Update: Devastation on River Glyde as Massive Fish Kill Leaves Over 20,000 Dead - 08/06/2026

Irish Council for Civil Liberties Calls for Ban on Gardaí Using Tasers on Children - 16/06/2026

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has called on Gardaí to ban the use of tasers on children. The equipment is currently undergoing a pilot phase which will now run until the end of the year, with the Limerick Division also set to receive access. Currently, 137 members from Dublin's Store Street, Kevin Street and Pearse Street stations, and Waterford Garda station have received the training required to operate them. Policing and Justice Policy Officer  at ICCL, Emily Williams, 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.

'Slushie' Ban for Children Considered Because of Potential Health Impacts - 15/06/2026

A potential ban on slushie drinks for children is under consideration following fresh warnings from food safety experts about the risks posed by certain ingredients in the popular frozen beverages. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland recently updated its guidance after a new risk assessment by European regulators raised concerns about the additive glycerol, which is commonly used in slushies to maintain their icy texture. Health experts say consuming high levels of the ingredient can pose health risks for younger children, particularly those aged 10 and under. Fianna Fáil TD Pádraig O'Sullivan has been raising the matter in the Dáil and 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.

Louth Disability Cycling Club Namechecked at United Nations in New York Last Week - 15/06/2026

Louth Disability Cycling Club got namechecked at the United Nations in New York last week when Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú told a special conference on disability about the Dundalk-based club. The Louth deputy was at the UN for the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP19) and told delegates from all over the world about the innovative project that allows those with disabilities to take part in fun cycling events in the community. Deputy Ó Murchú joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. We also spoke about news that the party will bring forward legislation in the Dáil next week aimed at removing the mandatory three-day waiting period for abortion in early pregnancy. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Meath TD Demands Answers on Belfast Attack Suspect's Movements Through Ireland - 12/06/2026

Aontú leader & Meath-West TD Peadar Tóibín is calling on the Government to provide clarity on the movements of the man charged in connection with Monday's knife attack in Belfast. Speaking in the Dáil yesterday, Deputy Tóibín criticised what he described as a lack of information from the Government regarding the suspect's time in the Republic before travelling north. He says unanswered questions about the individual's journey through Ireland risk undermining public confidence in border security and immigration procedures. The comments come after the Chief Constable of the PSNI said the accused had travelled from Paris to Dublin before making his way to Belfast. Deputy Tóibín is seeking further details on what checks, if any, were carried out while the suspect was in this jurisdiction and whether he had any interaction with Irish immigration authorities. Deputy Tóibín joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the issue and the questions he believes still need to be answered. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Meath-Based Senator Raises Concerns Over Open Borders Following Belfast Attack - 12/06/2026

In the wake of this week's knife attack in Belfast and the violence that followed, Independent Meath Senator Sharon Keogan says serious questions need to be asked about the operation of open borders on the island of Ireland.  The Senator says the incident has raised questions about border security and immigration controls on the island of Ireland. She argues that Ministers with responsibility for justice and immigration should examine what implications the EU Migration Pact may have for the safety and security of the population. While condemning the rioting and disorder seen in Belfast, Senator Keogan has also called on the Government to strengthen immigration and border procedures, saying there must be greater scrutiny of those entering the country. Senator Sharon Keogan joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss her concerns and why she believes a review is needed. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.