On The Record with Gavan Reilly Highlights
749 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -On The Record covers the main stories in the Sunday Newspaper Review, looks ahead at the week to come, plus goes back in time to learn lessons for the future with Hidden Histories.
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Hidden Histories: Che Guevara in Ireland
October 09, 2022 12:16 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this date in 1967, a 39-year-old was unceremoniously executed in Bolivia. In time, his image would be described as becoming "as iconic as the Nike swoosh logo or the golden arches of Mcdonalds'. That's somewhat ironic - given the 39-year-old was Ernesto "Che" Guevara. The story had curious Irish dimensions, including media fascination with the young revolutionary when he landed on Irish soil. Donal Fallon joins Emmet for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
TD James Lawless on what Fianna Fáil stands for and where the party is headed
October 02, 2022 12:16 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North & Chair of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice. Together they discuss the new statement of aims and objectives for the party, only the third time Fianna Fáil has done so since its foundation in 1926.
Hidden Histories: The Gentleman Highwayman
October 02, 2022 11:44 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn the story of historic crime and the emergence of policing, the Highwayman holds a special place. Some have even sought to romanticise such thieves as Robin Hood characters, but in reality, many went to their execution for a litany of crimes. October 3rd marks the anniversary of the death of a particularly odd Highwayman story - ‘The Gentleman Highwayman’, renowned for courteous behaviour during his robberies. Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
Minister Roderic O'Gorman on what Budget 2023 means for his department
October 02, 2022 11:37 - 16 minutes - 15 MBJoining Gavan is Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth. Together they discuss the year ahead for his department following the announcement of the details of Budget 2023.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel October 2nd
October 02, 2022 11:09 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance & John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland.
Hidden Histories: Irish hunger strikes
September 25, 2022 12:45 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBOver the course of the 20th century, the use of the hunger strike would become synonymous with Ireland, leading to the death of Cork Lord Mayor Terence MacSweeney, and polarizing Irish politics in the 1980s around the H Blocks. But on this date, September 25th, died Thomas Ashe in 1917. Ashe’s death - the first of its kind - was a surprise to many, as he had only gone on hunger strike days earlier on September 20th. So, how did this come to be? Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode o...
"I have a bill on the way, which will criminalize grooming young people for criminal activity"
September 25, 2022 12:45 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the issue of antisocial behavior and deliberate ramming at two Gardai cars at Cherry Orchard Road last Monday was Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. She also discussed the issue of criminal gangs targeting young people and upcoming bill to tackle grooming the youth for criminal activity.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel September 25th
September 25, 2022 12:45 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Elaine Loughlin, Irish Examiner Deputy Political Editor and Gerard Howlin, Public affairs consultant, political commentator and former senior government adviser. Also joining to discuss the issue of hidden homelessness was Wayne Stanley - Head of Policy and Communications.
"Next Italian government will be far right, but it's unfair to call it fascist"
September 25, 2022 12:45 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the general election in Italy this Sunday and the potential rise to power of the Italian far right was Lorenzo Codogno - Visiting Professor in Practice, European Institute, at London School of Economics and Political Science.
"We have failed to produce a rail network in Dublin over the last 50 years"
September 18, 2022 12:45 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBGavan is joined by Frank McDonald, the former Irish Times Environment Editor. Together they discuss the history of the many planned and then scrapped, infrastructure projects intended to extend public transport rail lines in and around the capital.
Living With Ghosts: The Inside Story from a 'Troubles' Mind
September 18, 2022 12:15 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBGavan is joined by Brian Rowan, former BBC correspondent in Belfast to discuss his new book ‘Living With Ghosts: The Inside Story from a 'Troubles' Mind’
Minister Ossian Smyth on Improving Government Online Services
September 18, 2022 11:48 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBGavan is joined by Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Together they discuss how the government can more efficiently deliver government services online.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel September 18th
September 18, 2022 11:18 - 43 minutes - 40 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Dr. Rachel Iredale, Consulting Director at RSM Ireland & Peter Leonard, Barrister and presenter of the Business Post’s ‘Law in Trial’ podcast. Gavan also took a call from Newstalk reporter, JJ Clarke, to get all the details from Garth Brooks' final night in Croke Park.
