Podcasts about Oireachtas

I am against MonarchiesCurrently, the British state is convulsed around allegations surrounding a member of its Royal family. Norway too is in the midst of a crisis around its monarchy. The law of both states will take their course, as is right.However, these controversies raise for me the very existence of monarchies. A family elite which through past colonial conquest and patronage, and in alliance with business and societal elites, continues to enjoy a place of wealth and privilege and influence. Given that the British state includes a part of Ireland, at least for the time being, this is more than an academic issue for those of us who are captives of this undemocratic system of privilege. I am instinctively against monarchies. Of any kind. Constitutional or otherwise. Monarchies are bad. The late Tony Benn put it well when he said that “the existence of a hereditary monarchy helps to prop up all the privilege and patronage that corrupts our society; that is why the crown is seen as being of such importance to those who run the country - or enjoy the privileges it affords.”Conradh na Gaeilge Votes for UnityAt the end of last year Oireachtas na Samhna in Belfast was a huge success. Thousands of Irish speakers, including Uachtarán Catherine Connolly, spent several days enjoying the music, dance, culture, arts, craic and discussions that are part of the oldest Irish language and arts event on the island of Ireland. In August Belfast will host the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's biggest celebration of Irish music and culture.All of this is evidence of the change that is taking place. I was pleased to attend An Conradh's Ard Fheis. The conference was alive and vibrant with a new generation of young gaeilgeoirí determined to assert their Irishness, proud of their language and determined to stand up for their language and national rights. They were articulate, positive, funny, hopeful and generous. Micheál Martin out of step on UnityLast week, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, in an interview with TG4, claimed that there is not much substance behind Sinn Féin's campaign on Unity.  The Fianna Fáil leader, who has consistently rejected any common sense suggestions to prepare for unity, returned to his favourite and bogus argument that we need reconciliation before unity.Martin's comments are out of step with the political reality and popular opinion North and South. He also misses entirely the point that the demand for unity is not simply being put by Sinn Féin. Former leaders of Fine Gael and the SDLP, as well the SDLP leadership, Ireland's Future, the Irish Labour Party, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Good Friday Agreement and others are part of the growing demand for the Irish government to prepare for unity.

Ireland faces a looming "pensions timebomb", with the ratio of workers to over-65s set to more than halve by 2065 without policy reform. That was the warning from officials at the Department of Finance in their appearance before the Oireachtas housing committee yesterday. To discuss this further Anton spoke to Dr Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin.

Ireland faces a looming "pensions timebomb", with the ratio of workers to over-65s set to more than halve by 2065 without policy reform. That was the warning from officials at the Department of Finance in their appearance before the Oireachtas housing committee yesterday. To discuss this further Anton spoke to Dr Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin.

Capping solicitors' fees is among the measures called for in a petition that has been submitted to the Oireachtas to help tackle the issue of delays in the divorce process. Anton discusses further with Michelle Browne  Senior Family Mediator and Author.

Capping solicitors' fees is among the measures called for in a petition that has been submitted to the Oireachtas to help tackle the issue of delays in the divorce process. Anton discusses further with Michelle Browne  Senior Family Mediator and Author.

The Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton is to face an Oireachtas grilling next week while the Opposition is to put the controversy towards the top of the Dail agenda. Barry Lenihan reports.

Poor visibility from cyclists and the ongoing lack of a transport police are among the issues to be raised by bus drivers' unions at a meeting of the joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport later today. Among those speaking is Thomas O'Connor, Assistant General Secretary with the National Bus and Railworkers' Union.

Poor visibility from cyclists and the ongoing lack of a transport police are among the issues to be raised by bus drivers' unions at a meeting of the joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport later today. Among those speaking is Thomas O'Connor, Assistant General Secretary with the National Bus and Railworkers' Union.

Margaret Loftus, former Garda whose ex-husband Trevor Bolger was given a three-month suspended sentence last month for assaulting her in 2012, outlines what she will say in her address to the Oireachtas today.

