Podcasts about taoiseach micheal martin

The Taoiseach Micheal Martin and other members of the Cabinet are in County Armagh today for a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council. Northern Editor, Vincent Kearney has more.

Spectators who were at the Premier League victory parade in Liverpool on Monday have raised questions as to why car access wasn't totally blocked off. A local man in his 50s has been arrested after a car was driven at soccer fans, with 27 people in hospital and a further 20 treated at the scene. They were on the streets for an open top bus parade with Liverpool FC players and staff, showing off the Premier League trophy. Jenna from Wexford was there with her 11-year-old son and husband, and is critical of the organisation of the event... Meanwhile, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has called the incident "shocking"... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Liverpool fan from Limerick, Eugene O'Connor. Photo(C): Tembela Bohle from Pexels via canva

The crypto world has had an interesting 2025 so far. It all started in late January 2025 after President Trump, a big crypto fan took office. President Trump proclaimed his love for all things crypto before launching his meme coin earlier this year. Elon Musk, his BFF and head of Trump's new DOGE department has been promoting various cryptocurrencies. All of this has resulted in a big uptake in people buying cryptocurrencies. Two days before President Trump was sworn in, Bitcoin hit a high of $104,536.90. This was due to the new American President being a big crypto fan, and the fact he is looking to launch an official American digital currency. All of this has helped to legitimise cryptocurrencies and prompt various countries to investigate launching their own digital currencies. Irish Tech News can exclusively reveal that the Irish Government has kept a close eye on what President Trump has been doing in the Crypto World. Within days of the current Government forming, the cabinet took time out from the speaking row debacle to launch a feasibility study on Ireland having their own digital currency. The Minister of Finance, Pascal Donohoe, got the boffins in the Department of Finance's new digital hub, Crypto Revolutionary Universal Digital (CRUD). The head of CRUD, Professor Rashers O'Toole, quickly got the buckos under him working on this. Professor O'Toole told Irish Tech News "With tariffs on the way, we had to act fast to protect the Irish economy. The only logical way of doing this was to invest in our own digital currency. " Once the feasibility study showed beyond doubt that an Irish digital currency had great potential, the next step was to think up a name for the new Irish digital asset. Professor O'Toole explained what happened next. "The team in CRUD brainstormed over various names before coming up with a shortlist. The following names were on the shortlist, The Lucky Charms Coin, The Leprechaun Coin, and The Shamrock Coin. "The shortlist was soon whittled down to the Shamrock Coin after various focus groups were held. One major point that was brought up in the focus groups, was that The Shamrock Coin name was too cliched and the name was shortened to the Sham Coin." When the Taoiseach met President Trump last month, he privately disclosed the idea of creating an Irish digital coin. President Trump was said to be enthusiastic and over the moon at what Ireland is planning to do. "This could be the second greatest thing after the Trump meme coin." Is what President is said to have told our Taoiseach Micheal Martin before he left the White House. The possibilities, for crypto is endless, and the Irish Government are convinced that they are on to a winner. After various setbacks involving, housing, health, bike sheds and phone pouch's, the Government need to get the general public back on side. Various opinion polls over the past couple of months have not been kind too the Government and something like this will help get them back in the general public's good books. Ministers Martin, Harris and Donohoe, are not yet in the last chance saloon hoping this gamble pays off. Crypto Coin future plans Plans are now in full swing to launch the Sham Coin before the summer, but before that can happen a sale price has to be agreed. The consensus at this moment in time is to make the Sham Coin price affordable, so that as many as possible can buy it. In the next couple of months Minister Donohoe, and Professor O'Toole will hold a press conference to launch the Sham Coin, so keep an eye out for that. See more stories here.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin met US Vice President JD Vance in Washington for St. Patrick's Day. After speculation and apprehension about how the meeting would go, JD Vance's shamrock socks lightened the mood. Mike Skyne of Sock Talk discusses whether socks can be a talking point.

