The Agenda

Today on The Agenda we heard about the tragic news of Garda Flatley, who was killed after he was struck by a motorcycle yesterday while carrying out a checkpoint in the Lanestown area of north county Dublin.We spoke to O'Dwyers GAA Club in Balbriggan of which Garda Flatley was a member. They described him as an "absolute gentleman" who was always willing to help when he could.We also spoke to Tara McManus from the GRA, about calls that are now in place for a "reset" on road safety, after the death of Garda Flatley.

Today on The Agenda we spoke to Legal Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Independent Shane Phelan, to get all the latest on the Gerry Adams defamation case against BBC NI.

Today on The Agenda we spoke to Aontu leader and Meath West TD, Peadar Toibin, who has called for urgent reform and enforcement of rental housing standards in County Meath, following the release of Department of Housing figures showing that thousands of private rental properties across the county failed to meet minimum legal requirements.

Today on The Agenda, we spoke to Louth GAA Chairman, Sean McClean, about yesterday's big game which saw Louth crowned the 2025 Leinster Football champions.We also spoke to GAA Correspondent Colm Keys, who is a Meath man.

Today on The Agenda we spoke to Niamh Kane (player for the Blackhall Gaels in Meath) about the teams decision to stand firm in the skort row.The backlash by camogie players against the wearing of skorts spread to Co Meath after Thursday night's Adult Ladies Camogie Division 1 League clash between Killyon and Blackhall Gaels was abandoned after the visiting side refused to wear skorts and togged out in shorts.We also spoke to Fianna Fail Councillor Caroline O'Reilly, who was commending the team for standing firm against this.

Today on The Agenda we spoke to Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee John Brady, who says that the Dáil‘s spending watchdog will scrutinise expenditure on accommodation for asylum seekers, the new national children’s hospital and on the failed IT system for the Arts Council.Deputy Brady says that one of the most pressing issues he intends to prioritise on the committee is the “massive profiteering” in the provision of accommodation for those seeking asylum in Ireland.

Today on The Agenda we spoke to Alex Cooney from CyberSafeKids about an announcement by Tánaiste Simon Harris that a social media ban for children under 16 will be given “serious consideration”, suggesting ­Ireland could follow Australia which has adopted some of the strictest laws in the world.Alex spoke to us about just how dangerous and damaging social media can be for young children and teens, but she also believes that this ban would be a "blunt instrument".

Today on The Agenda we spoke to Minister of State for Transport, Seán Canney, who has ruled out an “amnesty” for experienced learner drivers to allow them to drive unaccompanied until they are called for a test.But he said “all options” are under consideration to address the backlog in waiting lists. “The service is not right and it needs to be rectified.”

Today on The Agenda we spoke to Zoe Lawlor from the Meath-Palestine Solidarity Campaign about RTE's decision not to pull Ireland out of the Eurovision song contest over Israel’s participation. Zoe also told us about a protest taking place this evening outside the RTE studio gates this evening in relation to this.