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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 AgendaIrish Council for Civil Liberties Calls for Ban on Gardaí Using Tasers on Children - 16/06/2026
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has called on Gardaí to ban the use of tasers on children.The equipment is currently undergoing a pilot phase which will…
The Agenda'Slushie' Ban for Children Considered Because of Potential Health Impacts - 15/06/2026
A potential ban on slushie drinks for children is under consideration following fresh warnings from food safety experts about the risks posed by certain…
The AgendaLouth Disability Cycling Club Namechecked at United Nations in New York Last Week - 15/06/2026
Louth Disability Cycling Club got namechecked at the United Nations in New York last week when Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú told a special conference on…
The AgendaMeath TD Demands Answers on Belfast Attack Suspect's Movements Through Ireland - 12/06/2026
Aontú leader & Meath-West TD Peadar Tóibín is calling on the Government to provide clarity on the movements of the man charged in connection with Monday's…
The AgendaMeath-Based Senator Raises Concerns Over Open Borders Following Belfast Attack - 12/06/2026
In the wake of this week's knife attack in Belfast and the violence that followed, Independent Meath Senator Sharon Keogan says serious questions need to be…
The AgendaNew Asylum Laws Come Into Force Amid Human Rights Concerns - 12/06/2026
A major overhaul of Ireland's asylum system comes into effect today, with the commencement of the International Protection Act 2026.The legislation implements…
The AgendaIreland Could Soon Require Digital ID to Access Porn Websites - 12/06/2026
People in Ireland who use pornography websites could be required to use a digital Government ID to prove they are over 18.The Department of Communications…
The AgendaVictims' Group Renews Call for Action on Knife Crime after Qayyum Balogun Death - 11/06/2026
Knife crime has become a "scourge on Irish society" and requires urgent action from both the criminal justice and public health systems, according to Advocates…
The AgendaWarnings That World Cup Cup Will Mean ‘Spike’ in Violence Against Women - 11/06/2026
As excitement builds ahead of the World Cup, one charity is warning of a troubling trend that can emerge during major sporting events.ActionAid Ireland says…
The AgendaChaos Unfolds on Streets of Belfast as Second Night Of Riots Take Place - 11/06/2026
Northern Ireland saw a second night of unrest with police using water cannons on rioters, as the Belfast stabbing attack victim’s family said they were…
The AgendaOwnership Row Delays Safety Measures on Ardee Town Centre Street - 11/06/2026
Longstanding concerns about safety on Sean O'Carroll Street in Ardee have once again come under the spotlight, but efforts to address the issue have hit an…
The AgendaBelfast Burns as Protesters Take to the Streets After Horrific Stabbing Attack - 10/06/2026
People were forced to flee their homes as multiple cars and homes were set alight during a serious disorder on Tuesday night in the wake of a serious knife…
The AgendaFears Child Could be Killed in Rathmullen Park in Drogheda - 10/06/2026
Residents of Rathmullen Park in Drogheda say they fear it is only a matter of time before a child is seriously injured unless urgent action is taken to tackle…
The AgendaImmigrants No More Likely to Claim Welfare, Report Finds - 10/06/2026
No general pattern exists of immigrants being more likely to be in receipt of social welfare compared to native-born Irish citizens, an ESRI report on welfare…
The AgendaShocking: Thousands of Carers Go Without Food and Heat to Pay for Equipment for Loved Ones - 10/06/2026
Thousands of family carers are cutting back on essentials like food and heating in order to make ends meet, while also spending hundreds or even thousands of…
The Agenda“Stop The Game”: Louth TD Calls for Ireland to Boycott Israel Fixture - 09/06/2026
Government TDs will not be granted a free vote on Dáil motions calling for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming Nations League match against Israel to be…
The AgendaSlane Concert Approval Sparks Fresh Concerns from Local Residents in Slane - 09/06/2026
Yesterday on The Agenda, we heard about how after weeks of discussion and consultation, two major concerts at Slane Castle this July were officially given the…
The AgendaAontú Launches Campaign Against EU Migration Rules - 09/06/2026
Aontú has launched a campaign against the EU Migration Pact, arguing that it would reduce Ireland's control over migration policy and leave the State bound by…
The AgendaSocial Housing Applicants Must Prove They Are Resident in Ireland Under New Rules - 09/06/2026
A new law is set to require social housing applicants to prove they are both lawfully resident and habitually resident in Ireland before they can access social…
The AgendaDuleek Residents at Breaking Point Over Constant Water Outages Disrupting Their Lives - 08/06/2026
Thousands of people across parts of County Meath were left without water over the weekend following a major burst on a water main serving Duleek, Stamullen…
The AgendaDrogheda Community in Shock After Revelation that Local Children are Being Targeted by Drug Gangs - 08/06/2026
Serious concerns are mounting over reports that vulnerable children in Drogheda and across County Louth are being targeted, groomed and drawn into the orbit of…
The AgendaGreen Light Given for Slane Concerts... But What Does This Mean for Local Residents? - 08/06/2026
After weeks of discussion and consultation, two major concerts at Slane Castle this July have officially been given the green light. Meath County Council has…
The AgendaUpdate: Devastation on River Glyde as Massive Fish Kill Leaves Over 20,000 Dead - 08/06/2026
A major pollution incident on the River Glyde in County Louth has resulted in the deaths of more than 20,000 fish, with dead trout, salmon and other species…
The AgendaMEP calls for a novice driver curfew and the roll out of AI cameras that fine people who use their phone or don’t wear a seatbelt
Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú is calling for the introduction of stricter measures aimed at improving road safety, including a potential night-time curfew…
The Agenda1.2 million dodgy box streams of Champions League final - what will Gardaí do?
