Podcasts about Taoiseach

Beidh an Taoiseach i measc na gcainteoirí inniu ag comóradh an Stát ar bhreith Dhónaill Uí Chonaill dhá chéad go leith bliain agus an lá inniu i gCathair Dhónaill i gCiarraí.

An assessment of the individual performances of The Taoiseach, The Tánaiste, and each Government Minister. Ivan picks out the best of the Juniors, and Matt & Ivan also take a look at the performance of the opposition parties.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planning for the FutureIt was Charles Stewart Parnell who said: “No man has the right to say to his country. Thus far shalt thou go and no further.” This was in the 19th century. He also declared; “Let no one set a boundary to the march of a nation.”Parnell was clearly setting out the right of the people of Ireland to self-determination. Interestingly he chose Cork to make this declaration.  That was the 21st January 1885. One of the current Cork TDs and the current Taoiseach Micheál Martin has a contrary view. Our right to self-determination is contained in the Good Friday Agreement so that right has been won. We now need to exercise it. There is an irony that An Taoiseach has set his face against this and that he refuses to plan for the certain day when the Good Friday Agreement referendums will be held.Planning for the FutureIt was Charles Stewart Parnell who said: “No man has the right to say to his country. Thus far shalt thou go and no further.” This was in the 19th century. He also declared; “Let no one set a boundary to the march of a nation.”Parnell was clearly setting out the right of the people of Ireland to self-determination. Interestingly he chose Cork to make this declaration.  That was the 21st January 1885. One of the current Cork TDs and the current Taoiseach Micheál Martin has a contrary view. Our right to self-determination is contained in the Good Friday Agreement so that right has been won. We now need to exercise it. There is an irony that An Taoiseach has set his face against this and that he refuses to plan for the certain day when the Good Friday Agreement referendums will be held.Our MartinLast week, in the Guildhall in Derry, several hundred friends, comrades and family of Martin McGuinness came together for the launch of Jim McVeigh's authoritative and compelling new book on Martin. Jim is a gifted writer.‘Our Martin' is a very personal, insightful account of Martin's life in Derry and his love for his wife Bernie, and she for him, and for their children, Fionnuala, Emmet, Fiachra and Grainne.Martin said: “What politicised me was the civil rights protest. It wasn't anything I heard in the house, or even in my grandmother's house in Donegal. There was no republicanism whatsoever in my background.”‘Our Martin' by James McVeigh will be launched in Belfast at 1pm on 2 August in St. Mary's University College Belfast, as part of Féile an Phobail. It is available from An Fhuiseog, 55 Falls Road and from www.beyondthepalebooks.com 

It's part two of our summer Ask Me Anything, with the panel tackling questions sent to politicspodcast@irishtimes.com by listeners. Hugh, Pat, Jack, Ellen and Cormac address topics from disapora voting rights to the lack of representation of migrant communities in Dáil Eireann, the meaning of populism and the efficiency of government spending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 15% EU-US tariff deal is preferable to a “ruinous” trade war, according to the Taoiseach, as talks continue on the finer details, including potential exemptions for key sectors. Will pharma be among them? Joining Shane Coleman was Cathal Friel, Chairman and co-founder Poolbeg Pharma.

A 15% EU-US tariff deal is preferable to a “ruinous” trade war, according to the Taoiseach, as talks continue on the finer details, including potential exemptions for key sectors. Will pharma be among them? Joining Shane Coleman was Cathal Friel, Chairman and co-founder Poolbeg Pharma.

Tá fáilte curtha ag an Taoiseach, Michéal Martin roimh an margadh trádála atá déanta ag an Aontas Eorpach leis na Stáit Aontaithe agus a fhágfas go mbeidh táille 15% ag dul ar an gcuid is mó de na hearraí a bheidh Meiriceá ag importáil as an Eoraip.

