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The Claire Byrne Show
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…
Episodes
The Claire Byrne ShowCornell University suspends parties at fraternity houses
In the wake of the Cornell 7 rape allegations, Cornell University has announced that it would be suspending parties and social gatherings at fraternity houses…
The Claire Byrne ShowAn Coimisiún Pleanála make changes
An Coimisiún Pleanála have made changes but are they working? Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Pleanála Peter Mullan joined Claire on the show to discuss.
The Claire Byrne ShowTravel to Malta
Ed Finn, travel expert with Edfinntravels tells Claire everything great about Malta.
The Claire Byrne ShowCould we see a space war within the next five years?
A UK-based company originally set up to remove space debris from Earth’s orbit, is working on classified military programmes which could repurpose its…
The Claire Byrne ShowRSA to install breathalysers in pubs and hotels
The RSA are to install breathalysers in pubs and hotels for motorists to check if they are over the legal alcohol limit before driving away. Around 1.5 million…
The Claire Byrne ShowJOC in front of Oireachtas today
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan wants solicitors to explain why cases involving allegations of rape where, in his opinion, ‘deliberately affected’ by the…
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing viral for quitting my job!
Imagine posting something on social media, thinking it was pretty innocuous and waking up the next morning to almost one million views. Lisa Filgas quit her…
The Claire Byrne ShowCarbon tax and why is it still being pushed?
Is it time for politicians to admit that carbon taxes don’t work? Or do we still need them to achieve our climate aims? To debate this with Claire was…
The Claire Byrne ShowDid you read this month book club book?
Claire was joined in studio by Sinead Cuddihy from Tired Mammy Book Club and David O’Connor from our own team here in Newstalk. The book up for review today…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look back on the weekend sport
We take a look back on the weekend of sport with Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball.
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy Irish fish farmers are not feeding chicken to their salmon?
Irish salmon producers have decided to continue to not to feed their salmon with chicken, but imported salmon reared on chicken could already be on our…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe latest trends in pumpkin carving
One of the biggest Halloween struggles figuring out how to carve that perfect pumpkin. To help us out was Journalist with The Irish Times, Niamh Browne.
The Claire Byrne ShowArrests made after M50 chase
Three people were arrested yesterday after a car chase on the M50, with reports of them driving their car the wrong way down the dual carriageway. They are…
The Claire Byrne ShowCriminal defence solicitors will draw their services today
Solicitors working in criminal defence will withdraw their services from all work today. This comes in an escalation of their dispute with the Minister for…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould you ever argue with a toddler?
What do you do when your toddler starts using your own arguments against you? Claire Crowe, member of the Psychological Society of Ireland explained to Claire…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to a big week for the Government
Talks on a new public sector pay deal are due to begin at the Workplace Relations Commission. Another strike was due to take place this Wednesday, but that was…
The Claire Byrne ShowPolice lose control as violent protests rage in France
President Macron has blamed an “unprecedented” wave of violence in France on “ultra-left” rebels seeking to overthrow the state. For the latest on the…
The Claire Byrne ShowAmerica’s The Today Show broadcasting from Ireland
America’s biggest morning TV show The Today Show is broadcasting from Sheen Falls Lodge today. – They’ve brought all the glamour that goes along with that. To…
The Claire Byrne ShowCelebrity Traitors spoiler alert!
Entertainment correspondent for the Irish Independent Melanie Finn joined Claire to give all the updates and news from last night's Celerity Traitors.
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Claire was joined by Editor of the Journal Investigates, Maria Delaney…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to the weekend of sport
Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.
The Claire Byrne ShowA study of bygone seafood recipes
A study of more than 1,000 fish recipes in Good Housekeeping magazine suggests our tastes have narrowed over the last century. Associate Professor Ruth…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre parents fighting a losing battle with social media?
Do parents feel like they’re fighting a losing battle with social media? Or have we all gotten a little complacent? To discuss with Claire was Ollwyn Moran…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre you getting the right HRT help?
HRT is provided free to women in Ireland who are in perimenopause or menopause. Some women say it is hard to access with some medical practitioners reluctant…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat does human trafficking look like in Ireland today?
Garda investigations into trafficking at nail bars has raised wider questions about human trafficking and labour exploitation in Ireland. What does human…
The Claire Byrne ShowWould you watch four back-to-back Beatles films?
Four films are being made about the Beatles one for each member. Sony Pictures and filmmaker Sam Mendes are considering releasing all four Beatles Biopic films…
The Claire Byrne ShowFamily of murdered Garda Colm Horkan call for public inquiry
The family of Detective Garda Colm Horkan who was shot dead in the line of duty have called for a public inquiry. Speaking to Claire this morning was Colm's…
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: Sustainable home decorations
What is the best way to go about decorating your home for Halloween without leaving behind too much waste afterwards? To tell us was Sustainability Advocate…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Right To Be Forgotten for cancer survivors comes into force today
From today insurers will have to ignore a previous cancer diagnosis when assessing applications for mortgage protection insurance. The Right To Be Forgotten…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat to do when you’re in a car crash?
If you are a driver, what is the first thing you should do if you are in minor road collision? Vehicle repair specialist Joey Donnelly talked us through the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat’s facing Republicans and Democrats ahead of the midterms
North Carolina is reportedly the state to watch in the upcoming US midterm elections. What is facing Republicans and Democrats ahead of the midterms. To look…
The Claire Byrne ShowArsenal Football Club plans to lay off 60 staff roles
Arsenal Football Club plans to lay off 60 staff roles with several staff members being informed during a meeting this week. The redundancies will impact…
The Claire Byrne ShowOh stoat where art thou?