"He needs to dig deep and be the kind of diplomat his mother was"
September 11, 2022 12:25 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the seismic impact the death of Queen Elizabeth II has had on the British public, the detailed planning that has gone into managing the process of the Queen's funeral & Charles III succession, as well as what the monarchy will have to deal with in the months and years to come with regard to securing the future of the Union is UK-based journalist and media consultant, Enda Brady.
Labour Party Leader, Ivana Bacik on Tackling the Energy Crisis
September 11, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the measures that could be implemented by the government to help people deal with the ongoing energy crisis, as well as how the Labour Party might improve its standings in opinion polls is Labour Party leader, Ivana Bacik.
"There will be a pandemic-scale response"
September 11, 2022 11:43 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBJoining Gavan 'On the Record' is Jack Chambers, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West, Government Chief Whip & Minister of State for Sport, the Gaeltacht, and Defence. Together they discuss the Fianna Fáil party think-in as well as the government's plans to help people deal with the ongoing energy & cost-of-living crisis.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel September 11th
September 11, 2022 11:12 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJoining Gavan to run through the Sunday papers is Siona Cahill, Head of Communications with Gaisce & Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter with the Irish Independent. Together they discuss the possibility of Barry Cowen being considered for a cabinet position, the cost-of-living & energy crisis, as well as what the future might hold for the British monarchy.
Should We Have a Second Dáil?
September 11, 2022 10:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the idea that a second chamber be opened up in order to accommodate business that could happen contemporaneously with sittings of the Dáil is Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl.
Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West
September 04, 2022 11:55 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBPaul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West joins Gavan to discuss the ongoing energy crisis, the amount of energy consumed by data centres in Ireland and what should be done to reduce it, as well as the controversy surrounding Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, after it was revealed that he sought changes which would have seen “accidental landlords” given tax exemptions on rental income.
Róisín Shortall, TD for Dublin North-West & joint leader of the Social Democrats
September 04, 2022 11:40 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBRóisín Shortall, TD for Dublin North-West & joint leader of the Social Democrats joins Gavan to discuss what steps the government should be taking to mitigate the impacts of the energy crisis ahead of the Social Democrats 'Think-In' taking place on Tuesday, September 6th.
Hidden Histories: Henry Ford II
September 04, 2022 11:15 - 10 minutes - 10 MBToday, September 4th is the birthday of Henry Ford II, sometimes recalled as HF2. He would oversee particularly transformative times in the Ford Motor Company history, bringing it to a publicly traded company status. But his lifetime also brought about major changes in the company's once enormous Cork factory. Gavan is joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel September 4th
September 04, 2022 11:12 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Breda Browne, PR Director of Unique Media & Lauren Boland, Reporter from the Journal.ie.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel September 4th
September 04, 2022 11:12 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Breda Browne, PR Director of Unique Media & Lauren Boland, Reporter from the Journal.ie.
"We will be rolling up some emergency rest centers for Ukrainian refugees from next week"
August 28, 2022 12:10 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB"Over the course of the next week, we will be working with local authorities in rolling up emergency rest centers. That would be a community hall or scout centers that have beds and showers. The basics is there what we have to offer, but it is a humanitarian crisis, that Ireland never had to face" - says Roderic O'Gorman, minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth in Ireland, also responsible for accommodation roll out of Ukrainian refugees arriving to Ireland. He ...
"The real problem with homelessness is caused by government failure to deliver social housing supply"
August 28, 2022 12:10 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB"Minister Darragh O'Brien shouldn't have ended the ban on evictions in April last year. Since that decision the homelessness had increased by 26 pc, and the child homelessness has increased by shocking 43 pc." - so says Eoin Ó’Broin, Sinn Fein spokesperson on Housing, Local Government & Heritage and T.D. for Dublin Mid-West. He joins Gavan to discussed the latest statistics on homelessness in Ireland which hit a record high of 10,568.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel August 28th
August 28, 2022 12:10 - 48 minutes - 44 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Gina London - International Communications Strategist & Trainer, and a former Award-winning CNN correspondent and Tanya Ward – Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance. Together they discussed the development around of the Robert Troy affair, energy shortages threat and growing number of children being charged with sexual offences in Ireland.
