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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
The AgendaDid Social Media Influence the Mass Influx of People to Spain's Ceuta? - 07/08/2026
A deadly migrant surge at Spain’s Ceuta enclave has raised urgent questions about how misinformation and social media can influence real-world events.At least…
The AgendaPressure Mounts on Government Over Planned Fuel Tax Increase - 07/08/2026
The Government is facing renewed calls to postpone the planned reintroduction of full excise duties on fuel, amid concerns the move could place an even greater…
The AgendaWhere Will We Go?’ Ukrainians Forced to Find New Accommodation as State Scheme Ends - 06/08/2026
More than 1,500 Ukrainians are facing uncertainty as almost 90 hotels prepare to end their accommodation contracts with the State by the end of October. The…
The AgendaProtests Planned Ahead of Trump's Upcoming Visit to Ireland - 06/08/2026
Protests are being planned ahead of an expected visit to Ireland by US President Donald Trump next month. Mr Trump is expected to attend the Irish Open at his…
The AgendaLouth Councillor Warns That Free Bins Could Push Up Bills - 06/08/2026
A Louth councillor has raised concerns that a proposed free waste collection allowance for low-income households could lead to higher bin charges for other…
The AgendaNew Public Campaign Warns of Dangers of Terms Like ‘Tradwife’ and ‘Manosphere’ - 06/08/2026
The Government is set to challenge online trends that it says can reinforce restrictive gender roles, as part of a new awareness campaign under the National…
The AgendaJust 20 Homes Left: HAP Renters Locked Out of the Market - 06/08/2026
A new report has exposed the scale of the struggle facing people relying on the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), with just 20 rental properties available…
The AgendaEU Needs to Consider ‘Lessons Learnt’ After Ceuta Border Rush, Says Migration Commissioner - 05/08/2026
An emergency meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers has been told that the recent migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is now under…
The Agenda“Five Years Is Not Justice”: Father's Fight to Change the Law - 05/08/2026
The family of a young Kildare man who died following a violent assault is calling on the Government to reform manslaughter sentencing laws, after the man…
The Agenda40 Years Waiting for Justice”: Stardust Survivor Challenges €20,000 Payment Scheme - 05/08/2026
Almost 100 people who survived the Stardust nightclub fire have now received payments under a State recognition scheme, with more than 450 applications…
The AgendaFAI Confirm No Access for Ireland Supporters to Israel Games - 05/08/2026
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that Ireland supporters will not be permitted to attend either of the Republic’s UEFA Nations League fixtures…
The AgendaFresh Setback for New Louth Ambulance Base as HSE Admits it Cannot Find Suitable Site - 05/08/2026
Plans for a new ambulance station in Drogheda have suffered another setback, with the HSE confirming it has yet to find a suitable site for the long-awaited…
The AgendaNearly 6,000 People Contact HSE for Help Finding a GP This Year - 05/08/2026
Almost 6,000 people have contacted the HSE so far this year looking for help to find a GP, as new figures highlight growing pressure on Ireland's primary care…
The AgendaBarnardos Warns Soaring School Costs are Pushing Families into Debt - 05/08/2026
With just weeks to go before the new school term begins, a new survey from Barnardos suggests many families are facing significant financial pressure, with…
The Agenda“There Was Never Any Peace”: Sexual Abuse Survivor Speaks Out About Years of Abuse at Hands of her Father - 04/08/2026
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and the failure of adults to protect a child.This morning on The Agenda…
The AgendaFresh Consultation Sought on Julianstown Traffic Relief Plans - 04/08/2026
Calls are growing for Meath County Council to go back to the drawing board on plans to tackle traffic congestion in Julianstown. Local Fianna Fáil Councillor…
The Agenda€6.6 Million Spent on Legal Aid for International Protection Cases as Aontú Calls for Scrutiny - 04/08/2026
The State’s legal aid bill for international protection cases has risen sharply over the past four years, with new figures from the Department of Justice…
The AgendaSignificant Wildfire at Louth Beach Prompts Urgent Safety Warnings - 04/08/2026
A wildfire has caused significant damage to part of Templetown Beach in north Louth, with fire crews at the scene on Sunday morning to bring the blaze under…
The AgendaMajor Security Operation Planned for Trump's Expected Visit to Ireland - 04/08/2026
US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Ireland next month, with reports suggesting a major security operation is being planned for his three-day stay…
The AgendaUS President Donald Trump announced late last night an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza.