A Clare MEP believes uncertainty for the pharmaceutical sector in the Midwest will continue as a result of the framework trade agreement signed by the EU and US. The deal signed yesterday imposes a 15% import tariff on the majority of EU goods including pharmaceuticals which it was hoped would be exempted. The outcome of talks has been welcomed across the Government with the Taoiseach claiming it will bring "clarity and predictability" to the trading relationship. Scariff Independent MEP Michael McNamara has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the US President appears to have got what we came for and may come back for more.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 15ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1988 bhí an stocmhalartán Éireannach I mbaol tit má theipeann an táthcheangal. I 2005 d'aontaigh an Taoiseach agus na cheardchumainn go raibh airgeadh a chaitheamh ar na seirbhísí mar thosaíocht anois. I 2001 nuacht iontach do na mion-iománaithe Tiobraid Árann mar gur bhuaigh siad I gcoinne Corcaigh I bPáirc Uí Chaoimh. Bhuaigh siad 1-13 go dtí 1-6 agus lá speisialta a bhí ann do gach duine. I 2009 thug siad cead pleanála chuig an chomhlacht taobh thiar den fhorbairt Sustainable Projects Ireland Ltd. Fuair siad an cead pleanála chun brú éiceabhách agus ionad foghlama I Cloughjordan. Sin Hot Chocolate le So You Win Again – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1977 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1972 shroich Elton John uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena halbam Honky Chateau agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh cúig sheachtain. Bhí sé a chéad albam a chuaigh chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá. Tháinig dhá amhrán ón albam amach mar singil, Rocket Man agus Honkey Cat. I 2000 mharaíodh leantóir Oasis nuair a rinne sé iarracht siúil abhaile ar an M61 sa Manchain tar éis a chan Oasis ag an stad Reebok. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Olly Alexander sa Bhreatain I 1990 agus rugadh aisteoir Iain Armitage I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 2008 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 15th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1988: the irish stock exchange was facing slump if takeover bids failed. 2005: Taoiseach and unions agreed that spending money on services was now priority. 2001- Tipperary minor hurlers danced for joy after the final whistle sounded in Pairc Ui Chaoimh, after they scored a stunning victory over hot favourites Cork. Winning on a score of 1-13 to Corks 1-6, it was a special day for the minors and their families.   2009 - THE company behind the development of Sustainable Projects Ireland Ltd, where Ireland's first co-village in Cloughjordan is, were granted planning permission to build a new Eco-hostel and learning centre on the site.  That was Hot Chocolate with So You Win Again – the biggest song on this day in 1977 Onto music news on this day In 1972 Elton John started a five week run at No.1 on the US album chart with his fifth studio album, "Honky Chateau." The album, which marked the British artist's first US chart topper. Two the tracks from the album, "Rocket Man" and "Honkey Cat," were released as singles. 2000 An Oasis fan was killed when he tried to walk home along the M61 motorway in Manchester, England after Oasis had played a sold-out gig at The Reebok stadium. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Olly Alexander was born in the UK in 1990 and actor Iain Armitage was born in America on this day in 2008 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin joined Newstalk Breakfast this morning ahead of the Cabinet summer break. Joining Shane to discuss Metrolink, budget and the National Development Plan and more.

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin joined Newstalk Breakfast this morning ahead of the Cabinet summer break. Joining Shane to discuss Metrolink, budget and the National Development Plan and more.

First introduced in 2018 by senator Frances Black, the Occupied Territories Bill is increasingly the subject of public pressure and debate, as Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris continue to address criticism. And it's not just here at home, with a growing number of international political voices chiming in, some in a more derogatory fashion than others. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee slated the Occupied Territories Bill and told Ireland to "sober up." "Did the Irish fall into a vat of Guinness," he posted on Twitter. The diplomat said the bill was "so stupid" it smacked of "diplomatic intoxication". The Taoiseach has stressed that people needed to focus on the ongoing loss of life in Gaza and across the Middle East. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Mary Regan and Tabitha Monahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bhí cruinniú aréir ag an Taoiseach agus ag an Tánaiste leis na hAirí Stát neamhspleácha atá ag tacú leis an rialtas. Rinne na neamhspleaigh éilimh ar chéard atá uathu sa bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta, atá le foilsiú an tseachtain seo chugainn.

Former Kerry County Councillor and Killarney Town Councillor Seán Counihan has welcomed the Taoiseach’s statement that he hopes to re-establish town councils within three years. This form of local government was abolished by the Fine Gael Labour government in 2014.

You may be aware that the Taoiseach was on a state visit to Japan last week.What you may not know is that Japan has something of a thriving community of traditional Irish musicians, who are indigenous Japanese, with no ancestral ties to Ireland.Rieko Yamashita is the Chair of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann Japan, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: John John Festival

