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Should Parents Pay for Their Kids’ Crimes? Episode 474

Niall Boylan | August 13, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall tackles a controversial question: Should parents be fined when their children commit crimes?
It comes as new figures show the number of children referred to the Irish Probation Service in 2024 hit its highest level in ten years

Riding with the Law. Coming Soon to Your Bus? Episode 473

Niall Boylan | August 13, 2025 close
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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?

It follows news from Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien that recruitment for a new uniformed Transport Security

Child Benefit: Fair for All or Just for Some? Episode 472

Niall Boylan | August 12, 2025 close
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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?

Ban Drink Drivers For Ten Years? Episode 471

Niall Boylan | August 12, 2025 close
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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.

Only Fans, Empowerment or Embarrassment? Episode 470

Niall Boylan | August 11, 2025 close
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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.

Fluency or Folly? Irish in the Classroom. Episode 469

Niall Boylan | August 11, 2025 close
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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 Deputy Ryan O’Meara’s proposal for a mandatory Gaeltacht course for all Leaving Cert students, aimed at boosting fluency and transforming attitudes towards Irish.

Your Clamped! Necessary Evil or Just Plain Exploitation?

Niall Boylan | August 7, 2025 close
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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.

What Does Irish Mean. Are we loosing Our identity? Episode 467

Niall Boylan | August 7, 2025 close
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In this thought-provoking episode, Niall speaks with the author of a recent article that questions the direction of Ireland’s education system—and, more broadly, our national identity. The discussion focuses on the updated early years curriculum Aistear, which curiously credits babies as participants in its development,

Zoos: Protection Or Exploitation? Episode 466

Niall Boylan | August 6, 2025 close
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In today’s thought-provoking episode, Niall opens the phone lines and asks a big question: Are zoos still relevant in the 21st century — or is it time we phased them out?

As the debate heats up, callers from across the country weigh in with passionate and diverse opinions.


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