The Claire Byrne Show
News & Politics Podcasts
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...
Location:
Ireland
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Email:
digital@newstalk.com
Episodes
Why so many of us feel we never have enough time!
4/23/2026
Dr Dale Whelehan Assistant Professor of Psychology at Trinity College, believes we all must properly interrogate why we never seem to have enough time. And if we accept that the workday has expanded, why is that employees who are on the cusp of burnout are told they need to manage their time better? All to discuss with Dr Whelehan.
Duración:00:11:59
A call for a timber industry book to be removed from schools
4/23/2026
The Sitka spruce, a tree that has become one of the country's most polarising environmental issues, has now become a controversial topic within primary schools.
The children’s book, Sitka Spruce the Amazing Timber Tree was distributed in schools by the Society of Irish Foresters, Seefa, and the Irish Timber Council. We get reaction to this with Oisin O’Neill, Nature Advocacy Officer Irish Wildlife Trust.
Duración:00:08:32
A deepening crisis for people in Ireland living with neurological conditions
4/23/2026
A major new report reveals a deepening crisis for the 860,000 people in Ireland living with neurological conditions. The report questions whether care has become a "postcode lottery", with some living in "limbo".
We find out more now with Magdalen Rogers, Chief Executive of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and also we heard from Brenda who who was diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago.
Duración:00:10:57
Writing Matilda the Musical
4/23/2026
Matilda the Musical will be taking place at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 15 September to the 18 of October 2026. Claire spoke toWriter of Matilda the Musical, amongst many other things, Dennis Kelly.
Duración:00:12:06
Going Green: What is supposed to go in your brown bin?
4/23/2026
Are you unclear as to what is supposed to go in your brown bin? Are does it feel like too much hassle? Well help is here with Conor Walsh is secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association, and he joins me now.
All with thanks to Repak.
Duración:00:08:54
Ask The Expert: Enduring Power of Attorney
4/23/2026
As our families get older, the question of an Enduring Power of Attorney may come into play, so what exactly is it? And what is the process behind it? To discuss all this, I’m now joined by Director for the Decision Support Service, Aine Flynn.
Duración:00:07:35
Stark social and economic disadvantages facing Dublin’s South-West Inner City
4/23/2026
Poverty and deprivation in the South-West Inner City of Dublin is having profound and life-long impacts on the people who live there. From low participation rates in school, to poor physical and mental health.
Speaking to Claire on this was Assistant Professor in Economics, Trinity College Dublin Dr Barra Roantree who has studied what is happening in the area a d f Sporting Liberties JJ O’Mahony, who asked Barra to do the research.
Duración:00:13:50
Your bad habits are destroying your charging cables
4/23/2026
It’s time to embrace passkeys, or risk getting hacked. The warning comes from The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, who say we’re all too vulnerable. Here to help us through it is our Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly. We also hear how our bad habits are destroying our charging cables.
Duración:00:11:56
Children as young as two demonstrating their skincare routines online
4/23/2026
A Guardian investigation has found hundreds of videos featuring children, who are believed to be under 13, presenting their skincare routines. Why is this happening, and is it exploitative? All to discuss with Sarah Marsh, who is consumer affairs correspondent with the Guardian, and was part of the investigation.
Duración:00:10:28
Sudan the forgotten war
4/23/2026
While the world's attention is on the conflict between Iran and the US – the war in Sudan, has seen 12 million people forced to leave their homes while famine and brutal warfare take hold in at least two vast regions in the country.
Joining Claire in studio was Birke Herzbruch the Head of portfolio for Fragile and Conflict Affected States with Trócaire and she is just back from Sudan.
Duración:00:11:03
The body of Liam Farrell is to be reinterred today in County Leitrim
4/23/2026
The body of Liam Farrell is to be reinterred today in County Leitrim, after being exhumed earlier this month for a forensic post-mortem examination, as part of an investigation into the 87 year old’s death in January 2020 Liam’s son, Brendan Farrell talk to Claire ahead of an emotional day.
Duración:00:10:03
Former TD who gave a character reference for a convicted child sex offender still nameless
4/22/2026
Despite media appeals in court yesterday, the name of the former TD who wrote a character reference for a convicted child sex offender remains a mystery today. The judge also dismissed an appeal by Daniel Ramamoorthy against the severity of his sentence.
Brenda Power, Barrister and Columnist discussed this further with Claire this morning.
Duración:00:09:30
Gardening with Marie Staunton
4/22/2026
Gardens can be filled with memories, so should you recapture moments of the past in your own garden, and how do you want people to remember your home? To discuss Nostalgia Plants and answer all your questions Claire was joined by Gardener, Marie Staunton.
Duración:00:09:33
Fergus Farrell aims raise €1 million for Spinal Injuries Ireland
4/22/2026
Former Connacht rugby player Fergus Farrell is aiming to be the first person with a spinal cord injury to walk across the United States . It’s happening in August, and it’s all in the name of raising money for Spinal Injuries Ireland. Fergus joined Claire in studio this morning.
Duración:00:18:12
The importance of reducing the risk of dementia
4/22/2026
Claire was joined in studio Dr Paddy Barrett, Preventative Cardiologist at Blackrock Clinic, to talk about Dementia, and the importance of preventing it rather than treating it.
Duración:00:10:54
Inside ‘Dubai Central’ jail
4/22/2026
Following Daniel Kinahan’s arrest in Dubai, it’s thought that he may be likely held inside the Al Awir Central prison complex, a place that has been previously described as the “Dubai version of Alcatraz.” To paint a picture of the conditions inside this jail, Claire spoke to News and Political reporter with The Irish Independent, Maeve McTaggart.
Duración:00:07:21
Can the Government afford to spend?
4/22/2026
Income tax cuts seem to be on the table for October’s budget. Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers signalled a softening of the Fianna Fáil position on supports for workers. So, is it the right move? Claire discusses this with the Co-Director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute Dr Tom McDonell and Shay Brennan, Fianna Fail TD and Spokesperson on Finance.
Duración:00:16:34
Is the Government doing enough to cut Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels?
4/22/2026
With rising energy prices and massive volatility on the gas and oil markets, Ireland’s environmental group has issued a rallying call for the government to do more to cut our reliance on fossil fuels.
Claire discusses this and more with Oisin Coghlan, Former Director of Friends of the Earth and Policy Advisor to the Environmental Pillar.
Duración:00:09:16
Getting a mortgage in your 40s
4/22/2026
As house prices continue to rise, and a lot of us are getting on the property ladder a bit later in life, how much does our age factor into our chances of buying a home? How difficult is it to get a mortgage over the age of 40?
To tell us more was Director of Financial Planning at Fenero Financial Advisors Karena Duane.
Duración:00:10:12
John Fardy reviews ‘Michael’ the biopic
4/22/2026
‘Michael’ the biopic about legendary pop star Michael Jackson’s life, is in cinemas from today. There has been well-documented controversy around the making of it, including re-shoots and revisions. T
Our very own presenter of Screentime, John Fardy has seen it and he gives Claire his take of it.
Duración:00:11:03