Why would anyone spend 7 months trying to track down one animal? Two teams in the UK have both been doing just that, with different outcomes. One team were…
The Claire Byrne ShowWoman cross examined in court by the man alleged to have attacked her
A woman was cross examined in court by the man alleged to have attacked her. This was because he didn’t have legal representation. To explain the case was…
The Claire Byrne ShowVigil held in Waterford for the English family
Investigations are continuing into the murder of Philip and Kim English, and two of their sons, Callum and Jayden, following a petrol bomb attack on their home…
The Claire Byrne ShowZelenskyy feels betrayed by Donald Trump over Starlink
On Wednesday, the Pentagon set a 100 miles per hour speed limit on Ukraine’s ability to pilot drones. The Ukrainian military is using Star Sheild drones the…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe morning after the day before what now?
It is the morning after a day where 300,000 public sector workers went on strike over pay and conditions. What happens now? Speaking to Claire was Kevin…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat Made Me: former Mayo footballer David Brady
GAA pundit and former Mayo footballer David Brady joined Claire for this week's What Made Me.
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Any political movement on the strikes?
As 300,000 workers took to the picket lines this morning, Henry McKean met university teachers and lecturers outside UCC in Cork. Claire spoke to Louise Burne…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs your house underinsured?
Your home could be underinsured. Analysis by OUTsurance puts the shortfall at an average of just over 83,000 euro per home. How do you find out if this is the…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow is obesity treated around the world?
New medicines like GLP 1s are rapidly changing the way obesity is treated around the world. To discuss the disease and new developments in obesity treatment…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat it’s like behind the scenes in Vogue?
Alexandra Shulman was the editor at British Vogue for 25 years. She signed off on some of the magazine’s most famous covers. She has written a new book is…
The Claire Byrne ShowNarnia and the TV show Girls are getting reboots
The first trailer was released last night for the long-awaited movie, Narnia: The Magician’s nephew, and it has already been racking up tens of millions of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe murder of celebrity plastic surgeon Dr Alexander Aslani
Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr Alexander Aslani was shot in front of his wife, patients and staff in his Marbella clinic last week. An 18-year-old has since been…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre retrofitting supports fair?
Is the current retrofitting scheme fair? it seems to be an issue for many people. To discuss this issue with Claire was Fine Gael TD John Clendennon who is a…
The Claire Byrne ShowDoes it pay to be a landlord in Ireland?
Is being a landlord a smart investment move in Ireland? Will you be left paying a big tax bill and dealing with a whole heap of hassle for your trouble? Claire…
The Claire Byrne ShowGarda investigation intensifies in Waterford
Gardaí investigating the murder of four members of the same family in Waterford have carried out a series of searches across the city overnight. Our Chief…
The Claire Byrne ShowHas the internet hijacked our health?
Do you want to track your blood sugar, heart rate or sleep? Advice is just a click away, but is that always a good thing? Joining Claire to discuss this…
The Claire Byrne ShowWe report from the picket lines around the country
More than 300,000 public sector workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, are on strike this morning. It’s the first time Ireland has…
The Claire Byrne ShowBaking with autumnal apples
It is that time of year when cooking apples are plentiful and we are going to find out what to do with them all. Chef and Author of ‘Loaf Tin Bakes’ Shane…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe presence of cannabis smoke on our streets
In a bid to keep people out of the criminal justice system, cannabis users may now only face a Garda caution for possessing cannabis. Six years on from that…
The Claire Byrne ShowSNL host under fire for calling women whores in the gym
The host of last weekend's Saturday Night Live show in America stand up comedian Shane Gillis is under fire for criticising how women dress in the gym. He has…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs Wikipedia past its sell-by date?
Comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig has said she is working with Cambridge colleagues to create an alternative digital encyclopedia to rival Wikipedia. We…
The Claire Byrne ShowTech giants gobbling up vast amounts of Ireland’s electricity
Data centres run by four US tech giants are now consuming a fifth of Ireland’s total electricity, according to analysis done by the Business Post. For more on…
The Claire Byrne ShowRicky Tomlinson on this new show coming to Ireland
Actor Ricky Tomlinson has a new show and he is bringing it to Ireland. Tickets for “Retirement My Arse” are on sale for Thursday 29th October in the Red Cow or…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre low-income households locked out of retrofitting?
With free retrofits being tied to welfare payments, there are many households who end up worse off than those on those payments, because they can’t avail of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe five simple health indicators we should all know
We all want to be fitter and healthier and there are simple ways to take stock of how fit we are. Personal trainer Karl Henry talks through the five simple…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe new Netflix documentary about Mike Tyson
A new Netflix documentary about Mike Tyson is out today, covering his controversial and complex life. We get the details on the documentary and the career of…
The Claire Byrne ShowTrump calls for Ukraine peace
US President Donald Trump claims that when it comes to ending the Ukraine War, Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants to make a deal more than Ukraine’s Prime…
The Claire Byrne ShowCabinet meets ahead of 24-hour public-sector strike
The cabinet meets this morning as the country hurtles towards tomorrow’s 24-hour public-sector strike. Joining Claire this morning was Fionnan Sheahan is…