Best Shadow Senator Podcasts (2024)

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Shadow Politics, June 16, 2024 54:34

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Guest, Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and a reporting fellow at Type Media CenterBy hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)

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Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians and NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says she’s in disbelief that the NAAJA board appointed Hugh Woodbury as chair despite knowing that he had pleaded guilty ... 10:28

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Concerns Clare Patients Waiting In Extreme Pain Due To Dentist Shortage 3:46

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Concern has been raised that oral care patients in Clare are waiting for treatment in extreme pain due to a severe dentist shortage. New HSE figures show just 12 dentists in this county are offering services to medical card holders under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme. According to a parliamentary question submitted by Sinn Féin TD Maurice Qu…

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Hopes Full Hotels And BnBs Will Soon Come Back To Tourism Use In Clare 9:11

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It's expected the reduction in Clare's hotel beds contracted to the state for Asylum Seeker accommodation will not immediately free up visitor spaces. The latest Fáilte Ireland report, shows that 25% of this county's hotel beds were hosting either Ukrainian refugees or International Protection Applicants at the end of May. Although its a drop of 8%…

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In The Garden - Midsummer Flowering Shrubs 19:32

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrisssey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners advice on midsummer flowering shrubs.If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.By Clare FM

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Seanchaí Corner: Episode 12: The Corpse-Eating Eel 7:38

2h ago7:38

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It is time to bring you another wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner.Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables.In our latest installment of Seanchaí Corner, Eddi…

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Ukrainians Forced to Leave Shannon for Lisdoonvarna 12:42

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75 Ukrainian refugees living in Phoenix House in the Shannon Town Centre will be relocated to Lisdoonvarna later this month. The residents were informed of this decision in a letter issued to them last Monday and unless they find housing in the intervening period, 60 will be placed in the Imperial Hotel while the remaining 15 will go into the Burre…

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Illegal Dumping Persists At Woodcock Hill, Meelick 12:55

31m ago12:55

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To begin the first show of the week, we returned to the issue of illegal dumping. This time, our focus switched to Meelick, where illegal dumping appears to have been an issue for some time. To find out more about the extent of the problem in Meelick, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan.Photo (c) Facebook, Cllr Rache…

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PressPlay Kids Art Workshop Set To Take Place In Lisdoonvarna 8:23

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Run by Conor Bourke, the Gentian Press in Lisdoonvarna is home to a large collection of printing presses from the 19th and early 20th centuries. It will also be the venue for an art workshop aimed at children. PressPlay Kids Art will take place at the Gentian Press next month from the 8th-12th.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Eanna By…

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Clare-Based Chair Of Culture Ireland Committee Expects Grant To Improve Artists' Working Conditions 4:38

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The Clare-based Chair of Culture Ireland's Expert Advisory Committee expects a new grant to provide improved working conditions for many artists. Arts Minister Catherine Martin has announced a €6 million pilot scheme enabling local authorities to increase the provision of artist workspaces nationwide. A capital grant up to a maximum value of €150,0…

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Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Loss To Donegal 4:29

13h ago4:29

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Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Loss To DonegalBy Clare FM

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Clare Manager Brian O'Connell After All Ireland MHC Semi Final Loss 3:44

17m ago3:44

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Clare Manager Brian O'Connell After All Ireland MHC Semi Final LossBy Clare FM

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St John Ambulance, Director of Ambulance Services Andrew Thomas says it’s transported more than 46,000 patients this year and at times ambulances are being held up, waiting to offload patients at RDH ... 11:04

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NT Major Events Corporation CEO Suzana Bishop says 40,000 people attended the Darwin Supercars with about 36 per cent coming from interstate 7:28

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Tourism Central Australia CEO Danial Rochford says he’s cautiously optimistic about the annual report cards for tourism destinations which show a return of international visitors after COVID 8:13

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Nine News Journalist Ebony Raymond says a forensic pathologist who examined Declan Laverty’s body will continue giving evidence at Keith Kerinauia’s murder trial today 2:53

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Chief Minister Eva Lawler says more consultation is needed with Cyclone Tracy survivors in regards to the City of Darwin’s proposed monument at Bundill Beach 24:26

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Atlantic Tales - Climate Change Special - Episode 168 51:25

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On this week's episode of Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn, we’ll hear about sustainability and biodiversity and the issue of climate change. We’ll meet some people working hard in their communities to protect their environment.By Clare FM

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A Conversation with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar 35:17