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, today jointly secured Government approval of the final steps for Ireland to join the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, CERN. The Tánaiste said: "Associate Membership of CERN will demonstrate Ireland's commitment to science and reaffirm our reputation as a centre for scientific investment. It will create opportunities for Irish researchers, students and industry to join world-class teams at CERN, and it will give CERN access to Ireland's talent and expertise." Minister Lawless said: "Having personally advocated for Ireland's Associate Membership of CERN for a long time, it is a pleasure to officially announce that Ireland will join CERN in October this year. Today's Cabinet approval is a milestone which authorises the final legal steps." Following today's decision, the Taoiseach signed a Government Order to enable the State to meet its obligations under the CERN Protocol on Privileges and Immunities. The remaining steps are now for Ireland to notify the Director-General of CERN that the internal approval procedures for the Associate Membership Agreement are complete, and to deposit an Instrument of Accession to the CERN Protocol on Privileges and Immunities with UNESCO. Following a mandatory waiting period, Ireland's Associate Membership is expected to begin officially in October. Minister Lawless continued: "Associate Membership of CERN is a long-standing national ambition and a commitment in the Programme for Government. However, joining CERN is only the beginning of Ireland's journey. It is a priority for me as Minister to ensure Ireland's success as an Associate Member State. "My Department will establish an expert advisory group in the coming months to guide our national approach to CERN membership. This group will work with my Department to maximise benefits for both Ireland and CERN." Associate Membership of CERN will bring benefits to Ireland across research, industry, skills, science outreach, and international relations. It will open doors for Ireland's researchers to participate in CERN's scientific programmes and will make Irish citizens eligible for staff positions and fellowships at CERN. It will also be possible for Irish citizens to access CERN's formal training schemes and develop skills in industry-relevant areas such as electronics, photonics, materials, energy systems and software. Membership will also allow Irish businesses to compete for contracts with CERN. CERN's cutting-edge research often demands the development and application of new technologies, encouraging innovation. Many technologies pioneered at CERN have applications in other spheres such as healthcare, space, energy and ICT. The World Wide Web was invented at CERN. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

You may be aware that the Taoiseach was on a state visit to Japan last week.What you may not know is that Japan has something of a thriving community of traditional Irish musicians, who are indigenous Japanese, with no ancestral ties to Ireland.Rieko Yamashita is the Chair of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann Japan, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: John John Festival

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 15ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1988 bhí an stocmhalartán Éireannach I mbaol tit má theipeann an táthcheangal. I 2005 d'aontaigh an Taoiseach agus na cheardchumainn go raibh airgeadh a chaitheamh ar na seirbhísí mar thosaíocht anois. I 1977 bhí onóir ann d'aireagóir fomhuireán ag Lios Ceannúir agus ón chabhlaigh Meiriceánach. I 1988 tháinig sé amach gur cheap an chomhairle go mbeadh séasúr na turasóireachta tubaisteach. Sin Hot Chocolate le So You Win Again – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1977 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1972 shroich Elton John uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena halbam Honky Chateau agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh cúig sheachtain. Bhí sé a chéad albam a chuaigh chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá. Tháinig dhá amhrán ón albam amach mar singil, Rocket Man agus Honkey Cat. I 2000 mharaíodh leantóir Oasis nuair a rinne sé iarracht siúil abhaile ar an M61 sa Manchain tar éis a chan Oasis ag an stad Reebok. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Olly Alexander sa Bhreatain I 1990 agus rugadh aisteoir Iain Armitage I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 2008 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 15th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1988: the irish stock exchange was facing slump if takeover bids failed. 2005: Taoiseach and unions agreed that spending money on services was now priority. 1977: Liscannor and U.S navy honored submarine inventor. 1988: The council painted a picture of disastrous tourist season. That was Hot Chocolate with So You Win Again – the biggest song on this day in 1977 Onto music news on this day In 1972 Elton John started a five week run at No.1 on the US album chart with his fifth studio album, "Honky Chateau." The album, which marked the British artist's first US chart topper. Two the tracks from the album, "Rocket Man" and "Honkey Cat," were released as singles. 2000 An Oasis fan was killed when he tried to walk home along the M61 motorway in Manchester, England after Oasis had played a sold-out gig at The Reebok stadium. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Olly Alexander was born in the UK in 1990 and actor Iain Armitage was born in America on this day in 2008 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

No more one-off payments as discussions between the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Ministers for Finance and for Public Expenditure concluded that increased capital spending and the ending of one-off payments will usher in a time of restraint. We were joined by Minister of State Alan Dillon.

Ireland may ban sunbeds amid reports that they are being used by children as young as 10; Australian woman is convicted for murdering family with poisonous mushrooms; & Taoiseach Micheál Martin denies his flight was changed for Cork hurling semi-final.Ben Finnegan, Today FM news anchor, and Sarah McGuiness, political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Should town councils be revived? The Taoiseach is one of those who certainly thinks so. Micheál Martin has said he wants to re-establish town councils across the country within three years. 80 town councils were abolished across the country, as part of austerity-era cuts. The Cork man believes there would have been a more immediate community response to floods in Midleton, had the local council been in place. To discuss the merits of re-establishing town councils, Alan Morrissey was joined by Patricia McCarthy, former Shannon town council chair,Deirdre Culligan, Former Independent Kilrush town councillor and Michael Guilfoyle, Former Ennis Fianna Fáil Town councillor.

