Podcast

On today’s episode, Niall opens the lines on one of the most divisive issues facing Ireland right now, the legalisation of cannabis. Across the world, there is a growing movement towards decriminalisation, with countries pointing to research, real world trials and regulation as a better alternative to outright bans. Supporters argue that prohibition has failed, handing control of the market to criminal gangs while doing little to stop usage. They say legalisation could bring regulation, tax revenue, quality control, and even medical benefits, with some claiming cannabis helps with chronic pain, anxiety and other conditions.

On today’s episode, Niall is joined by Aontu Peadar Tóibín and Councillor Noel Thomas from Indepoendent Ireland to break down one of the most disruptive weeks Ireland has seen in years, as nationwide fuel protests brought the country to a standstill.

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by Senator Sharon Keogan to discuss the rollout of the EU Digital ID, now being trialled in Ireland and expected by many to be introduced more widely during Ireland’s upcoming EU presidency.

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by TD Richard O’Donoghue to discuss the escalating farmers’ fuel protest, now entering its third day and threatening to intensify if the government refuses to come to the table.

New research is challenging one of life’s biggest assumptions, that having children makes you happier. In fact, a growing body of studies suggests the opposite. While children can bring love and meaning, they also bring stress, financial pressure, lack of sleep, and strain on relationships. Some research even shows that parents report lower day to day happiness and reduced relationship satisfaction compared to those without children.

Niall and Paul dig into whether these surveys actually reflect public opinion, or whether the way questions are asked and framed can influence the outcome. Are these polls a genuine snapshot of what people care about, or are they shaping the narrative rather than simply reporting it?

Part two and a continuation of todays really popular topic on IPAS cetres in ireland . On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by Paul Lawless to discuss a controversial move by the Government that has sparked fierce debate across the country.

Plans are underway to introduce legislation that would remove the public’s right to object to planning when it comes to housing asylum seekers and refugees. At the same time, it has emerged that the Government intends to fast-track the construction of six large scale IPAS centres, potentially without going through the usual planning permission process.

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by journalist Laura Perrins to tackle a debate that goes right to the heart of Irish education: is it time to remove religion from public schools altogether?