January 2022 – Page 3 – Near FM

Northside Today: Oxfam calls for wealth to be taxed

admin January 24, 2022

Simon Murtagh Senior Policy and research co-ordinator with Oxfam joins Donie Tarrant to discuss a recently published report which shows that Irish Billionaires’ wealth increased by €18 billion during the pandemic and that the ten richest men double their fortunes in pandemic…

Northside Today: We Can Quit programme.

admin January 24, 2022

Karen O’Neill from the Northside Partnership Smoking Cessation team joins Donie Tarrant to talk about the “We Can Quit programme”, which is a free, friendly and supportive 12-week programme for women, who smoke and who want support to quit smoking. Web Link: info@northsidepartnership.ie

International Writers Network – 18/01/2022

admin January 24, 2022

We are joined this evening by two amazing Poets. Listen to their outstanding writing journey, celebrate their achievements and pure determination to write for a greater purpose. Don’t miss it! Special Guests: Paul Wickham Poet/ Author Csilla Toldy Poet/Author/Lecturer Themes Prison/Music

Europe in my Backyard – Promo

admin January 24, 2022

A new weekly 20 part radio campaign from February 10th from 4.30-5.00pm called Europe in my Backyard- Radio Reporting on the European Cohesion Policy. The series is about organizations, projects and strategies for a more connected, competitive, social, sustainable and greener Ireland.

Oxfam International report “Inequality Kills” 2022 – Global Solidarity, Near FM (2022)

DJP January 22, 2022

Darren J. Prior spoke to Jim Clarken the CEO of Oxfam Ireland about the report “Inequality Kills” that Oxfam International brought out in mid-January 2022. Near FM, 21 January 2022.

Northside Today – Mary’s meals starts new school feeding programme in Yemen.

admin January 21, 2022

Patricia Friel, Executive Director, joins Noel McGuinness to discuss why Mary’s Meals starts new school feeding programme in Yemen while the charity brings hope to 4,000 children amid ongoing humanitarian crisis. For more information visit: www.marysmeals.org

Lifeline – Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill fails to protect children’s health.

admin January 21, 2022

Michael Sullivan chats with Kathryn Reilly, Policy Manager, Irish Heart Foundation about how the new Online Safety Bill fails to curb the digital marketing of unhealthy food to children. For more information visit: www.irishheart.ie

Lifeline – 4,000 children with disabilities in waiting list limbo.

admin January 21, 2022

Michael Sullivan chats with Karen McAuley Head of Policy, Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) about Unmet Needs, a report on the challenges faced by children with disabilities requiring an assessment of their needs Visit: www.oco.ie Complaints: www.oco.ie/complaints/ ‘Unmet Needs’ report: www.oco.ie/library/ombudsman-for-children-launches-unmet-needs-a-report-on-the-challenges-faced-by-children-in-ireland-who-require-an-assessment-of-their-needs/

Beyond The Back Page – Financial Times Journalist, Simon Kuper.

admin January 21, 2022

Patrick was joined by Financial Times Journalist Simon Kuper to talk about his recent book, The Barcelona Complex: Lionel Messi and the Making–And Unmaking–Of the World’s Greatest Soccer Club. Simon chatted to us about the incredible success of the club and the…

God Talk – Episode 224 – Aint No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down

admin January 20, 2022

With a recent bereavement in Anthony’s extended family the issue of victory over death is looked at with much insightful music accompaniment including an epic song by Molly Skaggs.. you got it, daughter of country legend Ricky. (Broadcast 10-1-22)

Northside Today – Irish politicians need leadership training.

admin January 20, 2022

Joanne Hession, CEO of Lift Ireland joins Johnny Holmes to talk about how the majority of people in Ireland believe that our politicians need to complete leadership training before taking up office, For more information visit: www.liftireland.ie

Northside Today – Secondary school issues in terms of inadequate safety measures and Leaving Cert 2022.

admin January 20, 2022

Moira Leydon, Education & Research Officer for ASTI joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the lack of progress on school safety measures in the context of rising Covid-19 cases and also about their commitment on externally-assessed Leaving Cert – 2022 in line with…

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