Insealbhaíodh Uachtarán an Oireachtais 2026, Áine Ní Ghlinn, ag searmanas speisialta in Óstán Hilton, i mBaile Átha Cliath aréir.

“Someone presenting as suicidal shouldn't have to go through A&E” That's the call in a petition set to be discussed by an Oireachtas committee later today. The petition comes from John Loughnane, whose brother Adam died by suicide exactly a year ago. Joe spoke to Anton this morning about Adam.

“Someone presenting as suicidal shouldn't have to go through A&E” That's the call in a petition set to be discussed by an Oireachtas committee later today. The petition comes from John Loughnane, whose brother Adam died by suicide exactly a year ago. Joe spoke to Anton this morning about Adam.

Danny McConnell and John Lee examine the consequences of Ireland's repeated failure to deliver flood defences and critical infrastructure. They ask whether the Social Democrats under Holly Cairns are emerging as a credible alternative to Sinn Féin on the left, assess the runners and riders in the upcoming Dublin by-election, the continued fallout from the government's ‘incoherent' stance on Mercosur, and the performance of social media executives at the Oireachtas.Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

X was a notable no-show as executives from major social media platforms faced tough questioning before the Oireachtas Media Committee. The Taoiseach branded X's decision not to appear as “concerning” and “disrespectful” — but how far is the Government really willing to go in standing up to Big Tech?John Lee is joined by Fianna Fáil TD Seán Fleming, Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly, and Elaine Burke, host of the For Tech's Sake podcast, to debate political accountability, regulation and the power of global platforms.The discussion then turns to growing momentum across Europe for an under-16s social media ban, as the European Commission warns Spain that new national rules on digital platforms may breach the EU's Digital Services Act. Olga Cronin, Senior Policy Officer with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, joins the panel.Finally, the programme looks to the US, where deep cuts at the Jeff Bezos–owned Washington Post are affecting around a third of its workforce, including hundreds of journalists. Former Washington Post fact-checker and author Glenn Kessler reacts to the impact on journalism and media independence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Oireachtas hearing descends into controversy as the CEO of Rowing Ireland fails to appear, fuelling fresh outrage over athlete welfare and accountability. Paul Kimmage joins Kevin Doyle to further unpack allegations of silence and a toxic high-performance culture at the heart of Irish rowing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, who’s the party  spokesperson on justice, home affairs and migration. He’s also chair of the Oireachtas committee which deals with the same issues. Jerry also asked him about Sinn Féin’s position on travelling to the White House to meet President Trump for St Patrick’s Day.

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Francess McDonnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Bluetongue confirmed in Ireland;IFA begin rolling protest outside Bord Bia;Bord Bia chair to appear before Oireachtas committee;Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court;DII disappointed by no new dairy access in India trade deal;Splash-plate slurry spreading allowed on land with steep hills;Where are the agri ministers heading for St. Patrick's Day?Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

Joe is joined by Eoghan O'Byrne, principal of St Mary's National School in Limerick, to discuss the challenges and the potential of the hot school meals programme.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Oireachtas commettee has been hearing about the ongoing problems with mental health services for young people. Among thoes giving evidence Joseph Duffy, CEO of the Youth Mental Heath charity JIGSAW.

“Poor nutrition now leads to long-term health costs” That's the warning from Darina Allen, Chef, Author and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School. She is set to appear before an Oireachtas committee today to discuss the Hot School Meal programme, and Darina spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Clare County Council is being warned not to wait for a fatality to take action on road safety measures at one of the county's busiest junctions. The local authority is progressing plans for an Active Travel Scheme on the Clare Road and Limerick Road in Ennis, which include solutions to long-running problems at the Clareabbey roundabout. The Clareabbey Roundabout has long been one of the most contentious and dangerous junctions in the Ennis–Clarecastle area, raising ongoing concerns for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Proposed safety measures, as part of the R458 Active Travel Scheme focus, however, on improving cyclist and pedestrian safety with segregated cycle lanes, raised crossings, traffic calming and improved pedestrian links. Frustration has been voiced by some residents though in the wake of a public consultation event held last month, with calls for more ambitious solutions. Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle insists the current proposals would cause major tailbacks on all four arms on one of the county's busiest junctions. The Clarecastle Sinn Féin representative, who's written to the county's Oireachtas members in relation to the matter, believes flyover or underpass options must be examined. The Mayor of Clare welcomes the proposals saying current plans would improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians, but he agrees that the measures would lead to traffic carnage in the area. Clarecastle Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy is of the view that solutions for problems at what's he's described as a crucial artery within the county's transport network have been kicked down the road for far too long. He believes, however, local councillors remain united in their call for further options to be explored.

