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Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

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Storm Eowyn
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Emergency Workers
Hearing Health
Local Government
Addiction
Community Hubs
Planning Permissions
Portlaoise Prison
Athlone
Truly Dental
Recovery
Overcrowding In Hospitals
Hospitality Scams
Storm Darragh
Drugs
Robert Troy
Far Right Agitators

“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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Jean Ryan
Director of Services at Westmeath County Council
Westmeath County Council
Episode: Week 4 - Friday
Jarlath Doyle
ESB Networks Area Manager
ESB Networks
Episode: Week 4 - Friday
Aoife Keely
Meteorologist from Met Éireann
Met Éireann
Episode: Week 4 - Friday
Gráinne Jessup
Mother of three and fire victim
Episode: Week 4 - Thursday
Anne Scully
HR consultant with Proactiv
Proactiv
Episode: Week 4 - Thursday
Conor King
Lieutenant Colonel and General Secretary of RACO
RACO
Episode: Week 4 - Wednesday
Mary Tuhey
Mother of Zach Tuhey, an Irish athlete participating in I'm a Celebrity
Episode: Week 4 - Wednesday
Philip Arneal
Head of Education at CyberSafe Kids
CyberSafe Kids
Episode: Week 4 - Wednesday
Pat Fahey
Member of Lynch Syndrome Ireland
Lynch Syndrome Ireland
Episode: Week 4 - Tuesday

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Will Faulkner
Host of the show, known for engaging discussions on local and national issues.

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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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Content centers around a mix of pressing local news, political updates, and social issues relevant to the Midlands region. Key themes include discussions on economic policies, educational systems, and community responses to significant events. Episodes often feature a blend of serious topics such as mental health, domestic violence, and political dynamics in Ireland, as well as lighter segments focusing on local events and community storytelling. The podcast's unique appeal lies in its deep engagement with community issues and its willingness to address both local and broader socio-political challenges, offering listeners insights into the changing landscape of their world.

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2. Jarlath Doyle
3. Aoife Keely
4. Gráinne Jessup
5. Anne Scully
6. Conor King
7. Mary Tuhey
8. Philip Arneal

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