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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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Trust in Force High and Fleet at its Largest, says Garda Report – 10/06/2025
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has launched a report outlining what he says is how gardaí have been transformed over the past seven years under his…
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Louth Councillor Addresses Rental Issues in Dundalk and Lack of Rural Housing in the County – 10/06/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Fianna Fail Councillor in Dundalk, Shane McGuinness, who spoke to us about his recent meetings with the Housing Minister…
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Government Plan for a Four-Tier Rental Market is Utter Madness, says TD Eoin Ó Broin – 10/06/2025
Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has said that the government plan for a four-tier rental market is utter madness.The Dublin Mid-West TD added that…
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Joe Lynch-Veteran’s Club of Ireland
Drogheda Veterans can’t get compensation from Aer Lingus after their flight from Berlin to Dublin was cancelled last October. Hosted on Acast. See…
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David Boyne - Aontú Councillor in Trim
Aontú councillor ‘wasn’t advocating for violence’ at meeting about possible Ipas centres in Meath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Darren O’Rourke - Sinn Fein TD for Meath-East
Sinn Fein TD Darren O'Rourke critical of "rushed approach" to Leaving Cert reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John-Mark McCafferty - CEO of Threshold
Plans to reform rent pressure zones could lead to more homelessness, housing charity warns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eoghan Corry - Lead Travel Writer & Journalist
The 100ml limit on liquids a person can take through security at Dublin Airport could end next month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Larry Donnelly - Political Correspondent at The Journal & Law Lecturer
National Guard arrives in LA on Trump’s orders to quell protests against immigration raids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Linda Nelson Murrauly - Meath-West based Fine Gael Senator
Johnstown in Meath “left behind” as new Navan community centre secures funding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Hosford - Deputy Political Editor at the Irish Examiner
Plans to tie rents for new build apartments to inflation rate being brought to Cabinet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Navan Councillor Highlights Safety Concerns Regarding E-Scooters & Recent Rise in the Number of “Near Misses” Across the Town – 06/06/2025
Gardaí have begun trialling new safety devices that can measure the speed of e-scooters and e-bikes.The portable devices, called mobile dynamometers, can…
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More Support for Workers with Disabilities Under Reformed Wage Subsidy Scheme – 06/06/2025
The Government has announced a reformed scheme to support more disabled people into employment.The Wage Subsidy Scheme is designed to encourage employers to…
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Lack of Water Infrastructure Putting Government’s House Building Targets at Risk, Expert Warns – 06/06/2025
A lack of water infrastructure is putting the Government’s house building targets at risk, an expert has warned. Famously, Ireland is one of the wetter…
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Over 53,000 Rental Homes 'Effectively Taken Off' Private Market Due to HAP Scheme, Report Finds – 06/06/2025
A new report has highlighted a number of areas of concern in relation to the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme, uncovering systemic failures, widespread…
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Minister Accused of “Kicking the Can” on Paid Leave for Parents after Miscarriage – 06/06/2025
Children’s Minister Norma Foley has been accused of “kicking the can” over paid leave after miscarriages, as she expressed support for the measure but said it…
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Dublin Airport Residents Welcome High Court Decision to Accept Submissions on Night Time Flights – 06/06/2025
Dublin Airport residents have welcomed a High Court decision to accept submissions on night time flights. The Saint Margaret's The Ward Residents’ Group (SMTW)…
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Sage Advocacy calls for Implementation of Law Reform Commission framework on Adult Safeguarding – 06/06/2025
Responding to the RTE Investigates broadcast this week on the unacceptable care in private nursing homes, Sage Advocacy has called for urgent progress on…
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Good News at Long Last for Louth’s Learner Drivers – 06/06/2025
The long-awaited new and permanent driving test centre for Drogheda will be operational within a matter of weeks, according to Louth Labour TD, Ged Nash.Deputy…
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Trump Threatens to Cut Musk’s Government Contracts as Public Feud Escalates – 06/06/2025
A war of words has emerged between the US President Donald Trump and billionaire and former staffer Elon Musk, which sees the pair exchange accusations and…
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Gavan Reilly - Political Correspondent at Virgin Media news & autho
