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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 ShowGoing Green: Ours and the planet's wellbeing
On the 'Green Scene' this week, we discuss the connection between our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of the planet. What can happen when we take a time to…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe career of a Supreme Court Judge
Dormer Supreme Court Judge Marie Baker joined Claire in studio to chat about her career and how busy it still is after retiring.
The Claire Byrne ShowHousing Minister wants to hike help-to-buy tax refund
Minister for Housing James Browne wants a boost to the help-to-buy tax refund for first-time buyers to 50 thousand euro. Thousands of homeowners have availed…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe career and vocation of being a night nurse
What is it like to be there for someone during their final days and hours? For Night Nurse with the Irish Cancer Society Aisling McCann it is her career and…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe US has deployed weapons in space
The US has deployed weapons in space. The US military have confirmed it and analysts are warning it could accelerate a high-risk arms race with Russia and…
The Claire Byrne ShowReaction to the assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has been released from hospital after he was assaulted while stopped in traffic in Dublin yesterday. Gardaí are to hold a…
The Claire Byrne ShowBuckingham Palace responds to new book claims
Princess Diana’s Brother has been engaged in a war of words with King Charles. The conflict arose from new claims in Earl Spencer’s new biography of his…
The Claire Byrne ShowStudent protests over Gaza visas
Students from the Trinity Student Union have chained themselves to the Department of Justice in protest at visas being denied for students in Palestine…
The Claire Byrne ShowBabydoc goes into liquidation
Babydoc the nursery retailer with stores in Dublin, Limerick and online, has gone into liquidation. Hundreds of parents who have paid deposits averaging €1,500…
The Claire Byrne ShowGarda Deputy Commissioner responds to fresh whistleblowing allegations
Two experienced case handlers in the whistleblower department of the Gardaí have become whistleblowers themselves. They claim whistleblowers have been…
The Claire Byrne ShowLook out for new job offer scams!
Scammers are now trying to trick you by offering you a job first. That's their latest trend and Danni Taaffe, who works in communications nearly fell victim to…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat Made Me: Umar Al-Qadri
Joining Ciara in studio for 'What Made Me" profile interview was Shaykh Umar Al Qadri, Chair of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council.
The Claire Byrne ShowRecruitment in the Navy way below target
Recruitment in the Navy is on the rise, but is still way below target. What issues is the Navy facing when trying to get recruits? Speaking to Ciara with more…
The Claire Byrne ShowUrsula Von Der Leyen's Sate of the Union Speech reaction
The European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has used her State of the Union speech today to open up the door for 'associate membership of the EU'…
The Claire Byrne ShowHouses are taking four years to deliver!
The Central Bank of Ireland has found that properties took a median average of up to 26 months to complete in 2016. Whereas they are now taking up to 50 months…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow common is pulmonary fibrosis?
Ciara was joined in studio by Consultant Respiratory Physician at St Vincent's University Hospital, Professor Cormac McCarthy. Professor McCarthy discussed…
The Claire Byrne ShowEd Sheeran support acts drop out of US tour
All four supporting acts for Ed Sheeran tour’s have now dropped out.It comes in solidarity with Macklemore after he was removed from the tour over onstage…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo we give up on marriage too easily these days?
Coleen Rooney has said in an interview with OK! Magazine that people are giving up on marriages too early. To discuss this further was Dr Richard Hogan who…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow would like to retire early?
How would like to retire early? Irish Independent Michael Houghton is retiring at the age of 42, told Ciara how he doing it.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow can the late night life be saved?
New research from the Licensed Vintners Associations shows a continued decline of the amount of late night bars and nightclubs opening late in Ireland. We ask…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Dáil returns
What will be in front of cabinet today on the first day back in the Dáil? To look ahead to the first day back for politicians was Sean Defoe, Newstalk…
The Claire Byrne ShowYou can be a star baker!
If you are a keen baker but prone to a baking disaster, we have help at hand. With loads of baking tips and advice was Chef and author Shane Smith.
The Claire Byrne ShowIs the farming industry losing its farmers?
A new national survey from the ICMSA has revealed that farming is approaching a cliff edge with one in three farmers planning to leave the industry within the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWarnings that Irish museums need to up their security
A warning has been sent out to Irish museums that they need to be prepared, as thieves are becoming bolder across Europe. All this has given rise to what the…
The Claire Byrne ShowMacklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour
Macklemore has been dropped by Ed Sheeran from his US concert tour after the American rapper made calls to Free Palestine while onstage. Claire discusses this…
The Claire Byrne ShowA new vision for the arts sector in Ireland
Claire was joined in studio by Shona McCarthy. Shona will soon to be Ireland’s new Arts Council Director and the current Chair of the International Fund for…
The Claire Byrne ShowEU set to propose social media and AI ban for under-15s
The EU is to introduce significant new rules this week, which would see the minimum age for social media and AI platforms set at 15. Newstalk's Technology…
The Claire Byrne ShowGary Murphy Author of ‘Brian Cowen: Anatomy of a Taoiseach’
We discuss new book examining the life and political career of former Taoiseach and former Fianna Leader Brian Cowen. It’s author, the DCU professor of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe cost of living in New York
New York is often viewed as one of the most expensive cities you can live in. Despite that, a large number of Irish people have decided to call the US city…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to get fit for the Camino
Have you considered walking the Camino but were a bit worried you might not be able to? To help you to get you ready to take on a challenge is Personal Trainer…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat should roadside memorials be replaced with?
