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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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United Ireland Would Cost €3bn in First Year, but all Burdens would Disappear Within Ten Years – 04/07/2025
A United Ireland would cost €3bn in the first year, but any financial burdens would disappear within a decade, according to a new report from Dublin City…
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Rape Survivor Opens Up About Her Story & Her Calls for Stricter Release Conditions - 04/07/2025
A woman who was repeatedly raped as a young girl by evil Joseph Hogan has called for stricter conditions on child sex abusers after their release from…
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College Fees: Students and Parents Feel ‘Betrayed’ by Prospect of Contribution Charge Rising – 04/07/2025
Students and their parents cannot wait until October’s budget to find out how much the student contribution charge will be for the upcoming academic year, the…
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Minister of State for Migration Announces Launch of €3.5million Integration Fund for 2025 – 04/07/2025
A new €3.5 million migrant integration fund has been launched today by Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy, to enable communities across Ireland “to…
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan Publishes the Final Progress Report for the Drogheda Implementation Plan – 04/07/2025
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has published the final progress report of the Drogheda Implementation Plan: ‘Drogheda: Building a Bridge to a Better…
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Louth Communities ‘Devastated by Gangland, Rural and Drug Crime’ – 03/07/2025
A “shift in gangland, rural and drug crime” across Louth must be met with action” according to one Louth TD. Deputy Paula Butterly welcomed the news this week…
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Rural Residents Fear “Shame” of Being Seen Getting STI Test – 03/07/2025
People in rural Ireland are travelling for hours in order to minimise the risk of being spotted getting tested or treated for STIs. Last month, the Government…
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No Consultant Orthodontist or Specialist Orthodontist Working in Louth – 03/07/2025
Louth Labour TD, Ged Nash has slammed the government and the HSE for what he said is a growing crisis in providing orthodontist services for children in…
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Court of Appeal to Refer Withdrawal of Evidence by Conor McGregor to DPP – 03/07/2025
The court of Appeal has said it intends to refer Conor McGregor’s application to withdraw “fresh evidence” that he had sought to introduce as part of his civil…
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Portrait of Michael D Higgins Removed From Display in City Hall Belfast by New DUP Lord Mayor – 03/07/2025
A portrait of President Michael D Higgins was removed from display in Belfast City Hall and placed in storage at the request of DUP Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly…
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"Navan-Dublin Rail Line Must be Prioritised in National Development Plan Review out this Month" – Meath TD
The Chair of the Meath on Track group, Peadar Tóibín TD, has asked members of the public to lobby government TDs in the comg days and weeks to ensure that the…
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Cost of Settling Motor Insurance Claims Increased 23% in First Half of 2024 - 03/07/2025
There was a 23% increase in the cost of settling motor insurance claims during the first half of last year compared to the second half of 2023, according to…
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Investigation: Female paramedics break silence on 'toxic' culture
Patricia Devlin - Investigative Reporter with The Journal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meath County Council announce consultation on Navan town centre expansion master plan
Padraig Maguire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Minister denies Sinn Féin’s claim anti-terrorism Bill contains a ‘Kneecap’ clause
Matt Carty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions to finalise 60-day Gaza ceasefire
Larry Donnelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Murdered Jennifer Poole's brother is told new domestic abuse legislation will be called 'Jennie's Law'
Jason Poole - brother of murdered Jennifer Pool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There was a 10% drop in foreign visitors to Ireland in May compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.
Eoghan Corry - Travel Writer & Journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ger Brennan resigns as Louth GAA manager
Colum Corrigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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One in five Irish homes are bought by institutional investors.
