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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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Reporter and Eye-Witness Speaks to LMFM About Shocking Violent Attacks on Gardaí in Citywest - 22/10/2025
The Táinaste has condemned the “violent attacks” on gardaí during last night’s rioting outside the Citywest complex in west Dublin which has so far led to the…
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IFA Raises Concerns Over Dundalk–Carlingford Greenway Plans - 21/10/2025
Following a recent visit to the Cooley Peninsula and meeting with local farmers IFA President Francie Gorman has said there is a lot of concern about the…
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Public Meeting Took Place Last Night in Navan to Address What has been Described “Growing Wave of Criminal and Anti-Social Behaviour” in Johnstown, Navan - 21/10/2025
A public meeting took place last night in Navan to address what has been described as “a growing wave of criminal and anti-social behaviour” in the Johnstown…
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Suzanne Harrington: "The far-right Are Targeting the Wrong People — Like They Always Do" - 21/10/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by journalist Suzanne Harrington, who wrote a piece in the Irish Examiner this week titled: “The far-right are…
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Active Travel Scheme in Meath Sparks Debate Over Cycle Lanes - 21/10/2025
A proposed active travel scheme in Meath has sparked controversy at a recent council meeting, with councillors questioning the need for more cycle lanes.At the…
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Drogheda Ranked 31st in Europe for Perceived Crime, New Survey Shows - 21/10/2025
Drogheda has been ranked 31st in Europe for perceived crime levels, according to the 2025 Numbeo European Crime Index — placing it just below Nottingham and…
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'I Never Evicted Anyone' Says Humphreys as Candidates Clash Over Their Previous Jobs - 21/10/2025
Fine Gael's presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said that the credit union that she managed did take legal action against members for non-payment "as…
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New Podcast Launched Today Delving Into one of Northern Ireland’s Darkest Days During the Troubles - 20/10/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Mario Ledwith from The Times, and Mario told us all about a new six-part podcast series called ‘The Poppy Day…
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Treating the Trauma Behind Drug Addiction 'Best Bang for your Buck' - 20/10/2025
Treating trauma behind people’s drug addiction presents the “best bang for your buck” when tackling substance abuse, addiction counsellors have said.James…
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Lack of Bus Shelters Leaves School Children and Pensioners in Meath ‘Drenched’ in the Rain - 20/10/2025
Ireland is “like a third world country” when it comes to bus shelters — that was one of the strong sentiments voiced by Meath councillors at a recent…
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Race for the Áras Gets Bitter as Rivals Connolly and Humphreys Trade Personal Jibes - 20/10/2025
The final days of the presidential election battle are set to turn deeply personal, as the two remaining candidates launched sniping attacks ahead of a live TV…
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Campaign Encouraging People to Spoil Their Vote in Upcoming Presidential Election Launched in Dublin City Centre - 20/10/2025
A campaign encouraging people to spoil their vote in the upcoming Presidential Election has been launched in Dublin city centre.Among the members of the "Spoil…
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Law to Allow Public Naming of Those Convicted of Domestic Violence to be Approved - 20/10/2025
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan will today bring “Jennie’s Law” before cabinet for approval.The law, named after murder victim Jennifer Poole, would see…
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Contractors Should ‘Do What needs to be done’ at dangerous junctions, says Louth Councillor - 17/10/2025
An onus should be placed on contractors planning to build houses near two “dangerous” junctions in the Dundalk area to “do what needs to be done to make the…
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Pressure Being Put on Government to Set up National Strategy to Provide Traveller Accommodation - 17/10/2025
Pressure is being put on the Government to set up a National Strategy to provide traveller accommodation.The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission wants…
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Livid Louth Pensioner Brands Irish Government “Dictators” Over Imminent Rise in Cost of Vaping - 17/10/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to a pensioner from Dundalk named Alice, who is furious that the price of vapes will be going up from the end of the…
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Pets on Flights Classed as Baggage and Lost Baggage Rules Apply if they Go Missing, EU Court Rules - 17/10/2025
The European Court of Justice has ruled that pets on flights can be classified as baggage and that lost baggage rules apply if they go missing.The ECJ was…
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" It’s Time to Broaden the Donor Base for Blood Supplies", Says Meath-Based Senator
An awareness campaign is needed, as well as improved incentives to encourage eligible blood donors to understand the life-saving impact of their donation, a…
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Talks of Abolishing Seasonal Clock Changes are Back on the Agenda at the European Parliament - 17/10/2025
Talks of abolishing seasonal clock changes are back on the agenda at the European Parliament.The clocks will go back by an hour on the 26th of October, marking…
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Teenager Who Died in Donaghmede Named as TDs Call for MoreResources for Tusla - 17/10/2025