The Late Debate panel of Linda Nelson Murry, Fine Gael Senator, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West, Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dún Laoghaire and Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal discuss today's Oireachtas appearance before the Transport Committee following recent protests.

A Government scheme providing hot meals to primary school children is being praised for tackling food poverty — but serious concerns are now being raised about how it's being run. An Oireachtas committee has heard that the programme may not be sustainable, with principals warning of heavy administrative burdens, food quality issues and rising waste. Clare FM's Sean Lyons has been speaking about this with Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth. We also heard from Colm Davoren, Assistant Principal of CBS Primary School in Ennis and Gareth Heagney, Principal of Sixmilebridge National School who spoke with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) rimmabondarenko via Canva

The Oireachtas Committee on Media held a hearing this afternoon on the regulation of online platforms and online safety. There was a particular focus on the recent controversy surrounding the Grok AI feature on X.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Alan Kelly, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport and Labour TD for Tipperary North and Aidan O'Brien, Researcher at DCU School of Communications, who attended the Oireachtas meeting today.

The hot school meals programme provided to schools is not sustainable, and there are concerns over procurement, nutrition and waste, an Oireachtas committee heard this afternoon.It is now available to all 3,700 primary schools feeding up 682,000 children.But Educate Together say that the current model is not sustainable…Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Ciara to discuss.

Sen PJ Murphy tells PJ he is pushing a measure through the Oireachtas to get mandatory jail terms for people who steal tools and jeopardize livelihoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Dáil break, Mary Lou McDonald claimed the coalition's first year in office was the worst Government performance since the Dáil was founded. The Sinn Fein president gave her year-end assessment of the Government, saying it is the worst this century. She characterised the coalition as “a do-nothing Government,” saying it had processed the least amount of legislation this century. Mary Lou McDonald said people were being hammered with price increases and ‘mean spirited' decisions ahead of Christmas. Was 2025 the worst performance by any Government since the foundation of the Dáil? What is the plan for 2026? Joining Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to discuss this was Donna McGettigan, Shannon Sinn Fein TD, Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD, and Cathal Crowe, Meelick Fianna Fail TD. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie

2026 - Bliain Úr faoi Mhaise DaoibhseA very happy New Year to all readers of this column, to the staff of the Belfast Media Group and The Irish Echo. And to you good readers who have stayed with me over the years.None of us know what 2026 will bring but we can be sure it will be interesting. May it also be good to you all and to your families. Beirigí bua. Eyes On The Prize. 2025 was a good year for Irish Unity. All of those advocating for a new Ireland, including Sinn Féin's Commission on the Future of Ireland, worked hard and effectively promoting the message that Irish Unity will be good for the people of the island of Ireland. Crucially, both houses of the Oireachtas, the Dáil and the Seanad, passed motions calling on the Irish government to begin the process of planning and preparing for Unity referendums. These include The Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee. This is the only all-Ireland committee in Leinster House. It is unique in that Members of Parliament from the north join TDs and Senators to work on issues relating to the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.The Good Friday Agreement remains the basis for relations on the island of Ireland and between the islands of Ireland and Britain. However, its implementation has been challenged, principally by indifference from London and a lack of consistent and positive leadership from Dublin.‘I'm so scared, please come'For as long as I have been a republican activist I have been reading and writing about the impact of British colonialism on peoples around the world. As the largest empire in human history Britain's conquests and exploitation of other places resulted in untold misery, death and hardship for those living under British rule - not least here in Ireland. To maintain its domination, the British Empire used violence and dehumanised the peoples it sought to exploit. Behind its claim of being a guardian of the ‘rule of law' Britain stole land and property, exploited mineral resources and reduced native peoples to little more than slaves.Among those many locations was Palestine. British policy is largely responsible for the decades of war that have plighted that land for a hundred years. Current British government policy is facilitating the genocide of the Palestinian people by the Israeli apartheid regime.I have visited Palestine and Israel on at least four occasions, including the Gaza Strip in 2009. I walked along the ‘separation wall' – a monstrous perversion designed to imprison Palestinians into smaller and smaller ghettoes.