Sean Defoe tells us what is on the agenda for cabinet today, if the Taoiseach really did switch his return flight from Japan to attend a match and if Mary-Lou is a likely candidate for the Aras!

Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham interviews performers taking part at an Expo of Irish Culture and Art, which will take place in Osaka tonight in the presence of Taoiseach Mícheál Martin.

Paul Cunningham, our Political Correspondent, discusses Taoiseach Mícheál Martin's four day trip across Japan which hopes to strengthen bilateral relationships, trade and cultural links between Ireland and Japan.

With Trump releasing a second fragrance, we join Micheál Martin on PrimeTime with Miriam O'Callaghan to discuss the Kerry Gold scandal and the release of his very own fragrance.

In this episode, Niall asks: Does Ireland really need a president?With new presidential hopefuls putting their names forward, some are questioning whether the office still serves any real purpose. Is the president an important neutral figure for the country, or just an expensive tradition Ireland can no longer justify?Some callers said the role is a waste of taxpayer money. They argued the Taoiseach runs the country and the president is mostly there for ceremonies and photo opportunities. In their view, the funds could be better spent on services like housing or healthcare.Others said the presidency is more than just symbolic. They pointed out that the president plays a vital role as guardian of the Constitution, with powers to refer laws and act as a final check on government overreach. Some callers said having a unifying figure above party politics helps keep the country together, especially in difficult times.As Niall points out, this debate goes beyond cost. It is about identity, trust, and whether Ireland still values a head of state who stands above the political fray.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 27ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhí an Taoiseach ag iarradh olltoghchán I 1987, agus dúirt sé is cuma faoin toradh den reifreann colscaradh. I 1997 thosaigh Bertie Ahern mar Thaoiseach an oíche roimhe I gcóir cúpla bhliain. I 1975 chuir daoine cheist ar na daoine sa chontae chun uisce a chaomhnú mar go raibh foinse uisce ag éirí gann. I 1986 bhí iarracht dheireanach chun dúnadh iomlán a sheachain ag Aerfort na Sionainne an tseachtain sin agus dúradh go mbeadh sé chun é a dhéanamh. Sin Wham! Le Edge Of Heaven – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1981 fuair Michael Jackson a chéad uimhir a haon aonair sa Bhreatain le One Day In Your Life. Thaifead sé é dá albam a tháinig amach I 1975 darbh ainm Forever, Michael. I 1987 bhí Whitney Houston an chéad bhean I Meiriceá chun sroich uimhir a haon sna cairteacha lena halbam darbh ainm Whitney. Bhí sí an chéad bhean chun sroich uimhir a haon ceithre huaire nuair a tháinig I Wanna Dance With Somebody amach. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Khloé Kardashian I Meiriceá I 1984 agus rugadh aisteoir Matthew Lewis sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1989 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 27th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1986: the taoiseach was targeting a general election for a year from now, no matter what the outcome of the divorce referendum. 1997: bertie ahern settled in last night for a long spell as taoiseach. 1975: water supply caretakers throughout the county were directed to ask the public to conserve water, as water sources were running low. 1986: a last ditch attempt to avoid a total shutdown of shannon airport on thursday morning appeared likely to succeed. That was Wham with Edge Of Heaven – the biggest song on this day in 1986 Onto music news on this day In 1981 Michael Jackson had his first solo UK No.1 with 'One Day In Your Life' a song recorded by Jackson for his 1975 album, Forever, Michael. 1987 Whitney Houston became the first women in US history to enter the album chart at No.1 with 'Whitney' she also became the first woman to top the singles chart with four consecutive releases when 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' hit No.1. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day –Khloé Kardashian was born in America in 1984 and actor Matthew Lewis was born in the UK on this day in 1989 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 23ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 bhí na mná a bhí ag obair don stát trí chéile de bharr gur dhiúltaigh an rialtas chun an pá a bheith mar an gcéanna leis na fir. I 1989 bhí an cheannaire de na daonlathaí Desmond O Malley chun a bheith mar an bróicéir cumhachta den Dáil nua nuair a dhiúltaigh an Taoiseach an tairiscint a thug Fine Gael. I 1978 dá mbeadh Aerfort na Sionainne chun a sprioc a shroich don deireadh an bhliain, b'éigean dóibh níos mó daoine chun teacht chuig an aerfort, níos mó mar is gnách. I 2000 tháinig Aire Fiontraíocht Phoiblí Mary O Rourke amach mar an nasc deireanach chun gás nádúrtha a thabhairt chuig an chontae. Sin Bryan Adams le Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1995 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1990 fuair Elton John a chéad uimhir a haon aonair sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Sacrafice/Healing Hands tar éis a fuair sé níos mó ná 50 amhráin ar na cairteacha agus 6 uimhir a haon I Meiriceá. I 2004 fuair Bob Dylan céim oinigh ó Ollscoil St. Andrew's san Albain, agus bhí sé mar dhochtúir de cheoil. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Frances McDormand I Meiriceá I 1957 agus rugadh amhránaí Jason Mraz I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1977 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 23rd of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: the states women workers were up in arms over underhand attempts to deny them the benefits of the equal pay legislation. 1989: progressive democrat leader desmond o malley was poised to become the power broker of the new dail after the taoiseach rejected a fine gael offer. 1978: shannon airport was to come up with all time high records for the remainder of the year if targets set for 1978 are to be reached. 2000: public enterprise minister mary o rourke emerged as the final link in a chain to bring natural gas to clare. That was Bryan Adams with Have You Ever Loved A Woman – the biggest song on this day in 1995 Onto music news on this day In 1990 Elton John had his first UK solo No.1 single with 'Sacrifice / Healing Hands' after achieving over 50 previous UK hits and 6 chart toppers in the US. 2004 Bob Dylan was awarded an honorary degree by the University of St. Andrews Scotland's oldest University and made a "Doctor of Music." And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Frances McDormand was born in America in 1957 and singer Jason Mraz was born in America on this day in 1977 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

