The Sky Dodgy Box Crackdown Begins . Episode 679
closeOn today’s show, Niall speaks to callers about a major High Court ruling that could have serious consequences for thousands of Irish households using so-called “dodgy boxes”.
On today’s show, Niall speaks to callers about a major High Court ruling that could have serious consequences for thousands of Irish households using so-called “dodgy boxes”.
On today’s show, Niall speaks to Councillor Gavin Pepper and property expert Karl Deeter about a case that has sparked real debate around tenants’ rights and landlords’ powers.
Ten years ago, Niall had one of the most outrageous and hilarious episodes in the show’s history. A caller rang in with a story that had everyone in stitches — and maybe slightly horrified. She was fed up with what she called the “supermarket runway”: women in lycra wandering the aisles, bending over and allegedly rubbing parts of themselves on the bread, and young men and women strutting around like the grocery store was their personal catwalk, showing off every toned muscle and tight outfit.
On this episode, Niall reads a powerful email from a listener who says she feels completely torn about the future of her marriage.
The woman explains that before they got married her husband admitted he once had a gambling problem but promised he had stopped. Ten years later, while planning a family holiday, he told her he was short of money despite earning a good salary. Curious, she checked his phone while he was asleep and discovered that he had spent more than €600 on online gambling in just one month.
On this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall speaks with journalist and founder of the The Iona Institute, David Quinn, about a surprising new report commissioned by the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference which suggests Ireland is still more religious than many people might think.
Niall tackles a major and increasingly heated global debate: our role as consumers and whether we should stop buying ultra-cheap products to help protect the environment and human rights.
From the massive environmental damage caused by single-use plastics to the explosion of ultra-fast fashion and rock-bottom goods from online marketplaces, this episode digs into whether cheap really is too costly. Governments around Europe are already proposing taxes and new laws to curb fast fashion and make companies account for their environmental harm. France’s parliament has moved to regulate and even ban certain ultra-fast fashion marketing and impose eco-scores and fees on low-sustainability products.
Niall sits down with social commentator Paul Treyvaud to unpack one of the most talked-about political debates in Ireland right now: Should President Donald Trump be given a full Irish welcome — including official engagements with the Oireachtas — when he visits later this year?
With energy bills on the rise again and households feeling the squeeze, Niall opens the phone lines to hear from listeners on a burning issue: who should get help? Recent statistics show energy costs continue to climb — thousands of households are now in arrears on electricity and gas bills, with people struggling to keep up as prices stay high after years of global volatility in oil and gas markets. Almost 320,000 people in Ireland were behind on energy bills last winter, and calls are growing for stronger action from Government.
Join Niall as he delves into a thought-provoking conversation with social commentator Karl Deeter in this week’s episode of “The Open Mic.” They tackle a pressing issue: the recent research revealing that it would cost approximately €60,112 annually to hire someone to perform the myriad tasks of a stay-at-home parent.
On today’s show, Niall speaks with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín following his fiery contribution in the Dáil yesterday — a speech that has already stirred intense debate nationwide. Tóibín claimed that members of the Government have become “brainwashed by trans activists” and that not one of them is willing to answer what he calls a “simple question”: “What is a woman?”
Niall is joined by journalist and author Dr. Eoin Lenihan to discuss his provocative new book, Vandalising Ireland, which explores how Ireland has changed dramatically over the past 25 years — from the Celtic Tiger years to the political landscape of today.
In this episode, Niall tackles a controversial question: Should parents be fined when their children commit crimes?
On this episode, Niall dives into a question that’s dividing opinion: Has Ireland’s public transport gotten so bad that we now need a dedicated police force to patrol it?
In this episode, Niall opens the lines to discuss a hot-button issue: Child Benefit. Currently set at €140 a month per child and paid universally—regardless of income—this payment also increases for twins, triplets, and other multiple births. But should wealthier families earning over €100,000 a year still receive it? Or should that money be redirected to boost payments for low-income families instead?
In this powerful episode, Niall sits down with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín to discuss the tragic case of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who died at the end of July after waiting years for a scoliosis operation. Peadar outlines the failures in Ireland’s healthcare system that left Harvey without the care he desperately needed and explains why he is calling for then–Health Minister Simon Harris to resign over the tragedy.
When a distressed parent emails Niall about her 20-year-old daughter joining OnlyFans, the phone lines light up. In the studio, Niall is joined by Samaria — an OnlyFans creator and performer — to unpack the controversy.
In this episode, Niall puts the question to listeners — and to guest Karl Deeter — whether more investment in the Irish language is money well spent. The conversation kicks off with…………..
In this heated and often hilarious episode, Niall opens the phone lines to listeners with one thing in common—they’ve all been clamped. Whether caught overstaying in a private car park or parking illegally on city streets, they share their stories of frustration, fury, and, in some cases, acceptance.
In this hard-hitting episode, Niall sits down with Dr. Gerry Quinn and Dr. Ronan Connolly to unpack one of the most controversial scientific papers published since the pandemic began. Titled What….
Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, and what he describes as “manslaughter in slow….
In this engaging and refreshingly honest interview, Niall is joined by The Apprentice UK breakout star Jordan Dargan, the only Irish contestant in this year’s series, who made it all the way to….
In this lively and provocative episode, Niall Boylan sits down with the infamous Katie Hopkins, known for her fearless opinions and unfiltered commentary. Katie, often dubbed the most banned woman….
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In this episode, Niall Boylan talks to Sandra Adams, a forthright and passionate candidate for the NUI panel in the upcoming Seanad elections. Sandra delves into some of the most contentious….
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Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, and what he describes as “manslaughter in slow….
In this episode, Niall Boylan talks to Sandra Adams, a forthright and passionate candidate for the NUI panel in the upcoming Seanad elections. Sandra delves into some of the most contentious….
In this episode, Niall welcomes Derek Byrne, an academic, journalist, and candidate for the University of Dublin constituency in the upcoming Seanad elections. With over 20 years of experience in….
In this episode, Niall Boylan sits down with Paul Tweed, one of the world’s most respected and feared defamation lawyers, whose client list boasts names like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears….
In this mind-expanding episode, Niall is joined by Rizwan Virk, an MIT-trained computer scientist, video game developer, entrepreneur, and author, who passionately advocates for Simulation Theory….
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In this podcast, Niall interviews Niamh Uí Bhriain about a controversial SPHE (Social, Personal, and Health Education) book being used in Irish schools. The conversation revolves around….
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