Podcasts about Oireachtas

In this episode of Mooney on Politics, Derek Mooney speaks to Wexford councillor, Michael Sheehan about his decision to leave Fianna Fáil after 25 years and to join Independent Ireland.They discuss Michael's political career, his new role as Independent Ireland's spokesperson on finance and enterprise and the challenges of operating outside the Oireachtas.With the Budget less than a week away the conversation also examines the cost of living, government spending, USC, inheritance tax, housing, food and energy prices, and what Michael expects from the forthcoming Budget. They look ahead to the 2029 general election and Independent Ireland's ambition to expand nationally... and Michael's experience of working in American politics.

Warning, first 25 mins are about the Oireachtas appearance and Israel fall-out. The rest is about Austria!Vote for best international podcast: https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/Help the page and help keep us going: Join Roar+ (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHC_XP9J2t0O_Hb_A568kQ/joinJoin Roar+ (Spotify) https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/roarpod/subscribeOur Travel Partner: https://www.instagram.com/traveligo.ie/ Donate | https://ko-fi.com/lansdowneroadDonate to HITG: https://www.headinthegame.ie/Support the Page! https://ko-fi.com/lansdowneroadSubscribe I / @lansdowneroar Podcast I Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3aoaWTK / Apple: https://apple.co/2PLNtnRArticles and More I https://www.lansdowneroad.ieFacebook I https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588410182011Twitter I / https://x.com/lansdownerd_ie & / https://x.com/lroar_pod & https://x.com/reptrackerInsta I https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYTdD_DIE4/mFull Coverage of Heimir Hallgrímsson's press conference as he announces his Ireland squad Vote for best international podcast: https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/Help the page and help keep us going: Join Roar+ (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHC_XP9J2t0O_Hb_A568kQ/joinJoin Roar+ (Spotify) https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/roarpod/subscribeOur Travel Partner: https://www.instagram.com/traveligo.ie/ Donate | https://ko-fi.com/lansdowneroadDonate to HITG: https://www.headinthegame.ie/Support the Page! https://ko-fi.com/lansdowneroadSubscribe I / @lansdowneroar Podcast I Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3aoaWTK / Apple: https://apple.co/2PLNtnRArticles and More I https://www.lansdowneroad.ieFacebook I https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588410182011Twitter I / https://x.com/lansdownerd_ie & / https://x.com/lroar_pod & https://x.com/reptrackerInsta I https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYTdD_DIE4/m

Daniel Ennis TD, Social Democrats' Spokesperson on Sport and former League of Ireland footballer, discusses the FAI's appearance before the Oireachtas Sports Committee.Image: FAI CEO David CourellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast, Indo Sport. Irish Independent soccer correspondent Dan McDonnell joined the team to discuss the FAI's appearance before the Oireachtas. Among the issues raised at Leinster House were safeguarding and governance, including the fallout surrounding Ireland's recent match against Israel. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eoin Sheahan, Ben Symes and Will O'Callaghan are live in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as Heimir Hallgrimsson confirmed that Sunday's second leg against Israel will be going ahead, while the FAI management were in the Oireachtas earlier today.Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has also issued a rallying cry towards the City fans, while Jack Crowley has spoken about his injury with Off The Ball's own Dara Smith-Naughton.They are also joined by Off The Ball's GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney as it was announced this evening that Éamonn Fitzmaurice has been put forward as Galway Senior Football manager for a three year period.The Newsround on Off The Ball with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland' section.

The Oireachtas transport committee heard that staffing in the roads policing unit has fallen from 1000 in 2009 to fewer then 700 today. Our Political Corresspondent, Barry Lenihan has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Executives from the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) appeared before an Oireachtas committee this afternoon, amid the ongoing fallout over the Republic of Ireland's controversial Nations League games against Israel.Joining Ciara to discuss this Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and member of the Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport.