Pat Leahy reports from Washington where Taoiseach Micheal Martin met US president Donald Trump this afternoon. How did the Taoiseach do?In part two, Harry McGee talks to political scientist Dr Kevin Cunningham about the evolution of polling and what data reveals about Irish political trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Later today Taoiseach Micheal Martin will meet US president Donald Trump in Washington, against a backdrop of Trump's tariff threats and huge economic uncertainty.The economic relationship between Ireland and the United States is likely to feature when both leaders face the press.The recent torrid experience at the White House of Ukrainain president Volodymyr Zelenskiy suggests its possible Mr Martin could be in for a difficult day.So how should the Taoiseach handle Mr Trump?Political correspondent Jack Horgan-Jones explains where and how problems may arise.Then neuropsychologist Ian Robertson suggests some strategies for dealing with Trump's singular personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the highlights of Taoiseach Micheal Martin's press event with US president Donald Trump in Washington DC earlier today. The two leaders jointly took questions for almost an hour. We've edited that down to 20 minutes of key exchanges and remarks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin will continue his five-day US visit with a White House visit tomorrow. What can we expect from tomorrow's White House visit? Shane asked David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin will continue his five-day US visit with a White House visit tomorrow. What can we expect from tomorrow's White House visit? Shane asked David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.

The British Prime Minister says bringing Ireland and the UK closer together is the "obvious and right thing to do." Taoiseach Micheal Martin has met Keir Starmer at an event in Liverpool, as part of the first in a series of UK-Ireland Summits. Tanaiste Simon Harris is also attending - along with a number of senior Government Ministers from Ireland and the UK. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says the increased investment sends a strong message to the international community.. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at DCU, Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin. Photo(C): Sergey Novikov via canva

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports on possible changes to planning rules and the ongoing row over whether or not Taoiseach Micheal Martin called the leader of the opposition a liar.

In the past week, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has suggested that the Rent Pressure Zone system could be scrapped and that tax breaks could be introduced to help incentivise developers to build more apartments and houses.Would these measures make rents more affordable for tenants? Or boost the supply of affordable new homes?To tease out this tricky political issue, Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock was joined in studio by Dublin-based estate agent Owen Reilly and on the line by Michelle Norris, who is director of the Geary Institute for Public Policy at UCD and was a member of the Housing Commission.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the past week, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has suggested that the Rent Pressure Zone system could be scrapped and that tax breaks could be introduced to help incentivise developers to build more apartments and houses.Would these measures make rents more affordable for tenants? Or boost the supply of affordable new homes?To tease out this tricky political issue, Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock was joined in studio by Dublin-based estate agent Owen Reilly and on the line by Michelle Norris, who is director of the Geary Institute for Public Policy at UCD and was a member of the Housing Commission.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Doherty is joined by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Michael O'Regan, Aoife Moore & Fionnuala Moran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Clare infectious disease expert believes the State should consider holding an inquiry into its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's after New Zealand announced it's to officially investigate its own handling of the response of the disease between February 2020 and October of this year. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has previously committed to an 'evaluation' of the pandemic in this country. Sixmilebridge native and Principal Investigator in the School of Life Sciences in the University of Nottingham, Professor James McInerney, says such an inquiry may prepare countries better for future pandemics.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has paid tribute to Vicky Phelan, following her tragic death. We also hear from the people of Limerick about her impact on their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Taoiseach says 'every effort' is being made to recruit more staff for the Ennis Injury Unit. Responding to questioning from Clare Independent TD Violet-Anne Wynne, Taoiseach Micheal Martin says the attempt to recruit staff there is continuing.

The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has hailed last night's agreement by EU leaders on a price cap on imported gas, saying it would lead to a stabilisation of the market and reduce price spikes. Our Europe Editor Tony Connelly spoke with the programme.

Europe will develop a co-ordinated approach to the energy crisis, but it will take time, according Taoiseach Micheal Martin. Our Europe Editor Tony Connelly spoke with the programme from Prague.

On Sunday, Taoiseach Micheal Martin "guaranteed" that people on pay-as-you-go electricity and gas meters will not be disconnected this winter. But how might such protection work? Tricia Keilthy, head of social justice and policy at the Society of St Vincent de Paul, spoke with the programme.

