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51 minutes | Friday, 24 March 2017
The increase in water rates, the rebranding of an inter-Celtic festival, and a clampdown on UK registered vehicles.
55 minutes | Friday, 17 March 2017
The possibility of e-cigarettes for prisoners, continuing debate over the future of the old courthouse in Ramsey, and the Island’s minimum wage.
60 minutes | Friday, 10 March 2017
Taxi patient transfer services, the potential sale of the old courthouse in Ramsey, and a drop in the economically active population.
1 hour 1 minute | Friday, 3 March 2017
A ban on headphones for the Parish Walk, work permit exemptions in hospitality, and charges for electricity, water and sewerage.
57 minutes | Friday, 24 February 2017
An increase in the tax cap, the return of Miss Isle of Man, and humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees.
59 minutes | Friday, 17 February 2017
A transport interchange for Ramsey, funding for the health service and compulsory boat insurance.
60 minutes | Friday, 10 February 2017
The plausibility of the Island taking in Syrian refugees, the future of the Meat Plant, and DNA profiling for dogs.
58 minutes | Friday, 27 January 2017
Border checks, the Island’s birth rate, and weekend roadworks.
59 minutes | Friday, 20 January 2017
Accommodating cruise ships, a bid to reform the Island’s abortion laws and parking on Douglas Promenade.
59 minutes | Friday, 13 January 2017
Disposing of silt from Peel Marina, a social media row over a bus ticket, and reporting drivers who text at the wheel.
60 minutes | Friday, 6 January 2017
A dispute over the protection of the TT brand, a call for a review of how national services are funded, and concerns over frontline staffing levels at Noble’s Hospital.
49 minutes | Friday, 23 December 2016
The enforcement of disability discrimination laws, fines for poppy wearing, and the Island’s voice in Brexit preparations.
57 minutes | Friday, 16 December 2016
Traffic calming measures in Braddan, the possibility of a sugar tax, and the on-going horse tram saga.
59 minutes | Friday, 9 December 2016
Shortening the horse tramway, a central resident record, and giving priority to cyclists at left turns.
1 hour 5 minutes | Friday, 2 December 2016
Disc parking in town centres, the standing of the Classic TT, and free train and tram travel for pensioners.
59 minutes | Friday, 25 November 2016
The local authority housing funding gap, entertainment venues catering for the needs of those with disabilities, and incentives to bring Manx students back to the Island.
50 minutes | Friday, 18 November 2016
Overhauls to the work permit system, efforts to repair, restore and reopen the Queen’s Pier in Ramsey, and does Government need a database to help select island jurors?
55 minutes | Friday, 11 November 2016
Retail choice in Douglas, community buses, paying for the maintenance of church buildings, and the election of a new American president.
54 minutes | Friday, 4 November 2016
The regulation of sugar, pensioner concessions on the heritage railways, and protecting the Island’s fishery.
58 minutes | Friday, 28 October 2016
Manx Gas standing charges, a ruling over a cake, charging for the clear up after a charity event, and dogs in the countryside.
48 minutes | Friday, 21 October 2016
Possible progress with the Douglas Promenade refurbishment, concessions for pensioners on the Island’s heritage railways, and the Island’s future drug and alcohol strategy.
54 minutes | Friday, 14 October 2016
TV licences for the over 75s, the new ministerial line-up, and the possibility of body-worn cameras for Isle of Man police.
53 minutes | Friday, 7 October 2016
Road works in the Island’s capital, departmental roles for Leg Co members, and the regularity of fit for work assessments.
57 minutes | Friday, 30 September 2016
Government pay rises, what do we expect from our new MHKs, and should the Isle of Man introduce M.O.T tests?
59 minutes | Friday, 23 September 2016
Voter apathy at the general election, staying calm behind the wheel, and attitudes to smoking.
48 minutes | Friday, 16 September 2016
Motorists giving cyclists enough room when over taking, cannabis for medicinal use, a clampdown on using mobile phones while driving.
59 minutes | Friday, 9 September 2016
A look back at Talking Heads - week ending 9th September 2016
43 minutes | Friday, 2 September 2016
The potential corporatisation of the Villa and Gaiety, inconsiderate parking, and paying the BBC licence fee.
45 minutes | Friday, 26 August 2016
Responsibility for keeping the Isle of Man tidy, air services to and from the Island, and the proposed sale of the horse tramway stables.
31 minutes | Friday, 19 August 2016
The sale of surplus horse trams, the TV licence fee for the over 75s, and deterring people from using mobile phones while driving.
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