LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

Today on the show - we took a look back at the year that was with a review of some of the biggest news stories from the past 12 months

On the show today Shop local ..Poor Rurai robbed by the seaguls in Dublin and the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza

Today on the show - we discussed new research from the ESRI which shows that there are high levels of prejudice against travellers and Roma in Ireland, Eoghan Corry of Travel Extra spoke about the increase in the price of flights due to damage done during Storm Darragh and newly elected TD Erin McGreehan spoke to Alan about derogatory remarks made about FF / FG female candidates and the impact such comments can have.

Today on the show - The Irish Hauliers Association spoke with us in advance of their meeting with the Transport Ministers today about the backlog at ports due to Storm Darragh, SOSAD Ireland told Alan they face imminent closure as they continue to be ignored by Government and the EPA spoke with us about Ireland's recycling rates

Today on the show - Michael Carolan brought us the latest details from the investigation into the murder of Kyran Durnin, Pat O Toole spoke to Alan about the ongoing Government formation talks and the Irish Hospice Foundation gave advice to listeners on how to manage the festive period whilst grieving

Today on the show - Economist Austin Hughes on the latest ESRI report on house prices, NALA spoke to us about the high numbers of Irish adults who have issues with reading and writing and our news editor Michael Carolan brought us the latest information on the arrest made in the Kyran Durnin case.

Today on the show - Ruth O Connell brought us the latest on the arrest made in the Kyran Durnin case, our political correspondent Sean Defoe spoke to Alan about Eoin Hayes explusion from the Social Democrats and Drinkaware told us about the launch of their "Measure Don't Guess" campaign

Today on the show - Labour's Ged Nash spoke to us about his party's involvement in the Government formation talks, ISME called on listeners to "shop local" this Christmas and ISPCC spoke to Alan about the alarming increase in the number of children who have attempted suicide who are contacting their helpline for advice.

Today on the show - We discussed the Mercosur ruling with MEP Ciaran Mullooly and Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, Social Justice Ireland spoke with us about rising poverty rates among older people in the EU and the DSCPA warned of a 20% increase in animal cruelty cases