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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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The AgendaFrustrated Louth Dog Fouling Campaigner Says “Nothing Has Changed in 13 Years” - 06/07/2026
Last week on The Agenda, we discussed the growing problem of dog fouling across the North East, with many listeners telling us it's become a daily frustration…
The AgendaExplosive Roundtable Debate as TDs Clash Over Cost of Living and Government Decision to Phase Out Fuel Tax Cuts - 03/07/2026
This morning on The Agenda we had our weekly edition of the LMFM Roundtable debate panel, and this week were joined in-studio by 3 TD's from across the North…
The AgendaFemale Politicians Have to Be ‘Hyper-Bigilant’ and Constantly Monitor Their Safety Due to Gender-Based Abuse - 03/07/2026
A startling new report has revealed the scale of abuse faced by female politicians in Ireland, with almost every woman surveyed saying they have experienced…
The AgendaNew Mothers' Group Launches Campaign to Protect Private Maternity Care - 03/07/2026
A group of mothers and mothers-to-be is calling on the Government to protect access to private maternity care, saying women have been largely excluded from the…
The AgendaTrump Says he May Travel to Ireland for Irish Open at Doonbeg - 03/07/2026
US President Donald Trump has said he is considering travelling to Ireland later this year for the Irish Open, which will be held at his Doonbeg golf resort in…
The AgendaChatbot Clampdown as Right to Speak to Human Signed into Law - 03/07/2026
Buying financial products online could soon become a lot more consumer-friendly, after new protections were signed into law giving people the right to speak to…
The AgendaDundalk Man Abused & Threatened by Female Motorist After Challenging Her OverIllegal Parking - Says Illegal Parking in Dundalk is "Chronic" - 02/07/2026
This morning on The Agenda, we dsicussed the growing frustration over illegal and dangerous parking in Dundalk, after a local man told us that the situation is…
The AgendaLouth TD Admits “Oversight” After Failing to Declare Legal Aid Payments - 02/07/2026
Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly has said it was an "oversight" not to declare that she had received payments under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme while questioning…
The AgendaThe Trial That Gripped the Nation: Riad Bouchaker Found Guilty of Attempted Murder - 02/07/2026
A jury has found a man guilty of the attempted murder of three children following the knife attack outside a school in Dublin's Parnell Square in November…
The AgendaWomen Who Miscarry or Have Abortion Will Get Paid Leave Under New Plan Being Bonsidered by Coalition - 02/07/2026
It was announced this week that the Government is to introduce paid leave for women who experience a miscarriage before 23 weeks of pregnancy.Under proposals…
The AgendaThe Real Jeffrey Donaldson: Affairs, Gay saunas, and Drinking Excessively - Former MLA Opens Up About The Jeffrey He Knows - 01/07/2026
The political fallout following Jeffrey Donaldson’s guilty plea to child sex offences continues, with fresh details emerging in recent days about aspects of…
The AgendaIrish Government Officially Passes legislation to Scrap 32-million Annual Passenger Cap at Dublin Airport - 01/07/2026
The Irish Government has officially passed legislation to scrap the contentious 32-million annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport, a limit originally set in…
The AgendaMeath Minister Thomas Byrne on What EU Presidency Will Mean For People Living in Louth & Meath - 01/07/2026
Today marks a significant moment for Ireland as the country officially takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the eighth time since…
The AgendaNumber of Boil Water Notices and Water Restriction Notices Increased by Around 20% Last Year - 01/07/2026
The number of boil water notices and water restriction notices issued across Ireland increased significantly last year, according to a new report from the…
The AgendaAccess Road to Secluded Beach in East Meath an ‘Accident Waiting to Happen’ - 01/07/2026
Residents and regular visitors are calling for urgent action to repair the road leading to Benhead Beach near Gormanston, saying its condition has deteriorated…
The AgendaTempers Flare as Meath TDs Clash Live on Air Over Fuel Excise Accusations - 30/06/2026
Claims made about the recent Finance Bill and proposed fuel excise increases have sparked a public disagreement between two Meath West TDs.Sinn Féin's Johnny…
The AgendaNavan Man Launches Public “Test” to See How Politicians Respond to Direct Constituent Feedback - 30/06/2026
A Navan resident says he has launched a civic initiative aimed at testing how open political parties and public representatives are to direct, unscripted…
The AgendaDaughter of Balbriggan Man Killed by Partner Welcomes Planned Changes to Court Character References - 30/06/2026
The daughter of a Balbriggan man who was killed by his partner has welcomed planned changes to the law that would reform how character references are presented…
The AgendaMeath TD Criticises Government Over Lack of Parks, Pitches and Playgrounds in Meath - 30/06/2026
Sinn Féin TD for Meath East Darren O’Rourke has launched a strong attack on the Government over what he describes as persistent failures in planning and a…