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Dr. Arati Prabhakar the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Technology Policy and Science Advisor to President Joe Biden. This week, she hosted an event in Washington DC called "AI Aspirations: R&D for Public Missions." Speakers included executive branch officials and agency leaders, from the Secretary of Educati…

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Clare Councillor Elect Calls For Technology To Prevent Unnecessary Spoiled Votes 4:25

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A Clare Councillor Elect is calling for smart technology to be employed to reduce the number of unnecessary spoiled votes. It comes just over a week after voters cast their ballots in this county's local elections in which 571 invalid votes were recorded across Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Shannon. It's understood that in some cases, vo…

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Clare TD Claims Children In Homelessness Missing Vital Milestones 9:34

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A Clare opposition TD claims children in this county are missing important milestones due to growing up in unsuitable homeless accommodation.The latest homeless figures indicate 79 people are currently availing of emergency accommodation provided by Clare County Council - 38 of which are classed as dependents.Children's charity Barnardos has recent…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 16th June 2024 15:03

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Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads or Sunday Prayer for today the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.By Clare FM

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 16th June 2024 59:44

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Stephen Fletcher presents this week's Beyond Belief which begins with a coffee and chat with Fr Gerry Kenny as they discus election blues and sporting highlights.There is also an interview with Mulugeta Dejenu the Regional Programmes Coordinator for Tearfund Ireland in Ethiopia who explains how the charity is building thriving communities through w…

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Ryanair CEO Says Plans To Increase Shannon Traffic By 50% Dependent On Lifting Dublin Passenger Cap 3:12

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The CEO of Ryanair says that in order to expand it's route offering at Shannon, the Dublin Airport passenger cap must be lifted immediately.The cap, which has been in place since 2007, currently restricts Dublin Airport to handling 32million passengers per year.Last summer Ryanair based a third aircraft at Shannon, allowing the airline to increase …

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Clare Green Senator Claims "Political Football" Prevented Environmental Candidates Getting Elected 4:45

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Clare's Green Senator claims a disingenuous narrative pushed by opposition and coalition partners prevented environmental candidates from getting over the line in the local elections.It comes as the number of seats won by the party has fallen by more than half since 2019, with just 23 councillors elected nationwide last week.In the run-up to the el…

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Clare Farmers Advised To Rein In Dogs During Silage Season 6:07

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Farmers in Clare are being advised to rein in their dogs while silage is being cut over the next few months.Silage season is now well underway with more than 19 million grass bales expected to be made in Ireland this summer.The Road Safety Authority has recently issued advice for driving agricultural vehicles at harvest time - including that the dr…

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 14th 49:24

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 14thBy Clare FM

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Where In Clare - Wilde Irish Chocolates 18:00

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This week on Where In Clare, Colum checked in with Patricia at Wilde Irish Chocolates in Tuamgraney! Tune in to find out how you can build your own bar!By Clare FM

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First Clare MEP In 30 Years Insists Local Issues Will Be Fought In Brussels 24:00

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Clare's first MEP in 35 years insists fighting for health, farmers rights, offshore energy development and robust data-protection laws will be his top priorities when he takes his seat in Brussels.Having been an unsuccessful candidate in the Ireland West Constituency in 2009, Scariff Independent TD Michael McNamara took the third seat in Ireland So…

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Futureproof Clare To Hold First Monthly "Climate Café" This Weekend 3:31

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A Clare campaign group which is taking a judicial review against the proposed Ennis Data Centre is holding its first monthly public meeting on matters of the climate this weekend.Futureproof Clare is hosting its first climate café on Saturday between 11am and 1pm in the Record Break Café in Ennis, where people are invited to raise their concerns re…

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Energising Clare: Episode 1 - Why We Need Renewable Energy 14:44

7h ago14:44

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It is time for the very first episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus: Energising ClareThis new feature will be about educating you, the listener, on renewables. For the very first episode, Alan Morrissey was joined by Jerry McEvilly, The Head of Policy in Friends of the Earth to discuss renewable energy.…

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Clarecastle Day Care Centre Celebrates 25th Anniversary 42:04

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This is a very special week for Clarecastle Day Care Centre. The centre, located in the village of Clarecastle, offers its elderly clients a program of social engagement and activities in a safe, supportive and friendly environment under the supervision of a team of fully trained and experienced staff who are on hand to assist with any medical conc…

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Ennis Tidy Towns Gearing Up For Best Kept Garden Competition 9:15

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Ennis Tidy Towns is gearing up for its Best Kept Garden Competition. With the Best Kept Garden Competition, the County Town – Ireland's Tidiest Town in 2021` – aims to recognise the importance of native biodiversity. To find out more about the competition, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard.Photo(c): Facebook, Ennis Tidy …