Christian McCashin-Irish Daily Mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Millions spent on deportation flights over last four years
Aidan Farrelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Louth TD Addresses Housing Crisis in The Dail – 30/06/2025
The average price of a newly built house in Louth is almost €400,000 with disability services that provide residential services cannot get funds to purchase…
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Race for Aras Heats Up as Ex-TD Throws Hat in to Become President of Ireland Despite Possible Ballot Battle with Bertie – 30/06/2025
Ex-Minister Mary Hanafin wants to become President of Ireland and has thrown her hat in the ring to become Fianna Fail’s candidate.However, the Fianna Fail…
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Dundalk Chamber Calls for Strategic Investment and Cross-Border Collaboration in National Development Plan 2025 – 30/06/2025
Dundalk Chamber recently formally submitted its comprehensive proposal to the National Development Plan (NDP) 2025 review, highlighting Dundalk’s critical role…
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Family Fear Missing Man Lured to Death & Secretly Buried Amid New ‘Person of Interest’ Probe – 30/06/2025
The family of missing man Mark ‘Rubber’ Duffy fear he has been killed and secretly buried by a drugs gang.Mark’s distraught sister Leia Duffy, 39, made the…
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TD Accuses Government of ‘Sabotaging’ its Housing Policy – 30/06/2025
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the cost of almost 3,000 social homes which were to be delivered, and have now been delayed over value for money concerns…
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Terrorism Inquiry into Kneecap’s Alleged Call to Murder Tory MPs Dropped, Met Police Confirms – 30/06/2025
None of the members of Belfast rap group Kneecap will be prosecuted over comments allegedly calling for British Conservative Party MPs to be killed.The…
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The Coalition to Make Renewed Effort to Bring Forward Legislation on Housing Supports for Foreign Nationals – 30/06/2025
The moves, which were first reported by the Sunday Times over the weekend, revisit attempts by the previous government which were not enacted before the…
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Louth County Council Responds to Environmental Concerns at Blackrock Beach – 30/06/2025
Officials from Louth County Council met with elected members of Dundalk Municipal District on Thursday, 26th June, to discuss recent environmental concerns…
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Student Fees Will ‘Revert’ to €3,000 this September After Three Years of ‘Once-Off’ Reductions, says Minister – 30/06/2025
Students returning to college in September will have their fees revert to the amount owed before the Government began introducing cost-of-living reductions…
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No Plans for Access Point on Omeath–Newry Greenway – 27/06/2025
Calls for access to toilet and changing facilities along the Omeath - Newry greenway, which is nearing completion, emerged at the June meeting of Louth County…
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Dundalk Bombing Raised in Dáil as Anniversary Nears – 27/06/2025
As the 50th anniversary of the Dundalk bombing approaches this December, renewed attention is being drawn to the tragic event. In the Dáil this week, Louth TD…
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Local Councillor Addresses Concerns Over Garda Presence in Laytown – 27/06/2025
A local councillor has moved to clarify recent concerns regarding Garda presence in the Laytown area, following claims that the local station was operating…
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Ireland Backs €150bn Defence Plan as EU Moves to Rearm – 27/06/2025
Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU defence initiative that will allow member states to jointly procure military equipment as the bloc seeks to rapidly…
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Anniversary of Garda Shot Dead in Ardee 40 Years Ago – 27/06/2025
A number of events are taking place to remember a garda who was shot dead by armed robbers in Co Louth, 40 years ago today.Sergeant Patrick 'PJ' Morrissey was…
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“Unbearable Stench” at Blackrock Beach Now Affecting Local Businesses, says Louth Photographer – 27/06/2025
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Louth photographer (from Blackrock) Brian Hopper, who has previously spoken to us on the programme about his…
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“Downright Disrespectful and Degrading - Government Accused of Turning its Back on Long Covid Healthcare Workers – 27/06/2025
Marie Sherlock TD, Labour Spokesperson on Health, has said that the Government is now turning its back on healthcare workers who contracted covid in the course…
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Bus Éireann to Meet with Louth Drivers Over Rise in Anti-Social Behaviour and Gangs on Buses – 27/06/2025
SIPTU representatives and Bus Éireann management have agreed to meet to discuss the marked rise in anti-social behaviour incidents on transport services in the…
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Heated Dáil Exchange Between Tanaiste & Sinn Fein TD Over GPO Changes - 27/06/3035
Tanaiste Simon Harris got into a heated exchange with Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty during Leaders’ Questions yesterday, as Doherty accused the government of…
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Protesting Parents in Louth Demand Equality in Education for Children with Additional Needs – 26/06/2025
A public demonstration for “Equality in Education” was held at the Square in Dundalk on Saturday before moving to outside Fianna Fail TD Erin McGreehan’s…
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Postmasters Warn of Closure of 40% of Post Offices Without Increased Funding – 26/06/2025
