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Nuala Haughey – Open Government Project Manager with TASC

admin June 16, 2015

Mark Finnegan talks with Nuala Haughey, Open Government Project Manager from TASC. TASC has recently released a new series of online guides that shine a light on how government works and show how ordinary citizens can play an active role in shaping…

Frank Scalzo and Rob Walsh -Ballymun Mens Shed.

admin May 26, 2015

Mark Finnegan is joined in studio by Frank Scalzo and Rob Walsh. The lads are in the process of starting a Mens Shed in the Ballymun area. A Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together…

Bob Jordan – Chief Executive of Threshold:

admin May 20, 2015

Mark Finnegan is joined by the Chief Executive of Threshold , Bob Jordan. Threshold, the national housing charity, has welcomed the publication of the latest report on Ireland’s rental sector and measures to secure occupancy and affordable supply. The report was published…

Dearbhla Ryan – Migrants Right Centre Ireland

admin May 20, 2015

Mark Finnegan talks to Dearbhla Ryan from the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI). The European Commission recently announced the European Agenda on Migration in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean. The MRCI along with the Irish Refugee Council believe…

Kevin O Toole – €10,000 Curry for Nepal

admin May 19, 2015

Mark Finnegan is joined in studio by Kevin O’ Toole from The Chameleon Restaraunt in Temple Bar. Kevin is one of the chefs taking part in a unique event called The €10,000 Curry for Nepal. The event is an informal dinner and…

St Marys Secondary School, Baldoyle. Transition Year Students Production of The Music Man.

admin May 12, 2015

Mark Finnegan is joined by Transition year (TY) students Sophie O’Rourke and Shannon O’Connor along with Head Teacher Siobhan O’Connell from St Marys Secondary School in Baldoyle. Each year the TY students take part in a Transition Year Musical, this years…

Alan Bracken – Recently Elected to the National Executive Committee of Fianna Fail.

admin May 12, 2015

Alan Bracken – Recently Elected to the National Executive Committee of Fianna Fail. Mark Finnegan is joined in studio by Alan Bracken from Artane. Alan was recently elected to the Fianna Fáil National Executive. On being elected Alan said: “I was delighted…

Brian Trench – Media Relations Officer @Bohemians FC.

admin May 1, 2015

Brian Trench – Media Relations Officer @Bohemians FC. Mark Finnegan is joined by Brian Trench, Media Relations Officer @Bohemians FC. 2015 is the 125th anniversary of Bohemians Football Club and anumber of events are planned to mark the occasion. One such event…

John Buckley – Youth Engagement Officer @SpunOut.

admin May 1, 2015

John Buckley – Youth Engagement Officer @SpunOut. John Buckley, a Youth Engagement Officer @ SpunOut.ie joins Mark Finnegan to talk about ‘National Voter Registration Day’. In 2014, SpunOut.ie and USI came together for a registration drive, which added 22,000 young people to…

Willie White – Phizzfest 2015

admin May 1, 2015

Willie White – Phizzfest 2015: Mark Finnegan talks to Willie Walsh from Phizzfest. Willie talks about the many events and activities that are happening as part of Phizzfest 2015. The festival takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday May…

Cllr Alison Gilliland(LAB) – New Legislation on Fair Working Hours;

admin April 23, 2015

Cllr Alison Gilliland(LAB) – New Legislation on Fair Working Hours; Mark Finnegan talks to Councillor Alison Gilliland(LAB) about the urgent need for new legislation to ensure that all workers are guaranteed fair working hours and decent work. Cllr Gilliland called for new legislation to…

Dunnes Stores Workers Strike

Paul April 2, 2015

Near FM’s Mark Finnegan went to Northside Shopping Centre to speak to some of the striking workers about why they are out on strike this Easter. He also spoke to politicians and members of the public who support the strike action. This…