Podcasts about seanad

Beidh an tAire Sláinte Jennifer Carroll McNeill ag tabhairt cuairte ar Ospidéal na hOllscoile i nGaillimh agus ar Ospidéal Pháirc Mheirlinne inniu.

Tá bille nua foilsithe ag an Seanadóir ó Bhaile Bhúirne, Laura Harmon, a dhéanfaidh athchóiriú ar na coinniollacha oibre agus an tacaíocht a chuirtear ar fáil do mhúinteoirí agus do chuntóirí riachtanais speisialta sa tír.

Cén cur chuige a bheas ag an bPápa nua, Leo XIV?

Céard é a tuairim ó thaobh an fheachtais atá ann le Gaelscoil dara leibhéal a bhunú I ndeiscirt Bhleá Cliath.

The political landscape across the island of Ireland has been changing over the past decade. Demographic changes, Brexit, polling data, and the realignment of traditional politics in the Oireachtas all point to the need to prepare for the increasing inevitability of substantial constitutional change in the future. Dialogue around the potential for a United Ireland has become more prevalent, particularly in Northern Ireland. In his address to the IIEA, Senator Conor Murphy discusses how this now requires more structured formal planning involving the Irish Government to ensure the necessary preparations are in place for a smooth transition in the event of constitutional change. Speaker bio: Conor Murphy was appointed as Sinn Féin Leader of the Seanad in February 2025. In 1998, after serving as a Newry and Mourne councillor for eight years, he was elected to the Assembly where he chaired the Assembly Committee, was the Party Chief Whip, and also held the position of Group Leader of the Sinn Féin MLAs. In 2005, Senator Murphy became the first Irish Republican to be elected as MP for Newry and Armagh, he then retained the seat in 2010. In 2007, Conor was appointed the Minister for Regional Development, a position that he held until 2011. In 2012, as part of Sinn Féin's commitment to ending double-jobbing, he left the Assembly to concentrate on his role as an MP.

Cén dul chun cinn atá déanta le CLUAS - líne éadrom traenach i gCorcaígh?

Bhí ócáid ar siúl in Ollscoil na Ríona i mBéal Feirste inné, ‘Passing the Torch' leis an Seanadóir George Mitchell, a bhí lárnach i síniú Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta agus bhí Chloe i measc na gcainteoirí a labhair ag an ócáid inné.

Kerry County Council has reported the apparent theft of historic road signs near Kenmare to An Garda Síochána. The heritage signs were located beside a monument commemorating IRA volunteers Lieutenant Denis Tuohy and Con Looney - who were killed during the War of Independence and the Civil War. The signs were among the last remaining road signs in the country written in miles.             Amber spoke to Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly who’s Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

The Seanad has heard that Clare isn't immune to the "sex for rent" scandal. Efforts are underway to progress a bill that would make it illegal for those letting a property to offer reduced or free accommodation in exchange for sex. Under the proposed legislation, which is now at second stage, landlords found guilty of the offence could face fines of up to €50,000. Labour Senator Laura Harmon says properties in this county have appeared in online listings bearing the hallmarks of a "sex for rent" advertisement.

Labour Senator Laura Harmon chats to Patricia about bringing legislation to ban sex for rent to the second stage in the Seanad this afternoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ag iarradh cuiteamh do fheilimeacha ar déanamh damáiste mhór dhoibh I gceantar an Mháma agus an Lionnáin de bharr stoirm Bert a bhí ann I mí na Samhna seo caite.

Mark Duffy, Fine Gael Senator; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Seán Keyes, Executive Director of Progress Ireland; Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie

Fianna Fáil Senator Teresa Costello has said that radical reform is needed for women under the age of 50 who present with breast cancer symptoms, having previously been diagnosed with the disease at the age of 36.Ahead of Daffodil Day 2025, she is calling on the Minister for Health to discuss the matter in the Seanad.Hit the ‘Play' button to hear her chat with Matt.

Fine Gael senator Mike Kennelly was elected to the Seanad last month. He discusses flood relief for Listowel and plans by Fine Gael to replace him on Kerry County Council.

Céard atá ag tarlú ó thaobh Ospidéal nua a thógáil i nGaillimh?

A Clare TD claims Fine Gael leadership has serious questions to answer over its handling of incidents involving Clare Senator Martin Conway. Sinn Féin has submitted a Dáil motion calling for Tánaiste Simon Harris to clarify the details of a 2020 internal investigation into the Ennistymon Senator concerning alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a female staffer. The motion also says that a substantial sum of money was donated to a charity on foot of the outcome and questions Fine Gael's decision to endorse Senator Conway in two subsequent elections. Conway, who is yet to take his seat in Seanad Éireann, resigned from Fine Gael's parliamentary party following his arrest for intoxication in Dublin last month and is now facing a disciplinary process within the party. Clare Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that Fine Gael has the chance to put the issue to bed and prevent misinformation.

Senator Anne Rabbitte was first elected to the Dáil in 2016 when she was elected in Galway East, and has served in public office ever since.Anne recently lost her seat in the Dáil, but has since been appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Michéal Martin.Anne joins Andrea to discuss.

Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly from Kenmare is the new Cathaoirleach of the Seanad.

On today's show: 10am-11am Anne Rabbitte appointed to Seanad after losing Dail seat Speed limits on some rural roads reduce to 60km/h

Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· Letters from Independent TDs to to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stating they will support the Government on a “case-by-case” basis has brough the true size of the coalition's majority into question.· The speculation around picks for the last 11 Seanad seats suggests Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will opt for greater gender balance.· Incoming Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan, like the raft of other new senior ministers, will look to hit the ground running in his new role. Addressing dwindling Garda numbers and restoring a sense of safety to Dublin's city streets will be high on his priority list.· Although the contest to succeed President Michael D Higgins is not happening until late autumn, there are already some eye-catching, if unlikely, potential candidates, not least the Irish Times' own Fintan O'Toole. Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including the defunding of USAID and peace process absurdities, radical right momentum in Europe, and a Chitty-averse arts minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, on the Taoiseach's nominees for the Seanad

Cúrsaí polaitíochta an lae - ráiteas aire cosanta Iosraeil faoin Éirinn - ainmniúcháin an Taoisigh chuig Seanad Éireann.

Clare's newly elected senator claims it would be a 'retrograde step' for the county if Clare had no representation in the upper house of the Oireachtas. First elected to the Seanad in 2011, Martin Conway was reinstated for the fourth time as a member of the administrative panel surpassing the quota on the tenth count yesterday afternoon. The Fine Gael man at the moment stands to be the county's only senator for this term after fellow Ennistymon native Ann Marie Flanagan, Clarecastle's Leonora Carey and Shannon Councillor Tony Mulcahy were unsuccessful in their election campaigns. Conway says the Seanad plays a vital role in the country's political system and says he now offers an extra voice to highlight the major issues and concerns within Clare.

On this episode of The Long Game podcast, Jason and Ben discuss the Seanad elections, Irish people's attitude towards gender quotas, the Government abandoning their transgender plans for under-16s, and respond to criticism from a rival podcast.

The end of the Dáil Technical Groups speaker rights, results for the Seanad after a marathon count and the EU reaction to Trumps tariffs. Editor of the Business Post Daniel McConnell brings us the latest in politics.

Brian Mahon, Irish Daily Mail political correspondent has the latest from the Seanad election count.

D'éirigh léi suíocháin a bhaint amach i dtoghchán an tSeanaid. aréir.

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· As the count continues to fill seats in the Upper House, and high-profile candidates lose out, the panel looks at whether the Seanad is a ‘creche for future TDs and a retirement home for others'.· Ireland's 23 new junior Ministers have been decided, but how many of them are real jobs, and who is likely to use their new position as a springboard to a senior ministry in the future?· And the proposal to give the Regional Independent Group 10 minutes of speaking on Opposition time that caused uproar in the Dáil last week looks far from over with no resolution forthcoming.Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including Bertie for president? The place of small farms in modern Ireland, Latin America reacts to Trump's aggression, and restriction on immigration in Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry spoke to Gavin Reilly, political correspondent with Virgin Media News.

On this week's podcast, viewers can watch John be wrong and Sarah be right about the Seanad election in real time. Also, reflections on Storm Eowyn, and a heated argument about Robert F Kennedy, Jnr

On this week's podcast, viewers can watch John be wrong and Sarah be right about the Seanad election in real time. Also, reflections on Storm Eowyn, and a heated argument about Robert F Kennedy, Jnr.

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have rejected suggestions that the Coalition leaders have failed when it comes to ensuring gender equality in their ministerial appointments. Six of the 23 ministers of state announced yesterday are women while three of 15 members of Cabinet are women.

A Government proposal to break the logjam over speaking rights has been met with another barrage of fury from Opposition ranks. It's shaping up to be a repeat Dáil row next week over the Goverment-supporting technical group. Meanwhile, gender imbalance continues to keep the Cabinet off kilter. And the Seanad count ploughs on.

Counting has begun in the Seanad elections, with polls closing for the NUI panel and the Dublin University/Trinity College panels at 11am today.But, what powers will our new Senators have? And how do they compare with other powers of Upper Houses in other countries?Economist David W. Higgins and Associate Professor in Political Science at DCU Eoin O'Malley join Kieran to discuss.

