Audio Podcasts

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by Ash Ireland to discuss a bold and controversial move in the UK that could change smoking forever. The UK Government has announced plans to introduce a generational smoking ban, meaning anyone born after 2008 will never legally be allowed to buy cigarettes or vaping products. The legal age will rise by one year every year, with the aim of eventually phasing out smoking entirely. Supporters have called it a “historic moment for public health”, saying it could save thousands of lives and finally break the cycle of nicotine addiction.

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall opens the lines on a topic that has sparked a huge reaction online: are new age verification checks about protecting children… or something more?

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by a panel of guests to debate one of the most emotionally charged and divisive issues of our time: should commercial surrogacy be legalised in Ireland?

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall opens the lines on a comment that has reignited one of Ireland’s most sensitive divides… urban versus rural. Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has sparked outrage after suggesting that urban Ireland is effectively subsidising rural Ireland. Speaking on a podcast, he said:

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by Peadar Tóibín to discuss the political storm still raging after the fuel protests, and whether the Government has truly understood the anger on the ground.

On today’s episode, Niall tackles a question that sits right at the heart of justice, punishment, and personal responsibility: when someone breaks the law, should we be locking them up or giving them a second chance?

On today’s episode, Niall opens up a powerful and uncomfortable conversation about conscience, compromise, and the choices we make when our livelihood is on the line.

On today’s episode, Niall is joined by social commentator Karl Deeter for a frank and often uncomfortable conversation about Ireland’s spending on asylum seekers and refugees.

With figures showing €6.4 billion spent in just four years on accommodation alone, Niall and Karl break down what that really means for the taxpayer, and what’s not included in that number, from welfare and healthcare to food, travel and other supports. They also examine Ireland’s role in hosting Ukrainian refugees, and the growing concern around employment rates and long term sustainability.

On today’s episode, Niall brings a real-life dilemma to the table that has sparked a heated debate between listeners. A man gets in touch after a row with his wife over a holiday to the Canary Islands. The couple were invited by friends, two other couples with no children, and initially both agreed to go. But things took a turn when he suggested they leave their three young kids at home. His reasoning, it wouldn’t be fair on the others and the trip wouldn’t be the same. Her response, absolutely not, she refuses to go anywhere for a week without her children and believes he’s neglecting his responsibilities even suggesting it.