Welcome American-Irish politician and author Katherine Zappone to the show. After moving to Ireland, Katherine served as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and founded the community education organization An Cosán. An acclaimed author of three books, she remains a powerhouse for social change and civic justice. Yet this hardly captures her dedication to social change and advocacy for bettering the lives of Irish citizens.Katherine Zappone was the first recognized lesbian married woman elected to the Oireachtas (equivalent to the USA House of Reps) marking decades of impactful service in Irish politics. A tireless advocate, she famously proposed to her late wife live on TV following the Marriage Equality referendum. Despite her unsuccessful fight for the legal recognition of her Canadian marriage in Ireland, she pushed a productive conversation for gay rights in Ireland. She has a great sense of humor, an even better laugh and an incredibly refreshing view of politics, grief, marriage and love. We have included all links to follow her work, social media and publications below. Check out all her books: Love in a Time of Politics: A Memoir of Facing Loss and Finding Hope, Our Lives Out Loud: In Pursuit of Justice and Equality, The Hope for Wholeness: A Spirituality for Feminists, Reclaiming the Secret of Love.BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Katherine-Zappone/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKatherine%2BZapponeIG: https://www.instagram.com/kzappone1/?hl=enLI: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/katherine-zappone-3a2291173

Comhrá le Louis Ní Dháibhéid faoi Oireachtas na Samhna agus é níos lú ná dhá bhí uainn. Fios Feasa le Rossa Ó Sioradáin – clár Gaeilge faoi chultúr agus na healaíona ar Raidió na Life, ó Luan go hAoine ag 20:00.

The repercussions of last month's crash on the M9 continue with two Oireachtas Committees addressing the prevalence of reckless driving. Our Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elaine Burke, journalist and host of ‘For Tech's Sake' podcast and Peter Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow-KilkennySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oireachtas committee on transport has heard that technology aimed to curb those who drive the wrong way down the road could be 15 years away. It also heard from RSA Chief Executive Sam Waide, who said the number of people killed in crashes had risen by 13% this year compared to the same period last year.For more on this, Ciara is joined by the committee's Chair, Fine Gael's Micheal Murphy.

Social media firms face an Oireachtas grilling over dangerous driving videos being shared online. Will new laws help, or is the sharing of harmful material inherent the design of the platforms themselves?Ireland's AI Minister refutes claims that the Irish presidency had a hand in drafting legislation that would scrap GDPR protections for AI products. And Micheál Martin meets Mamdani and plays bingo as he ropes in New York's mayor to help strengthen Irish American ties. The Panel:Senator Garret Ahearn, Fine GaelSinéad Gibney TD, Social DemocratsClaire Scott, Political Correspondent, Sunday Times Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emergency doctors are before an Oireachtas committee today discussing the dangers of unregistered scramblers, quad bikes and e-scooters.They're calling for tighter controls, including a possible ban on the import and sale of non-road-legal vehicles.What do you think? Have you had a dangerous experience with one of these vehicles? And do we need more enforcement?Joining Andrea to discuss is Editor of Cork Beo Joe O'Shea, Brendan Tierney, a Driving Instructor in Sligo and listeners.

There's growing concern about the level of abuse, harassment and intimidation being faced by elected representatives, both online and in public.  It follows the assault on Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae in Dublin this week, while here in Clare, councillors have raised concerns about harassment of politicians and their families, and the safety implications of having home addresses publicly listed on ballot papers.  So, are things getting out of hand, and is the increasingly hostile environment putting people off entering politics?  Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss it were Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe and Sinn Féin TD for Shannon Donna McGettigan. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie

There's a story in the Irish Times today about members of Oireachtas having to repay expenses. In one case, a Senator was on sick leave, but was paid expenses anyway, and another situation for a TD who was on maternity leave.So, what is the confusion here, and how does payment and expenses work for TDs and Senators?Joanna Tuffy, Labour Party Councillor for Dublin Mid-West and a former TD and Senator has been writing about this, and joins Seán to discuss.

There's a story in the Irish Times today about members of Oireachtas having to repay expenses. In one case, a Senator was on sick leave, but was paid expenses anyway, and another situation for a TD who was on maternity leave.So, what is the confusion here, and how does payment and expenses work for TDs and Senators?Joanna Tuffy, Labour Party Councillor for Dublin Mid-West and a former TD and Senator has been writing about this, and joins Seán to discuss.