Naoise O Muiri, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North; Aiden Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner; Dr. Tadhg MacIntyre, Associate Professor of Environmental Psychology at Maynooth University

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast we are joined by two-term Senator (looking to be reelected on the NUI Panel) Alice-Mary Higgins. We talk about her work in scrutinising, amending and improving legislation, her determination to put society and environment before market interests in our political decision making process and her ambition to work for better international outcomes in a world that seems to be moving towards militarism. Vote for her ASAP if you can. (Yes, the Seanad is anti-democratic) The TCD SU President, Jenny Maguire podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-120571174

In this episode, Niall Boylan talks to Sandra Adams, a forthright and passionate candidate for the NUI panel in the upcoming Seanad elections. Sandra delves into some of the most contentious issues facing modern Ireland, from the shifting definitions of sex and gender to the broader implications of policy changes that, she argues, often undermine women's rights and dignity.Sandra recounts how a constituent brought to her attention a troubling change at Navan Hospital, where traditional single-sex toilets were replaced with mixed-sex facilities. Describing the situation as deeply disrespectful, Sandra explains, “The idea that a person requiring assistance is given dignity in a mixed-sex toilet is nonsense. There's no respect there.” She raises concerns about the safety and privacy risks of these spaces, suggesting they were implemented without proper impact assessments. Sandra also highlights the inadequacy of the reasoning provided by the HSE, dismissing claims that such changes were made to accommodate gender nonconforming individuals or opposite-sex carers.The conversation expands to Sandra's broader campaign, where she advocates for a return to clarity in public discourse, particularly on issues of gender and identity. She criticizes the National Women's Council of Ireland for adopting definitions of "woman" that, in her view, erase biological realities. “You can't neutralize your sex just because the sign on the door says you do,” she says. “You remain male or female when you enter that space.”Niall and Sandra also discuss the evolving political landscape and the challenges faced by those who voice dissenting opinions in an increasingly polarized society. Sandra reflects on how some laws and policies are passed without thorough debate or consideration of their impacts on all members of society, particularly women. She emphasizes the need for independent voices in the Seanad to scrutinize legislation and hold decision-makers accountable.This thought-provoking conversation highlights the importance of balancing compassion with practicality and ensuring that public policies serve the entire population equitably. Sandra's clarity, determination, and willingness to engage with difficult topics make her a compelling figure in the upcoming elections. If you're eligible to vote, this episode will give you much to consider before the ballots close at noon on the 29th.

Dáil Éireann is set to return tomorrow, with a new Government and a fresh agenda set out by their Programme for Government.But, how did the programme come to be, what compromises did they have to make and what goes into governmental talks?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Communications and candidate for the Trinity College panel of the Seanad election and Craig Hughes, Political Editor with the Daily Mail.

The Clare Leader Forum claims the programme for Government is not going near far enough to reform issues facing the disabled community. It's calling for an urgent review of wheelchair accessible taxi stock, fully accessible local link services at all times and the removal of the 24 hour notice requirement for travelling on rail. The lobby group also wants means tests to be scrapped for cost of disability payments and medical cards. Co-Founder and Ennistymon-based Independent Seanad Candidate Anne-Marie Flannagan says major change is needed.

Former Senator, TD, and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone formally announced her candidacy for Seanad Éireann in December last year. Ciara recently sat down with Katherine and began by asking her about running for the Seanad and if it was a big decision for her given she has been away from Ireland for a number of years.

Fiachra Ó Cionnaith reports from the Dublin University-Trinity College Panel Seanad debate which took place last night.

From today, ballot papers will be issued to the electorate for panel members of the Seanad, with the close of poll set for January 29th and 30th for the university panels and vocational panels respectively. But who exactly has a Seanad vote? And how does it all work? We asked Claire McGing who is a political researcher who has conducted research on the Seanad.

Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster and Author of ‘How Connaught Voted in 2016'

The Clare-based Deputy Leader of the Greens is confident the party will rebuild stronger than ever, despite a fading influence in the Oireachtas. Party Leader Roderic O'Gorman was the only member to retain his Dáil seat following the General Election in November, while only four candidates are contesting the Seanad election at the end of the month. Deputy Leader Roisín Garvey has decided not to contest the upcoming Seanad election and will effectively forfeit her seat. The outgoing Inagh Senator believes she can have more influence on policy from outside Leinster House, than on the opposition benches in the Seanad.

Tá an-imní air anois go mbeidh roinnt mhaith daoine nach mbeidh in an vóta a chaitheamh I dtoghchán an tseanaid an chead uair eile.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast two-term Senator and candidate in the upcoming Seanad election, Lynn Ruane, sits down to talk about her work in Leinster House, her dedication to the people of her community and the importance of not giving up. This is a broad conversation about class, politics, the criminal justice system, society and yes, even a little bit of philosophy. But I know Foucault about that. The Housing 2025 podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-119510756 Please join us in 2025.

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

It's all go, if a bit slow. Will we have a new government by the 22 January deadline, or is after St Brigid's Day more likely? And don't forget the Seanad elections. A DPP file, 14 years after the final Moriarty report, may spell tribunal trouble for Michael Lowry, arguably not a great look for new generation political avatar, Simon Harris.

Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy speaks to Northern Editor Vincent Kearney on why he is standing for election to the Seanad next month.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Listeners will remember Ann Marie Flanagan from our 'No on the Care Referendum' podcast. Well she's decided that the best way for to see the promises made after that failed referendum is for her to be at the table where the legislation gets written and negotiated. So she's running for the Seanad and joins us to talk all about her ambitions for the work and representing the disabled community as a member of it in national politics. Donate to Dignity to Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/117612489