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Today on the show - General Manager of SOSAD Carol spoke with Ken Murray about the difficult decision they were forced to make to close down their messaging service due to financial problems. Minister Thomas Byrne spoke with us about the fallout from the Zelensky / Trump spate and Peadar Toibin called for an investigation into how a suspended doctor was taken on at Navan hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe spoke with us about the continuing row over Dail speaking time , Peadar Toibin gave us his opinion on the Govt overspend on the National Gallery scanner and Ruairi O Murchu spoke to us about his appointment as disability spokesperson for Sinn Fein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Cllr Alan Lawes calls for better access to mental health services as 100's of people are being turned away from some services, Larry Donnelly speaks to us about Donald Trump's actions on Ukraine and the Children's Rights Alliance call for more action from Government to make up for the gaps in services & supports left by the outgoing Government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Will the introduction of a Housing Tsar help tackle the housing crisis in Ireland - Labour's Ged Nash gave us his opinion on the issue. Dr Michael McCorry of the DkIT told us about his involvement in the revamping of the Garda Recruit Fitness test and John Lannon of Doras spoke with us on the 3rd anniversary of the war in Ukraine & about what life is like for Ukrainians still living in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Seán Defoe outlined why the speaking time row has broken out in the Dáil again this week, former army Sgt & Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell gave us his thoughts on whether Ireland's neutrality is under threat and the IMO say more consultants will need to be employed if standard working weekends become the norm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We talked with our U105 colleague Peter McVerry as the Omagh inquiry wrapped up for it's 1st phase about how the process is progressing, Social Justice Ireland talked to Alan about our ranking with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Cllr Paddy Meade told us about ongoing broadband issues in Co Meath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - MEP Ciaran Mullooly spoke to us about Europe's response to Trump's attempt to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Irish Council for International Students gave us details of their housing report which shows some students are facing proposals of rent free accommodation in exchange for sex and local hotel owner Marc McGowan gave us his thoughts on the possible introduction of a "tourist tax". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Peadar Toibin calls for answers from Government on the continued rising costs of the National Children's Hospital, Antoin Watters welcomed the move by Louth County Council to bring in CCTV in the Cooley area to help tackle the problem with illegal dumping and SOSAD Ireland called on Minister Butler to keep her promise to help the charity with it's financial struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - MEP Barry Andrews joined us as Europe prepares it's response to Trump's bid to end the war in Ukraine. The Irish Cancer discussed the findings of a new report which shows that Ireland has the 2nd highest cancer rates in Europe and the IFA talk to us about the Housing Order on poultry issued by the Department to curtail the spread of bird flu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne spoke to Alan about Ireland's response to Trump's tariffs, Turn2Me outline some of the red flags to watch out for in our relationships this Valentine's Day and the incoming VFI president Michael O Donovan speak about the need for a VAT reduction to help the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Political Correspondent Larry Donnelly discussed the impact of Trump's comments & interference in the Gaza ceasefire, Women's Aid spoke to Alan about the launch of their new initiative Ally Action List to help educate men on the issue of male violence against women and Gardai made a renewed appeal for information on the anniversary of the disappearance of Ciara Breen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - North Louth Cllr Antoin Watters spoke to Alan about the increase in the amount of illegal dumping of tyres in scenic areas in his local area and the impact it's having locally. The INMO gave us details of their "Beyond the trolley numbers" survey & outlined how overcrowding is impacting on their members and Meath East TD Gillian Toole spoke to Alan about the ongoing problems with the local bus service in which is causing major disruption for commuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Darren O Rourke says proposal in Kells for IPAS accommodation is another example of Govt's failed approach on International Protection, Greg Fry, AI expert spoke to Alan about the impact of AI on the business sector and Alison Comyn joined us in studio to talk to us after her appointment by the Taoiseach to the Seanad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe spoke about Senator Martin Conway's resignation from Fine Gael, Ged Nash spoke to Alan about meeting people in his clinic on a weekly basis who are struggling hugely to find accommodation and in advance of Internet Safety Day tomorrow the ISPCC spoke to us about the importance of keeping children safe online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Road signage changed we discussed how it will impact road users we have an update from Sarah Jane on her housing issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.