Tá 2024 thart, faoi dheiridh - cad é mar a bhí sé mar bhliain? Ní raibh easpa ceannlínte ann a bhain siar asainn, anseo in Éireann agus níos faide i gcéin. Bhog Donald Trump ar ais isteach sa Teach Bán i Washington, bhí toghchán Uachtaránachta dár gcuid féin againn anseo in Éireann, ciontaíodh an laoch spóirt DJ Carey as calaois a dhéanamh, agus tháinig deireadh leis an ruaille buaille sa Chumann Camógaíochta agus ligeadh d'imreoirí brístí gairide a chaitheadh. Ach cad iad na scéalta nuachta a sheas amach dár bpainéal cainte? I bpodchraoladh a taifeadadh ag Oireachtas na Samhna i mBéal Feirste, pléann Ciarán Dunbar, Áine Ní Bhreisleáin, Ursula Savage agus Caoimhe Ní Chathail, na buaiteoirí is na caillteoirí a roghnaigh siad féin sna catagóirí thíos: Teip nó Triumph na bliana An scéal nach bhfuair an aird cheart Social media moment na bliana Cheap Shot ar an Ghaeilge na bliana Unexpected Icon na bliana Foclóir: Taidhleoireacht: Diplomacy Aontaithe: United/agreed Dothuigthe: Incomprehensible Rogha: Choice Ciníoch: Racist Círéibeacha: Riots Mianta: Wishes Borradh: Surge Intleacht shaorga: Artificial intelligence Rathúil: Successful Neodrach: Neutral Maígh: Claim Oiliúint: Training Gairm: Career Amscaí: Awkward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an fichiú lá de mhí na Nollag. Is mise Eoin Ó Seachnasaigh.Maraíodh cúig dhuine dhéag, paiste deich mbliana d'aois san áireamh, in ionsaí sceimhlitheoireachta ar Thrá Bondi in Sydney na hAstráile Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. Is iad an bheirt atá ainmnithe leis an sléacht Sajid Akram, a bhí 50 bliain d'aois, agus a mhac Naveed Akram, 24 bliain d'aois. Maraíodh an Akram ba shine ar an láthair agus gortaíodh an mac go dona sular tugadh chun ospidéil é. Scaoil an bheirt acu urchair ar shlua a bhí bailithe ar an trá chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar fhéile mhór na nGiúdach, Hanukkah. D'éirigh le fear darb ainm Ahmed al-Ahmed an t-arm a bhaint ó dhuine de na gunnadóirí, agus dúirt príomh-aire New South Wales gur mhair go leor daoine mar thoradh ar an gcrógacht a léirigh sé.I ráiteas a d'eisigh Pobal Giúdach na hÉireann, chuir siad a gcomhbhrón in iúl dá ngaolta agus dá gcairde thar lear san Astráil atá ag fulaingt mar gheall ar na hionsaithe. Dúirt Coimisinéir na nGardaí, Justin Kelly, go dtabharfaí tacaíocht agus cosaint bhreise don phobal Giúdach in Éirinn. Bhí agóid i Londain oíche Dé Céadaoin, lasmuigh d'Aireacht Dlí agus Cirt na Breataine, i gcoinne an diúltaithe cead a thabhairt do stailceoirí ocrais dul go hospidéal. Bhí an teannas idir na póilíní agus na hagóideoirí le brath agus breis is míle duine bailithe chun tacaíocht a léiriú do Qesser Zuhrah, 20 bliain d'aois, agus Amy Gardiner-Gibson, 30 bliain d'aois, atá ar stailc ocrais anois le breis is daichead a sé lá agus ag fulaingt go dona. Gabhadh beirt ar an láthair agus baineadh frith-agóideoir amháin amach as an slua. I mí Iúil, d'fhógair Rialtas na Breataine go raibh cosc i bhfeidhm ar an ngrúpa Palestine Action. Ó shin i leith, tá beagnach 2,500 duine gafa ag na póilíní agus tá seisear priosúnach ar stailc ocrais anois mar agóid i gcoinne mí-úsáid chumhachta an stáit. Faoi dheireadh, tar éis iarrachtaí fada ó bhaill den phobal agus ó pholaiteoirí ar nós Zarah Sultana agus Jeremy Corbyn, a chuir brú ar na húdaráis, thug otharcarr Zuhrah go dtí an t-ospidéal chun cúram éigeandála a fháil. Tá an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, David Lammy, fós ag diúltiú labhairt le teaghlaigh na stailceoirí.Tá sceideal cuimsitheach fógartha ag TG4 don Nollaig agus réimse leathan de scannáin, de chláir faisnéise agus de chláir cheoil acu, chomh maith le rogha mhór mhillteach d'ábhar do pháistí, buíochas le Cúla4. Beidh lucht leanúna an cheoil thraidisiúnta ag tnúth go mór le Geantraí na Nollag 2025, a chraolfar ag 7pm Lá Nollag, agus le roinnt clár dírithe ar Oireachtas na Samhna, a chraolfar le linn an deireadh seachtaine i ndiaidh na Nollag. I measc na mbuaicphointí eile, ó thaobh cláir faisnéise de, beidh George Best i gCorcaigh le feiceáil Lá Fhéile Stiofáin ag 8.15pm, ag insint scéal na tréimhse gairide a chaith an peileadóir cáiliúil thíos i gCúige Mumhan caoga bliain ó shin. Idir an dá linn, bainfidh daoine beaga sult as an scannán beochana Nollaí, scéal lách faoi fhia óg, atá ar fáil ar an seinnteoir anois. Is féidir an sceideal iomlán a fháil ag tg4.ie.Agus sin nuacht na Nollag. Feicfimid go luath sibh, ach go dtí sin, Nollaig mhór mhaith daoibh uilig ó chuile dhuine anseo ar Nuacht Mhall.*

