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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 AgendaGRA Calls for Independent Tribunal into Handling of Garda Whistleblower Disclosures - 18/08/2026
The Garda Representative Association is calling for an independent statutory tribunal to examine how protected disclosures are being handled within An Garda…
The AgendaTrump Threatens EU Tariffs as Canada’s Closer Ties With Europe Raise Tensions - 17/09/2026
he could impose serious tariffs on Europe, or even halt trade in certain areas, if he considers the EU’s plans for closer ties with Canada to be a “hostile…
The Agenda‘Unacceptable risk’ for North Louth Residents Along N53 With No Footpath - 17/09/2026
Pedestrians and cyclists are being put at an “unacceptable risk” along the N53 at Newtownbalregan, according to Dundalk councillor Sean Kelly.The stretch of…
The AgendaAssault on Michael Healy-Rae Increases Fears Over TD Safety - 17/09/2026
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae was released from hospital on Wednesday evening after being assaulted in Dublin city centre.The attack, which happened while he was…
The Agenda‘I Felt Sick’: Woman Warns of €850 Scam Targeting Hotel Bookings - 16/09/2026
A woman who lost €850 in a sophisticated online scam is warning others to be on their guard after fraudsters posing as Booking.com appeared to know the details…
The AgendaLouth Senator Raises Vape Shops and Motorway Tolls with Taoiseach at Fianna Fáil ‘Think-In’ - 16/09/2026
The growing number of vape shops appearing across Drogheda town centre has been raised directly with the Taoiseach.Senator Alison Comyn says urgent action is…
The AgendaFamily of Balbriggan Man Killed by Partner Call for Killer to be Deported After Her Release from Prison - 16/09/2026
The family of James ‘Shey’ Ryan is speaking out as the woman jailed over his death is due to be released from prison next week.Olesja Hertova was sentenced to…
The AgendaCalls are Growing for Amhran na bhFiann to be Made Compulsory Part of School Curriculum - 16/09/2026
Should every schoolchild in Ireland be taught and regularly sing the national anthem?That’s the call from Aontú councillor in Cork Peter O’Donoghue, who wants…
The AgendaNumber of People Seeking Treatment for Nitrous Oxide Misuse More Than Doubles Since 2022 - 16/09/2026
The number of people presenting for treatment for nitrous oxide misuse has more than doubled since records began in 2022.New figures show 69 cases were…
The Agenda€500 to See Oasis?! Slane Ticket Prices Leave Fans Facing a Massive Bill - 15/09/2026
Oasis have confirmed they’re returning to Slane Castle next September, more than 30 years after first taking to the stage at the iconic Co Meath venue.The…
The Agenda'Stop the Game': Louth TD Steps Up Pressure to Halt Ireland-Israel Fixture - 15/09/2026
Opposition sports spokespersons will today call on the Government to intervene and stop Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel.Sinn Féin’s Joanna Byrne…
The AgendaCardiff Agreement: Louth TD Backs Fresh Push to Change the UK - 15/09/2026
The leaders of Sinn Féin, the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru have signed a joint agreement calling for greater momentum towards constitutional change…
The Agenda'Walkout for Women' Campaign Calls for Action on Violence Against Women - 15/09/2026
A campaign raising awareness of violence against women is encouraging people across the country to take part in a 15-minute walkout later this month.The…
The Agenda“What a Let Down”: Meath Senator Slams GAA Over Women’s Facilities - 14/09/2026
Fine Gael Senator for Meath, Linda Nelson Murray, says she feels “let down” by the GAA when it comes to facilities and equality for women in the…
The AgendaChildren Arguing With School Secretaries Over Takeaway Mixups - 14/09/2026
School students are increasingly ordering takeaways and having them delivered directly to their schools — and it’s causing headaches for school secretaries and…
The AgendaALONE to Provide Lifelong Support to Survivors of Institutional Abuse - 14/09/2026
ALONE is to provide support to survivors of residential institutional abuse, after being engaged by the HSE to help deliver a new scheme providing lifelong…
The AgendaTrump 'Going to Take Tariffs Off Irish Whiskey' as Visit Ends - 14/09/2026
US President Donald Trump has made an unexpected announcement during his visit to Ireland, saying tariffs on Irish whiskey will be removed.Speaking at the…
The AgendaAontú has called for an end to clamping, after new figures revealed that the number of cars clamped has jumped 18% in just two years.