The AgendaSocial Media and Far-Right Ideas Still Pose Risk to LGBT+ Community, Group Warns - 30/06/2026
Cork’s Sexual Health Clinic is warning that people cannot be complacent about the threat that social media and far-right ideology may pose to members of the…
The AgendaIncredible Reaction to Louth Reaching All Ireland Senior Football Championship for First Time in 69 Years - 29/06/2026
History has been made by Louth, who are through to their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final in 68 years after a thrilling victory over…
The Agenda30 Years On: Remembering Veronica Guerin – Paul Williams Reflects on Her Life, Legacy and Lasting Impact - 29/06/2026
Friday marked 30 years since the murder of investigative journalist Veronica Guerin, whose killing in broad daylight on the Naas Road on June 26th, 1996…
The AgendaRenewed Hope for Carlingford Lough Ferry After Funding Announcement - 29/06/2026
A north Louth TD has welcomed new Shared Island funding aimed at boosting tourism projects around Carlingford Lough, saying it could help support efforts to…
The AgendaLouth TD Says Government Must Do More to Prepare for United Ireland - 29/06/2026
The debate around Irish unity returned to the Dáil last week, with Sinn Féin urging the Government to move beyond cross-border investment and begin actively…
The AgendaLouth TD Accuses Government of “Mogging” Workers in Dáil Budget Row - 29/06/2026
Labour TD for Louth, Ged Nash, has accused the Government of “mogging” workers and families in last year’s Budget, using what appears to be the first instance…
The Agenda"Stop the Game": Drogheda Vigil to Call for Ireland-Israel Fixtures to Be Cancelled - 26/06/2026
A public demonstration is set to take place this Saturday in Drogheda, organised by the Drogheda Stands with Palestine group as part of the wider “Stop the…
The AgendaSurvivor of Bill Kenneally Abuse Speaks out to LMFM About Horrific Ordeal and Powerful Meeting with Taoiseach in Ongoing Fight for Justice – 26/06/2026
**TRIGGER WARNING: SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND CONTENT UPSETTING/DISTRESSING**This morning on The Agenda, we heard from Colin Power, a survivor of abuse by Bill…
The AgendaTD Calls for Free Vote in Dáil on Legislation to Ban hare Coursing - 26/06/2026
Legislation that would ban hare coursing is set to come before the Dáil next week, with People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy calling on Government TDs to be…
The AgendaMEP from Meath Calls for United Action to Tackle Growing Online Scam Epidemic - 26/06/2026
Online scams continue to rise, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target people through fake text messages, emails, phone calls and…
The Agenda“I Met My Son's Killer”: Heartbreak Led Brave Mum to Believe in Restorative Justice - 25/06/2026
A mother who came face-to-face with her son’s killer has spoken about the devastating impact of losing her eldest child in a fatal one-punch attack.In 2017…
The AgendaOpposition Grows Against to 1,000-Home Dundalk Development Near Cúchulainn’s Castle - 25/06/2026
Growing opposition continues over controversial housing plans on the outskirts of Dundalk, near Cúchulainn’s Castle, where more than 1,000 homes are proposed…
The AgendaNew Protocol for Responding to Major Fish-Kill Incidents Launched - 25/06/2026
A new national framework aimed at improving the State’s response to significant fish mortality incidents in freshwater has been welcomed by Minister of State…
The Agenda“Not Fit for Purpose”: Louth TD Slams Orthodontic Services Crisis - 25/06/2026
Serious concerns have once again been raised about access to public dental and orthodontic services, with claims that patients in Louth and Meath are being let…
The AgendaCourt Refuses to Release Trial Transcripts of Notorious Sex Offender Michael Shine - 24/06/2026
A court has refused a request to release transcripts from the criminal trials of convicted sex offender Michael Shine to the lawyer leading a scoping exercise…
The AgendaAdditional Rail Services Planned for Louth's Quarter-Final Clash - 24/06/2026
Louth is counting down to Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Monaghan, and excitement is building right across the county. But with thousands of…
The AgendaSuicide Among Priests Needs to be ‘Urgently Addressed’, Says Senior Catholic Priest - 24/06/2026
Concerns have been raised about the mental health of clergy in Ireland, after a senior Catholic priest warned that suicide among priests must be urgently…
The AgendaCould Ireland Be About to Decriminalise Drug Possession for Personal Use? - 24/06/2026
Possession of drugs for personal use should be decriminalised as part of a major overhaul of Ireland's drug laws, according to a new report from the Oireachtas…
The AgendaFather of Harvey Morrison Sherratt Tells LMFM He Will Fight Tooth and Nail Amid Collapse of CHI Inquiry - 23/06/2026
Two advocacy groups representing more than 900 families affected by the Children's Health Ireland spina bifida and scoliosis controversy have withdrawn from a…
The AgendaAlarm Over Surge in Intimate Image Abuse Cases Among Young People - 23/06/2026
A new campaign is being launched to help young people understand and respond to intimate image abuse, as new figures reveal a sharp rise in cases across…
