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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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.
"TD's will have to assess either to back the government for more of the same or to stand with us"
July 10, 2022 12:10 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB"Every individual TD will now have to assess what is the best thing to do, either to back the government for more of the same or to stand with us. It should just be said that so far most of the opposition have indicated that they will in fact support the no confidence motion, but I don't think that the outcome is a foregone conclusion. I think anything in political life is a foregone conclusion". Mary Lou McDonald, the Sinn Fein leader had said to Gavin that she doesn't accept that motion of...
"We need to attract people into the disability sector"
July 03, 2022 11:50 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBAnne Rabbitte, Minister of State for Disability in the Dept of Health & Dept of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East joins Gavan to discuss the provision of services for children with disabilities.
Hidden Histories: Henry Grattan
July 03, 2022 11:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBBuried in Westminster Abbey, and remembered too with a statue in the corridor of The Palace of Westminster, Henry Grattan is undoubtedly the most honoured Irishman within the walls of the British Parliament. Born on this day in 1746, he was also undoubtedly once the most famous Irishman on the world stage. For someone so commemorated around us, Grattan - along with his brand of nationalism - is actually a somewhat forgotten figure in Ireland’s political life. Gavan is joined by Donal Fal...
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel July 3rd
July 03, 2022 11:20 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJoining Gavan to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers are Rachel Iredale, Consulting Director with RSM Ireland & Breda Browne, PR Director of Unique Media. Together they discuss the ongoing inflation crisis, the issues around having separate courts for civilians and military personnel, as well as the prospect of having a directly elected Mayor of Dublin.
George Parker on the Ongoing Crises Plaguing the UK Conservative Government
July 02, 2022 12:10 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBGeorge Parker, Financial Times Political Editor in London joined Gavan to discuss the rolling controversies plaguing the UK Conservative Government and the likelihood of Boris Johnson staying on as Prime Minister for another 12 months.
Mark Tighe On The Emails John Delaney Wants to Keep Concealed
June 26, 2022 12:50 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBMark Tighe, journalist with the Sunday Independent joins Gavan to discuss former FAI boss, John Delaney, trying to prevent investigators from accessing information on his business dealings and divorce.
"Already the debate is moving on to "what next?""
June 26, 2022 11:50 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBKillian Woods, Senior business reporter with the Business Post, based in New York joined Gavan On the Record to discuss the decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe V Wade and the potential long-term impact this could have on other politically partisan issues in the United States.
"People can't wait four weeks and they definitely can't wait four months"
June 26, 2022 11:40 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBSinn Féin deputy leader Pearse Doherty joined Gavan On the Record to discuss Sinn Féin bringing a motion to the Dáil next week, which will call for an emergency budget.
On the Record Sunday Paper Panel June 26th
June 26, 2022 11:31 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBJoining Gavan to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers are John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland & Lauren Boland, Reporter from the Journal.ie. Together they discuss Sinn Féin widening its lead in the latest Red C poll, the cost-of-living crisis, and the latest Roe v Wade ruling in the United States. Mark Tighe, journalist with the Sunday Independent also took a call to discuss former FAI boss, John Delaney, trying to prevent investigators from accessing informat...
Hidden Histories: Hilton Edwards & Michaél Mac Liammóir
June 26, 2022 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Freedom of the City of Dublin is an honour bestowed on names as diverse as Jack Charlton, Maureen Potter, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy. In June 1973, it was bestowed on the duo of Hilton Edwards and Michaél Mac Liammóir - in its own way, that was an acceptance of their duality. In an Ireland before decriminalisation of homosexuality, Edwards and Mac Liammoir were undoubtedly Ireland’s most recognised ‘gay couple’, even if that itself went unsaid. Donal Fallon joined Gavan Reilly for a...
"Unlike previous budgets, what we will be doing will have immediate impact this year"
June 19, 2022 12:45 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAn Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Gavan to discuss tackling the cost of living crisis, the prospect of any early budget measures, the ongoing impasse surrounding the NI Protocol, the progress being made with regard to building much-needed housing this year, and more.
Hidden Histories: John Stanislaus Joyce
June 19, 2022 12:25 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBGavan was joined by Donal Fallon, co-founder of the 'Come Here To Me' website and host of the 'Three Castles Burning Podcast' for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss the life and influence of James Joyce's father, John Stanislaus Joyce.
On the Record Newspaper Panel June 19th
June 19, 2022 12:20 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBJoining Gavan to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Liam Weeks, Lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics, University College Cork & Liz Dunphy, Journalist with The Irish Examiner. Together they discuss the cost-of-living crisis, what the government might do in the coming weeks and months to address the ongoing housing crisis, and the rising cases of COVID-19 across Ireland. Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euro News also took a call to explore the atm...