On this week's episode of What's at Stake, former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, now a member of Penta's Global Advisory Board, shared his perspective on the evolution of political leadership and business strategy amid rising global uncertainty.His candid and wide-ranging conversation with hosts Bryan DeAngelis and Ylan Mui covered: What it was like to negotiate directly with President Trump and what he learned about the President's governing and communications playbook. How Europe is responding to shifts in the geopolitical order.The opportunities and threats facing companies navigating transatlantic trade during a period of volatility.How political durability and long-term planning can help organizations stay resilient through electoral and ideological shifts.The importance of authenticity in navigating social and cultural controversies.You can learn more about the former Taoiseach's background and new role within Penta Group here: https://pentagroup.com/insight/leo-varadkar-joins-penta

The Green Party is calling on the Taoiseach to firm up his commitment to a hotel bed tax, following reports that he is “not opposed” to the measure. If implemented what would this mean for tourism hotspots like Killarney? We heard from Tom Randles, Representative of Killarney Chamber and Tourism.

An Taoiseach Michael Martin joins Cain McCormack in studio to discuss the middle east, tariffs, child poverty, housing, CHI, HIQA, the next president, and more.

Mark Carruthers discusses Irish unity with Leo Varadkar and how the former Taoiseach hopes to plan, persuade and pay for it.

In this special bonus episode, Cole Smead and Conor O'Callaghan sit down with former Taoiseach of Ireland Enda Kenny to dive deeper into Ireland's rich history and the Great Famine. They also explore the spread of the Irish people and their modern identity. Kenny reflects on his experience as a politician, including run-ins with U.S. Presidents and what it means to be a leader.