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The Agendato see much stronger provision for green open space. Also a recent visit to Brussels and meeting with Barry Cowan MEP
Councillor Shane McGuinness is continuing his calls for any new housing developments to have a lot more green space.He wants to see much stronger provision for…
The AgendaContinued reaction to the GAA/LGFA/Camogie Association Integration saga
Talks between the three associations appear to have broken down following Dr Mary McAleese’s resignation as chair of the integration committee.Joanna Byrne is…
The AgendaFine Gael Think-In begins today as all parties continue preparations for return of Dail next week
The annual Fine Gael think-in takes place later.The party's TDs and Senators are meeting in Wexford today and tomorrow, to prepare for the return of the new…
The AgendaLouth councillor ‘abused’ when she challenged motorists parking in disabled bays
A Dundalk councillor has said she was subjected to abuse on two separate occasions after challenging motorists who were parked in disabled parking bays in the…
The AgendaWillow’s 2025 annual report highlights a growing demand for for specialist domestic abuse support across County Meath
Guest: Frances Haworth - CEO Willow Domestic Abuse Services in County MeathWillow Domestic Abuse Services (formerly known as Meath Women’s Refuge & Support…
The AgendaDr Mary McAleese has stepped down as chairperson of the Integration Committee, after the GAA asked for an extension to the timeline for joining up the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association.
In 2024 the three Associations announced the timetable to deliver full Integration by 2027. It was lauded as a momentous step towards unity, equality and…
The AgendaMinister Thomas Byrne seeks firm assurances from ESB Networks following repeated East Meath Power Outages
Local TD and Minister, Thomas Byrne has sought firm assurances from ESB Networks that its programme of improvement works serving Bettystown, Laytown and…
The AgendaTraffic issues in Drogheda continue to worsen - particularly around the M1 Retail Park. Update from Drogheda Borough Meeting last night
the traffic again this morning and what a morning it has been on the roads. My next guest, Mayor of Drogheda Declan Power, had been booked this morning to…
The AgendaAn IFA delegation has met with Finance and Public Expenditure Ministers to discuss its pre-Budget submission.
The Irish Farmers Association led a delegation last week to meet the Minister for Finance Simon Harris and the Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers to…
The AgendaFormer Law Society President and Dundalk Native James MacGuill has died aged 63
One of the most well known and influential solicitors of recent times, James MacGuill, a Dundalk native, has passed away at the age of 63 following a short…
The AgendaReports that Ireland had to rely on using British warships and helicopters to defend EU defence ministers also Govt needs to stop wasting taxpayers money
Aontu leader - Peadar Tóibín has stated that needing foreign military help to secure a major defense summit on Irish soil highlighted stark underinvestment and…
The AgendaDeparture from Independent Ireland / Residents of Halliday Mills Are Waking Up to Urine at Their Front Doors and Used Needles
Ryan Statement : After serious consideration, I have resigned from Independent Ireland and will contest the next Local Elections as an Independent…
The AgendaKatie Taylor in Croke Park
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The AgendaAnger Grows Among Dunshaughlin Residents Over Poor Water Supply - 04/09/2026
There are fresh concerns about the water supply in Dunshaughlin, with residents reporting discolouration in their water and low water pressure.A public meeting…
The AgendaKatie Taylor: An emotional Last Night for a Quietly Defiant Pioneer - 04/09/2026
Katie Taylor is set to bid farewell to boxing this weekend, as she finally realises her Croke Park dream when she takes on unbeaten Flora Pili.Taylor, a former…
The AgendaMeath Minister Thomas Byrne on the Fight for Europe’s Next Budget - 04/09/2026
An informal meeting of European Affairs Ministers has been taking place at Dublin Castle, with Ireland continuing its work as President of the Council of the…
The AgendaMeath MEP Demands Urgent Action on Spiking in Ireland - 04/09/2026
Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty is calling on the Minister for Justice to urgently progress legislation aimed at tackling spiking in Ireland.The call comes after…
The AgendaDublin Commuter Coalition Challenges New E-Scooter Rules - 04/09/2026
E-scooters could soon be off limits to under-18s, with the Government planning to raise the minimum age from 16 to 18 as early as the end of this month.The…
The Agenda30% of Louth Social Housing List Are Non-Irish Nationals - 03/09/2026
Almost one-third of people on Louth’s social housing waiting list are non-Irish nationals, according to figures presented to councillors at this week’s Dundalk…
The AgendaThe School Avoidance Crisis: Why Aren’t Children Going to Class? - 03/09/2026
More than one in five primary school parents and one in three secondary school parents say their children have refused or avoided going to school at least once…
The AgendaKids Still on Social Media Despite Age Rules: Meath TD Calls for Action - 03/09/2026
A new report from CyberSafeKids has raised fresh concerns about children’s safety online, finding that there has been no reduction in underage children…
