Is Free Speech Under Attack in Ireland? Kirk Loco Breaks His Silence After Court Victory. Is freedom of speech becoming a thing of the past in Ireland? Are ordinary people increasingly afraid to speak their minds for fear of being prosecuted, publicly vilified or having their lives destroyed?
In this episode, Niall talks to Eddie Punch about the latest government funded campaign, “We Consent,” which has sparked a heated debate about affection, personal boundaries and whether we’re taking things a little too far. The advert features grandparents arriving to visit their grandchildren. While their grandson happily welcomes them with a hug, their granddaughter refuses, appearing almost uncomfortable when they reach out to embrace her.
In this episode, Niall talks to callers about a listener’s dilemma involving her husband, a man in his 50s who feels trapped in a job where he’s overworked, underpaid and too frightened to ask his boss for more money.
In this episode, Niall speaks to Councillor Gavin Pepper and a local Leitrim resident about the protests and the growing anger over how social housing rents are calculated. The principle sounds fair enough. If you earn more, you pay more. But what happens when working extra hours, getting a pay rise or improving your circumstances means handing over more of your hard-earned money in rent? Are we creating a system that actually discourages people from getting ahead?
In this episode, Niall talks to callers about growing calls for a crackdown on traditional Halloween celebrations. Fine Gael TD Naoise Ó Múirí has called for a zero tolerance approach to fireworks this Halloween, while councils are confiscating wood that teenagers have been collecting for bonfires. But has Ireland become a nation of spoilsports?
In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Laura Perrins to discuss the millions being spent on cycle lanes across Ireland. Are some of these lanes unnecessary, causing traffic chaos, frustrating motorists and leaving perfectly good roads reduced to bottlenecks? Or are they a worthwhile investment that makes our roads safer and encourages more people to get on their bikes?
This week, Niall takes a trip down memory lane with his favourite old TV shows, including For the Love of Ada, Talking Pictures TV and The Footage Detectives. There’s also Arthur’s Mailbag, some wonderfully ridiculous names like Mr Pickles and Bunny Carr, and the mystery of why we say things like “Let’s be frank!”
In this episode, Niall talks to callers about the world of online dating, where a flattering profile picture, a clever bio and a bit of creative photography can be the difference between finding your soulmate and being left on the virtual shelf!
In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist John McGuirk to discuss the violent riots sweeping across France, where widespread protests have descended into scenes of looting, destruction and clashes with police. Has President Emmanuel Macron lost control, and what is fuelling the growing anger on the streets of France?
Is It Selfish to Break Up a Happy Family Just Because You’re Unhappy?
Niall Boylan
