LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

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 - Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Paul Hosford on what can be expected from the 1st Cabinet meeting of the new Dáil term, Vice Chair of the PAC Catherine Murphy calls for a full break down of the Dail bike shed costs and Peadar Toibin outlines why he believes Australia is better at recruiting Gardai here than Govt are

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.

On todays show . James Rodgers from The Dundalk Argus talked to us about the troubles in Dundalk Football Club , Tara Mc Manus The asst General Sec. with the GRA on the rollout of body cams for members. Gavin Reilly Correspondent with Virgin Media on the labour Think tank , and much more ..

Today on the show - Niamh Smyth discusses FF's bid to protect customers from rip-off ticket prices, the VFI say there's "no profit in pubs" as they call for urgent measures from Govt for the sector and the Irish Heart Foundation call for a ban on smoking in beer gardens / outdoor events

Today on the show - Fianna Fail Senator Shane Cassells joined us in studio to talk about his decision to step away from political life. As Labour describe Government as "toothless" when it comes to tackling the rising cost of living Ged Nash was with us to talk about Labour's bid to tackle the issue. Focus Ireland outlined details of the 12.5% increase in the demand on their services

Today on the show - New research from Cyber Safe Kids shows that 25% of 8-12 year olds have been bothered by harmful content or unsolicited contact online, will there be a review carried out into the most expensive bike shed in the country - we ask Seán Defoe and Women's Aid give their thoughts on the changes to the laws involving staking cases.

Today on the show - Following yet another ticket fiasco this weekend we heard from Senator Shane Cassells on the calls for Govt to tackle dynamic pricing once and for all, Ruairi O Murchu outlined details of SF's plan to pledge €39 billion for housing over the next 5 yrs and the Road Safety Authority called on parents to educate their children on road safety as schools and colleges return this week.