Pursuit training for Gardai is likely to dominate discussion at an Oireachtas Justice committee hearing this afternoon, when senior Garda managment face questions over how to best to tackle high speed pursuits. For more on this Justice Committee chair and Sinn Féin TD, Matt Carthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's claimed housing developments south of Ennis cannot proceed due to a lack of flood defences and wastewater capacity. It comes as Ennis Municipal District is set to write to the county's Oireachtas members, asking them to attend October's meeting to address these concerns. Recent flash flooding in Killarney was highlighted during the meeting, with councillors discussing how quickly people's lives can be impacted if the right defences aren't in place. Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan says it's vital funding is secured to futureproof the county town.

Ennis MD has requested for the county's five Oireachtas members attend next month's MD meeting following concerns raised over flooding in the south of the town.    Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan proposed a motion calling to expedite the publication of the Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme, with those in the council chamber also looking for Clare's TD's and Senators to attend the October meeting to address issues with wastewater capacity in Clareabbey and delays in housing delivery south of Ennis as a result.    Councillor O'Callaghan suffered damage to his home when floods hit the county town in 2009.    Since then, over €60m has been committed to flood relief schemes in Ennis, however, a number of regions such as near Claureen, the Fergus Minor and Corrovorrin have yet to be protected.    Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady was at the meeting and spoke with Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan on the urgency with which the relief scheme is needed, given changes in climate patterns. Photo (c) Clare County Council

Fianna Fáil TDs and senators are gathering in Tullamore for the party's annual think-in, setting out priorities for the new Dáil term, including the Budget, housing, the cost of living and infrastructure.  But with Fianna Fáil continuing to trail in the polls, and questions still being raised about Micheál Martin's leadership, there will be plenty for the party to reflect on.  Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more was Cathal Crowe, Meelick Fianna Fáil TD. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie

Social media giant TikTok has been invited to appear before an Oireachtas media committee meeting as soon as possible to address growing concerns over videos which "glorify illegal activity" on the platform.Committee Chair and Labour TD Alan Kelly joins Ciara to discuss…

Ireland's native honey bee has survived for thousands of years, adapting to our climate and becoming a unique part of the country's natural heritage.   But scientists warn that its future is under threat from hybridisation with imported bee strains.   A Private Members' Bill currently before the Oireachtas aims to ban the importation of non-native honey bees in an effort to protect this distinctive population, while new scientific research is strengthening the case for legal protection.   Joining Alan Morrissey earlier to discuss why Ireland's native honey bee is so important, and what could happen if it's not protected, were Dr Grace Patricia McCormack, Personal Professor in the School of Natural Sciences and the Ryan Institute at the University of Galway, and Loretta Neary, Chairperson of Native Irish Honey Bee Society. Photo (c) jonleong64 from pixabay via Canva

Corrinne Hasson, Executive Director at the National Women's Council of Ireland, on the imminent passing of laws which would make new sex-for-rent arrangements a crime.

Lydia Whelan, Breast Cancer Survivor, reacts to the Right to Be Forgotten legislation passing all stages in the Oireachtas.

Campaigners are describing it as a landmark moment for cancer survivors.   The Government's "Right to Be Forgotten" legislation has now completed its passage through the Oireachtas, meaning eligible cancer survivors will have legal protection when applying for mortgage protection insurance. Lahinch-based health campaigner John Wall, who is living with stage IV prostate cancer, has long campaigned for better supports for people affected by cancer, and he joined Alan Morrissey in-studio to discuss.  Photo (c) aluxum from Getty Images Signature via Canva

Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD.

Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union got off to a slightly awkward start at the opening ceremony at Dublin Castle on Wednesday when guest Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned against “material emanating from a plant in Ireland” being used in Russia's war effort. The Ukrainian president didn't name Aughinish Alumina, but his feelings were clear.· Dozens of solicitors walked out of District Court rooms on Wednesday in protest against a new pay system for legal aid. This marked an escalation in tensions with Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan who has pushed the reform through.· The Government are not going to act on Oireachtas committee recommendations on the decriminalisation of the possession of drugs for personal use.· And as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, how has the country lived up to the principals and aspirations of its founding fathers? Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labhair Dónall linn faoin ócáid ‘SEAS' atá ar siúl in Óstán Buswells i mBaile Átha Cliath inniu, ócáid atá eagraithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge áit a gcuirtear éilimh phobal na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta os comhair baill den Oireachtas.