HSE Mid West's REO says the location of a new hospital for the region will be up to the Government. It follows confirmation from the Health Minister that the Government has accepted all three recommendations from HIQA's review of emergency care capacity in the Midwest. After meeting with Clare's Oireachtas members, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill confirmed that work will begin in the new year on expanding capacity at University Hospital Limerick, developing a second site for UHL, and progressing plans for a new Model 3 hospital with an emergency department for the region. On Thursday's Morning Focus, HSE Mid West REO Sandra Broderick spoke about the pathway for the future of healthcare in the region. Photo (c) Alan Place

The Health Minister has told Clare's Oireachtas members that the development of a new hospital with an emergency department in the Midwest will be progressed "in conjunction" with other approved measures. Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has met with TDs and senators from this region after confirming that all three options recommended by HIQA's review of emergency care capacity in the Midwest have been accepted. It means the Government will begin work on expanding capacity at University Hospital Limerick, extending the UHL campus to a second nearby site, and developing a new Model 3 hospital with an emergency department in the region, in the new year. Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney says while the long-awaited new facility won't be delivered in the short-term, it won't be left on the long finger.

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has told Clare's Oireachtas members that all three options recommended by HIQA's review of emergency care capacity in the Midwest have been accepted. The Government will begin work expanding capacity at University Hospital Limerick, extending the UHL campus to a second nearby site, and developing a new Model 3 hospital with an emergency department in the region, in the new year. Founder of the Midwest Hospital Campaign says option C has been "effectively kicked down the road" without commitment of a site, timeline or funding. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deirdre Culligan from Friends of Ennis Hospital and Hillary Tonge, founder of the Midwest Hospital Campaign Group.