An estimated 318,000 Irish homes watched the Champions League match final on illegal dodgy box streams, new figures provided by Gaming Compliance International…
The AgendaThe EU is being accused of taking an "ICE-like" approach to immigration
The EU is being accused of taking an "ICE-like" approach to immigration.Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan was in Brussels yesterday to discuss migration issues…
The Agenda**Massive Increase in Number of Incidents Recorded at IPAS Centres Across the Country** - 04/06/2026
New figures show a “massive” increase in the number of incidents recorded at IPAS centres throughout the country, and indicate a concerning trend of…
The AgendaFirst Holy Communion: Do Families Deserve Secular Alternatives to Religious Ceremonies? - 04/06/2026
With First Holy Communion season now concluded, attention is turning to the role the tradition continues to play in modern Irish life and whether it will…
The AgendaProtests Take Place in Navan Over Homeless Woman Left Without Emergency Accommodation - 04/06/2026
Local Councillor in Navan Alan Lawes says protests will continue outside Meath County Council offices following demonstrations that took place there last night…
The AgendaArdee Additction Treatment Centre Says Patients Are Being "Left Behind" Due to Soaring Costs - 04/06/2026
One of Ireland's leading addiction treatment providers is warning that rising health insurance premiums and shrinking levels of cover are making it…
The AgendaInvestigation Underway Into "Significant Fish Kill" on River Glyde - 04/06/2026
A major investigation is underway following a significant fish kill on the River Glyde in County Louth, with Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Environmental…
The AgendaNigerian Anti-Racism Advocate Speaks Out After Loss of Another African Life on Dublin Streets - 03/06/2026
Earlier on in the show we heard about how a man stabbed to death off Grafton Street in Dublin’s south inner city tried to flee from his killer but was pursued…
The AgendaRow Erupts Over Ireland vs Israel Game as TDs Push for Boycott - 03/06/2026
The Government has been accused of “hiding behind” the FAI over its position on the Republic of Ireland’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel in…
The AgendaCouncillor Says Dublin is Becoming Safer After City Centre Stabbing - 03/06/2026
Dublin is “becoming a much safer city” despite a fatal stabbing in the city centre over the bank holiday weekend, according to a local councillor.Fianna Fáil…
The AgendaDundalk Man Stabbed to Death Remembered as ‘Innocent Soul’ as Gardaí Seal-Off House in Murder Probe - 03/06/2026
A 21-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Dublin city centre has been described as an “innocent soul” who was “murdered in cold blood”.Qayyum Balogun, a…
The Agenda'Go left for Louth' - New Tourism Strategy for County Louth Set to be Launched - 02/06/2026
Louth County Council is preparing to launch a new tourism strategy, with the aim of establishing the county as a distinctive and high-quality destination for…
The AgendaBreakthrough in Slane Concert Row - What This Means for Slane Residents - 02/06/2026
Tensions in Slane over this summer’s two-night Luke Combs concerts have eased following a possible breakthrough deal between residents and promoters MCD.The…
The AgendaTD Calls for Minister and HSE to 'Get Serious' About a Total Ban on Smoking - 02/06/2025
A generational smoking ban should be considered as the number of people giving up cigarettes has plateaued, with 13% of adults still smoking on a daily…
The AgendaRenewed Calls for Action on Dundalk Man Seamus Ludlow Murder 50 Years On - 02/06/2025
The case of Dundalk man Seamus Ludlow was raised once again in Leinster House this week, as the 50th anniversary of his murder was marked on May 2nd. Louth TD…
The AgendaMinister McEntee Says She Supports Slane Residents & That €30,000 Offer From MCD is Not Good Enough - 29/05/2026
Ireland is moving ahead with controversial new legislation that would ban trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank — a move…
The AgendaRow Erupts On Air Over Claim Brazilian Beef is Being Used in School Meals - 29/05/2026
A row broke out in the Seanad this week after an Irish MEP claimed that Brazilian and UK beef was being used in school meals.Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran…
The AgendaAshbourne Residents Warn Anti-Social Behaviour is Getting Worse Despite Garda Patrols - 29/05/2026
Last month on The Agenda, we spoke to Fine Gael councillor in Ashbourne Alan Tobin about ongoing concerns around anti-social behaviour in the town, including…
The AgendaFrom Ballivor to Ashbourne: Is Meath Facing a Water Infrastructure Crisis? - 29/05/2026
