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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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Aunt of Murdered Teen Daniel McAnaspie Opens Up to LMFM About Inquest Verdict - 16/05/2025
TRIGGER WARNING: SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND AUDIO UPSETTING/DISTRESSINGThis morning on The Agenda we spoke to Social Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Times…
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Closure of Ukrainian Accommodation Centres to Impact 2,400 people - Including Ukrainian People in Meath - 16/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to the National Coordinator of the Ukraine Civil Society Forum & Migration/Integration/Human Rights Advocate, Brian…
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Meath TD Queries How Companies Can Make Applications for Exempted Development on Property they Don't Own - 16/05/2025
The ability of companies to make applications for exempted development for properties they don't own has raised concern in light of recent exemptions sought…
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Promised Tax Cuts in Budget May Not Happen if EU Fails to Secure Tariff Deal with US - 16/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Minister of State with responsibility for International Development & Diaspora & Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, about the…
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Labour Senator Calling on Government to Give Every Worker Legal Rights to Flexible & Remote Work - 15/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Labour’s workers’ rights Spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove about her calls for the Government to give every worker a…
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Water Outages in Meath Raised in Dáil as Legislation is Introduced to Hold Úisce Éireann to Account - 15/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Sinn Fein TD for Meath-East, Darren O'Rourke, who (along with party colleagues) is introducing legislation to provide…
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SOSAD Ireland on Why They Have no Choice but to Introduce Counselling Fees - 15/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to General Manager at SOSAD Ireland, Carol Murphy, who told us about how they are ‘heartbroken’ to introduce counselling…
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Dundalk Facing Another Summer of Water Discoloration - 15/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Stephen Burke from Uisce Eireann about Dundalk facing another summer of Water discoloration as Uisce Eireann begins the…
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Transgender Woman Opens Up About Trans Healthcare in Ireland 'Not Meeting People’s Needs' - 15/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Investigative Journalist at TheJournal, Conor O'Carroll, about transgender healthcare in Ireland and a statement by Minister…
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Trim Locals React to News of Second Application Pending for IPAS Centre in the Area - 15/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke Siobhan Payne from 'Trim Says No' about a second application which is now pending for another IPAS centre in Trim , which…
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Bill to Ban Sale of Energy Drinks to Children to be Debated in the Seanad - 15/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Independent Senator Sharon Keogan, about a bill that she is co-sponsoring to ban the sale of energy drinks to children…
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Meath TD Calls for Access to Laundry & Cooking Facilities in Homeless Accommodation Across the County - 14/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Aontu TD for Meath-East Emer Toibin, who is calling on Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to ensure that all…
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CEO at Meath County Council on the Future of the County - 14/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Chief Executive of Meath County Council, Kieran Kehoe, who spoke to us about his vision for Meath over the next five…
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Dundalk BIDs Manager Optimistic Despite Survey Finding High Rate of Business Closures in County Louth - 14/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Dundalk BIDs manager, Martin McElligott, who is optimistic about the future of the town despite survey finding high rate…
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MEP Ciaran Mullooly on Deep Concerns Regarding Ongoing Rewetting of Local Boglands and the Associated Risk of Flooding - 14/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Independent Ireland MEP for the Midlands–North-West constituency, Ciaran Mullooly, who has contacted Bord na Móna amid…
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Louth TD Challenges Simon Harris on Calls for All-Out Under-16s Ban on Social Media - 14/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Sinn Fein TD for Louth, Joanne Byrne, who is challenging Tánaiste Simon Harris on his calls for Ireland to move to an…
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Louth TD says AI guidelines Will Help Transform how Public Services are Delivered - 13/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Fine Gael TD for Louth, Paula Butterly, who says AI guidelines will help transform how public services are delivered.We also…
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Report into Effects of Junk Food Ads on Children Reveals Worrying Findings - 13/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Consultant Endocrinologist and the HSE’s national clinical lead for obesity, Professor Donal O'Shea, about an alarming report…
