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Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

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Ireland
Donald Trump
Sinn Féin
Housing Crisis
Mental Health
Athlone
Asylum Seekers
Budget 2025
Midlands
National Plowing Championships
Irish Economy
Domestic Violence
Enoch Burke
Joe Drennan
Housing
Environmental Protection Agency
Tariffs
Road Safety
Housing Policy
Tullamore

“When people in the midlands want to talk, they talk to Will Faulkner.” Enjoy a blend of local, national and international stories and features. Show sponsored by O'Briens Motor Group & Bus Éireann.

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Amanda Coughlin
Co-lead of the Pediatric Advocacy for Children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and mother of a child affected by healthcare failures.
Pediatric Advocacy for Children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Episode: Week 16 - Wednesday
Martin Markey
Chief Executive Officer of the Hardware Association of Ireland
Hardware Association of Ireland
Episode: Week 16 - Wednesday
Fergal Moran
Business Development Director at CJ Sheeran Limited, involved in sustainable practices in construction.
CJ Sheeran Limited
Episode: Week 16 - Wednesday
Pat Murray
Former detective and author, discussing retail crime.
Episode: Week 16 - Tuesday
Áine O'Mara
Gardening expert
O'Mara's Garden Pavilion
Episode: Week 16 - Tuesday
Cormac Moore
Author of 'The Irish Revolution 1912 to 1923'
Episode: Week 16 - Monday
David Martin
Representative from the Road Safety Authority
Road Safety Authority
Episode: Week 16 - Monday
Annie Costello
Head of Patient Community Engagement at Cree
Cree Heart and Stroke Charity
Episode: Week 15 - Friday
Noel O'Callaghan
Retired Regiment Sergeant Major
Irish Defence Forces
Episode: Week 15 - Friday

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Will Faulkner
Host of Midlands Today, providing a mix of local, national, and international stories with a strong emphasis on community issues and listener engagement.

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Week 28 - Monday
Q: Which countries historically would those drivers usually come from?
We used to be able to get our drivers from Europe, but there's a massive shortage all across the European Union now.
Week 28 - Monday
Q: How acute is the shortage of commercial drivers at present?
We reckon we're short about 3,000 drivers here in Ireland at the present time for the transport industry.
Week 28 - Tuesday
Q: Could you clarify how the My Future Fund will work?
The My Future Fund will require individuals working in the private sector to contribute to a pension plan automatically unless they actively opt out.
Week 28 - Tuesday
Q: Would you vote for Mary Lou MacDonald to be president?
The political implications of whether Michal Martin would need to run against her influenced various opinions on potential candidates for the presidency.
Week 33 - Wednesday
Q: What motivates you to participate in the Mrs. Africa Ireland competition?
It's about sharing her journey as a single mom and showing that strength and beauty can arise from adversity.

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A dynamic exploration of current events and community issues unfolds through a series of engaging discussions. The content typically encompasses local news, pressing national debates, and global concerns, with a strong emphasis on the Midlands region. Notable themes include social justice, housing challenges, health services, environmental issues, and personal stories that resonate within the community. Unique narratives like personal journeys to raise awareness or fund critical causes often serve as central elements, connecting broader themes with individual experiences. The episodes highlight a commitment to bringing forth diverse perspectives and issues that matter to listeners, making it an insightful resource for those interested in so... more

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1. Amanda Coughlin
2. Martin Markey
3. Fergal Moran
4. Pat Murray
5. Áine O'Mara
6. Cormac Moore
7. David Martin
8. Annie Costello

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