Déise Today

A historical overview of flooding issues in Passage East, County Waterford, focusing on the Brookside area and the lack of effective council action.

Ciaran O'Neill discusses selling The Forum after 40 years, reflecting on memories and challenges.

Dave Sheahan and Gerry Cullinan discuss Ballygunner's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Club Championship win and the community celebration.

Brian Willoughby presents a 60,000 euro check from the 'Santa at The Strand' event to two Lismore charities.

Dermot Good tells Déise Today host Damien that health insurance renewals affect about 1.2 million people between January and the end of March, with premiums rising.

A 28-page workshop review deems the Farran-Shaneen Roundabout changes successful, despite complaints about congestion in Waterford.

Anne Scully is retiring after 30 years at Waterford Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, including 16 years as manager.

Mary Butler discusses a CareDoc strike that was stood down after talks and additional HSE funding, while warning that Section 39 terms and conditions still need work.

A mother campaigns for a law change on life sentences after her partner murdered their eight-year-old daughter.

Senior Inspector Alice Lacey discusses the merger of ISPCA and DSPCA, rising animal cruelty cases, and a recent court case resulting in a lifetime ban for a dog owner.

Déise Today centers on Waterford retailers warning that a proposed 3.5% rates increase would hit businesses already paying heavy annual bills, with Elaine Roach saying her TRM sites in Waterford and Tramore total more than €25,000 in rates.

Radio host interviews historian Dermot Power about his new book 'The Street Where You Live' and discusses the history of Ferrybank.

Waterford councillors vote to sell airport land to private investors, securing €30 million for runway expansion and future commercial flights.

A radio show host confronts a minister about the lack of school places for autistic children in Ireland, highlighting parents' distress and systemic failures.