Hamas has said it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from…
The AgendaLMFM - ROUND TABLE
On the round table we had Today’s panellists:John Sheridan - Ardee and Mid Louth - Fianna FailSionnain McCann - Sinn Fein - DundalkMichelle Hall - Labour -…
The AgendaAshbourne Family Left With Nothing After Devastating Blaze
A local Ashbourne family has been left devastated after a house fire destroyed their home and many of their personal belongings. Thankfully, everyone got out…
The AgendaJulianstown Campaigners Say ‘None of the Four Routes Will Work’
Yesterday on the programme we discussed the ongoing debate surrounding proposals for a new traffic relief scheme for Julianstown, speaking to local Fine Gael…
The AgendaFemale councillors subjected to 'disturbing and inappropriate sexual comments' - has received 2 abusive phone calls
The Association of Irish Local Government says multiple female elected representatives have received repeated phone calls containing sexually explicit and…
The Agenda**EXCLUSIVE**: Meath Woman Sexually Abused by her Cousin as a Child Speaks Out as Abuser Jailed - 30/07/2026
***TRIGGER WARNING: SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND CONTENT DISTRESSING***A young woman from Meath has taken the extraordinary step of waiving her right to anonymity…
The AgendaJulianstown Bypass Battle: Campaigners Demand Transparency Over Road Plans - 30/07/2026
A campaign group opposing the current plans for a Julianstown bypass is calling for more transparency and evidence before any route is chosen to tackle the…
The AgendaAnger as North Louth Families Left in Limbo Over School Bus Tickets - 30/07/2026
Concerns are growing in north Louth over school transport, with families saying they still don't know if their children will have a seat on the bus when the…
The AgendaLouth Residents Living in Fear as Calls Grow for Anti-Social Behaviour Action - 30/07/2026
Residents across Louth say they are being left to deal with a growing problem of anti-social behaviour, with some communities reporting ongoing intimidation…
The AgendaLouth Senator Warns Human Trafficking Is ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ as Awareness Campaign Lanched - 30/07/2026
Behind closed doors and hidden in communities across Ireland, a disturbing crime is continuing to impact vulnerable people. Human trafficking is being…
The AgendaDrogheda’s Forgotten Graveyard Fight: Volunteers Plead for End to Ownership Row - 29/07/2026
A once-neglected Drogheda graveyard has been transformed into a beautiful community memorial park — but its future remains uncertain as a two-year ownership…
The AgendaSix Nigerian Men Deported From Ireland After Criminal Convictions - 29/07/2026
The deportation of six men convicted of crimes in Ireland has reignited debate around immigration enforcement and the State’s approach to removals.The men…
The Agenda“I Just Want My Life Back”: Woman’s Heartbreaking Endometriosis Battle - 29/07/2026
After years of living with debilitating endometriosis, one woman says she has reached breaking point. We've spoken to Aimee Berns before about the devastating…
The AgendaBrutal Ashbourne Attack Shock: Why Was He Still on the Streets? - 29/07/2026
A violent robbery in Ashbourne has raised serious questions about whether enough is being done to identify and support people with severe mental illness before…
The AgendaAnger as Drogheda Pupils “Let Down” After DEIS Plus Rejection - 29/07/2026
Drogheda schools have been dealt another blow after the Department of Education rejected their appeal to join the DEIS Plus programme. Labour TD Ged Nash says…
The Agenda“I Thought I Was Going to Die”: Knife Attack Survivor Opens Up to LMFM - 29/07/2026
She thought she was going to die when a man held a knife to her throat during a terrifying attack in Dublin. Now, years later, survivor and campaigner Ruth…
The AgendaNigerian Mum Living in Navan Appeals for New Home After Racist Abuse From Neighbours - 28/07/2026
A Nigerian mother living in Navan says her family is trapped in a nightmare of alleged racist abuse, intimidation and fear. Mary claims her children have been…
The AgendaBus Drivers “Living in Fear” as Calls Grow for Transport Police - 28/07/2026
A fresh attack on a Dublin Bus driver has reignited calls for a dedicated transport police service, with SIPTU accusing the Government of failing to deliver on…
The AgendaAughinish Alumina Will Have to Prove its Products Are Not Supplying Russian Army - 28/07/2026
Aughinish Alumina will, under a new oversight arrangement, be expected to provide the Government with regular evidence its products are not supplying the…
The AgendaNorth Louth Water Crisis Leaves Farmers Struggling - 28/07/2026
North Louth communities have been left without water during the recent heatwave, leaving farmers struggling to care for livestock and residents facing repeated…
The AgendaRoad Deaths in Louth Rise on Last Year as Council Push for New Safety Measures - 28/07/2026
The number of people killed on Louth’s roads during the first six months of this year has already exceeded the figure recorded at the same stage in 2025…
The AgendaLouth TD Shares Powerful Story of her Family’s Escape from Domestic Violence - 27/07/2026
Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne has spoken in the Dáil about her own childhood experience of domestic violence, as she backed calls for the introduction of a…
The AgendaNavan Rail Link Row: Meath Union Demands Action on Long-Delayed Project - 27/07/2026
Meath trade unions are calling for the Navan Rail Link to be given critical infrastructure status, saying the decision not to include it could lead to further…
The Agenda‘Deep Disappointment’ as Louth Council Approves Over 1,000 Housing Units Beside Cú Chulainn's Castle - 27/07/2027
A major new housing development of more than 1,000 homes has been approved on the outskirts of Dundalk, despite strong local opposition.The development, close…
The AgendaTeacher Assaulted by Student Calls for More Support After Life-Changing Injury - 27/07/2026
A teacher left with a life-changing chronic pain condition after being assaulted by a student is calling for urgent action to better protect school…
The AgendaNavan Community Devastated as E-scooter Rider Dies in Crash With Car - 27/07/2026
This morning on The Agenda, we spoke to Aontú Councillor for Navan, Emer Tóibín, following the tragic death of a man in a collision involving a car and an…
The AgendaInheritance Tax Battle: Calls for Fairer Rules for Those Without Children - 27/07/2026
A campaign group says Ireland’s inheritance tax system is unfairly penalising people without children, as the Government considers possible changes ahead of…
The AgendaWar on drugs: Dublin Councillors Push Back Against Decriminalisation Plans - 23/07/2026
Dublin’s drugs debate has erupted, with councillors rejecting calls for the decriminalisation of currently illegal drugs and demanding a tougher approach to…
The AgendaBudget Billions: Minister McEntee Tells LMFM Where the Money Will Go - 23/07/2026
Meath meets Italy as Ireland prepares to take on the EU Presidency. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee joins us to discuss a special county…
The AgendaCycling Group Opposes Mandatory Helmet and High-Vis Laws - 23/07/2026
New rules coming in for e-scooter users have opened up a wider conversation about road safety and whether similar measures could one day apply to cyclists…
The AgendaYou’re Killing Your Kids With This Stuff’: Barrister’s Explosive Claims on Childhood Obesity Divides LMFM Listeners - 23/07/2026
“Parents are to blame?” A controversial interview has reignited the debate around childhood obesity and the growing use of weight loss drugs for young people…
The AgendaWater Woes Return as Louth Communities Face Repeated Disruptions - 23/07/2026
Water outages continue to cause frustration for many households across County Louth, with residents in some areas experiencing repeated disruptions to their…
The AgendaDrogheda’s Big TV Opportunity Lost In The Traitors Filming Row - 22/07/2026
A row has erupted over a missed TV opportunity for Drogheda and the Boyne Valley, after Dowth was ruled out as a filming location for hit show The Traitors…
The AgendaDublin-Ibiza Flight Chaos: Claims Of Alcohol, Harassment And Mid-Air Sex Incident - 22/07/2026
A Dublin to Ibiza flight has sparked controversy after passengers reported scenes of chaos in the skies, including claims of heavy drinking, toilet sex…
The AgendaShock as Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Sees Fourfold Rise In E-Scooter Crash Victims - 22/07/2026
A sharp rise in e-scooter and e-bike injuries has sparked a warning from doctors at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. New figures show almost four…
The AgendaShock as Thousands Of Greyhounds Dead Or Missing As Welfare Row Escalates - 22/07/2026
Shocking new figures have reignited the debate over greyhound racing in Ireland. Campaigners claim thousands of racing greyhounds have died or remain…
The AgendaHuman Rights Group Demands Answers Over Controversial Garda Arrest Photo - 22/07/2026
A Garda photograph showing four arrested men lying on the ground has sparked a fierce debate over privacy, dignity and human rights. After the image was shared…
The AgendaMum Issues Stark Warning About E-Scooters After 12-Year-Old Son Left Fighting For His Life - 21/07/2026
A 12-year-old boy’s life was changed in a matter of seconds after an e-scooter crash left him with life-changing injuries and fighting for his recovery. Mason…
The AgendaPassport-Free Arrivals Into Ireland Sparks Growing Concerns Over Irish Borders - 21/07/2026
More than 16,000 people have arrived into Dublin Airport without passports or proper travel documentation since 2020, according to new figures. The numbers…
The AgendaDundalk Murder Case: Fresh Questions Over Progress In Seán Rooney Investigation - 21/07/2026
More than three years after Dundalk soldier Private Seán Rooney was killed while serving on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, questions remain over the…
The AgendaDisabled Passenger Left “Humiliated” After Being Told Wheelchair Could Not Go On Ryanair Flight - 21/07/2026
A disabled man’s family says he was left feeling humiliated after being denied boarding on a Ryanair flight because of the size of his wheelchair. Jarek Marah…