The Refugee Accommodation crisis, New hospital opening in Spain to cater for Irish patients wanting routine surgeries and new grants for derelict properties were among the topics discussed today.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee discussed the new hate crime laws while Defence Minister Simon Coveney spoke about the Commission on the Defence Forces and the recent funding announcement.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick explained why he supported the government yesterday in the confidence motion while we had analysis from Gavan Reilly of Virgin Media News

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The vote of no confidence in the government, lack of services for those suffering with eating disorders, shortage of HAP properties, and the mental health crisis in the travelling community were among the topics covered today,

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show: We've coverage of the Save Navan Hospital rally in Navan over the weekend. As the coalition prepare for the motion of no confidence in the Dáil this week we're joined by Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster. Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner,Niamh Griffin talks to us about the alarming growth in the number of teens who vape and Threshold give us their thoughts on new stricter laws being proposed by Govt on short term lettings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Chair of the Save Navan Hospital Campaign Peadar Toibin and local Minister of State Damien English join us in advance of tomorrow's mass rally in Navan, in support of retaining services at Our Lady's. As Govt launch their First Home Scheme, Senator Pat Casey tells us why Govt believe this scheme will be a "game changer" for people looking to buy a home. Sinn Fein's Darren O Rourke discusses Navan Hospital and the plight of Stamullen football club who have find themselves homeless and the RSA appeal to drivers to put their phones down while driving

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Michael Reade Show : We've reaction to the Health Minister's "gagging" instruction to HSE management to stop them interacting with local politicians on the plans for Navan Hospital - we hear from local TD's. MABS offer advice to listeners on how to deal with rising cost of living prices. Sean Defoe discusses Joe McHugh voting against Govt and Leo escaping prosecution over leaking documents and Colm Markey talks to us about the European Parliament's decision to approve the controversial EU Taxonomy system

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show : We hear from the Chair of Meath Co Co, Nick Killian following a meeting between local Cllrs and HSE management on the future of Navan Hospital, Dr Gerry McEntee, Clinical Lead at Our Lady's also joins us and responds to reports of hospital management being gagged by Minister Donnelly. Also the Irish League of Credit Unions talk us through the findings of their back to school costs survey and SIPTU join us as local community workers take strike action over pay issues

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show : We dissect details of the Summer Economic Statement with Imelda Munster. Third Age Ireland tell us their hopes from Government in the upcoming Budget. Cllr Kevin Meenan gives his thoughts on footage of a brawl on Castletown Road in Dundalk which is circulating on social media and Minister Patrick O Donovan gives us the Govt's perspective on the Summer Economic Statement

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Michael Reade Show as experts warn we could be facing continuing waves of Covid we speak with Dr Jack Lambert about the latest strains and what can be expected in the coming months. Also Ged Nash discusses the impact of the rising cost of living, Age Action Ireland tell us what they want to see from the Budget and Navan based Cllr Alan Lawes calls for action on growing problems with anti-social behaviour on the town's bus service.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.