On The Record Newspaper Panel June 12th
June 16, 2022 11:33 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJoining Gavan to go through the papers are Philip Ryan, Political Editor of the Irish and Sunday Independent & Rachel Iredale, Consulting Director at RSM Ireland
Catherine Murphy on the Future for the Social Democrats
June 14, 2022 12:06 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBCatherine Murphy of the Social Democrats joins Gavan in studio
Hidden Histories: Ireland Gets Its First Stolpersteine
June 14, 2022 12:02 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBDonal Fallon joins Gavan in studio
Larry Donnelly on US Gun Control
June 05, 2022 11:48 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBAs mass shootings and debates around gun control in the US hit the headlines continue - when it comes to gun violence, how will change be brought about? Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at NUI Galway joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.
Ukraine’s Quest To Qualify For World Cup 2022
June 05, 2022 11:38 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBJoining Emmet Oliver to discuss Ukraine's quest to reach the finals of the World Cup and the social impact it is having on the country is Andrew Todos, Ukrainian Football Journalist.
Hidden Histories: The Other Kennedy
June 05, 2022 11:35 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIt was shortly after midnight on June 5th, 1968, that Robert F. Kennedy was shot at The Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. While the visit of his brother to Ireland five years earlier had captivated this country, Robert’s influence on Irish politics was instead among the Diaspora - convincing Irish America of its place in the Civil Rights movement. It was a battle that brought him into conflict with some in Irish America but which also won him many friends. Donal Fallon joined Emmet Oliver...
On The Record Newspaper Panel June 5th
June 05, 2022 11:25 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBJoining Emmet Oliver to run through the Sunday papers is Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner & Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for Independent.ie.
Hidden Histories: Dervla Murphy
May 29, 2022 13:18 - 13 minutes - 12 MB"Her contribution to writing, and to travel writing in particular, had a unique commitment to the value of human experience in all its diversity." - These are the words of President Michael D. Higgins upon the death of legendary travel writer, Dervla Murphy, who passed away this week aged 90. Best known as the author of the 1960s classic 'Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle', Murphy managed to travel further than many of us could ever dream - despite never learning to drive a car. H...
"The whole organisation was absolutely awful"
May 29, 2022 13:10 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBJoining Gavan on 'On the Record' is Joe Davies, a Liverpool supporter who was in Paris for the Champion's League Final. Together they discuss the issues faced by Liverpool fans which led to their Champions League final against Real Madrid being delayed.
"For me it was something that I had to do"
May 29, 2022 12:40 - 17 minutes - 16 MBJoining Gavan on 'On the Record' is Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central. Together they discuss the vote to suspend him and Deputy Hourigan from the Greens parliamentary party.
On the Record Newspaper Panel May 29th
May 29, 2022 12:10 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBJoining Gavan to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth & Fine Gael MEP For Dublin, Frances Fitzgerald. Together they discuss the rise in support for Sinn Féin in the latest Red C Poll, the first confirmed case of Monkeypox in Ireland, the potential risks of facial recognition technologies being used by An Garda Síochána, delays at Dublin Airport, and the ongoing issue of gun control and gun violenc...
"350,000 children alone could die in Somalia alone by the end of this summer"
May 22, 2022 12:20 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBOne person is likely dying of hunger every 48 seconds in drought-ravaged Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, according to estimates by Oxfam and Save the Children in a report published this week highlighting the world’s repeated failure to stave off preventable disasters Gavan was joined 'On the Record' by Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland to discuss.
Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann on his Visit to Kiev
May 22, 2022 11:50 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBJoining Gavan to discuss his visit to Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is Senator Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.
On the Record Newspaper Panel May 21st
May 22, 2022 11:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent & Sunday Independent, and Gina London, International Communications Strategist & Trainer, and a former Award-winning CNN correspondent. Together they discuss the ongoing housing crisis and the impasse in Northern Ireland in relation to the NI Protocol. Colm O’Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty Ireland also joined Gavan to discuss the potential for soci...
"It would be amazing if they said anything other than they intend to join NATO"
May 15, 2022 12:55 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBJoining Gavan to discuss Sweden's potential move to apply for NATO membership is Philip O’Connor, a journalist based in Stockholm. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
"This is a massive improvement"
May 15, 2022 12:26 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBDr. Jenny Walsh, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist joined Gavan to discuss the issues surrounding the move of the National Maternity Hospital to the St Vincent's site. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Hidden Histories: The Birth of Israel
May 15, 2022 12:20 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThis weekend marked the anniversary of the birth of Israel, born in May 1948. Irish interactions with the Israeli state were sometimes surprising - but so was Irish influence on that state. Donal Fallon joined Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa...
On The Record Newspaper Panel May 15th
May 15, 2022 12:03 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Gerard Howlin, Public affairs consultant, political commentator, and former senior government adviser & Aideen Finnegan, Journalist/Host of How to Pivot Podcast. Brian Rowan, author of 'Political Purgatory: The Battle to Save Stormont' and the 'Play for a New Ireland' also joined Gavan to discuss the ongoing stalemate in Stormont. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, a...