Clare's opposition TD is calling on her fellow Oireachtas members to oppose the planned strategic gas emergency reserve in the Shannon Estuary. A two-hour debate on the controversial project proposed for Cahiracon near Kildysart has taken place in the Dáil. The final Strategic Gas Reserve Bill has yet to be debated but has been subject to pre-legislative scrutiny in the Oireachtas Climate Committee. Shannon Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan claims the Government should be pursuing renewable options to ensure Ireland's energy is "clean, secure, affordable and ours".

The Government says it's making the biggest changes to rural housing policy in years, with new draft planning guidelines designed to make it easier for people with a local connection to build homes in the countryside.     The proposals aim to bring consistency to planning decisions, support rural communities and the Gaeltacht, while also preventing urban sprawl.     Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has been closely involved in shaping the plans through the Oireachtas sub-Committee on Rural Housing and has been working with Housing Minister James Browne on the proposals.    He joined Alan Morrissey earlier to discuss what these changes mean. Photo (c) Pawel Gaul from Getty Images Signature via Canva 

Some competent learner drivers should be allowed to drive unaccompanied. That's the call in a petition set to be considered in the Oireachtas today. Anton was joined by, Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone to see if this is a workable solution.

In CI News this week: Parents and church leaders in England and Wales could be criminalised under a planned ‘conversion practices' Bill, a parliamentary committee in Ireland backs liberalising the country's drug laws, and Northern Ireland's Civil Service has called a halt to official participation in LGBT Pride. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Govt publishes controversial draft ‘conversion practices' Bill Oireachtas committee pushes to decriminalise heroin and cocaine for personal use NI Civil Service imposes staff ‘Pride' parade ban

A major shift in Ireland's approach to drug policy could be on the horizon following the publication of a landmark report by the Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use.   The committee is recommending that possession of drugs for personal use should be decriminalised, and that Ireland adopts a more health-led approach to tackling addiction and substance misuse.   The report contains 161 recommendations, including expanded treatment services, greater access to harm reduction measures, and increased support for people affected by addiction.   Meanwhile, the Taoiseach says the government will give serious consideration to the recommendations of the Oireachtas report.   He was responding to Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns, who said the Government was not taking a health-led approach to the issue.  Micheal Martin said a health referral scheme will be introduced shortly for those found to be in possession of illicit drugs, saying the report will be fully examined. To discuss what these proposals could mean in practice, Alan Morrissey was joined by Midwest-based addiction counsellor Michael Guerin. Photo (c) Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels via Canva

Donal and Fr Eamonn open with Senator Ronan Mullen's recent Oireachtas questioning of RTÉ Director General Kevin Backhurst on the broadcaster's approach to surrogacy coverage — including a moment where an AI search described a named RTÉ presenter as “an advocate” for legalization, prompting Backhurst to suggest the problem might lie with AI rather than […] L'articolo Hope in the Media – Surrogacy in the Seanad and Priests Mental Health – Fr. Eamonn McCarthy & Dónal O'Sullivan-Latchford proviene da Radio Maria.

The Oireachtas Housing Committee has published a major new report on homelessness, urging the Government to consider all options, including the possible reintroduction of an emergency ban on no-fault evictions.   The report also calls for greater investment in homelessness prevention, more social and affordable housing, and a renewed focus on tackling child homelessness.   With homelessness continuing to rise across the country, the committee says urgent action is needed if Ireland is to meet its target of ending long-term homelessness by 2030.   To discuss the recommendations and what they could mean in practice, Alan Morrissey was joined by Niall Garvey, CEO of Midwest Simon Community, and Una Burns, Head of Advocacy and Communications with Novas, which operates homelessness services in Ennis and across the country. Photo © Oireachtas.ie

More than one in five pubs have seen decline in staff numbers over past 12 months. That's according to the Vintners' Federation of Ireland, who will be highlighting the issue before an Oireachtas committee later today. Speaking to Anton was Pat Crotty Chief Executive of The Vintners' Federation of Ireland.