Postmasters have warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased.The IPU's general secretary Sandra Tormey…
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More Landlords Than Ever Selling Up After Rent Pressure Zone Changes – 26/06/2025
An increase in the number of landlords selling up is providing some much-needed extra housing supply for home buyers.Property advisers DNG said the recent…
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Ashbourne Locals Unhappy About Green Light for 24-Metre High Telecoms Mast in the Town - 26/06/2025
ESB has been granted planning permission by Meath County Council to construct a 24 metre high, free standing lattice type telecommunications structure in…
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Omagh Bombing Survivor Who Was Given 20% Chance of Survival Opens Up To LMFM about Public Inquiry – 26/06/2025
Victims of the Omagh bombing intend to use a public inquiry to "heap shame" on the Irish Government for its failings over the atrocity, a barrister has…
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Outgoing ESRI Boss 'Genuinely Worried' about 2008-Style Budget Crisis if US Corporate Taxes Dry Up – 26/06/2025
Ireland’s finances may be as vulnerable now as they were in the lead-up to the financial crisis of 2008 because of the government’s reliance on windfall tax…
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Heated Debate Descends On Air Between Louth Councillors Over Annual Trip to US for St Patrick's Day - 25/06/2025
This morning on The Agenda things became very heated on air between two Louth County Councilliors during a debate on the cost of the annual trip to New York…
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Louth fishermen Treated Like Second-Class Citizens – ‘We Have Been Absolutely Screwed Since Brexit’ – 25/06/2025
Clogherhead fishermen are being treated like second class citizens by the EU and given small quotas compared to fishers in other European states.Prawns are…
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Louth TD Claims Louth Bears Brunt of Regional Homelessness Crisis – 25/06/2025
Local Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne has attributed the homelessness issue in Louth to shortcomings in the government's housingpolicies.Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy…
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MEP Kelleher Calls for State-Backed Credit Guarantee Scheme to Enable Small Builders Build More Homes – 25/06/2025
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said that a State-backed Credit Guarantee Scheme to help housing developers bridge the gap in financing should be explored…
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INVESTIGATION: ‘Devastating’ Nitrous Oxide Available to Buy on Popular Irish Websites – 25/06/2025
A psychedelic drug, used by teenagers and party goers, could be bought by Irish shoppers on popular online sites. The Journal Investigates found large…
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No More Sky-High Airline Fees: Meath MEP Wins Fight for Free Bags and Family Seats – 25/06/2025
Yesterday Regina Doherty, MEP from Meath, voted in the European Parliament’s Transport Committee backing a series of reforms to improve air passenger rights…
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Antibiotic Overuse at Navan Hospital (Among Others) Left Surgery Patients at Risk of Superbug, HSE Audit Reveals – 25/06/2025
Patients undergoing surgery were put at risk of a superbug infection or kidney damage because they were given preventative antibiotics for too long, a HSE…
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Sinn Fein TD Says “Fine Gael Attempts to Shut Down Discussion on IPAS at Justice Committee Will Not be Tolerated – 25/06/2025
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Matt Carthy TD, has said that attempts by…
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Louth & Meath Farmers Concerned by Falling Prices of Grain – 24/06/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Meath farmer Podge Howard about a meeting between grain growers in Louth and Meath who are concerned by the falling…
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Breakdown of Staff Trust Shown in Damning RTÉ Survey Reflects Lies and Obfuscation at Committee – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin TD and member of the Oireachtas Media Committee, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, has responded to the staff sentiment survey, reported in the Irish Daily Mail…
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Israel-Iran Ceasefire Comes into Effect as Donald Trump Urges ‘Please Do Not Violate it’ After Missile Attacks from Both Sides Overnight – 24/06/2025
US President Donald Trump has announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire.The announcement comes after Iran launched an attack on American forces…
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Meath TD Calls for One-To-One Social Welfare Support and Engagement for Wellman's Workers – 24/06/2025
Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Darren O'Rourke, has raised the need for one-to-one support and engagement for Wellman's workers with the Minister for Social…
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Louth County Council Taking Steps to “Shutter” Vacant Social Houses at Risk of Vandalism or Anti-Social Behaviour - 24/06/2025
Louth County Council are taking steps to “shutter” vacant social houses at risk of vandalism or anti-social behaviour, councillors heard at their monthly…
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Louth Property Marking Project Aimed at Reducing theft and Burglary – 24/06/2025
Louth County Council is inviting residents across the county to take part in a new Community-Led Property Marking Programme, aimed at reducing theft and…
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Survivor of Random Acid Attacks Opens Up to LMFM About Mental & Physical Scars She Now Lives With – 24/06/2025
A young woman who was left permanently scarred following an unprovoked acid attack is hoping to raise funds for reconstructive surgery to help her regain her…