Hidden Histories: Central Bank Building
August 28, 2022 12:10 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBOne of Ireland’s most controversial buildings - the old Central Bank - has returned. Now known as Central Plaza, the initial building was the work of Sam Stephenson, a talented but divisive architect who reshaped the city of Dublin. Bankers, skateboarders, and others have congregated around it, but as the plaza finally reveals itself again after years of work, is it time to re-examine the building and its architect? Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel August 21st
August 21, 2022 11:50 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Elaine Loughlin - Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner and Hugh O’Connell - Deputy Political Editor of Independent Newspapers. Together they discussed possibility Fianna Fail and Fine Gael four term coalition, upcoming budget battles and Robert Troy's affair.
"Britain has legal obligations. We certainly don't want a trade war with Great Britain"
August 21, 2022 11:50 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThomas Byrne - Minister for European Affairs and FF TD for Meath East joined Gavan today to discuss the centenary of Michael Collins assassination as well as issues around Northern Ireland protocol.
Hidden Histories: The Man Whom Nobody Wants
August 21, 2022 11:50 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOn this day in 1940, a murder in Mexico City demonstrated the far-reaching power of Josef Stalin. It was not the first raid on the house that sheltered Leon Trotsky, the exiled political theorist and veteran of the Russian revolution, but it was the fatal blow. Ramón Mercader, a Spanish agent loyal to Stalin, used an ice-pick to eliminate Stalin’s opponent. Could this murder have happened on Irish soil? Potentially, as a few years earlier, there had been much debate over potentially grantin...
"We have to expect that on Sep. 5th Prime Minister Truss will begin her term at 10 Downing St."
August 21, 2022 11:50 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWill Hutton - Political economist and writer joined Gavan today to discuss future of the Tories leadership and perspectives for the Northern Ireland protocol agreement.
Possible Issues With The Free Contraception Scheme for 17 to 25-year-olds
August 14, 2022 11:50 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the possible issues with the free contraception scheme for 17 to 25-year-olds is Dr. Sylvester Mooney, Chief Medical Officer & Founder of Webdoctor.ie
Political Fallout from FBI Raid on Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago Estate
August 14, 2022 11:45 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the fallout of the FBI investigations involving the former president, Donald Trump, is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at NUI Galway & James Politi, Washington Bureau Chief with the Financial Times.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel August 14th
August 14, 2022 11:15 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner & Aoife Barry, Assistant news editor at The Journal.ie.
Hidden Histories: Operation Banner
August 14, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBToday, August 14th marks the anniversary of 'Operation Banner'. This “limited operation” - which the authorities believed could last up to six months - was to transform 1969 into a major turning point in British and Irish relations, but what was it like on the first day? Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
Is a Negotiated Peace Deal Between Ukraine & Russia Likely or Even Possible?
August 07, 2022 11:45 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the constitutional status of the Office of the President in Ireland when it comes to commentary on international and political matters is Sean O'Conaill from UCC's School of Law. Also joining Gavan to discuss whether a negotiated peace between Ukraine and Russia is likely or even possible is Alina Kalmykova from the Association of Ukrainians in Ireland and Dr. Yuri Felshtinsky, author of 'Blowing up Ukraine'.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel August 7th
August 07, 2022 11:17 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers are Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers & Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with TheJournal.ie.
Hidden Histories: Summer of '32 Sweet Wars
August 07, 2022 11:10 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBJoining Gavan for this week's installment of Hidden Histories is Damian Corless, journalist, and author of 'You'll Ruin Your Dinner'. Together they discuss the early days of the Irish Free State amid Fianna Fail's drive for self-sufficiency, the Anglo-Irish Trade War of 932 to 1938, and the battleground of Irish sweet shops.