Hidden Histories: The Alliance Party
May 08, 2022 14:03 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBHidden Histories: The Alliance Party
Simon Mc Garr: The deal between the NMH and St Vincent’s is a "powder keg with St Vincent's holding the matches"
May 08, 2022 13:54 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSimon Mc Garr: The deal between the NMH and St Vincent’s is a "powder keg with St Vincent's holding the matches"
"It's unacceptable for DUP to refuse to serve with Michelle O'Neill"
May 08, 2022 13:13 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBMary Lou McDonald: It's unacceptable for DUP to refuse to serve with Michelle O'Neill
On the Record Sunday Paper Review May 8th
May 08, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn the Record Sunday Paper Review May 8th
Hidden Histories: The Empire State Building
May 01, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBToday is the anniversary of the opening of one of the world’s great landmark buildings, with a story connected to Ireland and Irish labour in many ways. On 1st May 1931, President Herbert Hoover symbolically pushed a button in the White House that supposedly turned on the lights of the Empire State Building. The gesture was merely symbolic, but in New York a building that would change the appearance of a city forever was finally completed, ahead of time and under budget. Gavan Reilly was join...
''Rise In Carbon Tax Is Necessary'' - Adjunct Professor of Economics
May 01, 2022 12:57 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBJohn FitzGerald Adjunct Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin joined On The Record with Gavan Reilly on the day that the carbon tax for household fuels is set to rise. The professor made the point that both the current Oireachtas and the former Oireachtas both supported the Carbon tax. Fitzgerald also made the point that the carbon tax is being undercut by the price of oil at the moment but oil prices will come down in the near future. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gav...
Minister For Housing Darragh O'Brien Discusses Measures For Ukraine And Homelessness Figures
May 01, 2022 12:24 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBMinister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Fingal joined Gavan today for On The Record to discuss the latest measures for Ukraine and the homeless. The minister also spoke about short term lettings and how they would be regulated. He also spoke about the figures for homelessness in Ireland which that there were 9,825 people in this situation which represents an increase of 3.5%. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on ...
On the Record Sunday Paper Review May 1st
May 01, 2022 12:14 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Grainne Ni Aodha – Journalist at The Journal.ie & John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland. Together they discuss the controversy with NPHET, the scurge of cocaine in schoolboy rugby and of course the Katie Taylor win last night in boxing. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can...
Turf Ban Debate with Eamon Ryan & Matt Carthy
April 24, 2022 12:31 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBJoining Gavan to discuss the proposals to ban the sale of turf is Eamon Ryan, Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment & Communications, TD Dublin Bay South and Green Party Leader & Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture, TD for Cavan Monaghan. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa, by ad...
Hidden Histories: Irland-Redaktion
April 24, 2022 12:20 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBToday is the anniversary of the birth of one of the world’s most famous propaganda broadcasters. But William Joyce - better known as ‘Lord Haw Haw’ - was just one cog in a much bigger machine of World War II-era propaganda radio aimed at these islands. Irland-Redaktion was certainly a bold attempt at utilizing the power of radio, but was anybody listening? Gavan was joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Rei...
On the Record Sunday Paper Review April 24th
April 24, 2022 12:09 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Aoife Barry, Assistant News Editor at The Journal.ie & Fionnann Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent. Together they discuss the investigation into the leak of a GP pay deal contract by Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as well as the new oversight body aimed at overseeing the housing of Ukrainian refugees. Florence Villeminot, France 24 French Connections Editor also joined to ...
Hidden Histories: The times when Benjamin Franklin came to Ireland
April 17, 2022 13:10 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBHidden Histories: The time when Benjamin Franklin came to Ireland
Stormont elections that could reshape the political landscape in Northern Ireland
April 17, 2022 12:49 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBStormont election that could reshape the political landscape in Northern Ireland
On the Record Sunday Paper Review April 17th
April 17, 2022 12:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBOn the Record Sunday Paper Review April 17th
Devi Sridhar: European countries in terms of dealing with pandemic just wanted to have it all
April 17, 2022 12:06 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBDevi Sridhar: European countries in terms of dealing with pandemic just wanted to have it all
"For the first time it appears that Emmanuel Macron's re-election is not a sure thing"
April 10, 2022 12:45 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBAs polling stations across France open for the first round of a hotly contested presidential election, Gavan was joined by Paris-based journalist, Stephen Carroll to discuss the closing gap between the two front runners - Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa, by adding...
Hidden Histories: Time Capules
April 10, 2022 12:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBThis week, we’ve all heard plenty about time capsules and perhaps you availed of the opportunity to fill one in for this year's census. Through Irish history, time capsules - the idea of speaking to a later generation - have long interested us. Some have let us down upon ‘discovery’, while others remain safely hidden for future generations. Donal Fallon joined Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, G...
On the Record Sunday Paper Review April 10th
April 10, 2022 12:20 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBJoining Gavan to run through the top stories from the Sunday papers is Siona Cahill, Head of Communications with Gaisce & Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers. Together they discuss Tony Holohan pulling out of the Trinity College secondment role, the conflict in Ukraine, as well as Ireland's response to housing Ukrainian refugees as the war continues. Toby Fricker, UNICEF Spokesperson, also joined Gavan to give an update on the humanitarian issues facing millions of peopl...