LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

Today on the show - Colm Corrigan spoke to us about the last minute deal struck to save the future of Dundalk, the IHREC told us that cases of human trafficking in Ireland are on the increase and Seán Defoe spoke to us as politicians return for the start of the new Dail term

LMFM presenter Michael Reade has announced that he is terminally ill. In a message broadcast on the station this morning Michael revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Michael has presented his show on LMFM for the past 21 years, winning numerous awards for his journalism - here is what he had to say to listeners this morning.

Today on the show - Have Dundalk FC received a lifeline for the future of the club? The Children's Alliance call for a children friendly Budget and DePaul call for immediate action to tackle the mental health crisis affecting it’s users

Today on the show - Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne discussed the FF Think-in & the current crisis at Dundalk FC, Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services launched their annual report which shows a 41% increase in the amount of women & children using their services and our Sports Editor Colm Corrigan discussed what's next for Dundalk FC

Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee joined us following the FG Think-in to discuss the upcoming Budget, the increase to the garda allowance & the call for a public inquiry into Michael Shine and Claire Kerrane, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Children outlined how Sinn Fein will deliver childcare to all parents for €10 a day

Today on the show - We discussed Govt's allocation of an additional 100m to housing with Fr Peter McVerry, the GRA describe the increase to the training allowance as "a paltry crumb" and DORAS spoke with us about Govt proposals to make asylum seekers pay towards the State services they receive

Today on the show - Minister Neale Richmond joined us in advance of the Fine Gael Think- in to look at the key issues up for discussion. Dundalk Mother Mandy Kelly spoke to Ken about her continuing battle to have her sons returned to her and ASTI gave us their thoughts on Ireland coming bottom of the table when it comes to spending on education.

Today on the show - 10 families ask the new NI legacy body to investigate the circumstances of their loved ones death, we heard from Peter McVerry, Senator Malcolm Byrne outlined details of his proposal to gift everyone a €200 culture card on their 18th birthday and Colm O Gorman gave us his thoughts on how Government should proceed with the Scoping Inquiry into clerical abuse.