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Calls for Adequate Resources for After-Hours Mental Health Services in Louth & Meath - 13/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Independent Councillor in Trim, Noel French, about his calls for adequate resources for after-hours mental health services in…
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Meath School Secretary Campaigning for Public Service Pensions for Secretaries in Ireland - 13/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Teresa Cassidy, who has been the school secretary at Gaelscoil na Rithe in Dunshaughlin for 27 years, yet she has no…
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Trim Councillor Submits Motion Calling for Installation of Defibrillators in All New Estates - 13/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Social Democrats Cllr in Trim Ronan Moore, who submitted a motion at last nights council meeting calling for the Minister for…
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Inquest into Murder of Teenager Danial McAnaspie Takes Place in Meath - 13/05/2025
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Social Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Times, Kitty Holland, about the inquest which is currently taking place into…
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'An absolute gentleman' - tributes paid to Garda killed at checkpoint - 12/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we heard about the tragic news of Garda Flatley, who was killed after he was struck by a motorcycle yesterday while carrying out a…
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Latest on Gerry Adams Defamation Case - 12/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Legal Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Independent Shane Phelan, to get all the latest on the Gerry Adams defamation case…
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Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called for urgent reform and enforcement of rental housing standards in County Meath - 12/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Aontu leader and Meath West TD, Peadar Toibin, who has called for urgent reform and enforcement of rental housing standards in…
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Reaction to Louth Being crowned the 2025 Leinster Football Champions - 12/05/2025
Today on The Agenda, we spoke to Louth GAA Chairman, Sean McClean, about yesterday's big game which saw Louth crowned the 2025 Leinster Football champions.We…
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Meath Camogie Club Stand Firm in Skort Row as Camogie Clash Abandoned - 09/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Niamh Kane (player for the Blackhall Gaels in Meath) about the teams decision to stand firm in the skort row.The backlash by…
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‘Spiralling Costs’ of IPAS Centres in Ireland to be Probed by Public Accounts Committee - 09/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee John Brady, who says that the Dáil‘s spending watchdog will scrutinise expenditure on…
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Social Media Ban for Under-16s - Just How Damaging Can Social Media Be for Children & Teens? - 09/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Alex Cooney from CyberSafeKids about an announcement by Tánaiste Simon Harris that a social media ban for children under 16…
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Driving Test ‘Amnesty’ Ruled Out for Experienced Learners to Allow Them to Drive Unaccompanied While Waiting for Test - 09/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Minister of State for Transport, Seán Canney, who has ruled out an “amnesty” for experienced learner drivers to allow them to…
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Meath-Palestine Solidarity Campaign on RTE Refusing to Pull Ireland Out of Eurovision Song Contest Over Israel’s Participation - 09/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Zoe Lawlor from the Meath-Palestine Solidarity Campaign about RTE's decision not to pull Ireland out of the Eurovision song…
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Father Iggy O'Donovan on Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV, Who is Also an Old Friend - 09/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Fr Iggy O'Donovan who served in Drogheda.Fr O'Donovan spoke to us about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who is an old friend of…
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Sister of Missing Drogheda Man Issues Appeal As Fears Mount that Something Sinister has Happened to Him - 08/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Drogheda woman Jessica Hanlon, who issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of her brother, Anthony Hanlon, who has…
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Thousands of Irish Families Facing Potential Financial ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ Under Fair Deal scheme to cover nursing home fees - 08/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to the Head of Advocacy & Public Affairs at Age Action Ireland, Camille Loftus, about the thousands of families in Ireland who are…
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Social media 'Destroying Social Conscience' as Onlookers Film Man's Final Moments - Ken 'Flynn TD - 08/05/2025
Social media has “destroyed social conscience”, the Dáil heard this week as Independent TD Michael Lowry detailed how people are recording tragic incidents…
