The EU has set ambitious targets for both renewable energy and carbon reduction, but the UK has been reluctant to sign up to new targets beyond 2020. How does the UK Government plan to tackle this problem and what targets is it considering?
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A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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Agenda 1.7.24 - the 41st Summit of the British-Irish Council and sharing the spoils of off-shore wind.
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The 41st Summit of the British-Irish Council took place here just over a week ago with senior politicians focussing on unlocking the economic and social opportunities of renewables across these islands. The Irish Taoiseach was here as was the Scottish Government First Minister but do these summits actually deliver anything meaningful? And has any p…
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Agenda 17.6.24 - Rob Callister tells us why we need another housing committee.
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If we had a house for every report, review, investigation, and new policy and recommendation then we probably wouldn’t have a housing crisis. So why does Rob Callister want to set up another committee investigation on housing? Should public sector housing be more accessible for people on low incomes and if so how do we pay for the new houses requir…
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Agenda 10.6.24 - the Manx Development Corporation - what is it for and is it delivering?
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The Manx Development Corporation has its supporters and critics but what is it for and how was it formed? It aims to be a catalyst for the positive transformation of the Island’s urban landscape for the benefit of all Manx Citizens and has a vision to create an urban landscape which will be perceived as vibrant, safe, of high design quality and env…
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Agenda 3.6.24 - a tribute to long serving Tynwald Member Eddie Lowey from his political friend Peter Karran
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Long serving political figure Eddie Lowey passed away recently and on Agenda long term friend and occasional political ally Peter Karran pays tribute to a towering Manx statesman. Mr Lowey was first elected to the House of Keys in the old Rushen constituency. He went on to serve in many position in both government and Tynwald stepping down from Leg…
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Agenda 20.5.24 - The Island’s first set of Biodiversity Action Plans mark a significant step in the Island’s commitment to nature conservation.
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The Island’s first set of Biodiversity Action Plans mark a significant step in the Island’s commitment to nature conservation. Agenda asks the experts what are they and why do they matter? There certainly seems to be a greater focus on protecting the Island’s biodiversity but will these plans make a difference? Is there any budget to help deliver t…
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Agenda 13.5.24 - Julie Edge on the new political alliance.
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More from the new political alliance on this week’s Agenda. Julie Edge MHK gives her warts and all assessment of government and what needs to change. So what did she do as Minister to solve these problems? Is this just sour grapes on the recently replaced education Minister? Ms Edge certainly has some interesting thoughts and ideas for the future w…
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Agenda 22.4.24 - should MLCs make decisions on government policy bearing in mind their at best tenuous mandate from the people?
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In Tynwald last week Onchan MHK Rob Callister asked his colleagues to reaffirm a 2017 Tynwald decision relating to the role LegCo members should fulfil and in particular that they should not be a member of more than one government department. The government website tells us that one MLC is a member of two departments and since last month’s reshuffl…
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Agenda 29.4.24 - is government support for household insulation and green living “a joke?”
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John Sheppard is a Sustainability Consultant and Technical director of Wren Sustainable Limited. He believes that government initiatives to help households become more sustainable are “a joke” and he tells us why on Agenda. While government has legislation requiring it to deliver on carbon reduction targets, it seems that legislation is limited on …
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Agenda 15.4.24 - Tynwald Youth Select Committee members talk about their political aspirations and run rings round Phil Gawne in a discussion about the perils and opportunities presented by Artificial ...
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On Agenda last week Tynwald Youth Select Committee members Zara Molnova, Aidan Clarke and Alex Cowley told us about the work of their Committee. This week these sixth form students talk about their political aspirations and run rings round me in a discussion about the perils and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence. As someone who’s p…
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Agenda 8.4.24 - the Tynwald Youth Select Committee - part 1
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Very occasionally when conducting interviews Phil Gawne is particularly impressed by the refreshing honestly and clarity of my guests. The Youth Select Committee was established by Tynwald to give a voice to students and Castle Rushen High School students Zara Molnova and Aidan Clarke, and Chair of the Select Committee Alex Cowley from St Ninians H…
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Agenda 25.3.24 - the latest population figures and when is it okay for a toilet break?
