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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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Louth TD has Questions for Tainaiste Simon Harris After Man Sentenced to Death Over Killing of Pte Seán Rooney in Lebanon – 29/07/2025
A military tribunal in Lebanon has sentenced to death a man accused of killing Irish soldier Seán Rooney, according to Lebanese news reports.A United Nations…
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Is the EU-US Trade Deal Good for Ireland? – 29/07/2025
The agreement of an outline trade deal between the EU and the US has one main advantage – it avoids an imminent tariff war between the two sides which could…
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Michael Healy Rae Wants All-Ireland Fans to Get a Free Ride to Croke Park – 25/07/2025
Football fans should not have to pay road tolls this weekend as they travel up to watch Kerry versus Donegal in the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park, according…
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Listeriosis Outbreak ‘Unusual’ As Ready Meals Must be Cooked and Bacteria is Sensitive to Heat, Says Professor – 25/07/2025
The outbreak of a rare bacterial infection, listeriosis, in Ireland is “unusual” in that it relates to food that should be reheated or cooked, a professor in…
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‘Champagne to Cocaine’ - Irish Debs Celebrations are Turning Dark – 25/07/2025
Cocaine use at the debs has become “more and more common” over the years, a journalist has warned. As the debs season gets underway - across the country events…
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What would a 15% tariff deal mean for Ireland? – 25/07/2025
The US and the European Union are closing in on a trade deal, reports suggest, centred on a tariff of 15 per cent to apply on EU imports into the US…
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Louth TD Says ‘War on Drugs’ is lost Without New Health-Led Approach – 25/07/2025
The ‘war on drugs’ had been lost, Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú recently told the Dáil.The Sinn Féin deputy was speaking during a debate about the Proceeds of…
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Frustrated New Louth Homeowners Can’t Move in Until Water is Connected – 25/07/2025
Drogheda's Mayor says it raises the question if the capacity is there for all the housing being granted planning permission.The Mayor of Drogheda has…
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Government Launches New Action Plan on Insurance Reform to Tackle Costs – 25/07/2025
Yesterday the Gorvernment unveiled its new Action Plan on Insurance Reform with a range of priorities aimed at lowering insurance premiums. This Action Plan…
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Kneecap Brande Decision to Ban Them From Hungarian Festival as 'Political Distraction' – 25/07/2025
Kneecap have described the decision to ban them from Hungary as 'political distraction'Irish rap group Kneecap said "there is no legal basis" for Hungary…
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Trauma Surgeon in Gaza Describes the Devastation he Has Witnessed and the Alarming Levels of Malnutrition Among Children – 25/07/2025
After four months of a near-total Israeli siege, Gaza’s few remaining hospitals now have wards for the growing number of malnourished children whose tiny…
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Clubs in Meath Facing Levies of €500 Per Month to Service Proposed €2 Million Loan Towards Re-development of Páirc Tailteann - 24/07/2025
Clubs in Meath are facing levies of up to €500 per month in order to service a proposed €2 million loan towards the re-development of Páirc Tailteann.This…
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Childcare Facilities in Meath & Louth Struggling with Staff Retention - 24/07/2025
Figures released by Early Childhood Ireland show that early years services in Meath have a shocking 21 per cent staff turnover, as childcare facilities…
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Louth Suicide Prevention Groups Concerned at ‘Worrying Spike’ in Tragic Deaths - 24/07/2025
Groups in Louth working to prevent suicide are voicing concern over a worrying number of tragedies in recent weeks in which people have lost their lives to…
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‘Economic vandalism’: Unions Condemn Plan to Cut VAT for Hospitality Sector - 24/07/2025
Unions have described Government plans to cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector in the budget as “economic vandalism” after it emerged such a move could…
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Landlords Turning Down Pet Owners Because They Worry about Smell - 24/07/2025
Landlords are turning down pet owners because they worry about the smell of their animals, a spokesperson for the Irish Property Owners Association has said. A…
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Mother and Baby Home Survivor Opens Up About Hearing Ending in Dundalk - 24/07/2025
Yesterday on the programme we spoke to one of the two mother and baby home survivors who are bringing judicial review proceedings against the Minister for…
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Ashbourne Councillor Adrresses Misinformation About Migrant Men in Local Hotel - 24/07/2025
Videos have been circulating on social media over the past number of days claiming that 50 migrant men have been placed in The Ashbourne Court Hotel in…
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Meath Mother and Baby Home Survivor Opens Up to LMFM After Court Hearing Ends – 23/07/2025
The High Court has been told that two institutions - one in Meath and another in Dublin, were left out of the Mother and Baby Home Redress Scheme as they did…
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HSE Has No Burial Records for 80 Mother and Baby Home Children Who Died at Galway Hospital – 23/07/2025
The Health Service Executive has said it has no burial records for the 80 children who died at Galway hospital having been admitted from the Tuam mother and…
