Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s plans to roll out electronic tagging for certain prisoners by the end of last year have been delayed once more because no viable responses were submitted for a tender to supply the service.

The devices, which would track inmates on temporary release or bail, were due to be rolled out by the end of last year, but no viable responses were submitted for a tender to supply the service.

The Irish Independent reports the Department of Justice has since made changes to the request for tender, with a pilot expected to be operational this year.

Fianna Fail MEP, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.

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A Meath couple's almost 20-year battle to save their 6,220 sq ft home - built without planning permission - looks to have come to an end after Meath County Council took possession of the property.

In a statement released yesterday, Meath County Council said it is "currently acting on foot of a High Court order issued on Monday 16th March 2026, in relation to the property at Bohermeen.

"The Court directed that An Garda Síochána assist the Council in taking possession of the property, which has now been secured.

The owners of the property lost a last ditch legal bid last August aimed at preventing the demolition of their large Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, home built in “wilful breach” of planning laws almost 20 years ago.

We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Public Affairs Correspondent at The Irish Independent, Amy Molloy, to find out more about this.

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Luba Healy, who is heading off to Ukraine this week with at least three vehicles full of aid to the war torn country.

It will be her second trip to her home country this year and she is currently raising funds and collecting aid to bring with her.

She will be hosting a fund raising afternoon tea in the Castle Arch Hotel tomorrow (Friday) between 3 and 6pm and is planning a coffee morning in Brogans on the 20th.

Luba is hoping to raise enough money to buy another van to help deliver humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

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Rainwater leaking into a school hall at St Joseph’s National School at Sunday’s Gate in Drogheda has highlighted the need for upgrades to the historic town-centre building, according to a local Senator.

Senator Alison Comyn said she observed buckets being used to catch rainwater when she visited the school following a recent spell of heavy rain.

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Concerns have been raised about illegal parking and misuse of designated traffic lanes in Drogheda town centre following incidents that caused disruption along busy streets.

Local councillor Declan Power highlighted one such incident where a vehicle was parked directly in a taxi lane, even backing over a traffic flexi bollard.

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This morning on The Agenda had our second segment of ‘The LMFM Roundtable’, where we were joined in-studio by 3 contributors from different parts of Louth and Meath to discuss and debate the big stories of the week.

This week we were joined by:

1. John Sheridan - Fianna Fail - Ardee
2. Fionnan Blake - Sinn Fein - Dunshaughlin
3. Paddy Meade - Fine Gael - Laytown-Bettystown LEA

This morning we discussed:

1. Migration into the country must be to the benefit of Irish people, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has privately told Government ministers
2. Fine Gael councillor Paddy Meade, who joined us today, was assaulted in a pub by a man who spat in his face. Councillor Meade has raised concerns about the risks public representatives may face due to their role
3. A local councillor in Louth has urged the Government to give local authorities the power to shut down vape shops.

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“At a time when the government repeatedly acknowledges the pressure families are under, it makes absolutely no sense to reintroduce this charge”, according to local Social Democrats Councillor in Trim, Ronan Moore. 

Councillor Moore says that the decision to reintroduce state exam fees would heap further pressure on Meath and Louth families already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, and must be reversed, and he joined us on Teh Agenda tis morning to talk to us some more about this.

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We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn in Cork, who took to social media yesterday to have his say on an event being held in Shannon on St Patrick’s Day called “Celebrate the Cultures of Shannon”. 

On his social media platforms Deputy O’Flynn wrote:

“St Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s national day. It marks the feast of our patron saint and celebrates Irish history, Irish music and Irish culture.

Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us. 

Ireland has always been welcoming… But the day should remain about Ireland.

Turning St Patrick’s Day into a global “celebrate every culture” festival misses the point. Every nation deserves one day each year that honours its own heritage. Ireland deserves the same”.

Deputy O'Flynn told us exactly why this event struck him and why he has called it out.

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