Today, the Minister for Health will introduce the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill, introducing a ban on the sale of disposable vapes. The Government also plans on developing legislation preventing the sale of any nicotine product to people under 18. Speaking to Sean this morning was Professor John Crowne, Consultant oncologist at St Vincent's Hospital Group.

Today, the Oireachtas will consider a petition calling on the expansion of voting rights to Irish people living abroad. A referendum to offer voting rights to Irish citizens living outside the Republic was postponed way back in 2019, but should it be reconsidered? All to discuss with Emma DeSouza, Writer, Political Commentator and member of VotingRights.ie.

PJ talks to Seamus McGrath TD who got astounding details off Revenue in the Oireachtas yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 And Flowers Grew up Through the Concrete is Laurence McKeown's second prison memoir. Big Laurny, is a very fine writer. This latest book is an account of his journey through imprisonment, hunger strike, brutality and growing self-awareness. It is beautifully written and unashamedly honest in its emotion.Laurence is one of those gifted republican POWs who spent years – decades in some cases – in British prisons and who have written about their experience. Together they have generated a huge body of prison literature comparable to previous periods in the independence struggle.Among them are Eoghan MacCormaic and Jazz Jim McCann; Pat Magee; Gerry Kelly; Síle Darragh's inspirational account of the women in Armagh - ‘John Lennon Is Dead'; Danny Morrison, Roseleen Walsh; Tony Doherty, Chrissie McAuley, Jim McVeigh; Jake MacSachais, Richard McAuley and others. I apologise to any I have left out - always a danger when you produce a list of any kind.Perhaps the best known of all the prison writers is Bobby Sands whose poems, songs and accounts of life in the H-Blocks and on Hunger Strike still resonate over four decades after his death. Writing on scraps of paper to be smuggled out, Bobby's poetry, prose, political polemic, songs and other writings in Irish and English are now part of the tradition.Laurence's previous books include, with Brian Campbell and Felim O'Hagan, ‘Nor Meekly Serve My Time” which covers the blanket protest from 1976 to 1981; ‘Out of Time: Irish Republican Prisoners Long Kesh 1972-2000'; and with Brian Campbell the script for the film H3. A Real Peace Settlement NeededLast week the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Irish state. In the course of his meetings President Zelensky also addressed the Oireachtas in which he called for a peace without humiliation.His visit came at a time when there is widespread speculation that the US government is pressuring Ukraine to accept a peace deal that would force it to cede land to Russia.My starting point as a republican is clear. The people of Ukraine have a right to self-determination and the Russian invasion is a breach of international law. With Russia intensifying its drone attacks on Ukraine, especially its targeting of civilian infrastructure like energy, health care and water, there is an urgent need for an intensification of the peace efforts.  Gearóid Ó CairealláinReáchtáladh deireadh seachtaine d'imeachtaí in An Chultúrlann cúpla lá ó shin chun Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, a fuair bás anuraidh, a chomóradh agus chun ár meas a léiriú dá fhís agus dá chrógacht. Scrúdaigh na himeachtaí téamaí an agóidMo bhuíochas ó chroí le hEoghan Ó Néill agus na daoine a chuir Scoil Gheimhridh Uí Chairealláin le chéile. Obair iontach, agus sílim go bhfuil Gearóid an-sásta leis. Diaspóra, ceol, siúlóid, fáthanna éagsúla… agus an taispeántas galánta fosta ar shaol Ghearóid — go han-maith.Seo mar chara é agus mar fhear a raibh go leor fiontar aige. Agus é ag baint sult as an saol. Tá gá le gach streachailt le glór ciotach – ach glór dearfach. Bhí Gearóid lón smaointe geala. 

