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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 AgendaResidents Appeal to Louth County Council for ‘Open Dialogue’ Over Dundalk Fire Station Plans - 30/04/2026
Residents of a housing development adjacent to Dundalk Fire Station have raised concerns about potential expansion of the site and the impact it could have on…
The Agenda‘A real Safety Concern’ – Up to 150 Public Lights in Louth Out at Any One Time - 30/04/2026
Faulty public lighting across Louth is posing a “real safety concern”, with too many lights not working at any given time, a local councillor has said.The…
The Agenda"So Much for Solidarity With Ukraine" - Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik Slams Government for Withdrawing Accodomation Support for Ukrainian Refugees - 30/04/2026
The Government’s decision to withdraw accommodation for Ukrainian refugees is being criticised in the Dail by leader of the Labour Party, Ivana Bacik.The move…
The AgendaLMFM Presenter Opens Up about Prostate Cancer Experience as New All-Island Radiotherapy Trial Launch Approaches - 29/04/2026
A major new all-island radiotherapy trial, INSPIRE, will launch this Spring.Sponsored by Cancer Trials Ireland, and supported by the Irish Research Radiation…
The AgendaResidents in Trim Estate Shocked and Angered Following Decision to Grant Planning Permission for 85-Home Development on Site Beside Them - 29/04/2026
A local councillor says residents of The Belfry estate in Trim have been left "shocked and angered" following a decision to grant planning permission for an…
The AgendaJudicial Review into Slane Village Bypass Dismissed by High Court - 29/04/2026
The judicial review into the Slane Bypass was dismissed by the high court yesterday.The proceedings had been taken by former attorney general John Rogers, who…
The AgendaMinister Helen McEntee Addresses Lack of School Places in Dunshaughlin as Local Parents' Frustrations Grow - 29/04/2026
We were joined in-studio on The Agenda this morning by Minister for Foreign Affairs & Meath-East Fine Gael TD, Helen McEntee, who was with us ahead of her…
The AgendaGovernment to Start Withdrawing State-Provided Accommodation Housing 16,000 Ukrainians - 28/04/2026
The Government has agreed to begin withdrawing State-provided accommodation that is currently housing 16,000 Ukrainian refugees.Justice Minister Jim…
The AgendaIrish Men Encountering 'Dizzying' Number of Gambling Ads on Social Media - 28/04/2026
Men In Ireland are exposed to a “dizzying” number of advertisements for gambling on social media, new research has suggested.Researchers from University of…
The AgendaBanning Irish Teens from Social Media Would Deprive Them, Says Youth Council - 28/04/2026
Banning children under 16 from social media would ‘deprive them of the benefits’ associated with the platforms, the Youth Council of Ireland has argued. Last…
The AgendaMinisters Sign Off on Final Details of Fuel Support Schemes for Hauliers and Farmers - 28/04/2026
Details of the peace deal that ended the fuel protests will be brought to Cabinet today.Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon will be bringing further details of…
The AgendaLocal Councillor Calls for Action Following Spate of Incidents on Louth/Meath Border - 27/04/2026
A local councillor has called for immediate action after what he described as a serious incident of illegal dumping near the Louth/Meath border outside…
The Agenda‘No Green Space Left’ for Sport or Recreation in South Dundalk, Councillor Warns - 27/04/2026
A Louth councillor has warned that a rapidly expanding population south of Dundalk could leave communities with “no green space for sport or recreation” in the…
The AgendaPreventable Sepsis Deaths Highlight System Failures, Oireachtas Told - 27/04/2026
Concerns have been raised that patients in Ireland are deteriorating from sepsis before treatment begins—leading to potentially preventable deaths.Sepsis is a…
The AgendaPuppy Farms Exposed: The Dark Side of Ireland’s Dog Industry - 27/04/2026
Ireland has long faced international scrutiny over its dog breeding industry, with welfare groups such as ISPCA and Dogs Trust highlighting concerns about…
The Agenda‘Warning! Thieves About’ Signs Needed in North Louth’s Top Visitor Spots - 27/04/2026
A spate of vehicle break-ins across north Louth has prompted calls for Louth County Council to install warning signs at popular visitor locations, councillors…
The AgendaVery “Robust” Meeting Takes Place in Relation to the Two Day Concert at Slane Castle in July - 24/04/2026
Earlier this week on the programme, we spoke to Peter Whelan, the Aontú representative for the Laytown–Bettystown electoral area, who voiced his concerns about…
The Agenda“Safety Crisis” for Cyclists in Ireland as More Than Half Say Roads Have Become More Dangerous - 24/04/2026
Cyclists across Ireland face a “safety crisis”, because the majority of respondents to a new report published today by Cycling Ireland “now feel the roads are…
The AgendaDrogheda Residents Outraged by Recent Visit of Tánaiste Simon Harris to Their Estate - 24/04/2026
This morning on The Agenda we turned our attention to Avourwen in Drogheda, where frustration is growing among residents over long-standing infrastructure…
The AgendaLouth’s Much Needed New Train Station Being Pushed from ‘Billy to Jack’, Says Louth TD - 24/04/2026