After the Taoiseach said over the weekend that building a new prison with around 300 spaces in Rathmore Road might be the only option the government has, Thomas Gould TD reminds PJ of what was promised to locals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Francess McDonnell, Breifne O'Brien and Maitiú Monaghan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Agriculture and Climate Change Conference;20 EU agri ministers defend two-pillar CAP;Latest on beef prices;Report outlines climate change risk to agriculture;Fines for not disclosing vet medicine withdrawal;Common cranes return to Offaly bog.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 4ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 bhí an faitíos d'ardú pá laghdaithe mar go raibh comhaontú nua don phá náisiúnta. I 1993 bhí comhairleoir an Taoiseach, Dr Con Power in argóint talamh de 6 milliún punt. I 1976 bhí beart nua ann chun coisc a chur ar tionscadal tionsclaíochta a bheith mhoillithe sa todhchaí. I 1982 dhún bunscoil Cill Iníne Baoith I gcóir dhá lá agus bhí 73 páiste sa bhaile de bharr go raibh gníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch ag tarlú ón eagraíocht múinteoirí. Sin Madness le House Of Fun – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1982. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1977 shroich The Jam uimhir a 40 ar na cairteacha lena chéad amhrán In The City sa Bhreatain. Lean siad ar aghaidh agus fuair siad 18 amhrán eile ar na cairteacha sa Bhreatain ón chéad amhrán I 1977 go dtí a amhrán deireanach I mí na Nollaig I 1982 – agus fuair siad ceithre uimhir a haon chomh maith. I 1992 tháinig an sheirbhísí post I Meiriceá amach le torthaí den pholl a bhí ann chun cinneadh a dhéanamh faoi cén pictiúir de Elvis Presley a bhí siad chun úsáid ar stampa comórtha. Bhuaigh an pictiúr nuair a bhí sé níos óige. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Russell Brand sa Bhreatain I 1975 agus rugadh aisteoir Angelina Jolie I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 4th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: Fears of a mad scramble for pay rises diminished last night with the proposed new national wage agreement. 1993: Taoiseachs consultant, Dr con power was in a £6m land row. 1976: There were new measures to prevent industrial projects being held up or delayed in future were called for a two day seminar on this week. 1982: Kilhaboy national school was closed for two days and 73 children were forced to stay at home as a result of industrial action by the Irish National teachers organisation. That was Madness with House Of Fun – the biggest song on this day in 1982 Onto music news on this day In 1977 The Jam's debut single 'In The City' made No.40 on the UK singles chart. They went on to score 18 consecutive Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom, from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982, including four No.1 hits. 1992 The US Postal Service announced the results of a poll conducted to see which picture of Elvis Presley should be used on a commemorative stamp. The young Elvis beat the (older and larger) Vegas Elvis. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – comedian Russell Brand was born in the UK in 1975 and actress Angelina Jolie was born in America on this day in 1975 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

The Global Economic Summit opened in the Europe Hotel, Killarney yesterday and continues until Wednesday. Jerry, Amber Galwey and Treasa Murphy attended the event and heard from the Taoiseach, US Congressman Richard Neal, and Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.

