Jerry spoke to Fine Gael Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton about the Government’s new plan which promise that at least 30,000 homes will be built by 2030 – including 72,000 social homes.
John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.
Former grassroots director with the FAI, Tom O’Shea from Killarney spoke to Jerry about a great night for Irish soccer. By defeating Portugal 2-0, we’ve kept our dream of World Cup qualification alive.
A special concert, which is part of the celebrations to mark the 250th birth of Daniel O’Connell, will be held in O’Connell Memorial Church on November 22nd, at 8pm. Cahersiveen’s own tenor Dr Gavan Ring, soprano Nicola Ring, The Galway Baytones, and the Liberator Community Choir will take part. The concert is supported by Kerry County Council, Creative Ireland, the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, and Radio Kerry. Jerry spoke to Gavan and to Peter O’Donohue who’s choral conductor and music director of the Galway Baytones and the Lismorahaun Singers.
Today Minister for Education Helen McEntee officially opened Tahilla Community National School. The primary school is under the patronage of Kerry Education and Training Board. Con Moynihan is director of schools, youth and music with Kerry ETB.
Jerry spoke to Minister Helen McEntee who was attending the conference of the Irish Primary Principals’ Network in Killarney, the official opening of Tahilla Community National School, and a new building at Coláiste na Sceilge, Cahersiveen.
Jerry spoke to Dr Laura Bambrick of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. ICTU says the government has included a ‘stealth cut’ to the jobseeker’s pay-related benefit in its social welfare bill. Congress says it discovered that the jobseeker’s pay-related benefit won’t be included in the general rate increase to core social welfare payments announced in last month’s budget. ICTU says this isn’t faire as workers are paying extra PRSI to fund this new payment, which is intended to insure them against a collapse in income in the first weeks after losing their job.
Jerry spoke to Dr Owen O’Shea and Dr Mary McAuliffe, co-editors of The Civil War in Kerry and Beyond: Histories, Memories and Legacies. The other editor of the book is Bridget McAuliffe.
A new report has outlined several potential risks that climate change poses to the World Heritage Site, Sceilg Mhichíl/ Skellig Michael. The climate vulnerability assessment and report was developed by the National Monuments Service and the OPW in partnership with the National Geographic Society. Jerry spoke to Dr Connie Kelleher, senior archaeological advisor for Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property, senior archaeologist, National Monuments Service and Terri Sweeney Meade, Historic Properties and Capital Works Delivery, Office of Public Works.
The Journal Investigates is today outlining just what candidates in General Election 2024 included on their expense forms as they made their run for Dáil Éireann. Jerry spoke to Conor O’Carroll of The Journal. https://www.thejournal.ie/investigates-unusual-general-election-expenses-6867699-Nov2025/
The Government’s latest housing plan has been unveiled. Jerry got a reaction from Kerry TD Pa Daly who’s Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on climate, environment, energy and transport.
Jerry spoke to Fianna Fáil councillor Norma Moriarty and to Thomas Hubert, editor of The Currency, about the business which is based in St Finian’s Bay, The Glen, Ballinskelligs in the Iveragh Gaeltacht.
A new campaign's been launched to tackle two major issues at University Hospital Kerry - overcrowding in wards, and long delays in the emergency department. The main aim is to encourage the public to only attend the ED in genuine emergency situations, and not to overstay at the hospital, once their treatment is finished. Jerry spoke to Regional Health Forum, South member Cllr Deirdre Ferris Sinn Féin.
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Billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien sparked debate with his claim that today’s graduates are “entitled” and that the public sector has become less efficient due to remote work. Is he right — or just taking aim at young people and civil servants? Jerry got the views of Fred McDonogh, managing director of Red Chair Recruitment, which is based in Killarney. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/11/11/irelands-graduates-entitled-and-tax-regime-digital-colonialism-denis-obrien/
Jerry caught up with Fianna Fáil councillor Mikey Sheehy to discuss the latest developments at Fels Point and what may be next for the area’s growth and investment.
Yesterday, Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland. Jerry spoke with Joe Harrington, PRO of the Kerry for Connolly campaign, about the historic moment and what her presidency could mean for the country.
Judges in Kerry have been praised for not allowing convicted motorists avoid penalty points via the poor box. In some criminal prosecutions, a judge can order the defendant to donate money to a charity of the court’s choice, instead of getting a conviction and being fined or imprisoned. Department of Justice figures provided to Deputy Michael Murphy show that 459 drivers had their charges dismissed or struck out since 2022 after making a financial contribution. Kerry is one of the few districts where the practice has been stamped out. Susan Gray is with the PARC Road Safety Group.
Killarney householders who are facing eviction have organised a protest to take place later this month. The residents of Loreto Chapel estate have joined forces with CATU, the Community Action Tenants’ Union. The evictions are entirely legal, with no suggestion by the tenants that the landlords have done anything illegal. The tenants are calling on the government to provide emergency funding for Kerry County Council to buy the properties. Jerry spoke to Michael Sheehan of CATU.
Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Senator Mark Daly from Kenmare talks to Jerry about today’s inauguration of Catherine Connolly as the state’s tenth president. He also pays tribute to Michael D Higgins. Fr John Ahern talks about his connections to the former president and why he has such admiration for him.