THE THESIS: The Party hates participatory democracies and are doing everything they can to destroy them. Italian voters elect a populist coalition and an unelected paper-bully at the EU says she has “tools” to punish them for choosing a “difficult direction.” Not all of them understand this, but many do: by constantly attacking and punishing the choice of voters, The Party is demonstrating that voting is not enough. What comes after populism? Revolution.  THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  The Party, which is comprised largely of atheists, likes to wag Romans 13 in the face of Christians. And, indeed, we are to follow the law . . . so long as following the law does not violate the Word of God. For some reason, The Party chooses to ignore they are to follow the law as well. The EU threatening Italian voters is lawless thuggery. In America, our ultimate civil authority is the Constitution and The Party is attacking that as well, again ignoring their Romans 13 obligation.  Romans 13 Submission to Governing Authorities 13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God's servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. Love Fulfills the Law 8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. The Day Is Near 11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. THE NEWS & COMMENT: In the face of being forcibly injected and locked-down, invaded an economically devastated, Italians have elected a woman who understands what the enemy is doing to people, I pray the woman knows the Lord.  [AUDIO] -  (In Italian with subtitles) “This is Italy's new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. I've never heard any politician so perfectly explain what we're up against and why we fight.  When you watch this video, you'll quickly realize why the establishment is afraid of her.” - Greg Price on Twitter.  Who are we?  This student gave a similar speech back in June of 2021, he was speaking directly to the bosses of his school [AUDIO] - “This teen's 5 minute speech to his school board is fire.” - Not-Billy on Twitter Not everyone gets this. Some people have convinced themselves that giving all power to few people is how the World will be a heaven on earth  Who are they?  [AUDIO] - Globalists in panic… EU dominatrix Ursula von der Leyen vows sanctions on Italy if conservative candidate wins… Sex With Children: The Gender Ideology End Game; Spanish government Minister of Equality says children have the right to have sex if they want [AUDIO] - ‘First Avowed Fascist Since Mussolini': Leftists, Media in Denial the Right-Wing Alliance Could Win in Italy; CBS News: “Giorgia Meloni, the woman expected to win, leads a neo-fascist movement, reminiscent of Benito Mussolini's own political party.” [AUDIO] - IRELAND - One world globalism, where sovereignty is considered ‘backward'. Taoiseach Micheal Martin declaring  "Ireland wants nothing to do with the backward idea of sovereignty! We remain absolutely committed to the ideals of the European Union". If Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sounds familiar--and, she should--this is a reminder that God have us the ability to be skeptical, to apply critical thinking and he gave us souls that can sense His voice, and that of the liar.  [AUDIO] - Trump “roasts” Hillary as Hillary sits next to a Cardinal of the Catholic Church  Riggleman: After I criticized Trump, my mom texted me, ‘I'm sorry you were ever elected' Denver Riggleman, a former GOP lawmaker from Virginia and House Jan. 6 committee aide, wrote in his forthcoming book that his mom texted him saying she was “sorry you were ever elected” after the then-Republican lawmaker went on CNN to condemn QAnon. Riggleman marketed his book as a behind-the-scenes look at the Jan. 6 investigation. A copy obtained by The Hill in advance of its Tuesday release reveals details on Riggleman's relationship with his mother as he publicly raised concerns about former President Trump and right-wing conspiracy theories. “What will it take to wake you up son….I love you so, but cannot stand by and listen to your elitist attitude and being praised by elitist journalist and democrats,” Riggleman's mother texted him. Congratulations, she said. “You are now part of the swamp…I'm sorry you were ever elected…You are officially a politician…I have cried over you and my heart is broken by you.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An organiser with SIPTU says 'all parties' need to ensure funding is put in place 'immediately' for the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council. It's after employees revealed their anger at no provisions for the transfer of operations of Knappogue Castle, Craggaunowen and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park being made in Budget 2023. Taoiseach Micheal Martin insisted talks were progressing when he visited Shannon recently, with Clare County Council making it clear they need a multi-million euro commitment to facilitate the move. Speaking with Clare FM's Josh Prenderville, SIPTU Organiser Rachel Keane says there's devastation among union members.