Tá litir seolta ag lucht dlí agus lucht ollscoile chuig an Taoiseach ag léiriú a n-imní faoi ‘teip leanúnach' an rialtais cloí le dualgas dlíthiúil idirnáisiúnta i dtaobh cúrsaí sa bPalaistín.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 26ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh a dhá oiread daoine a fuair bás sa tí gach bliain ó thimpiste I gcomparáid le daoine a fuair bás ar na bóthair. I 1989 bhí an Taoiseach ag dul chuig tromlach an Dáil in ainneoin cúig phointe a chailliúint. I 1978 tháinig sé amach go raibh daoine ó Inis ag tnúth le a lán airgeadh ag teacht isteach mar go raibh siad ag féachaint ar nach mór 4 milliúin punt bhreiseadh ag teacht isteach de bharr an Fleadh Nua. I 1989 gearradh príosún dhá bhliain d'fhear ag an cúirt chuarda in Inis ag chúiseamh é do ciorrú coil. Sin Billie Piper le Day & Night – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2000 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1979 fuair Blondie a dara huimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena amhrán Sunday Girl. Tháinig an t-amhrán ón albam Parallel Lines agus bhí sé an t-albam a dhíol an chuid is mó I 1979. I 1994 phós Michael Jackson agus Lisa Marie Presley. Scair siad an bhliain tar éis I 1995. Bhuail siad lena chéile nuair a chuaigh Lisa chuig roinnt cheolchoirm de Michael Jackson I Las Vegas. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Molly Mae-Hague sa Bhreatain I 1999 agus rugadh amhránaí Stevie Nicks I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1948 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 26th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: twice as many people died in irish houses every year from accidents than were being killed on the roads according to a shock report. 1989: the taoiseach was heading towards a likely dail majority despite a five point drop in hiw own rating. 1978: ennis business people were in line for another major windfall this weekend close on 3/4 £ million was expected to be grossed during fleadh nua 78 1989: A man was sentenced a 2 year prison sentence at ennis circuit court onn tuesday to a charge of incest. That was Billie Piper with Day and Night – the biggest song on this day in 2000 Onto music news on this day In 1979 'Sunday Girl' gave Blondie their second UK No.1 hit single. The track was taken from the group's 'Parallel Lines', which went on to become the biggest selling album of 1979. 1994 Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley. The couple divorced in 1995. They had first met when the seven-year-old Presley attended several of Jackson's concerts in Las Vegas And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Molly May-Hague was born in the UK in 1999 and singer Stevie Nicks was born in America on this day in 1948 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 20ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1972 ghortaíodh 12 duine I mBéal Feirste ó bhuama agus bhain geit as 15 páiste. I 1994 thóg an Taoiseach agus an príomh-aire céim mhór chun síocháin a chur chun cinn sa Tuaisceart, agus de bharr sin bhí Sinn Féin agus an IRA scoite. I 1983 chur tús le feachtas nua chun meánscoil nua a thógáil I Newmarket on Fergus de bharr go raibh méadú sa daonra ann. I 1994 bhí 73 iarrthóir, 15 mná a bhí ann ag iarradh a bheith sa toghchán áitiúil d' Inis, Cill Rois, an tSionainn agus Cill Chaoi an Mheithimh seo chugainn. Sin Rihanna le SOS – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2006. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1970 tháinig an scannán Let It Be, an scannán deireanach leis na Beatles amach I Londain agus sa Learpholl ag an am céanna, seachtain amháin tar éis a tháinig an scannán amach I Meiriceá. I 2007 shroich Rihanna agus Jay-Z uimhir a haon sna cairteacha sa Bhreatain lena amhrán Umbrella agus d'fhan siad ann ar feadh 10 seachtain agus bhí sé an t-amhrán a d'fhan ag uimhir a haon don chuid is mó ón amhrán Love Is All Around ó Wet Wet Wet I 1994. Bhuaigh siad Gradam Grammy don amhrán chomh maith. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Louis Theroux sa Bhreatain I 1970 agus rugadh amhránaí Cher I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1946 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 20th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1972: 12 people were hurt by a bomb in belfast and 15 children suffered shock. 1994: The taoiseach and prime minister took a giant step last night to be on the path to peace in the north,leaving sinn fein and the IRA isolated. 1983: A campaign was inititated to have a new secondary school built in Newmarket on Fergus where there has been a sizeable increase in population. 1994: A total of 75 candidates, 15 of them being women were contesting the local authority elections for ennis and kilrush urban district councils and shannon and kilkee town commissioners next june. That was Rihanna with SOS– the biggest song on this day in 2006 Onto music news on this day In 1970 Let It Be, the final feature film involving The Beatles was premiered simultaneously in London and Liverpool a week after the film's US release. 2007 Rihanna featuring Jay-Z started a 10 week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Umbrella' which spent 10 consecutive weeks at No.1 in the UK making it the longest running No.1 single since Wet Wet Wet's 1994 hit Love Is All Around. Rihanna and Jay-Z won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for the track. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Louis Theroux was born in the UK in 1970 and singer Cher was born in America on this day in 1946 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Liam Geraghty from the Garda Press Office talks about Garda Kevin Flatley who died in the line of duty. His funeral takes place this afternoon in Balbriggan.

Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City, Housing spokesperson

Political correspondent, Mícheál Lehane reports on the forthcoming review into children's hip dysplasia surgery.

The Taoiseach's promising an overhaul of speed checkpoints, following the death of an on-duty Garda. Micheál Martin says more measures are needed to protect Gardai like Kevin Flatley, who was fatally struck by a motorcycle while working yesterday afternoon. The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, remains in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital. Father of two Kevin Flatley - from Balbriggan in Dublin, is the 90th member of Gardai killed in the line of duty. Commissioner Drew Harris says Garda Flatley's death is devastating... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Head of Clare/Tipperary Garda Division's Roads Policing Unit, Eddie Golden and Fine Gael Cllr, on Clare County Council's Road Safety Working Group, Tony Mulcahy. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1117293190434533&id=100064615877068&set=a.304740135023180

Jack Power, Irish Times Europe Correspondent, discusses the Taoiseach's meeting with the President of the European Commission ahead of expected new tariff proposals from the EU.

Jerry spoke to Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher about Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s comments.