Plans for a new train station in North Drogheda have been talked about for years—but according to Labour TD Ged Nash, the project still hasn’t even cleared its…
The AgendaPeople in Louth Seeking Assisted Living Solutions 'May as Well be Asking for a Unicorn’, says Louth TD - 24/04/2026
There is ‘nothing but emergency care’ for people with disabilities whose families are no longer able to look after them, Louth TD and Sinn Féin disability…
The AgendaUK Passes Bill Introducing Generational Smoking Ban – Should Ireland Follow Suit? - 23/04/2026
The UK parliament has approved legislation that will ban anyone born after 2008 from ever legally buying tobacco.When the bill is written into law next week…
The AgendaLouth County Council Urged to Break Down Number of Tenants in Rent Arrears - 23/04/2026
Louth County Council has been urged to break down the number of its tenants in rent arrears - to separate those who don't pay, from those who have been told…
The AgendaCalls for More People to be Able to Work from Home Due to Fuel Crisis - 23/04/2026
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The AgendaIreland Under "Significant Threat" of Islamic Terrorist Attacks, Says Security Watchdog - 23/04/2026
The State’s national security watchdog has warned that Islamist terrorism is a “significant cause of concern”, citing the risk of attacks in Ireland or plots…
The AgendaCost of Dundalk ‘Blackspot’ Upgrade Could Soar Unless Council ‘Moves Faster’ - 22/04/2026
The cost of upgrading a critical section of the R132 in Dundalk, an “accident blackspot” at Haggardstown, could double if Louth County Council does not move…
The AgendaMeath Aontu Rep Voices Concerns About Upcoming Two Day Concerts in July in Slane Castle - 22/04/2026
Peter Whelan , The Aontú representative for the laytown bettystown electoral area has voiced his concerns about the upcoming two day concerts events in July in…
The AgendaLouth Councillor Calls for Birds of Prey to be Used to Cull the Number of Seagulls - 22/04/2026
Releasing birds of prey to stop seagulls tormenting the public and tearing open bins has been suggested for a Dublin town.It comes as a hospital in Galway…
The AgendaLouth Group Launched to Campaign for Adequate School Places for Children with Additional Needs - 22/04/2026
Access Education Louth launched its campaign group on Wednesday 15 April with Niamh Maher of Healy Law who spoke about helping parents who still need a school…
The AgendaPregnant Women in Ashbourne "Terrified" to Leave Their Homes as Anti-Social Behaviour Spirals - 20/04/2026
Residents in Ashbourne are raising serious concerns about a rise in anti-social behaviour, with reports that vulnerable members of the community are being…
The AgendaGarda Group to Call for Action to Address Threats & Abuse to Members During Fuel Protests - 20/04/2026
The annual delegate conference for rank and file gardaí will hear an emergency motion to call for action against threats made to members during the recent fuel…
The Agenda‘Clear Sign of a Failed System’ – Almost 50 Working Adults Living in Meath Emergency Housing - 20/04/2026
More than 40 adults living in emergency accommodation in Co Meath are currently in employment.Figures released by Meath County Council show that 44 adults in…
The AgendaTánaiste Simon Harris Tells LMFM That More Supports Will be Provided "If and When It's Needed" - 20/04/2026
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said government responses to the energy crisis must be "fiscally responsible" amid warnings from the IMF…
The Agenda'The LMFM Roundtable' - Confidence in Government & Fuel Prices, Racism Against Healthcare Staff, and Mandatory Learning of the Irish National Anthem - 17/04/2026
This morning on The Agenda we had our weekly edition of ‘The LMFM Roundtable’, where we will be joined in-studio by 3 contributors to discuss and debate the…
The AgendaDunshaughlin Mum Still Without School Place For Her Child, Despite Promises from Government - 17/04/2026
Over the past month on The Agenda we have been covering the massive problem parents in Dunshaughlin are having over a lack of school places for their children…
The AgendaLocal Councillor Unhappy Over ‘Deliberate Attempt to Shut Down Debate’ Over Triple Lock at Meath Council Meeting - 17/04/2026
Concerns were raised this week over how a motion relating to Ireland’s military neutrality was handled at a meeting of Meath County Council.Aontú councillor…
The AgendaCost of Living Crisis: Unions & Business Groups to Meet Government Leaders to Discuss Cost of Living - 17/04/2026
The rising cost of living and its impact on workers will be discussed at a meeting between unions, business groups and Government leaders.The Taoiseach will…
The Agenda***LMFM Listener Urges People to Protest Outside Politicians Homes Saying "It's Time to Make Them Listen" - 17/04/2026
Today on The Agenda we heard from an LMFM listener who is urging people to protest at the homes of politicans in order to get them to listen to the people -…
The Agenda“We Need an Adult Debate on Free Speech but Some People Will be Offended” - 16/04/2026
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Deputy News Editor at The Irish Times and writer of the Unthinkable philosophy column, Joe Humphries, who wrote a…
The AgendaIreland's Hidden Tragedy: 10 Homeless People Dying Every Month Stark Report Reveals - 16/04/2026