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Ireland Given Two Months to Begin Implementing Hate Speech Laws or Face Legal Action from EU - 08/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Columnist Ian O'Doherty about Ireland being given 2 months to implement hate speech laws or face legal action. Ian has his own…
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Irish Holidaymakers in Spain Warned ‘Stay clear’ of Protests & ‘Always have ID’ as Tensions Rise
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Irish journalist in Tenerife, Cliodha O'Flynn, about Irish people in Spain being warned not to drink on the streets or smoke in…
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Majority say EU-UK Reset has not led to Better EU-NI Relations - 08/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Noelle O'Connell from European Movement Ireland about a recent opinion poll they carried out which has shown that the majority…
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"Ireland Should Follow UK and Exclude Trans Women From Female Sport" - The Countess Advocacy Group - 08/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Sports Spokesperson for The Countess (a voluntary, non-partisan human rights and advocacy group) about their calls for Ireland…
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RTE €3.6m write down proves more oversight is needed - Joanna Byrne TD - 07/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Sinn Fein TD for Louth Joanna Byrne, on why she believes that the RTE 3.6million write down on the failed IT system proves that…
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Government accused of failing Grace abuse victims amid backlash over Farrelly report findings - 07/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Reporter at The Irish Examiner, Alison O'Reilly, about the Government being accused of failing Grace abuse victims amid the…
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Saoirse McGarrigle - Only Journalist in Ireland to Interview Paedophile Michael Shine - 07/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Journalist Saoirse McGarrigle, who is the only journalist in Ireland to interview retired surgeon and paedophile Michael Shine…
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Senator Laura Harmon Welcomes Action on ' Sex for Rent' Exploitation - 07/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Senator Laura Harmon about the Governments action on 'Sex for Rent' exploitation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Gerry Adams libel case against BBC NI continues - 07/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to PA Reporter Grainne Ní Aodha about all the latest on the Gerry Adams libel case against BBC NI. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Trim Locals Speak Out Against Proposed IPAS Centre in the Area - 07/05/2025
Today on The Agenda we spoke to Siobhan Payne from Trim Says No, about why they are opposing an IPAS centre being placed in the area.We also spoke to Social…
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Mary Conway (IPOA) - The Agenda May 6th 2025
Discussing the changes to Rent Pressure Zones needed to cope with growing population going before Cabinet today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Oonagh Doyle, Paula Keenan & Niamh McShane - The Agenda May 6th 2025
On Healthy Louth securing €20,000 to expand Homeless Street League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ruairi Ó Murchú (Sinn Fein TD) - The Agenda May 6th 2025
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Professor Paul Rogers - The Agenda May 6th 2025
On Israel's ambitions to launch a major new offensive in Gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Peadar Tóibín (Aontu) - The Agenda May 7th 2025
Discussing application by Erin Park Ltd to construct an IPAS centre in Trim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Matt Carty (Sinn Fein TD) - The Agenda May 6th 2025
Discussing the public meeting in Carrickmacross on anti-social behaviour in the area Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Senator Sharon Keogan & Kitty Holland (Irish Times) on RTE Coverage of Immigration in Ireland - May 2nd 2025
We talk to Senator Sharon Keogan about comments she made in the Seanad on immigration & last weekends protest, criticising the coverage by RTEWe also hear from…
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Ralph Riegel (Irish Independent) - The Agenda May 2nd 2025
Giving us all the latest on the Tina Satchwell case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Linda Nelson-Murray - The Agenda May 2nd 2025
Discussing the new laws to protect retail workers in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alan Kelly (Labour TD) - The Agenda May 2nd 2025
Discussing his confirmation that he intends to invite RTÉ into the committee in the coming weeks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Niall Collins - Minister - The Agenda May 2nd 2025
Discussing new new rural safety plan to tackle burglaries, roads policing, and animal and heritage crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Shane Phelan (Irish Independent) - May 2nd 2025
Giving us all the latest on the Gerry Adams case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stephen Burke (Uisce Eireann) - The Agenda May 2nd 2025
Discussing the hosepipe ban in place in Meath from Tuesday 6th of May for 6 weeks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Grainne Teggert - Amnesty International - The Agenda May 1st 2025
Discussing the British Government's plans to challenge a court order obliging it to hold an Inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown. Hosted on…
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Grainne Ní Aodha - PA Media Reporter - The Agenda May 1st 2025
The latest on the Gerry Adams defamation case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.