Father of Harvey Morrison Sherratt Tells LMFM He Will Fight Tooth and Nail Amid Collapse of CHI Inquiry - 23/06/2026

Father of Harvey Morrison Sherratt Tells LMFM He Will Fight Tooth and Nail Amid Collapse of CHI Inquiry - 23/06/2026

Two advocacy groups representing more than 900 families affected by the Children's Health Ireland spina bifida and scoliosis controversy have withdrawn from a planned scoping inquiry, saying the process no longer meets the needs of those at the centre of the crisis. The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group and the Scoliosis Advocacy Network say they have serious concerns about the inquiry's terms of reference and the way the process is being conducted. Among those affected was Harvey Morrison Sherratt, whose death last year after a prolonged wait for scoliosis treatment sparked outrage across the country and renewed calls for accountability within the health system, and Stephen Morrison joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Stephen told us that he will continue to fight tooth and nail for accountability. During the interview we were also contacted by a listener from Meath named Garreth, who told us about how his 12-year-old son has also been failed. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Alarm Over Surge in Intimate Image Abuse Cases Among Young People - 23/06/2026

A new campaign is being launched to help young people understand and respond to intimate image abuse, as new figures reveal a sharp rise in cases across Ireland. The "It's Not The End of The World" campaign, led by CyberSafeKids and the Irish Internet Hotline, is aimed at 13 to 17-year-olds and comes as reports of intimate image abuse have risen by 66 per cent in the past year. A total of 862 cases were reported in 2025, with children and young people among the groups most affected. Almost half of all reported cases involved people aged 24 and under. Campaigners say greater awareness and education are needed to help young people recognise the risks, seek support, and understand their rights in relation to this. Philip Arneill, Head of Education and Innovation at CyberSafeKids, joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us more about this. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

New Law Will Allow People to Work Beyond Employer’s Retirement Cut-Off Until State Pension Age of 66 - 23/06/2026

A new law coming into effect later this month will give many workers the right to remain in their jobs beyond their employer's mandatory retirement age. The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025, which takes effect on June 29th, will allow eligible employees to continue working up to the State Pension age of 66, even where their contract currently requires them to retire earlier. The new legislation applies to employees with a contractual retirement age of 65 or younger who have completed their probation period. The Government says the measure will provide greater flexibility for workers, help people bridge the gap to the State Pension age, and support those who wish to remain in the workforce for longer. Minister of State for Small Businesses, Retail and Employment, Alan Dillon, joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Britain’s Next Possible Prime Minister Has Strong Drogheda Links - 23/06/2026

A man widely tipped as a future British Prime Minister has a little-known connection to Drogheda. Andy Burnham, one of the most prominent figures in British politics and a potential future leader of the Labour Party, can trace his family roots back to the town through his great-grandfather, Edmund "Ned" Burke. We found out about this on The Agenda this morning. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cyclist Says Drivers Should Face Penalties for Unnecessary Horn Use

A cyclist who says she was subjected to a sustained blast of a vehicle horn for around 40 seconds is calling for tougher rules around how and when drivers can use their horns. Author and broadcaster Joanna Donnelly says the incident happened as she was cycling home after visiting her brother's grave on the 25th anniversary of his death ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.