LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

Today on the show - Amnesty International Ireland warn of "flagrant rule-breaking by governments" in their latest report on world human rights, Karen Coleman discusses a vote in EU parliament aimed at banning products made using forced labour and we have reaction to the state apology by the Taoiseach to the Stardust families.

Today on the show - Tara McManus joined us as the GRA conference kicked off today, Mythical Ireland condemned the 2nd act of vandalism at Loughcrew in 2 years and Sinn Fen spoke to Michael about the State apology to the families of the Stardust tragedy

Today on the show - Does the right to protest mean people should be allowed to protest a politician's private home? Deputy Ged Nash joins us to discuss. The Irish Red Cross appeal to people to consider giving a room in their home over to Ukrainians and Paul Williams asks if the Justice Minister has made the right decision in deciding not to go to the GRA conference

Today on the show - Colm Dore of Phoenix Law who represented the majority of Stardust Families, joins us in the aftermath of yesterday's verdict of "unlawful death" and outlines what that means for the families. Fergus O Dowd continues to push Minister O Gorman for answers on the D hotel and On-road Driving Consultant Tony Toner speaks to us about road safety on National Slow Down day

Today on the show - Frank Connolly, Investigative Journalist joined us in advance of the Stardust verdicts , the Children's Rights Alliance call for calls an online safety code to deal with algorithms exposing children to harmful content and the GRA respond to Minister McEntee's decision not to attend their AGM

Today on the show - Senator Erin McGreehan on the impact of AI and social media on our young people, SIPTU talk to us about the details of the proposed agreement at Tara Mines and the National Youth Council of Ireland tell us half of 18 to 29 yr olds suffer from low mental wellbeing due to issues around housing & the cost of living crisis

Today on the show - Nursing Homes Ireland outlined why they are calling for a "national conversation" on how we care for our ageing population, the Irish Heart Foundation on the appalling denial of supports for heart and stroke patients and David Cullinane discussed the funding of our health services.

Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne joined us to discuss the key issues raised at the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. Peadar Toibin outlined why he believes Government policy on road deaths is leading to more tragedies on our roads and the National Women's Council on the calls to reform our abortion laws.

Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd raised concerns about the fire certificate at the D hotel. Sinn Fein Transport Spokesperson Martin Kenny accused Government of being too slow in providing Gardai with the resources they need to tackle road safety and Minister Norma Foley joined us prior to the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis to talk about the main issues due to be discussed by party members.