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The Agenda
LMFM presents The Agenda - Your Current Affairs Podcast with presenter Adrian Kennedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Dublin-Northeast HSE area had the third highest overall waiting list, with 190 children waiting for more than a year.
The most recent figures, which were released to Sinn Féin spokesperson on Mental Health, Sorca Clarke TD, show that last November the Dublin-Northeast HSE area…
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Mick Clifford: Why the Enoch Burke saga is bigger than one teacher or one school
We are joined on the line now by investigative journalist & special correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Mick Clifford, who wrote a piece over the weekend…
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An outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in County Wexford
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has said the confirmation of a case of the bluetongue virus in Co Wexford is "deeply worrying". Hosted on Acast. See…
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Government’s “Affordable” Housing Scheme exposed as a cruel sham – Darren O’Rourke TD
Taking a new scheme in Kells as an example, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Darren O'Rourke, said the so-called "affordable" housing schemes being promoted by…
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Macron pushes French government to fast-track social media ban for under-15s
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure a ban on social media for children under the age of…
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Enterprise Ireland annual results
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Lighting of Armagh road in Dundalk
At night it's a very dark stretch of road in between the Dundalk town boundary and where a new warehouse park has been developed where Smyths Toys have a…
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letters from revenue as taoiseach says 90pc of carers would not be liable
Carer Tracy O Conner , outlines what these letter mean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EU - MERCOSUR DEAL
Nina Carberry voted in favour of referring the EU–Mercosur Agreement to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for a legal assessment. This vote was successfully…
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An historic bill aimed at protecting the future of the Boyne River
An historic bill aimed at protecting the future of the Boyne River which Labour Deputy Ged Nash said would not only ensure a bright future for the Boyne but…
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Misuse of nitro oxide
Yesterday , an opposition Bill to regulate its sale comes before the House.Evidence shows increasing misuse, particularly among young people, with serious…
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Donald Trump 1 year in office
We look back at Donald Trumps first year in office Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Child protection reform is vital
Speaking ahead of the return of the Dáil this week Sinn Féin deputy Ruairi O’Muruchu said he would continue to question the government on the updating of the…
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LCC need to do more to stop patterns of anti social housing occouring
LCC need to do more to stop patterns of anti social housing occouring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The immigration council of Ireland to stop using X
The immigration council of Ireland to stop using X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Revenue Letters to Carrers
Labour TD - Mark Brady speaks about revenue letters received by carers from revenue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The end of FM ?
As modern cars progress is this the end of FM signal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E - Scooters in Navan
Aontu TD Emer Tobin spoke to the Agenda about the dangers of E-scooters in the Navan area Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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St Patricks day Parade cancelled in Dundalk
As new broke that this years St. Patricks day parade is cancelled , we get reaction from Killian Allen , Pat O Shaugnassey, and listerners Hosted on Acast. See…
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Ratoath LEA Cllr. Caroline O'Reilly following meeting with National Transport Authority on Bus Éireann Services
Ratoath LEA Cllr. Caroline O'Reilly has met with an NTA planner on January 20th 2026, to address serious concerns about Bus Éireann services in Ratoath…
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Aontú Leader Peadar Tobín on his upcoming trip to Washington
Aontú leader, Peadar Tobín joined LMFM's Adrian Kennedy to discuss his upcoming trip to Washington and the events taking place over the course of the week…
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AN POST PENSIONS
The Accord capped pension increases, breaking the pay parity link. It was intended as a temporary compromise, not a permanent erosion of rights. An Post's…
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TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
Campaigners and domestic violence organisations argue that the proposed three-year limit for an abusers' name to remain on the new public domestic register is…
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Senator Alison Comyn has welcomed a highly constructive plan on rejuvenating traditional Drogheda Market
Senator Comyn was encouraged by the council's positive and practical response, stating the discussion was ''solutions-focused''. She believes the market has…
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Assesment of need waiting list
Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó'Murchú challenged Minister for Disabilities, Emer Higgins, over the 'disaster' of the assesment of need waiting list, expected to top…
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Fears that young people in residential housng are being 'criminalised' amid mounting bills for property damage
The Journal investigates can today reveal high level concerns that children and young people are being prosecuted for damage to property in residential care…
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Louth Meath Crime Desk
Garda Catherine Patterson from Dundalk Garda Station's Community Policing Unit spoke to LMFM's Adrian Kennedy on The Agenda this morning regarding:An arson…
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Claim that Meath communities ‘left in the dark’ on major housing projects
A Meath councillor has said residents are being “left in the dark” about major housingprojects, claiming that the current planning system for Large-scale…
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An Oxfam report found Ireland's 11 billionaires have more money than 3.5 million people combined
Labour is calling for the introduction of a targeted wealth tax to support poverty reduction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Several Louth clubs are unhappy at the GAA's continued association with Allianz
Growing unease among clubs and counties at Allianz' continued sponsorship of the NationalLeagues, manifested itself at Monday night's January meeting of the…
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Dublin one punch killer could walk free in 4.5 years as victim's family demand harsher sentence
The family of a man who died in a one punch attack have launched a petition to demand that thestate tries to have his killer’s sentence increased. Hosted on…
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NTA Announce €1,000,000 for Bettystown Active Travel Scheme
Bettystown, Co. Meath — Fine Gael Councillor Sharon Tolan has warmly welcomedthe allocation of €1,000,000 in funding for the Eastham Road Cycling and…
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Local councillor demands action on water outages in Drogheda