The AgendaLouth TD Voices Dismay Over Bus and Train Fares Being Expected to Increase - 03/09/2026
Bus and train fares are expected to increase, with the National Transport Authority due to announce the full details later this morning.The average increase is…
The AgendaTrump to Meet President Catherine Connolly During Ireland Visit - 03/09/2026
US President Donald Trump is due to visit Ireland next week, with a meeting planned with President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin.The meeting is…
The AgendaRed Door Drogheda Highlights Recovery Month and Special Theatre Production - 02/09/2026
Recovery, resilience and the power of community are at the heart of this week’s conversation with the Red Door Project in Drogheda.We were joined on The Agenda…
The AgendaUp to €2,000 Available for Meath Outdoor Sports Clubs - 02/09/2026
Meath Local Sports Partnership (Meath LSP) has launched a new grant scheme, the Meath Outdoors Club Development Grant to support outdoor sports clubs in the…
The AgendaHSE Encourages Service Users in Louth and Meath to Share Experience of Inpatient Mental Health Care - 02/09/2026
HSE Dublin and North East is encouraging people in Louth and Meath who have recently been discharged from an adult inpatient mental health unit or hospital to…
The Agenda"Government Must Act Now to Avoid Public Service Industrial Action£, Says Louth TD
Labour Finance spokesperson and Louth TD Ged Nash TD has accused the Government of showing reckless disregard for both industrial relations and the public…
The AgendaASTI to ballot on industrial action over public sector pay
The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland is set to ballot its members on industrial action, up to and including strike action, in response to what it…
The AgendaNA LIFFEY 2025 REPORT: For the first time, housing and homelessness have overtaken substance use and treatment as the most common support need
Ana Liffey, which has recently expanded its services into Louth, launched its 2025 Annual Report yesterday, and one of the key findings was a significant shift…
The AgendaAn Garda Síochána will implement the Health Referral Scheme from 1st September 2026.
An Garda Síochána will implement the Health Referral Scheme (HRS) at midnight on 1st September 2026. This is a pilot programme developed by the Department of…
The AgendaMore than 164 job losses at PayPal. Workers were told via an online meeting after receiving an email invitation yesterday morning.
The Department of Enterprise has confirmed it's received a notification of redundancies at PayPal. 164 roles are believed to be at risk at the company's Dublin…
The AgendaCall for shared sports facilities as Dundalk clubs ‘bursting at the seams’
A Local councillor is calling for progress on developing shared municipal sports facilities in Dundalk.He says many local clubs are struggling to cope with…
The AgendaTrump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
Donald Trump says the US has entered into an agreement with Venezuela to take control of a fifth of the country's oil reserves - around 65-billion barrels. The…
The AgendaGarda breakthrough in hunt for man who allegedly terrorised female politicians
Local Councillor Sharon Tolan has welcomed a Garda break through into the investigation into a man who allegedly terrorised female politicians. It emerged a…
The AgendaMinister McEntee Reacts to Andy Burnham’s ‘United Ireland Off the Table’ Comments - 28/08/2026
This morning on The Agenda, Minister Helen McEntee joined us for a wide-ranging conversation on Ireland’s changing security landscape, the war in Ukraine, the…
The Agenda‘We Can’t Keep Going Like This’ — Drogheda Criminal Defence Solicitor on Legal Aid Row - 28/08/2026
The dispute between criminal legal aid solicitors and Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan continues, with tensions escalating over proposed changes to the way…
The AgendaSinn Féin TD for Louth Hits Back at Proposed Flood Insurance Levy - 28/08/2026
A new nationwide levy to help fund flood insurance is facing criticism from Sinn Féin, with the party arguing that homeowners should not be forced to pay more…
The AgendaMeath Gardaí Seize Ten E-Scooters Within One Day in Navan - 28/08/2026
Meath Gardaí have seized ten e-scooters during a one-day operation in Navan, targeting riders who were allegedly using them in a careless and dangerous…
The AgendaCar thefts, Garda chases and Fake Licences: Irish Accounts Showing Illegality Persist on TikTok - 27/08/2026
Less than two weeks after the deaths of five teenagers in the M9 crash, concerns are growing over the amount of dangerous driving and suspected car theft…
The AgendaLouth TD Calls for Greater Scrutiny of Child Deaths Linked to Domestic Violence - 27/08/2026
An examination of child deaths linked to violence, abuse and neglect in domestic circumstances could help identify gaps in the supports available to vulnerable…
The AgendaFrustrated Meath Mum Speaks Out as 23 Children Left Without School Bus Places - 27/08/2026
At least 23 children in Carlanstown and North Meath have been left without a place on the school bus to O’Carolan College in Nobber, just days before schools…
The AgendaDundalk Mum’s Heartbreak: “My child Has a School Place but No Way to Get There” - 27/08/2026
A group of parents say they are being left with no option but to look for their own solutions after their children were offered school places but cannot access…