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Anti-social Behaviour & Violence in Drogheda Leaving Locals Feeling “Intimidated and Scared” – 23/07/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to a Drogheda man who says he is “sick and tired” of the anti-social behavior and violence in Drogheda. His comments come…
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Louth Councillors to Hold Special Meeting on Local Property Tax – 23/07/2025
Louth County Council has agreed to hold a special meeting next month on the Local Property Tax.As it's a revaluation year, they have to make a decision before…
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National Development Plan Main Points: How Much is Being Spent and What are the Big Winners? – 23/07/2025
Housing is the biggest winner from the review of the National Development Plan (NDP), with the department to be given €35.9 billion to spend between 2026 and…
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Dr Donnacha MacGabhann Seeking Nomination to Run for President of Ireland – 22/07/2025
We are joined in studio this morning on The Agenda by Dr Donncha MacGabhann from Knockainey, Co. Limerick, who has launched his Irish Presidential Election…
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Louth TD Concerned Over Lack of Infrastructure in Dundalk to Deal with Heavy Rainfall – 22/07/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Sinn Fein TD for Louth, Ruairi Ó Murchú, who says he is concerned by the lack of infrastructure in Dundalk…
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Meath to Move League Games to Croke Park as Páirc Tailteann Gets Green Light for Impressive €20m Redevelopment – 22/07/2025
Meath will look to play their 2026 Allianz Division 2 football league games in Croke Park in anticipation of Páirc Tailteann being closed for redevelopment…
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Newly Elected Cathaoirleach for Meath County Council Outlines Plans for Term – 22/07/2025
The newly elected Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Wayne Harding, has expressed his gratitude following his election recently, outlining his intention to…
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MEP Maria Walsh Secures Commitment from European Commission to Reinstate Key EU Equality Law – 22/07/2025
After months of lobbying by MEP Maria Walsh, the European Commission has reversed its decision to remove a key EU equality law and will reinstate it as a 2025…
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Louth County Council to Write to Justice Minister Over Visas for Young Palestinian Boxers – 22/07/2025
Louth County Council is to write to the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to ensure a young group of Palestinian boxers don't miss out on a planned trip to…
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The Legal Aid Board Running €1.3m over Budget Due to Vast Increase in Cases Involving Asylum Seekers - 22/07/2025
The Legal Aid Board told the Department of Justice it was running €1.3m over budget as it dealt with a vast increase in cases involving asylum seekers.In a…
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People in Disadvantaged Areas Have ‘Less Positive’ Attitudes to Immigration, ESRI Report Shows – 22/07/2025
People living in areas of socio-economic disadvantage are “less positive” about immigration, though no link to a shortage of housing and healthcare was…
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Ryanair Looking to Boost Staff Commission to Tackle ‘Scourge’ of Oversized Bags – 21/07/2025
Ryanair has said it is considering increasing the commission it pays to staff who identify oversized bags at boarding gates as it works to “eliminate the…
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New Age Verification Rules for Online Platforms Come into Place Today – 21/07/2025
New online safety rules come into force from today which will require video-sharing platforms to have effective age verification systems in place.Social media…
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Kerry Man Deceived Pensioners Out of €93k ‘Life-Savings’ in Roof Repair Scam – 21/07/2025
A couple in Kerry who handed over €93,000 to a man to carry out works on their roof that were not needed – and ultimately not carried out – told the courts…
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Use of Private Properties to House Ukrainian Refugees Up by 17% This Year – 21/07/2025
Concern has been voiced about the impact of a Government scheme for housing refugees from Ukraine on the private rental sector as new figures show the number…
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Hauliers Accuse RSA of Massaging Driver Test Figures by Moving Testers Around – 21/07/2025
The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority of massaging the driver testing figures by moving testers from articulated truck, bus…
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Brave Sisters Open Up to LMFM About Horrific Sexual Abuse They Suffered as Children at the Hands of Their Own Brother – 21/07/2025
Three sisters who were sexually abused by their brother are pleading with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to appeal the leniency of his eight year…
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Government Set to Sign Off on €100 Billion Revised National Development Plan – 21/07/2025
Coalition leaders and senior ministers will meet this morning to sign off on the €100bn revised National Development Plan.The blueprint for infrastructure…
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“Get HGVs off Kells Streets “- Local Cllr Sean Drew – 18/07/2025
The presence of HGVs has become more prevalent on the inner town streets of Kells since the last time he raised the issue some time ago, the Cathaoirleach of…
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Long-awaited Road Safety Upgrade in Navan Delayed Over Funding Shortfall – 18/07/2025
The long-awaited safety upgrade at the busy Proudstown Road in Navan has been delayed due to funding shortfalls, councillors heard at the July meeting of the…
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Minister Robert Troy Introduces ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Legislation to the Dáil – 18/07/2025