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Clare Autism Support Group Calls For CAMHS Overhaul Following Damning Report 3:29

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A Clare Autism support group is calling for a major overhaul of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services following a damming report into patient experiences. A new survey by advocacy group 'Families for reform of CAMHS' found that 70% of parents with autistic children said their child's health deteriorated while on a waiting list. The report als…

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Temples Taekwondo Academy’s Darrel Temple and 14-year-old twins Tori and Ella Phillips say they hope to one day compete in the Olympics after winning bronze at the World Taekwondo Championships in Melbourne ... 8:12

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Cyclone Tracy Survivor Robyn Cooper-Radke who now lives in NZ says she wouldn’t stand underneath the City of Darwin’s proposed monument for the 50th anniversary of the disaster, as she finds it triggering ... 10:34

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Remembering Cyclone Tracy Chair Richard Creswick says he doesn’t support a monument being installed at Bundilla Beach ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Cyclone, proposing a locally-made memorial at ... 14:47

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Nine News Journalist Ebony Raymond provides an update on the trial of Keith Kerinauia who is accused of murdering Darwin bottle shop worker Declan Laverty saying the jury yesterday heard Mr Kerinauia was ... 3:12

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The Week That Was – 14th June 2024 48:30

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Clare EU Candidate Says By-Election Must Be Held Immediately If County Loses TD To Europe 13:32

1d ago13:32

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A Clare candidate who was unsuccessful in his European election bid says those chosen to represent Ireland South must prioritise issues of disability, mental health and imbalanced regional investment.With the 18th count due to get underway at the Nemo Rangers Count Centre in Cork, Clare TD Michael McNamara remains in contention to take a seat.Cratl…

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Kilrush Art Group Holding Annual Exhibitions Over The Summer 4:41

1h ago4:41

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The Kilrush Art Group was founded in the early 1970’s, making it one of the most established local art groups around. Kilrush Art Group will be holding its annual exhibitions over the summer. For more on the group and their summer plans, Alan Morrissey was joined by member of Kilrush Art Group Caroline Wilson and new member Breda Latham.…

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Taste Of The Week: Breakfast Taco 11:27

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Canadian chef and owner of Randaddy’s in Lahinch, Randy Lewis.This week, Randy shared a delicious recipe for breakfast taco's.By Clare FM

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Parental Advice: What It Is Like To Be A Teenager In Modern Ireland 12:44

17m ago12:44

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Clinical Child Psychologist, Dr. Toby Sachsenmaier about what it is like to be a teenager in modern Ireland.By Clare FM

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Clare Women In Business - Judi Kinnane - Episode 21 15:38

8m ago15:38

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On ‘Clare Women in Business‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets Judi Kinnane, CEO and founder of Jellyfish Marketplace in Kilrush.By Clare FM

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Village Tour: Episode 17: Lissycasey 37:05

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It is time for the seventeenth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Lissycasey.With the Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county.By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their…

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Comedian Al Porter Returns To The Stage 10:20

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After six years, Al Porter returns with his best show yet...and he will be making his way to Clare! Al’s new personal and hilarious show, Al Porter ‘Now’, has visited great venues all around the country, including Vicar St Dublin, The Everyman Cork, Belfast Limelight, Galway Comedy Festival and more. The show will come to Glór on Saturday, the 22nd…

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Ukrainians Uprooted From Shannon Accommodation To Be Relocated In Lisdoonvarna 15:47

1h ago15:47

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There is currently a dilemma facing Ukrainian refugees in Shannon. The Taoiseach has vowed to raise the matter of Shannon-based refugees being moved to North Clare with the Integration Minister. Ukrainians living in Phoenix House in Shannon Town Centre were issued with a letter from International Protection Accommodation Services on Monday, stating…

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Taoiseach Vows To Raise Shannon Refugee Relocation With Integration Minister 1:26

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The Taoiseach has vowed to the raise the matter of Shannon-based refugees being moved to North Clare with the Integration Minister. Ukrainians living in Phoenix House in Shannon Town Centre were issued with a letter from International Protection Accommodation Services on Monday stating they'll be relocated to Lisdoonvarna on June 24th. The decision…

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Clare Carer Insists Means Test Must Be Scrapped As Changes To Allowance Announced 6:55

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A Clare family carer insists nothing short of scrapping the carer's allowance means test will show the Government values the work they do. Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed the weekly income disregard for carer's allowance will be increased to €450 for a single person and €900 for a couple. In addition, the carer's benefit income limit has g…