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An Agenda of two halves this week with Paul Craine MLC assessing the latest population figures and MLC and Children’s Champion Kerry Sharp assessing the recently announced Ballakermeen toilet policy and how children’s rights have changed over the decades. Government has set its sights on growing the economically active population and the latest fig…
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Agenda 18.3.24 - lessons from Canada on Assisted Dying
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At a meeting last week more than a hundred people heard from Canadian campaigner, Alex Schadenberg, Chair of Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and Dr Duncan Gerry consultant geriatrician. Both spoke with passion and expressed deep concern about Alex Allinson’s attempt to introduce Assisted Dying in the Isle of Man. So are the safeguards in the Assist…
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Agenda 11.3.24 - the UK Post Office Scandal and how to avoid it.
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The scandal surrounding the actions of the UK Post Office in connection with wrongful persecution of sub postmasters is rarely off the news lately, thanks in part to the significant campaign for justice led by Alan Bates. Looking at the fact as we now know them it seems remarkable that a common sense test hadn’t been applied by Post Office Chiefs. …
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Agenda 26.2.24 - Julie Edge reacts to her Ministerial departure.
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Julie Edge has been replaced as education minister in what the Chief Minister has termed a strategic change. All parties are at pains to mention that this was not a sacking but Ms Edge responded to news of her departure by saying that as the “difficult woman” who regularly challenges decisions and offers the public perspective, I am not surprised. …
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Agenda 19.2.24 - Should MHKs make decisions about the size of their constituencies? With just under half the voting age population not bothering to vote should we be looking at much bolder steps in relation ...
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The Isle of Man Electoral Commission recently published its report which makes recommendations to Tynwald in relation to House of Keys constituency boundaries. The report is due to be debated in March and on Agenda Commission members Sally Bolton and Nigel Davis explain the Commission’s findings and recommendations. Should MHKs make decisions about…
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Agenda 12.2.24 - the Chief Minister defends his government’s progress half way through his term in office.
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We’re half way through the Cannan administration and the Chief Minister is facing growing pressure to deliver on the promises contained in the glitzy strategy documents and plans. So how does Alf Cannan think he’s doing? Is the housing crisis solved? Find out on Agenda with Amy Griffiths who caught up with the Chief Minister earlier this month. Are…
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Agenda 5.2.24 - the Cannan administration - a bold revolution or rearranging deckchairs?
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The Cannan administration has had bold ambition to radically change the government and the prospects for our economic future but half way through this government’s term in office what meaningful change can they point to. Is the Cannan government’s ambition one you share or are their aspects of it that you’re not signed up to? On Agenda political co…
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Agenda 29.1.24 - a lively debate on government’s refugee policy.
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There was quite a heated exchange in Tynwald this month about government’s policy relating to accepting refugees. Minister Kate Lord Brennan was surprisingly robust in defending the Cabinet Office’s approach and this led to several members including the mover of the motion Joney Faragher giving as good as they got. On Agenda this week we hear from …
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Agenda 22.1.24 - The Energy Strategy, lower speed limits in residential areas, and proposed boundary changes in the north?
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The Energy Strategy was debated in Tynwald last week and Minister Clare Barber didn’t have it all her own way. Ann Corlett again questioned the Infrastructure Minister about when his Department will lower speed limits in residential areas. Also Lawrie Hooper talks about proposed changes to constituency boundaries. Clare Barber on Energy Strategy, A…
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Agenda 18.12.23 - good news good for the homeless and for vulnerable children, as well as encouragement for campaigners seeking new laws to protect puppies and kittens.
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There was no room in the Perspective inn yesterday for the Homlessness Strategy and Children’s Champion’s Report. So in the Agenda before Christmas all through the House (of Keys) we have a Minister stirring and even some cows. No wise men but Tynwald stars David Ashford, Claire Barber and Kerry Sharpe are with us to give some good news good for th…
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Agenda 8.1.24 - DEFA Minister Clare Barber tells us about proposed changes to planning a new Fisheries Management Agreement.