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Jude Sherry and Frank O'Connor are the driving forces behind the #DerelictIreland movement. They've been working relentlessly for years to bust the myths and political narratives that say that getting vacant or derelict properties back into use as homes is too complex and costly and , despite many hurdles, they are winning. Their recent appearance at the Oireachtas shows that. So it was a real pleasure to be rejoined by them both, and in-person, for a deep-dive into their work, art, advocacy and even the cost to them professionally for not giving up. The Colin Harvey - United Ireland Podcast here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-145049560 Conor McCabe breaks down the Irish economic "miracle" podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-145126732 The Leilani Farha Podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-144371201 Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/call-to-stand-143037542

Dr Eileen Culloty, Associate Professor at DCU School of Communications, discusses a call by Irish media academics for greater debate on the role of public service broadcasting.

Beidh oíche cheiliúrtha ar chúrsaí liteartha, An Bláth Bán ar siúl san oíche amárach agus linn sa stiúideo tá Eoghan Mac Giolla a Bhríde ón chomhlacht Éabhlóid agus beirt de na scríbhneoirí a sheol leabharthaí úra ag an Oireachtas le gairid, Cormac Mac Giolla Easpaig agus Róise Ní Bhaoill.

Tá sé i gceist ag an ngrúpa Cairde na Cruinne dhul i mbun stocaireacht le hionadaithe thithe an Oireachtas inniu.

18-year-old Stepan Krykun was part of the delegation of the Ukrainian community in Kerry who met President Zelenskyy yesterday. Jerry also spoke to Senator Mark Daly from Kenmare who as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann addressed President Zelenskky in the Oireachtas yesterday.

Sandra Hurley, Political Reporter, discusses the latest as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy begins his official visit to Ireland.

The pupils at St Joseph's Community College in Co Clare will be among those watching President Zelensky's address to the Oireachtas. Parts of Clare have the highest proportion of Ukranian refugees in the country. RTÉ reporter Teresa Mannion spoke to students at St Joseph's and their Principal about their lives and hopes for the future.

Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, is continuing his visit to Ireland. Later he'll be addressing the Houses of the Oireachtas. We heard the latest about this historic visit from Sandra Hurley of RTÉ Political Staff and from RTÉ Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.

When exactly will transport projects be delivered, will judicial reviews be curbed, new asylum rules and lots more in this weeks Your Politics

‘An Bhean go Chuaigh a hiníon go Meiriceá' – scéal a bhí aici ag Oireachtas na Samhna.