An Oireachtas committee's been told that a housing development in East Clare has been stalled for three years due to wastewater capacity issues. Kilkishen is one of three villages in Clare where according to Uisce Éireann, there's no additional wastewater capacity or projects planned to address this. In 2024, the local authority refused plans for a 60-unit scheme in the village due to sewerage deficiencies. Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Department of Housing Deputy Secretary General Garret Doocey insists funds are being made available to rectify these problems.

The Oireachtas will be considering legislation to establish a register of domestic violence offenders. It's called ‘Jennie's Law', after Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her former partner in 2021.So, how would it work, and how should it work?Joining Seán to discuss is Lisa Ann Wilkinson, Barrister at Law victim-survivors of domestic abuse and violence & Co-Founder of the right to transparency campaign.

The common travel area has been part of much scrutiny over the last number of days. For more on this our politicial correspondent Barry Lenihane was at our Oireachtas studio.

Our Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan from the Oireachtas studio.

Today is the deadline for the Rotunda Hospital to provide the HSE with an audit of all private work being carried out by consultants on public only contracts in the hospital. It follows revelations at an Oireachtas committee last week that this practice is continuing despite a direction it was to stop. Anton discusses further with Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North.

The Justice Minister claims he's told the Garda Commissioner that Clare needs more gardaí. Jim O'Callaghan visited Clare earlier this month where he heard from local representatives on the challenges around policing in the county. Just 115 gardaí are currently operating here compared to 200 in 2007, according to Oireachtas data. Responding to Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway in the Seanad, the minister says many people in Clare told him they want to see more boots on the ground.

The Occupied Territories Bill is finally heading to the Oireachtas, but the government's decision to exclude services has sparked fierce criticism from opposition parties. Meanwhile, the Social Democrats are celebrating major by-election victories, raising fresh questions about Sinn Féin's position on the left and Holly Cairns' growing appeal. You can listen to Indo Politics a day early by searching Indo Politics wherever you get your podcasts. Host; Mary Regan, Guest; Maeve McTaggart We want to earn your trust and are members of The Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The left-wing alliance that was formed during Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign is already straining, with the Social Democrats, Labour and People Before Profit concerned with the policy direction of Sinn Féin on issues like migration and reproductive rights.· Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins was not impressed by left-leaning voters neglecting to supply party candidate Noel Thomas with enough transfers to prevail in the recent Galway West byelection. Perhaps those voters did not want to give Thomas a preference given his far from left-leaning stance on immigration.· The omission of services from the Occupied Territories Bill, which targets Israeli imports produced from Palestinian lands, came as a surprise to no one. After many months of mulling it over, the Taoiseach was accused by Opposition parties of reneging on promises to prohibit all trade with settlements. Government can expect many calls for amendments when it is brought to Oireachtas in the coming weeks.· And the building of one-off rural housing could become easier with plans to relax the rules for rural housing, aimed at allowing for increased supply, expected to be brought to Cabinet next month.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare has the tenth highest number of Domestic Violence refuge and Safe Home units in the country, according to new national data released to the Oireachtas, with six refuge units and two Safe Home units currently available in the county. To discuss this further, Daragh Dolan was joined by Manager at Clare Haven, Dr Siobhán O'Conno and Mary Howard, representing Rape Crisis MidWest on the Clare Local Area Network. Picture (c) doidam10 via Canva.com

RTÉ's announcement that the salary of Derek Mooney, one of its most well-known on-air staffers, had been publicly misrepresented for years sparked a very public controversy.It prompted debate in the Dáil and an appearance for the broadcaster's director general Kevin Bakhurst before the Oireachtas media committee.At issue was how pay is calculated in the organisation, with the suspicion that, once again, when it comes to how the “talent” is being remunerated, the public are not being told the full story.And with the DG before it, the committee took the chance to talk about other presenters and their pay, including Oliver Callan and the late Sean Rocks.So what did we learn from the weeklong controversy that once again put the spotlight on RTÉ.Irish Times media columnist Hugh Linehan explains what this latest controversy means and why it differs from others that have gone before.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland has the lowest level of roadside breath-testing in the EU according to evidence given to an Oireachtas committee today. In a statement gardai said that DUI detections remain high, and that drink driving detections increased last year. Dr Sheila Gilheany of the lobby group Alcohol Action Ireland joined Rachael for an extended conversation.