Budget 23 how was it for you? - are you better off, worse off or will you stand still? I spoke with Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Minister Michael McGrath, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou Mcdonald & many others, Money Doctor John Lowe runs the numbers & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has used Ireland's statement to the UN General Assembly to voice his deep frustration in the UN Security Council's “failure to act” on a number of issues, such as climate change. Our political correspondent Sean Defoe is in New York at the UN security council and meeting and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has used Ireland's statement to the UN General Assembly to voice his deep frustration in the UN Security Council's “failure to act” on a number of issues, such as climate change. Our political correspondent Sean Defoe is in New York at the UN security council and meeting and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The CEO of a Shannon-based clinical gene therapy company says they will be aiming to 'scale up' the facility along with its other sites across the world. MeiraGTx's new manufacturing facility was officially unveiled by Taoiseach Micheal Martin yesterday. Around 100 people are employed by the company in Shannon in present, while it also has other bases in New York, London and Amsterdam. The company's CEO Alexandria Forbes says the Shannon employees' work is capable of changing people's lives.

The Taoiseach says Clare and the Midwest region is 'perfectly placed' for a continued expansion of industry in the medium to long term. Micheal Martin has been in Shannon today, where he's officially opened MeiraGTx's new gene therapy manufacturing facility in the Shannon Industrial Estate.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he favours energy credits rather than an energy price cap to tackle rising energy whereas Mary Lou believes energy prices should be frozen to the levels they were at in June of last year.   Today we're asking what option would you be in favour of?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin told Ciara Kelly this morning on Newstalk Breakfast that Michael McGrath will become Finance Minister, in the cabinet reshuffle in December. It will mean that Paschal Donohoe will lose the presidency of the Eurogroup. For more on this, Kieran was joined by Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics and head of department at University of Limerick...

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he favours energy credits rather than an energy price cap to tackle rising energy whereas Mary Lou believes energy prices should be frozen to the levels they were at in June of last year.   Today we're asking what option would you be in favour of? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has signalled a major change to the state pension system. New changes to the state pension age will offer workers a cash incentive to continue to work up to the age of 70. To discuss further Ciara was joined on the show by Dr. Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy, Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has signalled a major change to the state pension system. New changes to the state pension age will offer workers a cash incentive to continue to work up to the age of 70. To discuss further Ciara was joined on the show by Dr. Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy, Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

There was more controversary today in the Dail over cost of living with Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald directing strong words at Taoiseach Micheal Martin about the governments response to the issue. Kieran was joined by Sinn Fein TD and business spokesperson Louise O'Reilly, to discuss her constituents concerns and what can be done to assist those who are struggling.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he wants to wait until October's Budget before introducing any further measures to ease the cost of living. This comes after thousands of people took to the streets in protest over the weekend. Is help coming soon enough? To discuss further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Stephen Kinsella, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Limerick and Chief Economics Writer at The Currency and also Neil McDonnell CEO of ISME

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he wants to wait until October's Budget before introducing any further measures to ease the cost of living. This comes after thousands of people took to the streets in protest over the weekend. Is help coming soon enough? To discuss further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Stephen Kinsella, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Limerick and Chief Economics Writer at The Currency and also Neil McDonnell CEO of ISME

The Taoiseach has been accused of 'waffling' over an explanation into overcrowding issues at the region's main hospital. Addressing questioning in the Dail from Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara, Taoiseach Micheal Martin insists the Dooradoyle facility has already been allocated 'significant investment'.

Limerick TD. Willie O'Dea shares his outrage with An Taoiseach Micheal Martin that the late Kevin Sheehy's killer could be transferred to the UK to serve his prison sentence See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin Speaking About Expert Group To Examine UHL Overcrowding by Clare FM

Taoiseach Micheal Martin Speaking In Dail About UHL Overcrowding by Clare FM

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the expulsion of two Irish diplomats from Moscow was completely unjustified. He was speaking form Helsinki following a meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, and from where our political correspondent Micheal Lehane spoke to the programme.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has described the attack on Tom Niland at his home in Skreen as vicious and savage, but says the level of Garda resources in the Sligo Division are an operational matter. He was responding to the issue being raised in the Dail by Deputy Marian Harkin

Claire Brock is joined by Shane Coleman, Denise Calnan, and Crossy, and Taoiseach Micheal Martin TD. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe chats to Fine Gael TD Keiran O'Donnell on Taoiseach Micheal Martin giving unequivocal support for UHL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil discusses yesterday's budget with Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney. Tune into the Neil Prendeville Show weekdays from 9am on Cork's RedFM.