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We’ve got a new Fisheries Management Agreement and there’s more tweaking of the planning system being proposed. Planning and Fisheries Minister Clare Barber tells us about both including the usual proposal to increase fees - well Government needs the money I suppose! But tucked in the planning consultation there’s a proposal that the planning commi…
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Agenda 15.1.23 - Rob Callister and Kerry Sharp consider the damning Ofsted report into children’s social care services
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A damning report into children’s social care services was debated in November Tynwald, painting a very bleak picture for children in care or leaving care at 16. The report found that a lack of adequate support systems to promote the safety and well-being of these children is significantly failing them, the impact of substance misuse on children is …
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Agenda 11.12.23 - should we be getting benefits out to the median line between the IoM and UK?
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Anyone fancy some free money this Christmas? That appears to be what’s on offer from Paul Craine MLC as he asks Tynwald to support his motion which calls for the Isle of Man to benefit from the revenue generated on the seabed out to the median line between the Isle of Man and the UK. Scotland was granted similar benefits just prior to the independe…
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Agenda 4.12.23 - Peter Karran calls for housing for Manx workers
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Looking for some straight talking no nonsense politician to say it how it is? Well, a semi-retired former MHK is pulling no punches when it comes to government’s housing policy. Peter Karran has written to the new Housing Board Chair, David Ashford, with some clear policy ideas to try to find housing solutions for the many Manx workers who contnue …
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Agenda 27.11.23 - Government’s plans meaningless nonsense or a valiant attempt to keep Department’s accountable?
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Departmental Plans came in for a bit of stick in Tynwald last week but are they the “meaningless drivel” that John Rimmington once described his Department’s plan about twenty years ago? Speaker Watterson didn’t quite go that far but it is fair to say he wasn’t impressed. The Department of Education’s was one of the plans he criticised so what did …
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Agenda 20.11.23 - should the Bishop have a vote in Tynwald? The saga continues.
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A bit of déjà vu on Agenda this week as the Bishop’s vote is once more called into question this time by the House of Keys who narrowly voted to allow Lawrie Hooper to introduce a private member’s Bill to remove the vote from the Bishop. Mr Hooper was accused of having malevolent purpose and being distracted by trivial matters when he should be get…
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Agenda 13.11.23 - is the Isle of Man Government "Fanning the Flames of a World on Fire?"
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The Isle of Man Government Risks Fanning the Flames of a World on Fire according to the Green Party’s Andrew Langan Newton but is he right? The claim is made as government looks to vary the conditions of Crogga’s gas exploration licence which has received intense scrutiny in recent Keys sittings. There does seem to be a growing chorus of internatio…
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Agenda 6.11.23 - what do those attending the Manx language festival think about the language and its place in Island life.
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The Cooish drew to a close yesterday after yet another successful week of events associated with the Manx language. So what do those attending this Manx language festival think about the language and its place in Island life. The language has grown in numbers of speakers, learning resources and activities over the past three decades but how relevan…
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Agenda 9.10.23 - Is the DHSC Manx Care working as planned and why has the Health Minister fallen out with his Consultative Committee?
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Manx Care has been in the news lately more for its troubles than successes. One of Manx Care’s board members expressed concern at what our Health Services would become if doesn’t receive a substantial budgetary increase. Questions have been asked about whether indeed the separation of services from the Health Department to Manx Care is working. The…
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Agenda 30.10.29 - a bit of a Bills special this week with a bit of work permit mothballing thrown in for good measure.
