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Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.
This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.
Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.
From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you.
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Some good weather is here and it feels like the right time to make plans for your garden. To share some tips and tricks Gardener, Marie Staunton.
When we think of the great artists we think perhaps of the likes of Leonardo Di Vinci, Salvador Dali, Van Gogh. Or perhaps more modern artists like David Hockney or Damien Hirst. But who’s the first female artist you think of? Joining Claire is Art Historian and Author of ' The Story of Art Without Men: An illustrated guide to amazing women artists’ Katy Hessel.
The conflict in the middle east is raging on as Azerbaijan has come under attack for first time in war. It has accused Iran of launching drone attacks on its territory that left two people injured. In turn, Iran has accused Israel and the United States of deliberately targeting civilian areas during the conflict. We get the latest on the war with the Foreign Correspondent for Channel 4 News Secunder Kermani.
Ahead of his appearance at Dublin Comic Con this weekend, Claire was joined on the show by legendary actor, Anthony Daniels. Famous for his portrayal C-3PO in the Star Wars franchise.
1Did you know some children are biologically prone to dental issues, regardless of their diet or brushing routine? We tend to blame sugar and diet, but there are other "hidden" risk factors. To tell us more is Paediatric Dentist Dr Abigail Moore.
The redevelopment of two Victorian houses in Phibsborough has been scrapped by Dublin City Council, due to excessive costs. To discuss this situation with Claire with Labour TD and Phibsborough resident, Marie Sherlock.
Do you think you could be one of Ireland’s elite soldiers? Well, you may get a chance to try. Niall O’Connor’s article in the journal this week reveals that Ireland’s Special Forces Unit, the Army Ranger Wing, may be considering recruiting from the public. To discuss what you’d need to succeed we heard from Former Army Ranger and Former Independent TD, Cathal Berry, and performance and wellness coach, John Belton.
Could an Irish team of flying doctors increase the chances of more people surviving traumatic injuries? The Minister for Health was told this week that close to 150 lives in the last few years could have been saved if Ireland had a helicopter emergency team. Claire discusses this further with Dr Lisa Cunningham, Consultant in Emergency Medicine in the West of Ireland and a pre-hospital physical working in Helicopter Emergency Services in the UK.
Ed Smith from Go Loud joined Claire in studio to chat about some of the best music documentaries out there.
you may have seen recruitment ads online and on TV for the Defence Forces. With everything going on in the world at the moment and following the Commission on the Defence Forces, it seems they’re serious about getting more young people into the job and increasing numbers. With Cadetship applications closing this Sunday the 8th of March, what exactly is involved in joining the Army, Air Corps and Navy? Our reporter Alex Rowley went to find out from those in training.
They are some of the people who want to leave the Gulf region. But despite the conflict raging in the middle east, many influencers in Dubai are now posting gushing videos on social media about how wonderful the UAE’s leadership is. So, why is this happening? Is the UAE really safe or is this propaganda? All to discuss with Human Rights Lawyer and Barrister, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC.
There were tears of emotion as 384 passengers arrived home from Dubai last night. Emirates Flight EK 163 touched down at Dublin Airport at 10.45pm. The passengers were from Ireland and around the world. Many in transit to other destinations. Henry McKean met some of those passengers last night.
Representatives from the fuel industry have been called in to meet Minister for Enterprise tomorrow about price hikes since the conflict started in Iran last week. Speaking to Claire was Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment of Ireland Peter Burke.
Helen Steele is an award-winning Irish designer and artist. Her signature prints and bold use of colour have become part of the Irish fashion landscape, from her high-end pieces to her long-running collaboration with Dunnes Stores. Helen chatted to Claire about her life and road to fashion.
Ever wondered what it is like to be nominated for an Oscar? Do you campaign for the win? And do you really not find out until the night? Joining Claire are three people who know all about it! Ed Guiney, Co-founder and co-Ceo Element Pictures Nominated for Best Picture for the film ‘Bugonia’, Andrew Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of Antidote Films whose film Retirement Plan is nominated for ‘Best Short film’. AlsoLouise Bagnall from Cartoon Saloon. Was nominated in 2019 for ‘Best Short animated film’ for Late Afternoon.
The Policing and Community Safety Authority has committed to make sure that when the Gardai use Artificial Intelligence, they do so in an ethical way that doesn’t infringe on human rights. But what will that mean in practice? To discuss further Claire was joined by the Chief Executive of the PCSA, Helen Hall.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee joined Claire to discuss the plans to get Irish citizens out of the Middle East.
Are you struggling getting your children to sleep at bedtime? To discuss some of the best ways to deal with this, I’m now joined by Paediatric Sleep Consultant, Lucy Wolfe.
The economic consequences of the war in the Middle East are beginning to be felt with gas prices rising. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – what more can we expect? All to discuss with Marco Forgione, Director General of the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade and also Patrick Bury, who is Senior Security Lecturer at The University Of Bath, as well as a former NATO Analyst and Army Officer.
What will it mean for Ireland if a group of Galway residents who oppose the major expansion of a solar farm, manage to stop it? To debate this, Claire joined by Independent Economist, David W Higgins, and Chairman of AMASS, (Abbeyknockmoy and Monivea against solar sprawl) the local community group opposed to solar farm expansion in Galway.
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