Neil discusses yesterday's budget with Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney. Tune into the Neil Prendeville Show weekdays from 9am on Cork's RedFM.

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Violet Anne Wynne, Sinn Fein TD from Kilrush. Sinn Fein will table a motion of no confidence in Simon Coveney, following the Katherine Zappone controversy. The Dáil returns after its summer recess on Wednesday, with one of its first pieces of business to deal with a motion of no confidence in Simon Coveney. It follows the failed appointment of Katherine Zappone to a UN Special Envoy role, with the party saying it wasn't done in a transparent process, and amounted to cronyism, while also falling below the standard expected of Government. Sinn Fein had said it wouldn't table the motion, if the Foreign Affairs Minister was sanctioned by the Taoiseach. At the Fianna Fáil think-in in Cavan, Taoiseach Micheal Martin expressed confidence in Minister Coveney - who is in New York chairing a meeting of the UN Security Council.

"We have a real crisis on our hands" - the government today published the much anticipated Housing For All Plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 per year over the next decade. An Taoiseach Micheal Martin joined Kieran in the studio after the launch to outline the targets and explain how he hopes the new plan will help ease Ireland's housing crisis. He also addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the appointment of Katherine Zappone as a special envoy and the party thrown by the former minister at the Merrion Hotel.

With Eileen FlynnWelcome to Lennon Courtney Left Alone, with Guests.For our final episode in this series, we are delighted to be joined by a living history maker, Senator Eileen Flynn. Senator Flynn is an Independent politician who has served as a Senator since June 2020, after being nominated by the Taoiseach Micheal Martin. She is the first member of the Travelling Community to serve in the Oireachtas. But Eileen has always been a groundbreaker. When she was in secondary school, both she and her twin became the first members of the Labre Park community in Ballyfermot to reach third level education in 2008. Flynn then went on to study at Trinity College Dublin before attending Ballyfermot College of Further Education and later earning a degree at Maynooth University with a BA. Since then, she has worked in community development and activism on behalf of Irish Travellers. She has also campaigned on issues such as housing, marriage equality, abortion rights and anti-racism.Before you hit play, we'd really appreciate it if you took a minute to leave us a short positive review and five stars at this link. We know you hear it all the time but that's because it really helps the podcast grow. We can't do it without you. We're taking a little break for a few weeks but we'll return before you miss us too much for season 7. Thank you so much for listening.Sonya and Brendan. RESOURCES:See the Pavee Point website for more information of Travellers and Roma in Ireland. Read more about the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021 here.FOLLOW THE LEADER:Follow Lennon Courtney on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, You Tube and LinkedInFollow Brendan on Insta and Twitter and Facebook. Follow Sonya on Insta, Twitter and LinkedIn. Shop the latest Lennon Courtney collection at Dunnes Stores.Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O'Moore Donohoe. Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan. Media, general enquiries or just to say hi: contactleftalone@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fail Deputy Cathal Crowe and Independent Deputy Michael McNamara. Taoiseach Michael Martin, on Thursday, met virtually with four representatives from Aer Lingus' Shannon based cabin crew. It was on foot of their bid to stop the closure of the cabin crew base here in Shannon.