East Meath Fianna Fáil Councillor, Stephen McKee, is demanding that Irish Water take immediateaction to deal with the worrying increase in water outages…
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Councillor Antoin Watters Welcomes Labour Party U-Turn on Brit cards
Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has welcomed the decision by the British Labour Government toscrap the so called ‘Brit Cards’, a digital identity scheme…
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OUR FAMILY IS DESTROYED - I’LL NEVER STOP GRIEVING FOR MY BOY
THE grieving mother of Keane Mulready-Woods has told how the “cruelty and inhumanity” of cuttingup and disposing of her child’s body is a “constant and…
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Meath town’s traffic, safety and bus-stop issues targeted in new public realm plan
A public realm plan for Athboy is expected to go on public consultation in the coming months, a local councillor has said. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Councillor Maria White Elected Chair of Campaign for Laytown Garda Station
Sinn Féin councillor Maria White has been elected chairperson of a newly established working group campaigning for a fully functioning Garda station in Laytown…
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Experts are warning that cocaine use has become increasingly normalised across Ireland
Experts are warning that cocaine use has become increasingly normalised across Ireland, spreading from big cities into small towns and villages. Hosted on…
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Ireland would do well to pay close attention to differing housing policies in Spain
We are joined on the programme now by Housing Lecturer at the Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and housing policy analyst Lorcan Sirr, who wrote a…
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Nato countries say Trump's threatened tariffs over Greenland 'risk dangerous downward spiral'
The eight countries that Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on unless he can reach a deal for the US to take over Greenland have said the US…
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A proposal for a new railway station in Louth was raised last week by Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly,
A proposal for a new railway station in Louth was raised last week by Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly, highlighting what she said is the urgent need to address…
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More than €880,000 owed to Meath County Council in Derelict Sites Levy, as Sinn Féin calls for end to amnesty
Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Darren O'Rourke, has slammed the government’s total failure to tackle dereliction as thousands of homes and buildings across the…
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Homeless woman dies on the streets of Dublin
TRIBUTES have been paid to a tragic homeless woman who was found dead in a tent in the heart of the capital. Natasha Smith’s body was discovered on Pearse…
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The number of homeless pensioners
The number of homeless pensioners has more than doubled in 3 years.Rising rents and house prices are making older people vulnerable to becoming homeless.Many…
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1,534 People Before the Courts for Burglary in First 9 Months of 2025 - 15/01/2026
1,187 people were before the district courts across Ireland for burglary offences in the first 9 nine months of 2025. A further 347 people were sent forward…
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Nationwide Campaign Launched Urging Local Authorities to Lead Where Government Failed on Disability Employment Targets - 15/01/2026
Local authorities across Ireland are being urged to take decisive action to increase the employment of people with disabilities, following what disability…
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Minister Richmond Announces Ukraine Humanitarian Funding for Three Irish NGOs - 15/01/2026
Ireland has announced new humanitarian funding for Ukraine, with three leading Irish NGOs each receiving €1 million to support communities affected by the…
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"Why Am I Paying Road Tax?": Drogheda Motorist Furious After Pothole in Duleek Wrecks His Car - 15/01/2026
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to a Drogheda man named Kevin, who is not happy with the state of the roads and potholes around Louth and Meath. Only early…
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Aware Says Not All January Anxiety is Bad for You - 15/01/2026
Aware, the national mental health organisation, has said that not all January anxiety is bad for you.Knowing the difference between good and bad days versus…
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'No Wait Card' Bill to be Introduced Into the Dáil for Access to Toilets for People with Chronic and Invisible Illnesses - 15/01/2026
Today, the Labour Party will introduce a bill into the Dáil to create legal standing for ‘No Wait Cards’ for people with chronic and invisible illnesses and…
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ESRI Study Finds Immigration Levels Are Being Overestimated by Public - 15/01/2026
Many people believe immigration is happening in Ireland on a larger scale than it really is, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).The…
The AgendaEXCLUSIVE: Extraordinary Moment LMFM Listener Offers Young Child With Kidney Failure One of His Kidneys LIVE on Air - 14/01/2026
This week on the programme we heard about how an average of almost 300 people a day have added their names to the opt-out register for organ donation since…
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Public Facilities in Navan ,Built for Six Figure Sum, Remain Closed Three Years On - 14/01/2026
State-of-the-art changing rooms built at a Meath park for more than €600,000 remain locked almost three years after their official opening, prompting renewed…
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Government Fast-Tracks Law to Fine Tech Giants for AI Abuse - 14/01/2026
Ministers are to rush through laws that will allow companies misusing artificial intelligence to be hit with massive fines.The law will set out eight harmful…
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Renovations Underway for Medical Centre in Meath, Local Councillor Confirms - 14/01/2026
The Medical Centre on Frederick Street in Ashbourne, which has stood unused since 2022, is expected to reopen this year, providing both Primary Care and Mental…
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Cabinet Considering Major Reform of Ireland's Asylum Laws - 14/01/2026
Cabinet ministers have discussed the “most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of the State” when they meet for the first time in 2026 on…
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Concerns That Removal of Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Could Fuel Illicit Tobacco Smuggling - 14/01/2026
Retailers Against Smuggling has expressed disappointment at the latest headline figures from the Revenue Commissioners, which show a sharp decline in both the…
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Fears of Job Losses at Kepak in Co Meath - 14/01/2026
There are fears of job cuts by the Kepak meat processing company at its beef deboning and cutting operations in Clonee, Co Meath.Kepak Group said it has…
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Dundalk Cyclist Says "We Need to STOP Tarring All Cyclists With Same Brush" - 13/01/2026
Cycling campaigners have hit out at a judge’s remarks claiming that cyclists have become a “nightmare” in Dublin.The Irish Cycling Campaign said this was a…
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Hopes Energy Bills Will be Cut This Year as Wholesale Gas Prices Fall - 13/01/2026
Consumers could be in line for a cut in energy prices this year due a fall in wholesale gas costs.Energy experts said a decrease in wholesale costs, strong…