The Secret Life of Leinster House by Gavan Reilly: A survey of political life from the inside out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ian Marder - Assistant Professor in Criminology at Maynooth University
New Government plan will increase meetings between criminals and their victims Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adrian Kane - Head of the Services Division of SIPTU
A bin strike which will affect up to 10,000 Meath households is looming as Bord na Mona (BNM) workers serve strike notice on the company. The company's Navan…
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Diarmuid Pepper - the Journel
over 30 people including 5 children deported Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Peader Tobin Leader of Aontu
reaction from prime time investigation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shane McGuiness - Fianna Fail Councillor in Dundalk South LEA
Follow on from Brian Hopper from yesterday who was on about pollution at Louth beach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ann Mooney - Southern Correspondent at the Irish Sun
Was the first reporter let into Richard Satchwell's house - the chilling reason she knew in SECONDS that Tina’s body was buried there Hosted on Acast. See…
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David Cullinane-SF Health spokesperson
Reaction to RTE programme on treatment of residents in Emeis Nursing homes in Portlaoise and Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Aoife Hegarty - Deputy Editor at RTÉ Investigates
Shocking undercover RTE documentary highlights horrific conditions in Irish nursing homes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Drogheda United in Talks with UEFA Over Participation in Conference League - 04/06/2025
Drogheda United will soon find out whether they will be allowed to compete in the Uefa Conference League this summer after Danish club Silkeborg - from the…
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Unacceptable Tax Issue Affecting Top Ranks of An Garda Síochána Could Lead to ‘Mass Exodus’ - 04/06/2025
As if there weren’t already enough problems engulfing An Garda Síochána, a crisis of unprecedented proportions is looming in the coming months – one that will…
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Concerns Over Pollution at Popular Louth Beach – ‘I Wouldn’t Even Let my Dog on it’, Says Local Man - 04/06/2025
“I wouldn’t even let my dog out on it,” says Louth photographer Brian Hopper who is concerned about the water quality at the popular village of Blackrock on…
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Vape Shops Selling Dubai Chocolate and Prime Energy Drinks Branded ‘New Low’ - 04/06/2025
An emerging trend in which vape stores have begun to sell highly sought-after sweets, drinks and snacks, including the viral Dubai chocolate bar, has been…
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Are Ireland’s bail laws too lax? (and Update on Wellman International after local TD’s Briefed) - 04/06/2025
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Matt Carthy TD, has said that it was deeply concerning that the gunman involved in the Fairgreen…
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Minister Michael Healy-Ray Emphasising the Need to be Safety Conscious Over the Summer - 04/06/2025
As we approach the summer, farm safety minister & Independent TD in Kerry Michael Healy-Rae has asked farmers and everyone visiting the countryside to take…
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Judge Orders Gerry Adams be Paid Half of €100,000 Defamation Award while BBC Considers Appeal - 04/06/2025
A High Court judge has ordered the BBC to pay Gerry Adams €50,000 – half of his landmark €100,000 defamation award – while the corporation considers mounting…
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Social Media Firms Should Face Oireachtas Over Spread of Lies and Fear’ says TD
Social media companies should ‘most definitely’ be brought before the Oireachtas Media Committee to discuss how they deal with disinformation on foot of claims…
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Survivors of Domestic Abuse Describe Navigating Ireland’s Family Law System as ‘Even Worse than the Abuse' - 04/06/2025
Some adult victim-survivors of domestic abuse have described navigating Ireland’s family law system as ‘even worse than the abuse’, prompting fresh calls for…
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Meath-West TD Calls for Law Change Regarding Applying for Properties to House People Seeking International Protection in Ireland - 03/06/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Aontu TD for Meath-West Peadar Toibin, who is calling for the law to change in relation to how applications are made and…
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Thousands of Images of Irish Women & Girls Uploaded to Site Containing Sexual Threats - 03/06/2025
Gardaí have been urged to investigate an online forum where thousands of images of girls and women from across Ireland have been posted without their…
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'No faith in the System' as Mother Waits Year for Epilepsy Drug Inquiry - 03/06/2025
Mum Debbie Adams has been waiting a year to address an inquiry into the prescribing of epilepsy medicine containing Valproate to pregnant women. Her daughters…
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Mother Launches 'Francis' Law' Campaign to End Sentence Reductions for Rape - 03/06/2025
A mother has launched a campaign for new legislation — called ‘Francis’ Law’, named after her son — to end the automatic reduction of sentences during…