Earlier on in the programme we spoke a bit about the teenage boy who died at a Tusla facility in Dublin,Vadym Davydenko.Gardaí and emergency services were…
The AgendaTrim Mum Bravely Opens Up to LMFM About Almost Dying During Routine Medical Procedure for Endometreosis - 16/10/2025
A young Trim mother who suffered catastrophic injuries during what was meant to be a routine medical procedure for endometriosis last October has been left…
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Fancy Running for the Dáil? Here’s How Much it Might Cost You - 16/10/2025
If you’re thinking about running for a Dáil seat at the next general election – due to take place no later than January 2030 – you might want to start saving.A…
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Minister Charlie McConalogue Performs Official Opening New SportsUile Office at Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda Today - 16/10/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy Charlie McConalogue who is visiting Dundalk and Drogheda…
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‘Emotional Distress for Louth Children and Community’ – Local Playground Vandals Strike Again - 16/10/2025
A popular Drogheda playground has been vandalised for the second time this year, Louth County Council confirmed.The local authority has strongly condemned the…
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Calls for €3m Allocation for Additional Deputy Principals to be Targeted at DEIS Schools - 16/10/2025
The Department of Education has been urged to target its “small” allocation of €3 million for additional deputy principals at DEIS and smaller schools.In last…
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Louth Councillor Seeks Review of Pay Parking in Dundalk - 16/10/2025
Louth County Council has confirmed it will be carrying out a full review of its pay parking areas next year, following a motion at the Dundalk Municipal…
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Navan Councillor calls for Garda Satellite Station in Johnstown Due to Rise in Anti-Social Behaviour and Criminal Activity - 16/20/3035
This week on The Agenda we spoke to Independent councillor in Navan, Alan Lawes, about the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity in Johnstown in…
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Devastating Blow for Drogheda as Dunnes Stores on West Street Set to Close on 31st October 2025 - 16/10/2025
About 27 staff members are expected to be affected when the Dunnes Stores outlet on West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth closes its doors for the final time on…
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Councillor Critical of Failure to Take Drink-Spiking Seriously - 14/10/2025
Hospital staff and gardaí have been accused of failing to take the suspected spiking of drinks seriously after an incident involving the family member of a…
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Disabled Louth Woman Pleads with Policy Makers to Allow Emotional Support Animals Travel on Public Transport - 14/10/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Ellen Garvey, a Drogheda woman living with Spina Bifida, who is pleading with policy makers to allow Emotional…
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Northern Assembly Rejects DUP Objections to Dual-Language Street Signs in Belfast - 14/10/2025
The northern Assembly has rejected DUP objections to dual-language street signs in Belfast.It voted down a DUP motion by 41 to 28 last night - voting in favour…
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Independent MEP Criticises Double Standard on State Aid Affecting Louth SMEs and Social Enterprises - 14/10/2025
Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has warned that small to medium size businesses and social enterprises in Louth, Meath and the Midlands North West…
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Government Deports 23 Romanian Men with Criminal Convictions - 14/10/2025
A total of 23 Romanian people with criminal convictions have been deported from Ireland as part of an EU agreement.The Department of Justice has flown the 23…
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New Surrogacy Legislation to Afford Legal Rights to Non-Biological Parents - 14/10/2025
A new Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA) has been established by the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.The legislation will…
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Meath Fire Service Urges Community Checks for Vulnerable Peopleas They Launch Fire Safety Week - 13/10/2025
As Fire Safety Week begins across Ireland, Meath residents are being urged to look out for vulnerable neighbours by asking three “simple” questions.The…
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25 Men Taking Fresh Civil Cases Against Paedophile Surgeon and Religious Order - 13/10/2025
Twenty-five men are taking fresh civil cases against paedophile surgeon Michael Shine and the religious order that ran the hospital where he once…
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Irish Rail Restricts Parking on Service Road at Dundalk Train Station - 13/10/2025
Local TD Ruairí Ó Murchú says commuters using Clarke train station in Dundalk will face even more pressure for car parking spaces after Irish Rail confirmed…
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Loyalists Vow to Vandalise More Irish Language Signs as Police Investigate ‘Hate-Motivated’ Damage - 13/10/2025
Loyalists who vandalised an Irish language street sign in east Belfast say “it won’t be the last”, as police launched an investigation into the…
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Local Meath Designer Warns ‘We Need to Rally Around Small Shops or We’ll End Up with Wmpty Streets’ - 13/10/2025
As we watched Ireland’s fashion elite make their way to iconic Irish sites this week for the country’s first fashion week, one designer from Co. Meath is…
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Candidates Clash in Third Live Debate as Presidential Campaign Becomes More Confrontational - 13/10/2025
There’s now officially less than two weeks to go until polling day for the presidential election, and candidates are nearing the end of their list of…