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Some interesting Bills making their way through Keys and LegCo at the moment. An Income Tax Bill and Sanctions Bill which were primarily tidying up existing provision. A Vaping Bill and an Employment Bill introduce more significant changes to existing law and we hear a bit about both. We hear from Alex Allinson about the Assisted Dying Bill and Ent…
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Agenda 23.10.23 - the Manx Farm Conservation Challenge - farmers recognised for giving a helping hand to the Island's rich Manx biodiversity
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We hear a lot about the threats to the Island’s biodiversity with climate and land mismanagement often held up as the culprits. On Agenda this week Simon Clarke talks to farmers who have been recognised for getting things right and giving a helping hand to the rich Manx biodiversity that so many of us cherish. A fortnight ago the Farming and Wildli…
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Agenda 16.10.23 - Political commentator Alastair Ramsay lets rip on his deep concerns over the lack of due process being followed by government.
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Political commentator Alastair Ramsay is known for his thoughtful assessments of issues which face our Island so what’s got him so wound up lately? Alastair lets rip on this week’s Agenda about his deep concerns over the process which has led to the proposed site in the south for a wind farm development. An episode not to be missed. Is Alastair rig…
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Agenda 2.10.23 - will changes to government’s capital procedures reduce cost and bureaucracy?
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Revision to government’s capital procedures and regulations might not sound like the most riveting of subjects and yet tens of millions of taxpayers pounds are spent each year on government’s capital program. From big projects such as the Promenade and Liverpool Sea Terminal down much smaller things like new hospital equipment or a still proposed f…
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Agenda 25.09.2023 - The Isle of Man Government Conference 2023
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Lewis Foster looks back at the highs and lows of 2023 Isle of Man Government Conference.By Manx Radio
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Agenda 18.9.23 - Tanya August-Hanson MLC talks about legislation to support same sex families, changes to planning and concern over charity law.
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Tanya August-Hanson MLC is at it again, spearheading new legislation and helping the Manx public lead easier lives. She’s consulting on a private member’s Bill which would allow some bits of legislation to catch up with societal changes surrounding same sex families. She’s also helping the Planning Department steer and amendment Bill through which …
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Agenda 11.9.23 - Sarah Maltby tells us what her constituents are thinking
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Sarah Maltby is one of the new crop of MHKs elected at the 2021 general election. One of two Manx Labour MHKs Sarah has taken up the Social Security role in Treasury. She’s had a busy summer knocking on doors and finding out what her constituents in Douglas South are thinking. Sarah gives us all the skeet on what she’s been finding out. There is so…
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Agenda 4.9.23 - Julie Edge talks exam results, industrial relations and drag queens.
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With all the exam results out now how does Education Minister Julie Edge MHK think Manx students have done? Relations between teachers and the Department have been shakey at best over the past few years. Are there signs of improvement now? And what’s the latest on the QE2 drag queen affair? Were you inspired by your teachers? Is there too much bure…
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Agenda 31.7.23 - Julie Edge MHK on the impartiality of the Tynwald committee that polices the standards and conduct of Tynwald members.
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Onchan MHK Julie Edge brought two motions to July Tynwald which sought to increase the impartiality of the Tynwald committee that polices the standards and conduct of Tynwald members. In an emotional speech Ms Edge refered to an episode of bullying which she claimed to be the victim of in the previous House of Keys. Is it reasonable that the Speake…
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Agenda 24.7.23 - Is Minister Hooper being too robust in defending his Department or is he right to kick back at criticism? Is public debate being stifled by dark government forces?
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The Health Services Consultative Committee released its annual report a few weeks back which was mildly critical of the the Health Department. Outgoing Chair Andrew Cole in an interview about his Committee’s report felt that the Health Minister tried to bully his committee. The Minister strongly refutes this allegation and describes the report as r…
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Agenda 17.7.23 - Positive Action Group founder and seasoned Tynwald watcher Roger Tomlinson gives a different perspective on the Legislative Council and Tynwald.
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Tanya August Hanson and Bill Henderson MLC gave a strong defence of the role and workload of members of the Legislative Council a few weeks back which incensed Positive Action Group founder and seasoned Tynwald watcher Roger Tomlinson so on Agenda this week he gives a different perspective on the Legislative Council and Tynwald. Should LegCo be dir…
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Agenda 3.7.23 - with the Assisted Dying Bill receiving it’s first reading in the House of Keys last week Agenda speaks to assisted dying advocates Trevor Moore and Paul Weatherall.
