Audio Podcasts

Ireland decided last year to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest because of Israel’s participation. RTÉ has also decided not to broadcast the hugely popular song contest.
A petition has now been set up by Graham Linehan, co-creator of Father Ted, demanding that RTÉ apologise and that the Director General resign over the decision.

Niall talks to Ciaran and Jessie Redmond about the heartbreaking situation their family now finds themselves in after their youngest daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and requires round the clock care. The diagnosis turned their lives upside down overnight, forcing Ciaran to give up work to care for their child full time while Jessie continues working just to try and keep the family afloat.

On this episode of the podcast, Niall debates the tipping culture row that has exploded online after a restaurant sign went viral. The sign on the restaurant door reads: “DEAR GUESTS, YOUR SERVER IS NOT A VOLUNTEER. THEY DON’T WORK FOR FREE. WE DON’T SERVE FOR FREE. IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO TIP, YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO DINE OUT.”

On this episode of the podcast, Niall is joined by journalist Laura Perrins from Gript Media to discuss whether modern society has lost its moral compass by abandoning religion and traditional Christian values.

Part two of the podcast where Niall talks to Eric Nelligan about growing outrage after parents at a new secondary school were informed that students will be using mixed-sex toilets. Some parents, particularly mothers of teenage girls, have described the decision as “disgraceful”, arguing that schools are ignoring privacy, dignity and safety concerns in the name of modern ideology. Critics say many parents are now afraid to speak up for fear of being labelled intolerant, while schools continue pushing policies that the vast majority of families are uncomfortable with.

Part One of the podcast where, Niall talks to Eric Nelligan about growing outrage after parents at a new secondary school were informed that students will be using mixed-sex toilets. Some parents, particularly mothers of teenage girls, have described the decision as “disgraceful”, arguing that schools are ignoring privacy,

Niall talks to John McGuirk about growing controversy over Government plans to potentially offer Ukrainian refugees a cash payment to voluntarily return home. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says no final decision has been made yet, but confirmed the Government is considering “mechanisms” to encourage Ukrainians who wish to return home, possibly with financial assistance. He said Ukrainian officials are anxious for their citizens to return and help rebuild the country, while also acknowledging that some people may choose to remain in Ireland long term.

On this episode of the podcast, Niall talks to callers about growing calls to ban alcohol in airports and on planes after Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said drunken passengers are causing mayhem in the skies.

On this episode of the podcast, Niall is joined by economist and Sunday Times Ireland columnist Cormac Lucey to debate one of the most divisive housing proposals in years, a move by the Labour Party to ban “no fault” evictions for three years during the housing crisis.