The AgendaNew Law Will Allow People to Work Beyond Employer’s Retirement Cut-Off Until State Pension Age of 66 - 23/06/2026
A new law coming into effect later this month will give many workers the right to remain in their jobs beyond their employer's mandatory retirement age.The…
The AgendaBritain’s Next Possible Prime Minister Has Strong Drogheda Links - 23/06/2026
A man widely tipped as a future British Prime Minister has a little-known connection to Drogheda.Andy Burnham, one of the most prominent figures in British…
The AgendaCyclist Says Drivers Should Face Penalties for Unnecessary Horn Use
A cyclist who says she was subjected to a sustained blast of a vehicle horn for around 40 seconds is calling for tougher rules around how and when drivers can…
The AgendaIreland Braces for Cyber Threats and Sabotage Ahead of EU Presidency
A major security operation is being put in place ahead of Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency, with a range of high-level measures set to be deployed including a…
The AgendaDemonstration Planned as Uncertainty Continues Over Drogheda Cottage Hospital
The future of 14 step-down beds at the Cottage Hospital in Drogheda remains under the spotlight this week, despite assurances from the HSE that the hospital…
The AgendaLMFM Roundtable Debate - 3-Day Wait Period for Abortion, Irish Flags Being Used to Initimidate, Eviction Ban & Social Media Ban for Kids - 19/06/2026
This morning on The Agenda, we had our weekly LMFM Roundtable, where we were joined in-studio by 3 contributors from across the Northeast. Today we discussed…
The AgendaMinister McEntee on Fight to Bring Home Two Louth Children Abducted by Father to Egypt - 19/06/2026
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Minister for Foreign Affairs & Defence and Meath-East Fine Gael TD Helen McEntee about the ongoing case of Dundalk…
The AgendaThe Hidden Crisis Facing Children: Loneliness - 19/06/2026
A leading child and adolescent psychoanalyst has warned that many children and young people are struggling with loneliness and a lack of meaningful social…
The AgendaMeath Adult Respite Services ‘On Their Knees’, Local Councillor Warns - 19/06/2026
A Meath councillor is calling for urgent action to address what she says is a growing crisis in adult respite care services across the county.Aontu Councillor…
The AgendaHeated Debate On Air as Local TDs Disagree on Abortion Waiting Period - 18/09/2026
TDs have voted to remove the three-day waiting period for people seeking an abortion, with the Sinn Féin bill passing its latest stage in the Dáil.On this…
The AgendaQuestions Raised Over Planned Changes at Drogheda Cottage Hospital - 18/06/2026
Questions are being raised about the future of services at the Cottage Hospital in Drogheda, following plans to reallocate resources from the facility. Health…
The AgendaMeath Campaigners Demand Answers After Tara Mines Waste Spill - 18/06/2026
An environmental campaign group in Meath says it is deeply concerned following details of a significant spill at Tara Mines last year that resulted in hundreds…
The AgendaAddiction Services Warn of Growing Crack Cocaine Crisis - 18/06/2026
New figures from the Health Research Board show a sharp rise in the number of people seeking treatment for crack cocaine use in Ireland. Demand for treatment…
The AgendaCalls for New Law to Tackle Rise in Spiking Incidents - 17/06/2026
A campaign is being launched this week calling for standalone legislation to make spiking a specific criminal offence in Ireland.The move comes amid concerns…
The AgendaChildren Will Use 'Workarounds' to Access Social Media if Age Restriction is Introduced, Experts Warn - 17/06/2026
The Government is expected to bring proposals for age verification on social media platforms to Cabinet next month, as policymakers continue to explore ways of…
The AgendaMEP Maria Walsh to Oppose Controversial ‘Return Hubs’ Proposal in EU Migration Vote - 17/06/2026
The European Parliament is due to vote this week on proposed new migration rules that would allow EU member states to send certain migrants who have received…
The AgendaRiad Bouchaker Seemed ‘Hell-Bent’ on Attacking Children: Riad Bouchake Trial So Far - 17/06/2026
A woman whose brother was a victim of the Stardust nightclub fire has told the Central Criminal Court how she was taking a break from an inquest into his death…
The AgendaDefence Forces May Be Called to Drogheda to Protect Council Staff During Bonfire Clear-Up - 16/06/2026
Concerns are mounting in Drogheda over the build-up of bonfire materials in residential areas, with calls for additional support to help protect council staff…
The Agenda'Marked Increase in Evasion' as TV Licence Revenue Continues to Decline - 16/06/2026
Income from the TV licence fee continues to decline, with new figures pointing to a marked increase in evasion following the RTÉ secret payments scandal.Just…
The AgendaLouth TD Calls for Tougher Penalties Following River Glyde Fish Kill - 16/06/2026
A Louth TD has called for tougher penalties for environmental polluters following the devastating fish kill on the River Glyde, which resulted in the deaths of…
The AgendaFine Gael Senator Accuses the GAA of “Locking People Out” of Watching their Teams Play - 16/06/2026
A Fine Gael Senator has accused the GAA of “locking the people out” of watching key championship matches, amid ongoing concerns about television coverage of…