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that Taoiseach Micheal Martin joins EU leaders in Brussels to discuss the latest Covid situation and to update leaders on the Northern Ireland Protocol and political sensitivities in Northern Ireland.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y2wz9zxd Dangers in Garda life recalled in Adare today. Contúirtí i saol an Gharda tugtha chun cuimhne in Átha Dara inniu. Taoiseach Michael Martin described the death of Garda detective Jerry McCabe in a shooting incident in county Limerick 5 years ago as 'a sacrifice that will never be forgotten'. 'Íobairt nach ligfear i dearmad go brách' an cur síos a rinne ag an Taoiseach Micheal Martin ar bhás an bhleactaire Garda Jerry McCabe in eachtra lamhaigh i gcontae Luimnigh 5 bliana fichead ó shin. The Taoiseach said the death of Jerry McCabe, in Adare, which took place today in 1996, highlighted the dangers of the life of a Garda on duty. Dúirt an Taoiseach gur léirigh bás Jerry McCabe, in Átha Dara a tharla cothrom an lae inniu i 1996, a chontúirtí is atá saol Garda i mbun a dhiúité. At the ceremony in Adare today, Jerry McCabe 's widow, Ann, said the pain she has felt has not subsided over time. Ag an searmanas in Átha Dara inniu, dúirt baintreach Jerry McCabe, Ann, nár mhaolaigh an phian atá mothaithe aici le himeacht ama. Four men have been sentenced to prison for manslaughter, but two other suspects are believed to be missing. Gearradh tréimhsí príosúnachta ar cheathrar fear faoin dúnorgain, ach creidtear go bhfuil beirt eile a bhfuiltear amhrasach fúthu //fós ar lár.

Yesterday here on Newstalk Breakfast, Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary accused Belarus of hijacking.  This was after the country sparked international outrage when it diverted a Ryanair flight heading to Lithuania to Minsk, where police arrested dissident journalist Roman Protasevic.  EU leaders met last night to discuss sanctions on the country for what Taoiseach Micheal Martin called ‘piracy in the skies’ . Minister of State for European affairs Thomas Byrne spoke to us this morning.   Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Micheal Martin, Taoiseach

The political focus has shifted from the pandemic to the housing crisis, with Taoiseach Micheal Martin this week declaring it the Government’s “number one priority”. Jack Horgan Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh to discuss the political decisions and policy failures that have led to the crisis and the resulting generational divide. But first, not escaping Covid entirely, the team take a look at the debate surrounding the role and reliability of antigen testing, the possibility of accelerating certain reopening plans and the progress of the vaccination rollout.

This episode we explain some key changes that occurred in the case numbers last week that bring great hope, and a sprinkle of caution. Inspired by an interview that Brezzie had with An Taoiseach Micheal Martin, the lads also discuss a mental health action plan that our youth will need to overcome the trauma of the pandemic, even after this is all over. AND of course, we answer questions from our social media @livingroomlogic.Andrew is actively working with the department of health and meeting members of NPHET weekly to discuss the communication of COVID-19, vaccines, guidelines and mental health to young adults - essentially getting his facts from the source. Spread some good this week! https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were rejoined in The Tortoise Shack by the man responsible for making Leo Varadkar's leaking of a confidential agreement public, Chay Bowes. We discuss the latest on that case, Taoiseach Micheal Martin's attendance at a commemoration in Cork, the role of journalism in what gets covered, public anger fatigue and Chay's motivations for getting involved in these stories. Have a listen. Reminder that Reboot 100 is on Live this Friday evening. Register at patreon.com/tortoiseshack to come along.

This week James Leonard of the Two Norries took us through the stories of the week. We we're joined by journalist with the Business Post, Killian Woods and TCD Prof Tomas Ryan to talk the privatisation of public housing, the COVID situation, Martin's appearance at the PAC and the reaction/lack of a reaction to Taoiseach Micheal Martin's appearance at a commemoration for his father. We were also joined by Caroline to celebrate 1yr of Glow West and by Public Health expert, Dr Marie Casey to discuss the areas most vulnerable to COVID and how Public Health should be resourced to handle it. To hear the full episode and to attend these regular shows join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