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Leaving Cert Survival Guide for Students & Parents - 03/06/2025
Take a deep breath: it’s less than 24 hours before Leaving Certificate English paper one lands on exam desks at 9.30am on Wednesday. If you are feeling…
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Jim O’Callaghan Plans to Reform Defamation Legislation in Aftermath of Gerry Adams’s High Court Victory - 03/06/2025
A current defence strategy in defamation cases — which has yet to succeed — is to be strengthened under proposals from Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan.A law…
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Plans to House Migrants & Build Prison at Thornton Hall “Haven't Disappeared”, Says Meath-based Senator - 03/06/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Meath-based Independent Senator, Sharon Keogan, who says that plans to house migrants at Thornton Hall and build a…
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Father of Soldier Killed on UN Duty in 1989 says Loss of Allowance has Left him "Poor" - 03/06/2025
Efforts must be made at the Department of Defence to ensure that the father of Dundalk soldier Michael McNeela can receive the army pension given to his late…
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Rape Myths and Victim-Blaming are Prevalent in Ireland – "This Must End" - 30/05/2025
There is an epidemic of sexual violence in Ireland, and people across the country are reaching out for support in numbers never seen before.This is the…
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€20,000 Reward for Information on Nearly Fatal Shooting of Postman by Dissident Republicans - 30/05/2025
There is a €20,000 reward available for information that leads to the conviction of the person or people who organised a nearly fatal attack on a postman in…
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Petrol & Diesel Prices Fall, but High Taxes Limit Reductions at Pumps - 30/05/2025
Petrol and diesel prices fell this month as the cost of a barrel of crude oil has been collapsing on world markets.Experts said the fall in prices at the pump…
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Calls to Prohibit Unruly Behavior on Flights in Ireland as Numbers of Incidents Soar - 30/05/2025
There's a call to prohibit unruly behaviour on flights in this country.The trade union Fórsa says over 30 incidents of disruptive passenger behaviour at Dublin…
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Public Accounts Committee Recalls CHI & HSE following Fresh Revelations about Alleged Patient Referrals - 30/05/2025
The Public Accounts Committee has recalled Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) to appear before it amid “growing concerns”…
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Smokers Hoping to Apply for Mortgage will Pay Double in Mortgage Protection than Non-Smokers - 30/05/2025
People are being urged to quit smoking in order to save money on life and mortgage protection insurance.Those who smoke and who hope to apply for a mortgage…
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People Voting by Post Shouldn't have to Pay for Medical Cert, Government told - 30/05/2025
The Electoral Commission is calling on the government to waive the fees associated with applying for a postal vote because of a disability or illness.The…
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Trim Industrial Unit Earmarked for IPAS Accommodation Refused Planning Exemption - 30/05/2025
Meath County Council has ruled that the use of an industrial unit in a Trim business park as an accommodation centre for international protection applicants…
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Conference in Kells on Rise of the Far Right - 29/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we were joined by Alan Grimes, who is one of the people involved in organising the upcoming conference in Kells on the rise of the…
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Columnist Ian O'Doherty on the Overuse of Trigger Warnings & People Being too Sensitive in today's Society - 29/05/2025
We were joined on the The Agenda this morning by Columnist at the Irish Independent, Ian O’Doherty, who has written this week about trigger warnings and the…
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Immediate Action Should be Taken to Suspend Surgeons Involved in Hip Surgery Audit Report, says PBP TD Paul Murphy - 29/05/2025
Immediate action should be taken to suspend the surgeons involved in the hip surgery audit report, an opposition TD has said.People Before Profit-Solidarity TD…
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Number of Women Seeking Treatment for Cocaine Addiction in Ireland Soars by Over 400% - 29/05/2025
The number of women in Ireland seeking treatment for cocaine addiction has soared by more than 400%.The latest Health Research Board (HRB) figures show that…
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Meath Women’s Refuge CEO says Lack of Housing & Transport is Massive Block for Domestic Violence Survivors - 29/05/2025
Meath Women’s refugee has said that the lack of housing and transport in the county is a “huge impediment” to survivors of domestic violence, as they prepare…
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Consumer Watchdog Needs Powers to 'Interrogate' Supermarkets over High Grocery Prices, says Louth TD Ged Nash - 29/05/2025
Ireland's consumer watchdog must be given more powers to investigate potential grocery price gouging, a TD has said.Labour TD Ged Nash said his party wants the…