The sad plight of more than 10 homeless people a month who die, often alone and in a public place, is revealed in a new report.The tragic toll of 124 homeless…
The AgendaMeath Councillor Calls for Teaching of Amhrán Na Bhfiann to be Mandatory in Primary Schools - 16/04/2026
Dunshaughlin Councillor Fionnan Blake has said that knowing the words and the history of the Irish national anthem is important for everybody who sings…
The AgendaIrish Charity Calls for Ban on Ban on Junk Food Advertising to Under-18s - 16/04/2026
A new poll has revealed that eight in 10 people want Government to ban advertisements of junk food by social media influencers.The survey by the Irish Heart…
The AgendaFianna Fáil TD Looking for a Leader to Heave Against Taoiseach Micheál Martin - 16/04/2026
Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil is facing renewed threats, with a group of TDs approaching senior ministers to discuss a change at the…
The AgendaImpact of Fuel Crisis on Local Construction Companies in Meath & Louth - 14/04/2026
Fuel prices, protests, and growing pressure on businesses — it’s been a turbulent week across Ireland, with road blockades and demonstrations highlighting just…
The Agenda**SHOCKING**: Nurses Travelling to Work in Groups to Avoid Racist Abuse - 14/04/2026
Nurses are now travelling in groups to and from work to try and avoid racially motivated abuse, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said.The claim…
The AgendaFine Gael TD Says Government "Did All They Could" During Fuel Protests - 14/04/2026
A Fine Gael backbencher has defended the government's action on fuel protests.Protests will take place today outside the Dail by hauliers and farmers.The…
The AgendaMeath-West TD Says Government's Handling of Fuel Crisis Has Been a 'Fiasco' - 13/04/2026
Aontú leader and Meath-West TD Peadar Tóibín has said that the government's handling of the crisis has been 'a fiasco'.He says they're going to come under…
The Agenda‘We Just Want to Be Heard,’ Says Louth Fuel Protester - 13/04/2026
A business owner in Louth has said fellow fuel protesters “want to be heard” as disruption and delays on Irish motorways continued over the weekend.Shane…
The AgendaMeath Minister Reacts to Motion of No Confidence in Government Due to Their Handling of Fuel Protests - 13/04/2026
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence & Meath-East Fianna Fail TD, Thomas Byrne, who gave us his reaction…
The AgendaMeath Sinn Féin TD on Tabling Motion of No Confidence in Government Over Fuel Protests - 13/04/2026
Sinn Fein is to table a motion of no confidence in the government over its handling of the fuel protests.The party’s TDs and Senators met over the weekend to…
The Agenda'The LMFM Roundtable' - Fuel Protests, Ceasefire in Iran, Vape Shops and AI in the Workplace & Schools - 10/04/2026
This morning on The Agenda we had our weekly edition of ‘The LMFM Roundtable’, where we were joined in-studio by 3 contributors to discuss and debate the big…
The AgendaMeath Fuel Protester Tells LMFM What Protesters Want Out of Meeting Due to Take Place Today - 10/04/2026
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to Meath agricultural contractor & fuel protester Christopher Duffy to find out about the meeting which is due to take…
The Agenda"The Country Will Close Down if Protests & Fuel Blockades Don't End Immediately", Says Minister Thomas Byrne - 10/04/2026
It’s day four of ongoing protests over the government’s response to rising fuel prices.Already this morning, there is a full road closure in place on the M50…
The Agenda"I Won't Make My Flight" - Frustrated Listener Tells LMFM He Won't Make The Flight for His Holidays - 09/04/2026
This morning on The Agenda we were contacted by a listener named James, who was stuck in traffic in Dundalk on his way to Dunlin airport to catch a flight with…
The AgendaDundalk Protester Tells LMFM "We Won't Stand Down Until We Get What We Are Looking For" - 09/04/2026
This morning on The Agenda we spoke to a Dundalk protester (and Independent Ireland rep) who spoke to us live from the convoy.He told us exactly what…
The AgendaLouth & Meath Property Prices Rise by €15,000 in One Year - 09/01/2026
Property prices in Louth have risen by €15,000 in the last year, according to the latest MyHome Property Price Report.The report for Q1 2026, in association…
The AgendaLouth TD Says "Protesters Need to Go Home, They Are Doing More Harm Than Good" - 09/04/2026
There is growing alarm in the Government as nationwide fuel protests escalate, with the Taoiseach describing the blockade of a key refinery in Cork as…
The AgendaLouth Fianna Fail TD Calls for Targeted Fuel Supports for Farmers in Louth - 08/04/2026
Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Erin McGreehan has called on the Government to introduce targeted measures to address rising fuel costs for those working in the…
The AgendaDrugs a "Social Justice' Issue, Not Just a Health One", Families Tell Officials - 08/04/2026
The new national drugs strategy must “explicitly recognise” the connection between the harms caused by drugs and the poverty, inequality and violence in…
The AgendaPaul Williams: Scrutiny of Garda Staffing Resource shows Changing Landscape of Policing in Ireland - 08/04/2026
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Journalist Paul Williams who wrote a piece in the Irish Independent this week titled: “Scrutiny of garda staffing…