Yesterday on the programme we heard from frustrated residents in Ballivor who have been left without water since Sunday, with many locals saying ongoing supply…
The Agenda***Ballivor Water Chaos*** - Outrage as Families Left Stranded Again & Local School Closes
Frustrations are growing in Ballivor after a number of housing estates were left without water since Sunday, with criticism mounting over ongoing problems with…
The AgendaLouth Councillor Issues Urgent Appeal as Clogherhead Beach Left Covered in Litter Amid Warm Spell - 27/05/2026
A local councillor has issued a strong appeal to the public following a disappointing surge in littering at Clogherhead Beach during a recent spell of good…
The AgendaSlushies Not Safe for Children Under Ten, New Guidelines Say - 27/05/2026
Slushies are not suitable for children under 10 years old, the Food Safety Authority has said, as temperatures soar to the high 20s.The glycerol-containing ice…
The AgendaUisce Éireann Crews Working to Restore Water Supply to Shelalagh and Surrounding Areas - 27/05/2026
Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water to customers in Dunbin and surrounding areas following an outage due to issues at Hilltop Pumping Station…
The AgendaLouth TD Calls for Ireland to Ban Israeli Ministers from Entering the Country Ahead of EU Presidency - 27/05/2026
Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Erin McGreehan is calling on the Government to follow the lead of several European countries and ban Israeli ministers from entering…
The AgendaSlane Residents Slam MCD Offer as Anger Grows Over Disruption and Lack of Consultation Ahead of Upcoming Concerts in Slane Castle - 27/05/2026
Yesterday on The Agenda, we spoke to Meath-based Independent Senator Sharon Keogan, who criticised plans to offer just €30,000 to the Slane community ahead of…
The AgendaSlane Residents Demand at Least €100,000 for Local Clubs as Two-Night Concerts Loom - 26/-5/2026
The promoters of the Slane Castle concert starring country legend Luke Combs for two nights in July have offered to donate €30,000 to the local community.They…
The AgendaLocals Unhappy as Carlingford Lough Ferry Service Suspended for 2026 - 26/05/2026
A cross-border ferry service that linked counties Louth and Down across Carlingford Lough has announced it will not operate in 2026.The news of the halted…
The AgendaAre Noisy Grocery Drones About to Descend on Dundalk’s Quiet Estates? - 26/05/2026
Picture the scene: a quiet summer evening, you’re sitting in your garden soaking up the sun, when a drone flies overhead carrying your neighbour’s…
The AgendaConcerns Over Exclusion of Special Needs Children’s Transport as Bus Éireann Extends Driver Age Limit - 26/05/2026
Bus Eireann has announced an extension to the extension to the upper age limit of drivers of small public service vehicles contracted by the company under the…
The AgendaJustice Minister Says he Intends to Continue his Approach to Deportations - 26/05/2026
The Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, says he intends to continue taking a firm approach toward non-Irish nationals who commit serious criminal offences…
The AgendaAnti-Social Behaviour in Drogheda Estate Revealed: Man Pleasuring Himself in Public as Children Played Nearby - 25/05/2026
Last month on The Agenda we spoke to a resident from Avourwen estate in Drogheda, who told us about some issues that he and other residents are having since…
The AgendaLouth Councillor Calls for Rotting Seaweed to be Tested Due to Possible Toxicitiy - 25/05/2026
Concerns are being raised over large amounts of seaweed washing ashore on beaches across Louth and the potential health risks if it’s left to rot during the…
The Agenda“Holiday Hunger Programme for School Kids Must be Made Permanent”, Says Meath-Based Senator
As the school summer holidays approach, concerns are once again being raised about the issue of “holiday hunger” and the impact the long break can have on…
The AgendaTensions Explode Live on LMFM as Councillors Clash During Heated Immigration Debate - 22/05/2026
What started as our Roundtable Panel debate about immigration today on The Agenda quickly turned into one of the most heated arguments we’ve ever had on air…
The AgendaEnoch Burke Officially Sacked After Appeals Panel Upholds School’s Decision - 22/05/2026
Jailed anti-transgender teacher Enoch Burke has finally had his employment terminated by Wilson’s Hospital School, over three years after it decided to sack…
The AgendaFuel Protesters Left Unions Feeling "Upstaged and Under Scrutiny" - 22/05/2026
It’s amazing what a convoy of tractors and trucks on O’Connell Street can do…. At least, that’s what many union leaders must have been thinking after the…