The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 03/07/26

Today we address the political importance of Ireland’s EU leadership role, a looming legislative showdown over blood sports, local concerns regarding vehicle theft spikes, and an alarming report detailing the harsh reality faced by women in public office.

Inside Today’s Episode:

💬 The Friday Panel: Midlands–North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly, Brendan Byrne (CEO of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association), and John McAteer (Editor of the Turlough/Tír Chonaill Tribune) join Greg in-studio to tackle a packed agenda:

• Ireland’s EU Presidency: With Ireland preparing to take the reins of the Council of the European Union, the panel debates whether holding the rotating presidency is a vital opportunity to shape continental policy or simply a costly bureaucratic distraction.

• The Dáil Hare Coursing Vote: Ahead of an upcoming Dáil vote, our guests clash over whether it is finally time to implement a permanent ban on live hare coursing in Ireland.

• The Fate of Pier Jumping: Following controversial safety restrictions along our coastlines, the panel weighs in on whether traditional pier jumping should be strictly regulated or preserved as a rite of passage for Donegal youth.

📸 N13 Speed Camera Surge: Damien O’Dowd, Editor of Inish Live, joins the show to discuss eye-opening new data from the N13. He reveals a remarkably high rate of speeding detections captured by the route’s static safety cameras, raising questions about motorist behavior on the primary road.

🚨 Vehicle Theft Spike in Donegal: Donegal’s Garda Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Fergus McGroary, delivers a stark warning following a notable rise in thefts from cars and vans across the county. He outlines the specific tactics criminals are using and delivers essential security advice for vehicle owners.

✊ Abuse Targeting Women in Politics: We delve into a disturbing new report exposing the toxic environment surrounding female politicians in Ireland. Representatives join the show to discuss the incredibly high levels of online harassment and in-person abuse directed at women in elected positions, discussing how it threatens democracy and deters future leaders.