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With the Assisted Dying Bill receiving it’s first reading in the House of Keys last week Agenda speaks to assisted dying advocates Trevor Moore and Paul Weatherall. Trevor is chair of UK campaign group My Death My Decision and Paul is a member of the Manx branch and member of Facebook group Let Me Choose. They paint an eloquent picture in favour of…
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Agenda 26.6.23 - Legislative Council has come in for a fair bit of stick recently so MLCs Tanya August Hanson and Bill Henderson are fighting back.
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Legislative Council has come in for a fair bit of stick recently for its very short sittings, just twenty one sittings each year outside of Tynwald and the relatively passive if not silent public face of Leg Co members. On Agenda MLCs Tanya August Hanson and Bill Henderson fight back. Is legislative scrutiny more than just passing comment in LegCo.…
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Agenda 19.6.23 - Ever wondered why our children’s teeth are full of fillings? Is fluoridation of our water the cure for our children’s bad teeth?
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Ever wondered why our children’s teeth are full of fillings? Did you know that children’s dental health here is among the worst in these Islands? In last month’s Tynwald the Social Affairs Committee presented a report on Children’s Oral Health which the Health Minister felt was a bit weak in its demands. We hear from the Minister and one of the Com…
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Agenda 12.6.23 - Do we need need a Bishop?
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Do we need need a Bishop? Some might argue that as we fall into a pit of moral decline their has never been a more important time to have the moral and spiritual guidance the Bishop provides. Others would suggest that changes in society and community mean that organised religion is very much yesterday’s news. With our current Bishop stepping down t…
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Agenda 5.6.23 - the Sanctions Bill and the Income Tax Bill are progressing through Keys and LegCo. Does such legislation matter?
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Looking for some adrenaline fuelled excitement? The motor bikes just not thrilling enough for you? Well Agenda might be just what you’re looking for as we considered two Bills which are currently making their way through Keys and LegCo. The Sanctions Bill aims to provide a modern and flexible framework to allow Manx authorities to implement United …
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Agenda 22.5.23 - everything you ever wanted to know about revitalising indigenous languages but didn't like to ask.
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One of the speakers at the recent conference on Language and Society in the Isle of Man was Ben Ó Ceallaigh, a Lecturer in the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University. His talk on language policies and neoliberal retrenchment in Ireland, Scotland and Man was certainly thought provoking and on Agenda this week he tells us wh…
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Agenda 15.5.23 - the electoral commission explains its review into the processes used to elect the house of keys.
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Are the constituencies too big, or too small. Are two seat constituencies better than three seat, one seat or all Island elections. Is our electoral system fit for purpose and if it is why do only half the electorate turn out to vote? These questions and many more are being asked by Electoral Commission Chair, Sally Bolton and her colleagues on the…
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Agenda 24.04.23 - is the constitution holding us back or do you think "if it ain’t broke don’t fix it"?
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Co-Founders of Reayrtys, Dr Simon Collister and Nick Hawkes, gave evidence to Tynwald’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee last week. What is Reayrtys I hear you ask? Well they are a group that wants to start an open and honest discussion about the kind of country we can be, now and in the future. They’re keen on constitutional …
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Agenda 17.4.23 - the Paris Agreement, Road Tax and electricity price hikes.
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As the Isle of Man finally signs up to the Paris Agreement Agenda asks is it worth the paper it’s written on, the Infrastructure Minister gives us some insights in to Road Tax and looks forward to its future reform and former Chair of the MUA explains the electricity price hikes. The talk on tackling climate change is good but are we really seeing …
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Agenda 3.4.23 - new Eden Project in Morecambe, the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
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Founder of the Eden Project, Sir Tim Smit, attended a conference on Friday which explored the economic opportunities for the Isle of Man through its strong cultural and business links with the North of England. The event, was a joint initiative by the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Powerhouse Partnership. The ambition to replicate…
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