"The national herd will likely reduce in size as a result of the Government's climate deal"
July 31, 2022 12:10 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBPauline O’Reilly, Senator and Chair of the Green Party joined Gavin Reilly to discuss the results the climate deal will have on farming sector in Ireland. The Green Party's chairperson has said the national herd will likely reduce in size as a result of the Government's climate deal - contradicting the Taoiseach, who says livestock numbers will 'stabilize'. "While no farmers will be forced to downsize their herds as a result of this week's deal - which will see agriculture emissions cut by...
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel July 31th
July 31, 2022 12:10 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBLauren Boland - Reporter from the Journal.ie and Tanya Ward – Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance joined Gavin Reilly to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers. Together they discussed coalition's climate deal, the calls to shelter refugees from Ukraine at big sport venues and demands for Michael D Higgins to condemn Russian war after wife’s remarks.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel July 24th
July 24, 2022 12:15 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBGina London, International Communications Strategist & Trainer & Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent joins Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers. Also joining Emmet is Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor in Landscape Studies and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of Ireland's Climate Change Advisory Council to discuss Ireland faltering in reaching its emission targets.
"When was the last time you actually needed cash to do something?"
July 24, 2022 12:10 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBJoining Emmet Oliver is John Kelly, CEO at Lean CFO Ltd and Associate Lecturer at UCD. Together they discuss AIB scrapping their plan to remove cash services in 70 branches across the country and the future of baking in Ireland in general.
Minister Charlie McConalogue on Ireland's CO2 Emmission Targets
July 24, 2022 11:55 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJoining Emmet Oliver is Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine and Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal. Together they discuss farmers set to being given a lower carbon target & Ireland's performance in lowering emissions thus far.
Hidden Histories: Bill The Butcher
July 24, 2022 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBJoining Emmet Oliver for this week's episode of Hidden Histories is Donal Fallon, co-founder of the 'Come Here To Me' website and host of the 'Three Castles Burning Podcast' where they discuss the life and times of William Poole aka 'Bill The Butcher'.
Hidden Histories: Saor Raidió Chonamara
July 17, 2022 12:10 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThis year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Raidió na Gaeltachta, a station that began broadcasting from Galway in 1972. A landmark moment in Irish broadcasting history, it initially went out for just two hours a day. So, what took us fifty years to do it, and what was the catalyst. More than anything, a pirate radio station - Saor Raidió Chonamara - was the push. Donal Fallon joined Gavan on next episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel July 17th
July 17, 2022 12:10 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBJoining Gavan to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers are Hugh O’Connell - Political Correspondent with Mediahuis Ireland and Elaine Loughlin - Political Reporter with the Examiner. Together they discuss rising costs of living, including childcare, EU ordering members to cut gas use as energy crisis looms and the future of Fianna Fail leadership.
"Bringing forward new parliamentary election in Italy wouldn't be a huge disaster"
July 17, 2022 12:10 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBLorenzo Codogno, visiting Professor in Practice, European Institute, at London School of Economics and Political Science joined Gavan today on the show. Together they discussed the recent shift on Italian political scene and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi attempts to step down from the office.
Micheál Martin should stand down as party leader - John Mc Guinness, Fianna Fail TD For Carlow Kilkenny
July 17, 2022 12:10 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBJohn McGuinness, Fianna Fail TD For Carlow Kilkenny joined Gavan on the show to discuss Michal Martin performance as a party leader and call for him to step down.
Hidden Histories: Peig Sayers
July 10, 2022 12:10 - 13 minutes - 12 MBFor listeners of a certain age, the name of Peig Sayers could be enough to trigger Leaving Cert sweats - and even though she’s been gone from the syllabus for over 25 years, her name is still synonymous with the whole Leaving Cert process. But is it time to rethink Peig Sayers? A new exhibition at the Museum of Literature Ireland, MOLI, seeks to reintroduce her to us, placing this writer in her proper international context, and finds the warmth and humour within one of the all-time great mem...
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel July 10th
July 10, 2022 12:10 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBJoining Gavan to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers are Gráinne Ní Aodha - News Reporter with PA Media and Siona Cahill - Head of Communications with Gaisce. Together they discuss Leo Varadkar leaking documents on GP's contracts, mismanagement of Covid funds inside HSE and Boris Johnson departure from the office.