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Minister for European Defence Says Ireland Needs to Up Security Ahead of EU Presidency Next Year - 13/10/2025
The first seven of the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas after more than 783 days in captivity in Gaza, according to the Israeli…
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'Do I Have Heat or Food?'- Louth Mother Still Paying Off Last Winter's Heating Bills - 10/10/2025
Residents of a Drogheda housing development are facing crippling electricity bills—some reaching between €800 - €900 and as high as €1,100 this winter, due to…
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Drogheda Woman Living in Constant Pain With Endometreosis Comes Forward to Share Story After hearing Endomereosis Care Advocate on LMFM - 10/10/2025
Yesterday on the programme, we spoke to Aime Berns, who is living with a debilitating case of endometriosis. Amie spoke to us about her anger and heartbreak at…
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Pet theft law petition makes it to Leinster House - 10/10/2025
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for an update to the laws around the theft of pets.The theft of a pet is covered by stolen property…
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Average Irish Household Will be 2% Worse Off After Budget, ESRI Finds - 10/10/2025
The average Irish household will lose 2pc of its disposable income as a result of this week’s Budget, analysis by the Economic and Social Research Institute…
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Nine in Ten People are More Cautious About Wasting Food, Due to High Grocery Bills - 10/10/2025
Nearly nine in ten people are more cautious about wasting food, due to high grocery bills.Research from Too Good to Go shows the same number of people have had…
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Property Prices in Louth Have Risen by €10,000 in the Last Year - MyHome Property Price Report - 10/10/2025
Property prices in Louth have risen by €10,000 in the last year, according to the latest MyHome Property Price Report. The report for Q3 2025, in association…
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Concerns raised over Meath Council’s ‘Confusing’ Presidential Nomination Meeting - 10/10/2025
Concerns have been raised over how a recent special Meath County Council meeting to nominate a presidential candidate was conducted, after confusion and…
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"Porn Sites Should Have Age Verification to Prove Users are Over 18 Years of Age" - 10/10/2025
A former Tanaiste wants Ireland to follow the UK's lead and restrict access to pornography on the internet.At yesterday's Ruhama conference, former justice…
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Paddy Power Paying Out on Connolly Winning the Presidency in Latest Stunt - 09/10/2025
Bookmaker Paddy Power has paid out early on bets backing Catherine Connolly to become the next President of Ireland.The election takes place on 24 October but…
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Senator makes Heartfelt Personal Plea in Seanad Eireann for Head and Neck Cancer Services - 09/10/2025
Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell, backed by fellow Independent Senators in the Seanad, tabled a motion yesterday, calling for immediate and targeted…
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Israel and Hamas Agree to Gaza Ceasefire and Return of Hostages - 09/10/2025
Israel and Hamas said they had agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal, the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end a war in Gaza…
The AgendaWoman Living with Debilitating Case of Endometriosis Hits Out at Government Failure to Invest in Endometriosis Care in Budget 2026 - 09/10/2026
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Amie Berns, a woman who is living with a very serious and debilitating case of endometriosis. Amie has been left…
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Members of Public Wanted to Serve on New Louth Policing Bodies - 09/10/2025
Louth County Council is seeking applicants from the public to serve on the new Louth Community Safety Partnership (LCSP).The LCSP, as it will be called, will…
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Sinn Fein Senator Chris Andrews Talks to LMFM About Being Detained by Israel and How Activists Were Treated - 09/10/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Sinn Fein Senator Chris Andrews, who is back in Ireland after he was illegally detained by Israel after the…
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Minister for Education Defends Budget 2026 & Says It is a Budget for the Future - 09/10/2025
Budget 2026 was described by Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe as “a sensible budget that will safeguard our future”, but members of the opposition have…
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Alcohol Action Ireland: Freeze in Excise Duties Yet Another Sweetener to Alcohol Industry - 08/10/2025
Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI), the national independent advocate to reduce alcohol harm, is disappointed by the government’s decision not to increase excise…
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Ashbourne Councillor Says Streets in the Town are Littered With Used Laughing Gas Canisters & Something Needs to be Done- 08/10/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Fine Gael Councillor in Ashbourne, Alan Tobin, who garnered unanimous support for his motion at Monday's council…
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Louth TD Describes Budget 2026 as a “Budget for Burger Barons and Big Builders” - 08/10/2025
Labour’s Finance Spokesperson and Louth TD Ged Nash TD has sharply criticised the Government’s 2026 Budget, describing it as a “budget for burger barons and…
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Budget 2026: Motorists to See Price of Petrol and Diesel to Rise from Today - 08/10/2025
The price of petrol and diesel will rise from midnight tonight after changes to carbon tax charges were announced in the Budget.The rate per tonne of carbon…