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· As Paschal Donohoe departs for pastures new at the World Bank, will his absence weaken Government? And does Simon Harris possess the right skillset for the role of Minister for Finance? It might not matter if the qualified doctors who have run the Department of Health are anything to go by. · Paschal leaving has led to a Cabinet reshuffle with Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee becoming the first woman to serve as the Minister responsible for both foreign affairs and defence. She will inherit many issues in need of urgent attention, not least the progression of the Occupied Territories Bill. · And the Oireachtas transport committee was told on Wednesday that Dublin's planned MetroLink will need about 8,000 workers for its construction. Speaking to RTÉ radio, transportation expert Brian Caulfield suggested that “something like an Olympic village” would be necessary to house workers on the project. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Emerson Newton on how the Left are agitating for a border poll when conditions are far from ideal, and Diarmaid Ferriter on why authenticity matters more than spin in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seachtain na hEolaíochta atá ann and Doireann doesn't even know what STEM stands for! So this was a sorely needed ep.. An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Abigail Walsh, atá ag obair leis an togra eStór, agus Liam Lonergan, atá ag obair le Abair.ie. Two ambitious and revolutionary projects linking Gaeilge & AI. We spoke to them about the need for more Irish language resources online, the mistakes AI makes as Gaeilge - and whether Gaeilge & AI are compatible? Science Week 2025 is taking place from the 9th – 16th November. From technology and Al to sustainability and health, science impacts the way we engage with the world around us and enhances our collective strengths then, today and tomorrow. So, this Science Week, let's explore where we were, where we are, and where science can take us. Téigh go scienceweek.ie to find out what's happening near you. Chomh maith le sin bhí na cailíní ag Oireachtas na Samhna agus rave san RDS - Pólca 4 x Fred Again cathain?! Follow our sponsor Discover Ireland on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Tik Tok⁠⁠. Keep Discovering and visit⁠ ⁠discoverireland.ie⁠⁠ to plan your next short break. Email ⁠howtogael@gmail.com⁠ with comments, suggestions and gach rud eile. Instagram: @howtogael⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@doireannnighlacain⁠⁠ ,⁠ ⁠@louise_cantillon⁠⁠ ⁠, ⁠@siomhaniruairc⁠⁠ Join us on Patreon for a bonus episode once a week and lots of bonus content ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/HowToGael⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter here: www.howtogael.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrating our Language, Arts and CultureComhghairdeas to all of those who helped make Oireachtas na Samhna the huge success it was. Thousands of Irish language speakers from across the island of Ireland spent part of last week enjoying the music, dance, culture, arts, craic and discussions that are part of the oldest Irish language and arts event on the island of Ireland. The Waterfront Hall and other venues were filled with the very young to the not so young Gaels, all actively and enthusiastically enjoying the enormous diversity of Oireachtas na Samhna. Many took part in competitions, including sean-nós singing, sean-nós step dancing and lúibíní (poetic verses).A special well done to Máirín Nic Dhonnchadha and the leadership team which ensured the smooth running of an amazing and ambitious occasion. The presence of President Elect Catherine Connolly, due to be sworn in as Uachtarán na hÉireann next week was a special bonus. The Oireachtas was her first visit North following the presidential election. So too did the presence of Pól Deeds, the new Irish Language Commissioner, who along with Lee Reynolds the Ulster Scots Commissioner, will take up their posts next week.This is another important step forward. The Irish Language Commissioner will play an important role in enhancing the opportunities for the growth of the Irish Language.Ról na nGael i dTógáil Éire NuaCeann de na himeachtaí ag Oireachtas na Samhna eagraíodh é ag Coimisiún Shinn Féin ar Thodhchaí na hÉireann. Scrúdaigh sé go sonrach ról na nGaelgóirí i dtreo aontú na hÉireann.Cuir Tomás Ó Néill fáilte roimh an tionál ar son Shinn Fein mBeal Feirste. D'oscail Aisling Reilly MLA, duine den ghlúin úr seo sa chathair, an imeacht agus labhair sí ar na deiseanna romhainn fríd Aontacht – “deis fháis, deis cheangail agus deis ar rathúlachta chomhchoitinn”.Dúirt Aisling gur mór an seans go mbeadh ann don Reifreann le linn Uachtaránacht Catherine Connolly agus go bhfuil muidne, muintir na hÉireann i bhfad chun tosaigh ar an Rialtas. Lá i ndiaidh lae, tá níos mó daoine, eagraíochtaí agus grúpaí a rá go bhfuil dualgas ar an Rialtas i mBaile Átha Cliath tabhairt fán phleanáil agus ullmhúchán do reifreann agus d'athaontú na tíre.The Olive is never just a TreeThe number of people killed by Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian people of the Gaza Strip has passed 68,000, with a further 10,000 at least still buried under the rubble. Over 150,000 have been wounded, many of them permanently disabled.  The most recent figures on Israeli actions in Gaza reveal that the so-called ceasefire that began on 10 October is far from that. So far Israeli forces have violated the ceasefire on 194 occasions, including 55 shootings and 55 shellings. Other attacks have occurred since then. At least 226 people, including 97 children have been killed. What price the ceasefire?Last week, the Israeli government allowed some heavy machinery in to help in the search for dead Israeli captives. They continue to ban heavy equipment for the retrieval of Palestinian victims.Under the agreement agreed between the USA, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey humanitarian aid should now be flowing into the Gaza Strip. However, instead of the 600 trucks cleared to enter Gaza each day less than a quarter of this number are currently being allowed in. Critically trucks carrying frozen meat, eggs and livestock are still blocked.