Recently we heard about the proposed restrictions on soft toys left at crash memorial sites. Consultant in emergency medicine and healthcare commentator Dr…
The Claire Byrne ShowCould selling back to the grid be phased out?
Households with solar panels have been warned that the unit rate they get for selling excess electricity back to the grid is set to decrease. The Netherlands…
The Claire Byrne ShowClaire Byrne Book Club book review
It's time for our book club. Sinead Cuddihy from Tired Mammy Book Club and David O’Connor from our own team here in Newstalk. ‘The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck…
The Claire Byrne ShowReform UK has received a donation of £72 million
Reform UK has received a donation of £72 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. Making this the largest donation in…
The Claire Byrne ShowCan Keith Barry hack Claire Byrne's brain?
Keith Barry, TV personality, brainhacker, thought leader, motivational speaker and author joined Claire on the show this morning. This month he starts a new…
The Claire Byrne ShowSydney Sweeney under fire for new sporting advert
Sydney Sweeney has come under fire for featuring in an advert for a betting company naked. The campaign, for US sports prediction market company Novig, depicts…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look back on the weekend of sport
Eoin Sheahan looks back on a busy weekend of sport.
The Claire Byrne ShowParenting with David Coleman
Clinical Psychologist and parenting expert David Coleman joined Claire in studio. David answered listeners parenting questions.
The Claire Byrne Show'Ourselves Alone - Sinn Fein Behind Closed Doors'
The time after the general election in 2020, Sinn Fein was riding high. It’s only mistake in that election was not running enough candidates to capitalise on…
The Claire Byrne ShowHas Sweden stopped being Sweden?
Initial results this morning from Sweden's national election held yesterday show a narrow one-seat advantage for the left-opposition. This would oust sitting…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is the Australian flu?
Australia's flu season is coming close to an end. So, what can we learn from it here? To discuss this with Claire was Christine Loscher, Professor of…
The Claire Byrne ShowCalls for a ban on soft toys at roadside memorials
A ban on soft toys is among the restrictions proposed for roadside crash memorials in South Dublin. The policy will be presented to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould Trump have pushed for a United Ireland?
US President Donald Trump sparked a diplomatic row on his visit to Ireland after showing support for a united Ireland. The first comments were in response to a…
The Claire Byrne ShowPlanes, trophies and a President!
President Donald Trump has left Ireland after a weekend in Ireland. Our own Henry Mckean was in Doonbeg and spoke President Trump. Henry told Claire what the…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Claire in studio was Law lecturer at the University of Galway…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo sweet and savoury mix well?
A very divisive topic for you. Should you use sweet ingredients in a savoury dish? It may not be the culinary crime that some believe it is as Barry Lynch…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould we bring the shutters down on data centres?
Now the Minister for Transport Energy and Climate, Darragh O Brien has defended the government use of data centres. He says they are key to Ireland’s…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to the weekend of sport
Eoin Sheahan joined Claire to look ahead to the weekend of sport.
The Claire Byrne Show"New York is a city that 'comes back' it's resourceful"
25 years ago saw the Twin Towers fall in Manhattan in New York John Fitzpatrick of the Fitzpatrick Hotel Group in New York found himself at the forefront of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe scourge of the ghost bus
Are ghost buses still a problem? With children back at school and the pressure on public transport even more acute, are there issues in the system that need to…
The Claire Byrne ShowAll you need to know about heat pumps!
A new study by the ESRI has found that less than half of people know anything about heat pumps. This is despite them being a central part of our national…
The Claire Byrne ShowTurning down promotions for a work life balance
Sometimes the fear of ruining your work life balance can mean you miss out on chasing career opportunities. How do we stop that happening? Claire discusses…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre we happy with where our money is going?
The price of a barrel of oil is now over 100 dollars and it has been ringing alarm bells through financial markets. The European Central Bank has raised…
The Claire Byrne ShowFunding rare and expensive medicines
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill has said that there is concern about politician interference in the procedure of the State funding expensive and rare…
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: How to keep your energy costs down?
Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications with Bonkers.ie is joined Claire to talk through the ways we can cut your bills down and best consume your energy…
The Claire Byrne ShowJohn Fardy on the best war movies
Screentime Presenter John Fardy chatted to Claire about what he thinks are the best war films.
The Claire Byrne ShowReaction to Michael O’Leary's ‘high-fare rapists’ comments
Michael O’Leary has said it is “absolutely” appropriate to compare other airlines to “rapists”. He made the comments at his airline’s annual general meeting in…
The Claire Byrne ShowAuthor Ben MacIntyre on his new book 'Redwood'
Claire was joined on the show by Espionage History Author Ben MacIntyre. Ben has a new book out called 'Redwood'.
The Claire Byrne ShowAdvice for young people starting their first job!
At this time of year, a lot of young people are starting their first jobs. So, what do they need to know before entering the workforce? Claire asked Career…
The Claire Byrne ShowApple unveils folding phone
Apple has unveiled a folding phone in what is being described as the biggest change in years to the company's flagship product. To bring us the details was…