While the New York City parade is canceled again this year there is a huge uptake in the Spar Craic 10k and 5k virtual run that is being held in partnership with the Irish EchoJim Frawley, one of the run's New York Ambassadors is here to give us a preview of that event and how you can take part.Next, I head to Boston to Mary Sugrue who is the Chief Executive of the Irish American Partnership - the partnership connects Irish and Irish American communities through education and community programs in Ireland.Their St Patrick's virtual celebration that takes place Monday evening, the 15th of March at 6 pm AND will feature An Taoiseach Micheal Martin, President Micheal D Higgins, actor Cillian Murphy and lots lots more.Then I dial in with Dublin where Karen Walshe gives us a rundown of a new dedicated online television channel that has been setup for St. Patrick's week called St. Patrick's Festival TV - or SPF TV. Karen is the artistic director of the channel which is currently playing round the clock Irish music, poetry, short films and just about everything that can be artistically created for St. Patrick's Day!Lastly, we collaborate with Treasa Goodwin-Smyth who is the presenter of The Ireland Calls Radio show. Treasa interviewed New York City Parade Chairman Sean Lane on her show last week and Sean gave Treasa a rundown on some of the virtual events the parade is hosting this year. Treasa lends us that segment of her radio show.As mentioned in the podcast here is a link to the New York Times article about the potential sale of the American Irish Historial Society Building.https://www.nytimes.com/.../american-irish-historical... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof Sam McConkey answers a lot of listener questions on COVID-19. An Taoiseach Micheal Martin live in Studio. Congrats To Aaron says Dad Steve and Trevor Welch. And more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Taoiseach Micheaal Martin talks to Deidre O'Shaughnessy as Cork sits on a knife-edge of further COVID-19 restrictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae will not force customers to wear masks or facing coverings in his shop as they become mandatory today. Mr Healy Rae said he will encourage people to wear them but said he will not become an “enforcer” and neither will his staff. Speaking on Independent.ie's Floating Voter podcast, he said: “We are not going to be saying to a person 'you've no mask on, you can't be in the shop.'” “It won't happen in my shop and the vast majority of shops in Ireland. People working in the shops have enough to be doing just to do their own roles,” he added. Mr Healy Rae runs a Mace supermarket and filling station in his hometown of Killorglin. In a wide-ranging interview Mr Healy Rae also said: - He would accept a local lockdown in Kerry because the “rules are the rule”. - But public health experts don't have a “monopoly on being right” when it comes to pubs. - The new government has been an “unmitigated disaster”. - The sacking of Barry Cowen as Agriculture Minister was “wrong”. - Education Minister Norma Foley is a “formidable operator”. - And landlords are being “demonised” by certain TDs. Mr Healy Rae siad it is “remarkable” that pubs are still closed when around 100,000 people flew into Ireland from abroad last week. “That in itself was an anomaly and is something of great consternation to a lot of people,” he said. The long serving deputy said the Government should introduce testing and quarantine for all travellers arriving here as they have in New Zealand where there has been no new coronavirus case in over 100 days. Mr Healy-Rae said it is “counterproductive” to public health to keep pubs closed because people are not congregating in a smaller number of licenced premises. He also said the ban had led to emergence of sheebens in rural communities along with house parties and increased off-licence sales. He said his brother Danny's pub has remained closed throughout the pandemic as he does not serve food. Mr Healy-Rae says “common sense” outweighs advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team's (Npeht) guidance on the reopening of pubs. “No one has a monopoly on being right about everything at all times and I think they're wrong on this occasion,” he added. He said the new coalition government has been an “unmitigated disaster” that has “lunged from crisis to crisis”. He said Taoiseach Micheal Martin is a very experienced TD and expected him to be “more sure footed” when he took office. “The way I would describe the Government is that they are waking up everyone morning and what they are doing is they are literally wetting their finger and they are seeing which way the wind is blowing,” he added. He said the sacking of Barry Cowen over his drink driving case was handled “badly and poorly” by the Taoiseach. “I don't think it warranted him being forced out of the position that he had. I know an awful lot of people around the country certainly didn't agree with it,” he added. Mr Healy Rae said he was glad Kerry had a minister at the Cabinet table in Norma Foley and criticised those who describe he has an inexperienced TD. He also warned TDs against criticising landlords because they will leave the market and there will be less tenancies for renters. He said there is no money in the rental business if you are starting now.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin on pubs, travel, Covid19 recovery & Billy Kelleher, Angeline wants to be transferred from the house where her husband was killed two years ago, Louise O Keeffe wants redress for abuse victims & there's lots more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.