Minister of State with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance, Robert Troy, TD, has, yesterday, introduced ‘Right to be…
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Meath-West TD Says “Government Have Done Nothing of substance” Since Election as Dail Wraps Up for Summer – 18/07/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Aontu leader and Meath-West TD Peadar Toibin, who called out the Government yesterday in the Dail over their…
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Available, Affordable, Potent: Ireland Being Hit by 'a Perfect Storm' of Cocaine – 18/07/2025
The Health Research Board has said the availability of cocaine has led to an increase in hospitalisations and overdoses. There are warnings of the potential…
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Meath County Council Says Owners ‘Fully Responsible’ for Dog Foul Amidst Calls for Waste Bag Dispensers – 18/07/2025
Cleaning up dog waste is the full legal responsibility of the dog owner, Meath County Council has stated, in response to a motion from a local councillor…
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Excavation of Tuam Mother and Baby Home Comes “Too Late” for Some Families, Alliance Representing Survivors has said – 18/07/2025
The excavation of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home comes “too late” for some families, an alliance representing survivors has said. Between 1925 and 1961, the…
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Caller Blasts "Discrimination" Over Inheritance Tax for Childless Couples – 18/07/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by James Sexton, who has been lobbying politicians seeking change in the law in relation to inheritance tax and…
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Restrictions on Number of Overnight Flights at Dublin Airport Lifted – 18/07/2025
Restrictions on the number of overnight take-offs at Dublin Airport have been lifted, after proposals to limit flights to fewer than 36 flights per night were…
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Number of Households Behind in Energy Bills Jumps 86,000 in Just a Year, as Average of What Debtors Owe Revealed – 17/07/2025
The number of households behind on their energy bills has soared by 86,000 in the year to April, figures obtained by the IrishIndependent have confirmed.The…
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Ukrainian Refugees May be Allowed Stay in Ireland Once EU Temporary Protection Directive Expires – 17/07/2025
The Government may consider a new bespoke permission system to allow Ukrainian refugees to remain in Ireland once the EU’s temporary protection directive…
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Endometriosis Care in Ireland: End the Suffering, End the Silence – 17/07/2025
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has said we must urgently end the neglect of women with endometriosis and called for the government to support Sinn Féin’s…
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Pro Life Campaign Renews Calls for Urgent Meeting with Minister for Health to Discuss "Shocking" Rise in Abortion Numbers – 17/07/2025
The Department of Health has released the total number of notifications received last year for abortions carried out in Ireland. It reports there were 10,852…
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Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe Discusses Broadband Rollout in Rural Ireland and Trump Tariffs – 17/07/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Minister for Finance and Fine Gael TD Pascal Donohue, and we are going to be discussing major progress in the…
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Drug dealer at 'Top Tier' of Dublin Network Jailed for 15 Years – 17/07/2025
A 52-year-old man caught with over €9 million worth of drugs and over €1 million in cash has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.Gardaí said Andrew Pender was…
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Drogheda Cycling Group Accuses Council of “Kicking the Can Down the Road” on Active Travel – 17/07/2025
The Chairman of the Drogheda Cycling group, Noel Hogan, says Louth County Council are “kicking the can down the road” on implementing plans to install active…
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North Down Cricket Club Cancels Summer Camp for Children because Kids from East Belfast GAA were Invited to Attend – 17/07/2025
A children’s sports summer camp scheduled to take place in Co Down has been cancelled after the local Orange lodge raised “significant concerns” over the…
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Taoiseach Hits back After US ambassador to Israel Says Irish have ‘Fallen into a Vat of Guinness’ Over Occupied Territories Bill – 17/07/2025
The US Ambassador to Israel has criticised the Occupied Territories Bill, calling on Ireland to "sober up".The bill would prohibit trade between Ireland and…
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Major Shake-Up to EU Farm Funding Could Hit Irish Farmers Hard – 16/07/2025
The European Commission is set to propose merging Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding with other funds, in a radical overhaul of how farmers receive…
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John Downing: How Trump is Impacting Irish Life in Ways Far Beyond the Threat of Crippling Tariffs – 16/07/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Journalist at the Irish Independent, John Downing, who wrote a piece this week titled: “How Trump is impacting…
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Louth-based Senator on Annual Enterprise Ireland Report & How Louth and Meath Faired – 16/07/2025
This morning on The Agenda we were joined by Louth-based Senator Alison Comyn about the Annual Enterprise Ireland Report which went before Cabinet yesterday.We…
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Senator Who Suffered Miscarriage Disappointed After Government Stalls Pregnancy Loss Bill – 16/07/2025
A senator who shared her seven-week baby scan in the Seanad to highlight shortcomings in laws around miscarriage expressed disappointment that the Government…