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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.
Episodes
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Ireland Predicted to Miss Targets for Recycling Municipal and Packaging Waste for 2025.
Celine Horner - EPA Scientific Officer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Early Years Childcare to be a Priority in next month's Budget.
Donal Swan - NWC’s Women's Economic Equality Coordinator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Curfews and Exclusion Zones Suggested for Dublin City Centre after a number of Violent Incidents
Mannix Flynn - Independent Councillor in South-East Dublin Inner City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Louth County Council asked to invite the Revenue Commissioners to discuss how Retailers with Low Footfall
Ciaran Fisher - Independent Councillor Dundalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mother of 2 Autistic Children reacts to Trump remarks
Rhona Cullinan - Mother of 2 Autistic children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Outlining Plan for 21st Century Transport System at Ashe Commemoration
Darren O’Rourke - Sinn Fein TD for Meath-East Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Zero-Alcohol Advertising Bill to Protect Children is Long Overdue
Dr Sheila Gilheany - CEO Action Ireland Alcohol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Presidential Candidates Run Down
Gavan Reilly - Political Correspondent at Virgin Media news & author Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dail speech in relation to RE-TURN and the money that has not been collected
Paul LawlessAONTU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Public Meeting tonight about the future of the Oldcastle Hotel at 7.30 Oldcastle hotel , The dept. said in June that they were no longer considering at as a potential IPAS centre
Johnny Guirke SF TD Meath West Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Press Release in relation to recent announcement of thrive funding for west street
Dom GradwellDrogheda Vacancy & Derelicton Spokesperso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Louth TD challenge government to publish data supporting VAT cut case
Ged Nash - Labour TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jim Gavin - finna Fail Presidential Candidate was in speaking to Adrian
Discussing a range of items including:Decision to run for the office of President, How the campaign is going so farHis visit to Louth and MeathHis…
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Sinn Féin legislation would reduce school uniform costs for families
Darren O'Rourke - Sinn Fein TD for Louth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gareth Sheridan misses out in Meath and Offaly and he bows out of the Presidential race. Meanwhile Maria Steen continues to chase Áras nominations… And other Presidential election news
Diarmuid Pepper - Reporter at The Journal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Budget 2026 must target older people in need facing another winter fuel crisis
Frank Dillon - Head of Communications at ALONE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Haulaige issues facing drivers
Ger Hyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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McEntee rejects ‘misinformation’ about sexual orientation elements of new primary curriculum
Helen McEntee - Minister for Education & Meath-East TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump to address UN today as he distances US from global cooperation
Larry Donnelly - Political Columnist at The Journal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Local councillor requests review of campervans parking in inappropriate areas
Marianne Butler - Green Party Councillor in Dundalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Louth trade mission focuses on cross-border sectors and US trade partners
Paddy Malone - Dundalk Chamber of Commerce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The case of Dundalk man John McNeela, who was denied a Defence Forces’ pension following the death of his son Michael died while on UN duty, was raised again
Ruairi Ó Murchú - Sinn Fein TD for Louth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Local councillor calls for "additional precautions" to be provided at Salterstown Pier
Pearse McGeough - Sinn Fein Councillor in Mid-Louth area Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘The kids were getting sick all the time’ – Louth mum reveals horrors of ‘unliveable’ HAP property
Mary .. HAP renter in Louth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prospective presidential candidate Gareth Sheridan has received a potential hammer blow to his campaign,
John Sheridan - Fianna Fail Councillor in Ardee and Mid-Louth area Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Disruption continues at Dublin Airport following alleged cyber attack
Eoghan Corry - travel writer & journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Move to enable people to block debit-cards to cut off access to online gambling welcomed
Declan Lynch - Sunday Independent Journalist & and author of ‘Tony 10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pharmacies are increasingly dealing with crime, according to a survey conducted by the Irish Pharmacy Union
Kathy Maher - Chair of the Irish Pharmacy Union’s contractors' committee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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gambling addiction and what can be done to help solve the growing problem
Aubrey McCarthy - Independent Senator in Seanad Eireann & Founder of Tiglin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Outrage as Danny Healy-Rae Links Autism to ‘Lack of Vitamins’ in Dáil Debate - 19/09/2025
It was “deeply disappointing” and a “jaw-dropping surprise” to hear Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae suggest that a lack of vitamins causes autism, an autistic…
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Minsiter Neale Richmond to Warn of ‘Unnecessary Suffering’ as International Donors Cut Overseas Aid - 19/09/2025
The international aid system is facing an enormous funding crisis, and the closure or reduction in life-saving projects due to budget cuts will result in “more…
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'Dead End' Reached in Efforts to Fund Work to Reopen Road to Shelling Hill Beach - 19/09/2025
Councillors have been told that Louth County Council has reached a dead end in terms of securing funding to reinstate a road that has been closed since a major…
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Ashbourne Councillor Tells Court Threats Made by Man with Hammer Forced him to Reconsider Career - 19/09/2025
A Fine Gael councillor carrying out voluntary work last year was accosted by a man who called him a “traitor” and threatened him over his work in support of…
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Hand Luggage Liquid Rules at Dublin Airport Eased from Today - 19/09/2025
Passengers at Dublin Airport can keep liquids in their luggage at security from today, thanks to new scanning technology.The old 100ml or less liquid rule…
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Cost of living: Majority of Irish Adults Fear They Won't Make Ends Meet this Year - 19/09/2025
More than eight in 10 people are now worried about the ongoing cost-of-living crisis as biting cost rises hit harder across the population.It has been revealed…
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Call on Department of Education to Come Up with Clear Guidelines for Schools on Use of 'Pronouns' - 19/09/2025
There is a call on the Department of Education, teaching unions and child welfare experts to sit down with parents and try and formulate clear and practical…
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Ireland-UK Plan to Address North’s Troubles Legacy a ‘Sea-Change’ Approach, says Taoiseach - 19/09/2025
A new joint framework to address the legacy of the North’s Troubles due to be unveiled later this morning represents a “sea-change” in the UK government’s…
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Louth Councillors to Hear from People Seeking Presidential Election Nomination at Monday Meeting - 18/09/2025
Louth County Council has invited people who are seeking a nomination for the upcoming Presidential Election to present at a Special Meeting of the Council.They…
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Meath Councillor Calls on Pharmacists & Doctors to Seek Alternatives to Israeli-Owned Teva Medicines - 19/09/2025
Ratoath-based Councillor Nick Killian has called on local pharmacists and doctors to prescribe alternative medicines to patients instead of those produced by…
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Enfield and Navan On Their Way to Becoming “Certified Autism Friendly Towns” - 18/09/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this mornig by Founder and CEO of AsIAm, Adam Harris, who spoke to us about the AsIAm “Autism Friendly Communities”…
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Dáil to Hear Calls Today for Smartphones and Gaming Devices to be Confiscated from Repeat Offenders of Anti-social Behaviour - 18/09/2025
The Dáil will hear calls today for smartphones and gaming devices to be confiscated from repeat offenders of anti-social behaviour.Independent Dublin TD Paul…
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Weekend Shutdown of MRI Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Raises Safety Concerns - 18/09/2025
Serious questions are being raised about access to MRI scans at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after it emerged that the hospital’s only MRI unit is operated by…
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Meath-West TD Calls for Review of Ireland's Child Protection Services After Remains of Missing Child Found - 18/09/2025
The discovery of the remains of Dublin boy Daniel Aruebose in a field in Donabate, north Dublin, is expected to lead to at least one arrest, the nature of…
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Louth TD Addresses Ongoing Issue of Anti-Social Bahaviour in Rathmullen Park Estate in Drogheda - 17/09/2025
This week on the programme we have spoken to various residents from the Rathmullen Park estate in Drogheda, about the ongoing, relentless and tortuous…
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New Population Projections Highlight Need for Managed Migration – Darren O'Rourke TD
Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Darren O'Rourke, has said that new projections from the Department of Finance suggesting that the state’s population could grow to…
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Transformational €7 Million Investment to Revitalise Drogheda’s Historic Westgate - 17/09/2025
Drogheda’s Westgate House and the adjoining former Drogheda Youth Development building are set for a major transformation after €7 million in funding was…
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Everything You Need to Know about Voting in the Presidential election 2025 - 17/09/2025
An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland's electoral commission, has begun visiting college campuses to encourage students to register and to make a plan to vote in…
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Insurers Accused of Failing to Reduce Premiums Despite Reforms - 17/09/2025
There have been no meaningful reductions in the cost of insurance premiums for motorists, small firms and community organisations, TDs and senators will be…
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Meath’s Julianstown Moves Closer to Long-Awaited Traffic Calming Measures - 17/09/2025
Residents of Julianstown in Meath are one step closer to relief from traffic congestion after the Laytown-Bettystown Municipal District approved a motion for…
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Louth Councillor Receives Support for Motion Proposing Piloting Installation of Free Sunscreen Dispensers at all Blue Flag Beaches in Louth - 17/09/2025
Louth County Council is calling on the Ministers for Health and Finance, and Irish MEPs to examine reducing or removing the VAT rate on sunscreen products with…
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Shocking Study Shows That One in Three Hate Incidents Reported to Gardaí are Racially Motivated - 17/09/2025
More than one in three hate attacks and incidents recorded by gardaí last year were racially motivated, analysis by The Journal Investigates reveals.According…
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Call for Greater Community Engagement on International Protection Accommodation - 16/09/2025
Meath County Council is set to write to the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to ensure local communities are “properly informed in a timely…
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22% Increase in Calls for Help Last Year - Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services launches 2024 Annual Report - 16/09/2025
Today, Tuesday 16th September 2025, Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services launched its 2024 Annual Report, showing an increase in contact from women affected…
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TD Apologises for Blackface Halloween Costume - But is An Apology Enough? Anti-Racism Advocate Says "It's a Start" - 16/09/2025
Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has apologised for wearing a 'blackface' Halloween costume.Mr Hayes issued the apology for wearing a Barack Obama costume in…
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Louth County Council to Update its Anti-Social Behaviour Policy for Tenants - 16/09/2025
At the Dundalk Municipal District's monthly meeting, several councillors highlighted concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour including the…
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Another Resident from Rathmullen Park Comes Forward About Relentless Anti-Social Behaviour & Torment in the Estate - 16/09/2025
Yesterday on the programme we spoke to a resident of Rathmullen Park in Drogheda, about the relentless ongoing anti-social behavior going on in the estate and…
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ICTU Warns of Worker Objections to Israeli Actions in Gaza - 15/09/2025
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has said that workers in Ireland should not be placed in "unconscionable situations" of facilitating trade with…
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More than 1 in 4 Irish Adults Still Don’t Have a Retirement Plan in Place - 15/09/2025
More than a quarter of Irish adults (26%) still have no financial arrangements at all for their retirement, according to new research published today by the…
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Nearly €9,000 Monthly Rent for Home in Meath & €4000 in Louth: Most Expensive Places to Rent in Ireland - 15/09/2025
Ireland's renting crisis has been laid bare with figures and anecdotes.Young people, young families, and college students in particular are feeling the…
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**EXCLUSIVE**: Drogheda Man Says Anti-Social Behavior So Bad in his Estate That He Attempted to Take His Own Life - 15/09/2025
**TRIGGER WARNING: LISTENERS MAY FIND CONTENT UPSETTING/DISTRESSING**This morning on The Agenda we spoke to a very distressed and frustrated Drogheda man who…