Micheál Martin has called on Kneecap ‘to urgently clarify' their views on Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as killing Tory MPs. Why? How is society served by the Taoiseach involving himself in this confected outrage?On Free State today Joe and Dion look at the hysteria surrounding Kneecap since their Coachella appearance and their statements in support of Palestine.While some might believe they are just experiencing the usual backlash from the establishment to any anarchic act, the attempt to silence them is in fact part of something more insidious. The response to the Louis Theroux documentary is part of the same motivation. But is the truth about Gaza, the West Bank and Israel no longer something that can be silenced? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Wear an Easter LillyI did not think Easter is almost upon us. It has crept up on me. For Irish republicans Easter holds a special significance. It is synonymous with the 1916 Easter Rising and the heroism over a century ago of those who rose up against the British Empire and declared for a Republic. It is also a time when we remember all of those women and men – over countless generations – who gave their lives in pursuit of Irish sovereignty and independence.In the course of my activism I have travelled widely. I have visited many countries. Time and again I have been struck by the determination of nations to honour the patriots and freedom fighters who gave meaning to their desire for freedom and self-determination.Across the world there are countless memorials to those who fought in wars against colonialism. National ceremonies of remembrance are held. Buildings or lands and even prisons associated with struggles for freedom are protected and used as aids to teach young people the value of citizenship and the importance of freedom and democracy.Across this island and beyond there are many such monuments to Irish patriots. Next Sunday tens of thousands of people in towns, villages and cities, at country crossroads and at lonely hillside graveyards across the country, will gather for commemorations. They will gather also in Britain, Australia, Canada, the USA and many other places.Most will wear an Easter Lily. This is a symbol of our enduring commitment to the ideals of 1916 and of the Proclamation of the Republic and is a mark of respect for all those, from every generation, who paid with their lives in the cause of Irish freedom.  Micheál Martin and Moore St.Micheál Martin visited 14-17 Moore St. last week. Number 16 is where the leaders of the Rising held their last meeting before their execution. Numbers 14-17 are the planned location for a National Monument to those who fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and who evacuated to that street as the GPO was in flames. Martin's visit comes 12 years after he called for the "protection and enhancement" of Moore Street. It comes 19 years after the Fianna Fáil government of Bertie Ahern designated 14-17 Moore St. as a National Monument. During that time the buildings lay derelict and have fallen into a dangerous state of disrepairNow almost two decades later Martin takes an interest, on the cusp of Easter, in a site that his government has starved of funding. Moreover, Martin has backed the plan by the London based developer Hammerson to obliterate the Moore St. Battlefield site, including historic buildings that are part of that period.The rumour was that he was to make a public statement about this. Representatives of the Moore Street Preservation Trust were there to respond, including the grandson of James Connolly, James Connolly Heron. James presented An Taoiseach with the Trusts plan for a 1916 historic and Cultural Quarter. This encompasses the preservation, restoration and management of the Moore Street Battlefield Area, as designated by the High Court in 2016 “the lands, buildings, streets and lanes within an area including Moore Street, Henry Place, O'Rahilly Parade and Moore Lane, in which the 1916 Rising Volunteers travelled after evacuating the GPO”.  Two different Voices on UnitySpeaking of Micheál Martin, the Fianna Fáil leader was interviewed for the Belfast Telegraph last week. I was disappointed but not surprised by his assertion that he wasn't even thinking of a ‘border poll'. When pushed about the constitutional future of Ireland in 50 years-time he couldn't even bring himself to utter the words ‘united Ireland.' In the 15 years he has been leader of Fianna Fáil Martin has engaged in a deliberate strategy of obfuscation when it comes to unity. His current excuse for not pursu

On Friday afternoon Taoiseach Micheál Martin talked to Hugh and Pat about a range of issues: On tariffs, the Taoiseach says he "suspects" a US decision on pharmaceuticals may be incorporated into overall trade negotiations, to Ireland's advantage. He says that Ireland will resist any move by the EU to apply new taxes to US tech firms and supports the pharmaceutical industry's call for more favourable EU regulations.With the Government not on course to meet its goal of 300,000 new homes built by 2030, Mr Martin insists that figure is still the target and says a more aggressive social housing program is needed, criticising Dublin City Council for not building social housing "to any appreciable degree". On working with Michael Lowry and the Regional Independents, he insists no individual deals were made with independent TDs to secure their support and that he dealt with Mr Lowry only to enable the formation of a stable Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Democrats just do Donald Trump the biggest favour ever by helping avoid a government shut down? Marion McKeone has another theory. This week as a St Patrick's Weekend Special we are giving you the entire unabridged episode of Irishman in America. It seems only right given that this is the week when every American feels Irish and our Taoiseach visited the Oval Office. With everyone asking "how did he do", a few things have been missed - including the used car lot on the front lawn. In the meantime Ukraine is being pummelled and very few are paying attention. We get Marion's take on the latest peace talks and two brilliant book recommendations for your long weekend. Don't switch off, stay awake. Join us as a member to hear the full podcast each week. Just click here and you can sign up with no obligation for less than the price of a fancy sandwich. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad  Join Jarlath live in America and Canada next month www.jigser.com/gigs - he's bringing his new standup show to New York, Boston, LA, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, D.C. and San Francisco this April.