuptureMag_ Michelle https://twitter.com/Michelle_Byrne_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruptureradio/message
This week on Policed, we talk to Michelle Gavin, who worked for Debenhams in Waterford for over 25 years. She was on the picket in Waterford for over a year, and tells us about the interactions they had with An Garda Síochána. We examine in detail how the Gardaí were used in the dispute, but also question whether they had to act as they did. Michelle Byrne, of Unite, also joins us to tease through those bigger questions the policing of trade union disputes. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack
We discuss the results of the momentous Seanad by-elections; the split in the Workers' Party; Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond's modest proposal for a united Ireland; and the forcible removal by Gardaí of striking Debenham's workers from the former Henry Street shop; and then we're joined by Michelle Byrne to discuss her campaign for greater transparency in local government - specifically public access to meetings of Waterford City and County Council - as well as her involvement with the Community Action Tenants Union (CATU).
This week we're joined by Julien Mercille, UCD academic and a member of ISAG (Independent Scientific Advisory Group), along with two regular participants, activists Glen Fitzpatrick and Michelle Byrne, to discuss: Mel Corry An All-Ireland Zero Covid Strategy Gardai enforcing travel restrictions – on people LEAVING the country Belgium bans all non-essential travel George Osborne and northern Unionists George Nkencho shooting Four Irish jailed for people-smuggling Varadkar pledges support for businesses State to reclaim Rosslare Port from Britain, like, wtf? Amazon hypocrisy – attempts to stop workers using the mail to unionize Aer Lingus lobbies against quarantine rules John Delaney and the FAI Directly elected Mayors Green Party discuss support for CETA, despite party policy The national herd size has increased Russia's revolt Goodbye Trump, Hello Biden Michelle Byrne: Gold rush for COVID vax Saoirse McHugh profile
This week Linda Hayden of the PAC Woman Podcast took the helm and led Martin, Vicky, Caroline and myself through some of the news of the week. We were joined by 2 Special Guests, journalist with the Irish Examiner, Aofie Moore and freelance journalist, Peter McGuire. We talk #GolfGate, #SpeakorSurvive, the Covid-19 second wave and the need for an All Ireland approach. Don't miss the full version where we opened up the mics and Simon McGarr, Attracta Uí Bhroin, Lorna Bogue and Michelle Byrne gave us insights into Genomics Ireland, the democratic deficit in the Dáil, the Green Party conference and the Debenhams Strike. To hear the full version and to attend future shows join us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack
This week Linda Hayden of the PAC Woman Podcast took the helm and led Martin, Vicky, Caroline and myself through some of the news of the week. We were joined by 2 Special Guests, journalist with the Irish Examiner, Aofie Moore and freelance journalist, Peter McGuire. We talk #GolfGate, #SpeakorSurvive, the Covid-19 second wave and the need for an All Ireland approach. Don't miss the full version where we opened up the mics and Simon McGarr, Attracta Uí Bhroin, Lorna Bogue and Michelle Byrne gave us insights into Genomics Ireland, the democratic deficit in the Dáil, the Green Party conference and the Debenhams Strike. To hear the full version and to attend future shows join us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack
This week Linda Hayden of the PAC Woman Podcast took the helm and led Martin, Vicky, Caroline and myself through some of the news of the week. We were joined by 2 Special Guests, journalist with the Irish Examiner, Aofie Moore and freelance journalist, Peter McGuire. We talk #GolfGate, #SpeakorSurvive, the Covid-19 second wave and the need for an All Ireland approach. Don't miss the full version where we opened up the mics and Simon McGarr, Attracta Uí Bhroin, Lorna Bogue and Michelle Byrne gave us insights into Genomics Ireland, the democratic deficit in the Dáil, the Green Party conference and the Debenhams Strike. To hear the full version and to attend future shows join us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack
Interview with Dr Michelle Byrne at the 2019 Hills Winter Sleepout where Alive 90.5 FM was LIVE with its Outside Broadcast team.
In part 2 of our #RebootLive, Tony chairs a discussion with Michelle Byrne of USI, Niamh Randall from Respond Housing, Michael Taft of SIPTU and Lorcan Sirr of DIT. This panel talks about the realities of a "properly" functioning housing market, the dystopian vista of co-living and what can be done to make housing a home and not just "a place to lay your head after your 18hr work day." This was a fast moving chat and there's a few familiar #tortoiseshack voices involved in a Q&A at the end. Remember, the #RaiseTheRoof is this Saturday at 1pm at Parnell Sq. Support us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack
Interview with Dr Michelle Byrne, Mayor Hills Shire Council at the opening of the new Skate Park at Balcombe Heights Estate on Sunday 14th April 2019.
Cormac was joined in studio by Martin Heydon, Chairman of Fine Gael, Eamon Ryan, Leader of the Green Party, Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Noel Whelan, Barrister and Political Commentator and Mairead Lavery, Journalist with The Irish Farmers Journal, and on the line by Michelle Byrne from the Union of Students in Ireland.
On Saturday December 1st at 2pm in Dublin City Centre a national protest will take place to call on the government to address the housing and homeless crisis. In this special Podcast we talk to Michelle Byrne from USI and Bernard Joyce from the Irish Traveller Movement, who are part of over 90 groups in the Housing and Homeless Coalition that is organising December 1st. We discuss the housing as a human right and not a commodity, the growing crisis, why protest is essential and it can make a difference - for all of us. This is an appeal to you to join us on December 1st. #RaiseTheRoof #Dec1st Support our podcasts by going to https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack