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Reporter and Researcher for the New York Times, and Author of the upcoming book, The Yahoo Boys: Real Life with the Love Scammers of Lagos, Carlos Barragan joined Claire this morning.

For more on this story we heard from Jay Allen, Publisher with Unseen Japan.

How significant is this news? Claire asked Janice Walsh is consultant medical oncologist in St Vincent’s University Hospital.

Claire gets reaction to this with Alan Smeaton, Professor of Computing at DCU.

We get reaction to this with Patricia Molloy, Medical Aesthetic Practitioner.

For further details Claire spoke to Chief Economist with the Bank of Ireland, Conall MacCoille. 

Ciaran Foley, CEO of Re-turn spoke to Claire this morning.

Going Green is with thank to Repak.

What are Polymarkets and why are people being seduced by them? To explain to Claire was , Senior Business Journalist Mitch Labiak.

The book is called Saving Grace and Sinead chatted to Claire in studio today.

In the Irish Times this week, Alexandra Sen-fft wrote a piece about how it was her Nazi grandfather who sent Tomi and his family to a death camp, and how she and Tomi met in later in life. Alexandra spoke to Claire this morning.

To give us some advice on this Claire spoke to the CEO of HR Consultancy Firm HR Buddy, Damien McCarthy. 

The details will be revealed tomorrow at a press event in the stadium, as the Olympic and Boxing Champion will finally get the long-sought send-off on home turf. We get details from  Sports Writer, Kieran Cunningham.

He also spoke about medicine like Skyclarys not being available to the Irish public. Speaking to Claire was Mother Elaine Pollard who's son Oisin has Friedreich's Ataxia. Also talking to Claire Padraig O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central.

Cowboys and Heroes Festival Organiser Simon Power who has been effected.

For more on this Claire was joined by Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP and Aodhan O’Riordan, Labour MEP.

Speaking to Claire this morning with more on this was Caroline O’Doherty the Climate and Science Correspondent with the Irish Times and Rosi Leonard is Data Centre Campaign Lead at Friends of the Earth Ireland. 

We get the details on this with Daniel McConnell, editor with the Business Post.

Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into this.

 Craig Coady spoke to Claire this morning.

One man who knows all about what it takes to win, is Ireland’s most successful Olympian the double gold medal-winning rower, Paul O’Donovan.

To explain more is Wealth Management Advisor with Jigsaw Finance Lorraine Cooke.

For the latest on this Claire spoke to London Correspondent for the Irish Times Mark Paul. 

Chartered Physiotherapist Lowry O'Mahony joined Claire to talk about why injuries spike during the school holidays and what we can do about it.

Should we be concerned here about the health implications of working with quartz? Dr Gordon Haire, Specialist Occupational and Environmental Physician and also Katie Barnfield, North of England Correspondent with Sky News.

Just how damaging are these events to the environment and how much it could offset the recycling you do at home? Claire discusses this further with Journalist and Activist, George Monbiot. 

Does the deer population need to be controlled, even culled, and how do you go about it? Claire discusses this and more with Killian McLaughlin, Founder of Wild Ireland and also Michael McClafferty, Independent Donegal Cllr.

Claire asked Sports Psychologist with TU Dublin Stephen McIvor. 

We get the latest on this with Channel 4 Presenter Matt Frei.

 Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports on those trying to change that.

What is there to do this holiday weekend? Also with the holiday season fast approaching, what options do we have to holiday at home this summer? Jonathan discusses this and more with Edana  Flynn, Regional Digital Journalist with Irish Independent and Owner of The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery.

So is the only into way into the world of espionage to be headhunted? And what are the skills required? To share their expertise on what’s needed. Jonathan was joined by by Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Nottingham, Dr Dan Lomas

So, have bottles and cans become a new kind of street currency?  Jonathan asked Dr Martina Devlin novelist and Irish Independent columnist and Shane Gleeson Who Runs 5 Spar Shops Across Limerick.

Now we are hearing that mosquitoes can be attracted to the Deet repellant, and associate it with feeding. To explain this a bit more, Jonathan was joined by Medical Director of the Tropical Medical Bureau, Dr Graham Fry. 

It’s used as a means of intimidating people but is “traumatising” communities and costing local authorities millions of euro.  Figures obtained by The Irish Times indicate these attacks, usually related to drug debt intimidation or gang feuding, are increasing across the country

For more on this Jonathan spoke to the Irish Times Social Affairs Correspondent Kitty Holland.

Going Green is with thanks to Repak.

In her memoir, Be Like the Sea: Life, Learnings and Leadership from an Irish Navy Captain, she shares the experiences, challenges and lessons that shaped her time in the Navy. Marie joined Claire in the studio today.

To explain all to Claire was Garda Emma Henebery and Garda Patrick McElroy. 

A Sunday times bestselling author and host of the UK’s No.1s medical podcast. Author of ‘The Power of Hormones’ Dr Louise Newson chatted to Claire this morning.

To explain this further Claire spoke to Political Editor at The Guardian Australia, Tom McIlroy.

BP ousted the Dublin man on Tuesday saying the move “follows serious concerns raised to the board related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct”. Claire get all the details from Business Correspondent Emmet Oliver 

To give us the latest on what’s happening Claire spoke to John Brewin of The Guardian. 

The detox treatment is being offered in Ireland and the UK but is explicitly banned in countries like Australia. To explain more about this Claire spoke to Dr Craig Slattery, Assistant Professor of Regulatory Affairs and Toxicology at UCD.

To tell me more was Eva Zavitsanou of Smart Agrohub who is working in the European Food Fraud Community of Practice. 

Speaking to Claire this morning was Managing Director of Duffy’s Circus David Duffy, who will do anything to keep the legacy of the 250-year-old Circus alive 

Joining Claire to discuss this in dept was Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare, and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth and Neil McDonnell, the Chief Executive of ISME. 

But what about those who are going on a Group holiday? Are they worth the hassle? Joining Claire to discuss was Leslie Shoemaker, Leslie Shoemaker, Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin and James Mac Inerney, International Make Up Arist from Laois, and star of Netflix’s Glow Up.

Speaking to Claire was Fine Gael Councillor Fergal Browne is a Principal of St Josephs Boys school in Carlow and he also received this threatening email.

Claire discuses this and more with Chairman of the Save Dough Mountain campaign group, Darren Sweeney and Director of External Affairs of Wind Energy Ireland, Justin Moran. 

The book brings together Palestinian peace activist Azizi Abu Sarah  and Israeli peace activist, Maoz Inon.

Would this have the desired impact in making hiring a bit easier for employers? Claire discusses this further with Barra Roantree is Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College.

Some evidence now shows pregnancy discrimination is on the rise. Is the promise of women's equal standing in the workplace at risk? 

Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:  

To take a look at what is before Cabinet today was Deputy Political Editor at The Irish Examiner, Paul Hosford.

Alex Crawford is Special Correspondent for Sky News is currently reporting in Lebanon, and has seen the impact that this war is having first-hand.

Michelle Flynn, Psychotherapist and Founder of An Croí Beag chats about this often-overlooked topic.

Claire discusses this further with Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with the HSE, Professor Bobby Smyth. 

With the details on all of the protections and what we might see on the ground here. Claire spoke to Crime and Security Correspondent with The Irish Times, Conor Gallagher. 

That is the warning today from the Hardware Association Ireland’s new report. Their Chief Executive Officer, Martin Markey discussed the findings with Claire this morning.

To discuss this and more Claire spoke to Vet at Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital Darragh O’Hanlon,

Claire gets the latest on this with Borzou Daragahi, Middle East Journalist and Analyst and also Darren Lehane, Senior Counsel specialising in Maritime Law.

But if someone has stolen from a business, should the business be the entity that gets the compensation? Claire discusses this further with Vincent Jennings, CEO of Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association.

Claire discusses this further with Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid West and Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.  

In this episode, Ciara chats to Journalist Tessa Ndjonkou and Family Psychotherapist specialising in porn addiction, David Kavanagh to find out; is watching porn cheating?

To discuss further Claire spoke to Daisy Goodwin, British Screenwriter, Television Producer and New York Times Bestselling Novelist.

Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports.

To talk through some possible solutions to this problem was President of the Irish Planning Institute, Gavin Lawlor.  

Thames Valley police are also investigating the former prince in relation to allegations of misconduct in public office. Claire gets the latest on this with Sky News Crime Commentator, Martin Brunt. 

But is this a feasible idea? Claire discusses this further with Alex Clelland Owner of Cleland’s supermarket in Laois.

Sustainable Fashion Expert and Founder of Sew Sustainable, Miriam Keegan joined Claire to discuss more.

All with thanks to Repak.

But what exactly causes players to engage in destructive behaviours such as biting, eye gouging, head butting and of course spitting. Reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating for us.

How to we prepare as best we can for a job interview?  For some advice we heard from Peter Cosgrove is the Managing Director of Futurewise.

 Joe Lynam, Newstalk’s Business editor brings us all the details.

Should we be able to claim tax back on our gym memberships? Claire discussed this and more with Fianna Fail TD, Peter Chap Cleere.

For the latest on this Claire spoke to Sky News Middle East Correspondent, Adam Parsons and Former IDF Intelligence Major, and Editor in Chief of Middle East 24, Dan Feferman. 

Gardener Marie Staunton brings us some gardening tips and advice.

For more on this Claire was joined by John Brewin of The Guardian.

For more on this Claire was joined by Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent and also Marie Sherlock, Labour TD.  

Alexandra Ryan is the CEO of Goss.ie brought us the latest.

Chairperson of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Brian McHugh told Claire the details of the case.

Are the new rent controls doing more harm than good? Claire discusses this further with Rory Hearne, Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson and TD for Dublin North West, and Niall Collins, Fianna Fail TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.

Yves Sakila was pursued by security personnel on Henry Street last Friday shortly after 5pm.  

 For more on this Claire was joined by Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times. 

 Chinas close ties with Russia remains a major concern for the West.  

Richard Spencer, China Correspondent at The Times joined Claire.

Claire was joined by both Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen in studio today.

 Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined Claire to see if self driving cars are really in our future.

 The women claim Channel 4 did not do enough to protect them. In response, Channel 4 has removed all past episodes of Married at First Sight UK. 

Claire was joined by Vincent McAvinney, UK Based journalist for more on this.

To share their own experience, Claire was joined by Science Communicator based in Kilrush, Co Clare, Rob O’Sullivan. 

It comes after months of speculation about his future, even after he signed a new deal at the club in November 2024, which was due to run until June 2027.  

City had hoped to keep the plan under wraps until City’s final game against Aston Villa, but confirmation is now expected sooner than that on his exit from the club. 

Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer, The Independent joined Claire to chat about it.

The waste is generated by both patients and pharmacies.

Claire was joined by Dr Aisling O’Leary, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, to discuss this 

The letters, sent to people in Co Wexford in the main, ask them to sign a settlement within 2 weeks saying they will never use a service like this again. 

Joining Claire this morning was Chairman of Smarttech247 Ronan Murphy and Chair of Digital Rights Ireland and Associate Professor in the UCD School of Law TJ McIntyre.

She last spoke to him on Wednesday when she says he had “ties around his hand and was in a van”. 

For more on this story Claire was joined by Padraig Wilson McCarthy.

 One of Ireland’s biggest retailers has started using AI technology in the UK to identify shoppers who may benefit from personalised pricing. Tesco says it will use data collected through its Clubcard loyalty scheme alongside AI to target offers and discounts at customers. 

Damian O’ Reilly, Lecturer in retail management at Technological University Dublin joined Claire to discuss if this could be a possibility.

Gardai are currently investigating the fire that broke out at Diamond Park Playground on Sean McDermott Street at around 3.30pm on Saturday. 

Ruth Breen, Designated liaison person for Community after school projects (CASPr) joined Claire to discuss how this has affected the community.

In a post on Truth social, Trump said “They better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! 

For more on this Claire was joined by Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell and Borzou Daragahi, Middle East Journalist & Analyst.

To talk through what happened, Claire was joined by Editor of London Centric, Jim Waterson.

Tomorrow, May 19th, is World IBD Day 

Claire was joined by Professor Anthony O’Connor, Consultant gastroenterologist, at Tallaght University Hospital who has treated children as young as three months old with IBD 

Claire was joined by Political Editor with the Financial Times, George Parker and Adjunct Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin, John Fitzgerald. 

 And here to tell Claire about the adventures you can get up to on the coastline is Michelle Walsh Jackson, the novel traveller  

To discuss this, Claire was joined by Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE, Dr Claire Neill.

Newstalk Reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into how prevalent these traditional physical scams are.

The World Health Organisation has said sunbeds are carcinogenic to humans and can cause melanomas and other cancers. 

The proposal for a ban has been controversial with lobbying groups. 

Claire was joined by Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists Professor Caitriona Ryan, Director of the Sunbed Council of Ireland Emma Rodahan and Gary Lipman, Chair of the Sunbed Association.

In this episode, Ciara chats to Mandy Matney, host of the True Sunlight Podcast, to go through the latest in the Murdaugh Murders as it now heads for a possible retrial.

So how do you choose the right toothpaste for you, and are all these different types really worth the extra cost? 

Caroline Robins, Dentist at Kiwi Dental in Carlow joined Claire to dicuss your dental needs!

 Leigh Anne Gilmore is a childminder who has decided to leave the industry and she joined Claire this morning.

 Any candidate in any leadership contest must be an MP. 

 Oliver Wright is Policy Editor with The London Times and joined Claire to discuss.

Head of School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Neurologist Colin Doherty joined Claire to discuss this and the dangers of nitrous oxide use.

 To discuss how companies are making billions from war, Claire was joined now by the positive economist and presenter of Taking Stock, Susan Hayes Culleton 

Newstalk’s Ciara Treacy joined Claire.

Owner of The Silk Road Cafe, Abraham Phelan joined Claire to discuss his situation.

Claire Byrne also addressed her own inclusion in the wider payments controversy, speaking with Alan Kelly, Labour TD and chair of the media committee and Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fail TD and member of the public accounts committee as scrutiny grows around presenter pay and disclosure procedures at the broadcaster.

Conor Walsh, Secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association, joins Claire to tell us what goes where...

This time is tactically used by the airport to make sure you spend your money while you wait for your gate.  

Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times joined Claire this morning.

In a unanimous decision by the South Carolina Supreme Court, the justice agreed that the jury at Murdaugh’s 2023 trial was improperly influenced by the actions of  County Clerk Rebecca Hill. 

US Journalist Sarah Firth joined Claire to discuss.

But philosopher, author and Oxford Professor Carissa Véliz says that before we buy into ANY predictions, we need to stop and ask  - who is telling us this? And what are they selling?  

Amy Hawkins, the Guardian's senior China correspondent in Beijing  joined Claire Byrne.

Maybe it's your keys, your phone or a pair of shoes – or all three when you are desperately trying to get out the door.  

So why does it happen – why do things remain  hidden in plain sight? 

 Dr Anne Kehoe, Principal Clinical Psychologist  joins Claire Byrne

Claire was joined by LBC Reporter Henry Riley and Mike Lynch, trade unionist  

So just to make sure we’re ready, Ed Smith from Go Loud joins Claire to bring us through the best ‘Goodbye’ songs... 

Despite being subsequently knocked out by Southampton on Tuesday night, Middlesbrough are pursuing a case with the English Football League, to have their opponents expelled from the Play-Off Final next weekend.  

As of yesterday, the spy at the centre of this storm was identified. To chat through all of this Claire was joined by John Brewin of The Guardian. 

Emily spoke to Claire again to explain what it is like to live with the condition. 

Padraig Whooley, Sightings Coordinator with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group explained the best places you can see these wonderful sightings.

Claire asked Albert Dolan, Fianna Fail TD for Galway East and Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist with the Institute of International and European affairs and columnist with The Currency.

We discuss further with Dr Mick Crotty is the Clinical Lead for Obesity with the Irish College of GPs, Dr Mick Crotty. 

Could this have made Donald Trump’s decision to go to war in the Middle East a more feasible option? Claire discusses this with Ed Conway, Economics and Data Editor at Sky News.  

Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly took a look back at the true impact of this cyber-attack, and why it’s front of mind as Ireland prepares for the EU Presidency.

Christine Dawood’s husband and her son, Suleman and Shahzada, died on the Titan. waiting for days and watching the horizon for the submersible to surface.  Christine has written a book about her experience of that time and she joined Claire this morning.

Photo Credit: Cristine Dawood

Writer, Academic and Filmmaker, Professor Bríona Nic Dhiarmada told the story of the Irish in Barbados.

Claire askes Joe Humphreys, Deputy News Editor at The Irish Times. 

Claire spoke to Brendan O'Shea, Assistant Professor in Medicine at Trinity College Dublin about the impact that will be felt today. 

Dr. Harry Barry joined Claire to discuss.

How do you stop them?! With some advice was Founder of The Irish School of DIY Declan Buggy..

Claire discusses this possible option with Roderic O’Gorman the Leader of the Green Party and Michael Collins the Leader of the Independent Ireland Party.

Claire discusses this further with former Labour MP, Stephen Pound and LBC Reporter and Presenter Henry Wile.

Rose Anne explained all to Claire.

Going Green is with thanks to Repak. 

To discuss this further with Claire was Social Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times Kitty Holland and Safety Net Primary Care Medical Director, Dr Angie Skuce.

Channel 4 Presenter Matt Frei gave us the latest on the conflict in the Middle East.

Claire askes Charlie Weston the Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent and Kieran McCarthy Engineer and Director of KMC Homes in Cork. 

Claire asked this of Policy and Campaigns Manager at the Irish Cancer Society and Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane. 

Speaking to Claire was James Brannigan, Former PSNI officer who worked on this case and set up the Katie Trust. 

To discuss further Claire was joined by Head of Communications for Bonkers.ie, Daragh Cassidy, and Professor in Energy Economics at UCD, Lisa Ryan. 

 So where are the loopholes and how can they be closed? Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly tells us.

For the latest we heard from US Journalist Sara Firth.

To discuss further Claire was joined by Claire Crowe, Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sponsored the night, meaning both himself and his wife Lauren Sanchez are now amongst the most powerful people in the fashion world. For more on this Claire spoke to Entertainment Journalist, Caroline Frost.

 Celebrating the second series of the Newstalk show ‘Younified’

Here to tell us more is Crime World’s Nicola Tallant and Criminologist Triona O’Connor. 

To discuss this and more, I’m now joined by Vet at Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital Darragh O’Hanlon.

Speaking to Ciara to chat further about this was University of Limerick’s Department of Psychology is Dr Ann-Marie Creaven.

 For more on this Ciara spoke to Conor Reddy, People Before Profit Councillor for Ballymun-Finglas and Andrew Montague, Former Cllr and author of the report, ‘Ballymun – a Brighter Future’.

All with thanks to Repak.

For more on this Claire spoke to Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin, Brian Caulfield. 

Trinity College are conducting this survey https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/D6TSRX7.

Speaking to Claire was Caoimhe Butterly who is on a support boat right now.

Speaking to Claire on this was Daniel Ennis, Social Democrats Councillor for Dublin North Inner City who is calling for the issue of cost to be tackled by Government. Also we heard from Rob Hyde is a freelance journalist living Near Hamburg.

George Parker, Political Editor with the Financial Times, joined Claire on the show to discuss.

 Dr Colin Doherty is Head of the School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Neurologist at St. James' Hospital spoke to Claire.

Joining Claire on the show to discuss was CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation Maire Ní Mhurchu and Seamus McGrath TD, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Housing.

Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us with the details… 

This made him the first athlete to complete an official marathon in under two hours. Many reasons have been cited for the performance, one of them being a pair of Supershoes he was wearing. Chief Sports Reporter for The Guardian, Sean Ingle joined Claire on the show to discuss.

So are there any quick and easy ways to help us through it? Well to share some tips, Claire spoke to Head of Operations at The Orchard Home and Garden Centre, Ray McLoughlin. 

So are rising costs hurting the music scene? Claire discusses this with Kneecap manager, Daniel Lambert and Dave Browne from Picturehouse.

Captain Raman Kapoor, from India, has been stuck in the vital waterway along with 23 other crew members ever since the US and Iran launched joint attacks on Iran on February 28th. Captain Kapoor spoke to Claire from the ship this morning. 

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.

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.

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.

All with thanks to Repak.

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.  

Brenda Power, Barrister and Columnist discussed this further with Claire this morning.

Claire discusses this and more with Oisin Coghlan, Former Director of Friends of the Earth and Policy Advisor to the Environmental Pillar. 

To tell us more was Director of Financial Planning at Fenero Financial Advisors Karena Duane. 

 Our very own presenter of Screentime, John Fardy has seen it and he gives Claire his take of it.

For more on this Claire heard from Fine Gael Councillor Frank McNamara.  

We get reaction with Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association. 

What now for the UK Prime Minister. All to discuss with Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.

Claire discusses this further with Dr. Oliver Brown Lecturer in accounting in Cork Business School, University College Cork. 

To explain what your donation will mean  Ciara spoke to Susan McQuaid O’Dwyer, CEO Make A Wish. Also Mary Logue spoke to Ciara about the huge impact that Make A Wish had on her son Erin and the entire family. He was 7 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and sadly passed away. Make A Wish gave Erin's family live long memories.

Let’s make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate. 

We get the latest on this with Channel 4 presenter Matt Frei.

Joining Ciara to discuss what’s expected to happen is ICTU General Secretary Owen Reidy. 

Make A Wish grant life-changing wishes for children with critical medical conditions. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate. 

Make A Wish grant life-changing wishes for children with critical medical conditions. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate. 

Make A Wish grant life-changing wishes for children with critical medical conditions. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate. 

His comments, they say, have done more for interest and ticket sales than anything else in decades. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

Speaking to Claire was Sally Lockwood is a journalist in the Middle East.

To give us the latest on all of this, Claire spoke to Sports Correspondent with The 42, Gavin Cooney, and Golf Professional at the K Club, Gary Murphy. 

This is despite the fact that some civil rights groups have raised concerns around it.  To discuss further we heard from Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail TD and TJ McIntyre, Associate professor at the school of law UCD, Solicitor and Chair of Digital Rights Ireland.

Joining Claire in studio by Irish Heart Foundation Director of Advocacy, Chris Macey and Professor Mimi Tatlow-Golden from The Open University and lead researcher of the ‘Clickbite’ study. 

Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

A wish can be a turning point in a childhood illness bringing hope, magic, strength, and happiness for an entire family.   Lynne O’Donnell joined Claire in studio to talk about her experience with Make a Wish which helped her son Conor and family.

Let’s make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate. 

Ben White’s father-in-law was badly injured in a fall a few years ago. Ben spoke to Claire along with Alan Lawes, an Independent Councillor based in Johnstown, Navan about the situation there.

With more on this Claire was joined by Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University, Paul Rogers. 

They’re also calling on the government to take the “maximum action necessary” to cut fuel prices. So, what will happen? Claire discusses this and more with Political Editor with the Irish Independent Mary Regan, Michael McDowell, Senator, Former Tanaiste and Minister for Justice and also Aontu TD Paul Lawless. 

Joining Claire for more on this was is Co-Founder of SMA Ireland Jonathan O’Grady and also by Stephen Lannen whose daughter Nellie was born with SMA1.

Joining Claire to discuss this further was Former Head of the International Coast Guard Chris Reynolds. 

There has been new road blockades this morning and our reporter Josh Crosbie brought us the latest.

Speaking to Claire was Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh.

For more on this Claire chatted to Luke Heapes, Membership Experience Manager at Westwood gyms and John Belton, Personal trainer.

Disruption has continued into a third day today.  So what next? Claire asked Patrick O’Donovan, who is the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport and Fine Gael TD for Limerick County. 

Our reporter Alex Rowley is at Garda Headquarters in Dublin where the media has been briefed on the latest developments. We also heard again from our reporters around the country where protests are taking place.

To share some advice on it all, Claire was joined by the President of the Irish Planning Institute, Gavin Lawlor. 

But is it the panacea for our energy concerns?  To debate this further was Oisin Coughlan, Policy Advisor for the Environmental Pillar and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP.

Jamie O’Hara on the Macroom bypass, Dayna Kearney on the M9 in Kilkenny. Also  Maggie Chambers at Galway Fuel depot. What now for the Government? Claire spoke to our political correspondent Sean Defoe.  

This has however been met with pushback in the region, with some seeing the facilities as crucial to the community. To discuss this Claire spoke to Larry Roe, of Stepaside Golf Centre  and Director of Irish Mortgage Brokers, Karl Deeter. 

To get the latest on this we heard from Sky News Foreign Correspondent Alistair Bunkall. 

Alex Perry’s new book is called ‘Blood Will Flow: The murderous business of oil and gas’ Alex spoke to Claire on the show.

Eshagh Alhabib Iranian Ambassador Designate to Ireland joined Claire this morning to discuss.

Our reporter, Josh Crosbie is at O’Connell Street Bridge in Dublin and gave us an update. We also heard from Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce, Reporter with the Limerick Leader.

Clairre was joined on the show by Dennis Biesma who has lived through this himself. Dennis told his story to Claire.

All to discuss with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

But will this do what he is proposing it will do?  And it will benefit those who need a savings boost? All to discuss with John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin. 

The accusation comes as new figures show an increase in the use of sub-minimum wage rates for young people. Claire discusses this further with Paul Murphy and John Barry, who is on the National Council with Irish Small and Medium enterprises and Director of MSS the HR people.  

Also speaking to Claire was Shay a Haulier in Lusk service station. Also with reaction to the protest was I am also joined by Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town. 

How do you cope with loss, when there are cameras in your face? Or people you don’t know laying claim to the one you’ve lost? To talk more about with Claire was Siobhan MacGowan, sister of Shane MacGowan.

But should you and can you continue your good habit for longer? To discuss this further Claire spoke to Iseult White, Psychotherapist and Author and Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent. 

It’s really hard to cut out all the noise and understand what’s good for us, and what’s unnecessary. Claire discusses this and more with Physiotherapist Lowry O’Mahony.

So how badly behaved are road users outside schools? Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this for us.

Claire gets reaction to this with the Chair of Wicklow Camogie Leane Lifely and Social Democrats TD for Wicklow Jennifer Whitmore.

Also joining Claire was Mark O'Meara, President of the GRA.

So why is this so significant? Claire asked Niamh Shaw is a science communicator specialising in space, and is at the NASA Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. 

To tell us all was Consultant Dermatologist at Blackrock Clinic, Dr Rosemary Coleman. 

So, is enough being done to address it? All to discuss with Gary Marshall of the Dublin Commuter Coalition.

We get the latest on this with Negah Angha is a former Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of State and the White House National Security under President Biden and is currently Visiting fellow at King’s College London. 

To tell us more was MD of DNG Financial Services Cian Carolan.

We get all news from the UK with LBC Reporter Henry Riley.

Claire discusses this further with Barra Roantree , Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College and also Anthony Gray, owner of Hooked and Eala Bhán in Sligo.

The Giséle Pelicot case gripped the world when her husband went on trial. Well a new CNN investigation has exposed an underground subculture, with men teaching and encouraging one another to drug and rape their partners while they sleep. 

Claire Byrne was joined by CNN's Paris Bureau Chief who is also one of the CNN investigative reporters behind this, Saskya Vandoorne... 

Sir Richard Shirreff is a former deputy commander of NATO forces in Europe, and he joined Claire Byrne on the show this morning.

The issue has been raised at the AGSI Conference in Mayo and Kevin Bolger, Deputy General Secretary of the Association of Garda Seargants joined Claire Byrne on the show to discuss. 

And we are wondering, does it ever matter how old or how successful your children get? Will mothers always be mothers? Claire Byrne was joined on the show by Wellness Expert, Sheila O’Malley to discuss.

Susan Hayes Culleton, Managing Director of HayesCulleton Group and Presenter of ‘Taking Stock’ on Newstalk joined Claire Byrne to discuss the Disney model and the power of Moana. 

 HSE National Clinical Lead for Dermatology Professor Anne Marie Tobin joined Claire Byrne on the show to discuss.

Also joining Claire on this topic is Sue Egersdorff, Co-Founder of Ready Generations Charity, whose organisation focuses on building a connection between generations and encouraging the mixing between children and older people. 

Sean Bell, Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of The Red Matrix Podcast and Sally Lockwood, Journalist in the Middle East joined us on the Claire Byrne show.

Lawyer, CEO and Founder of Art Recovery International, Chris Marinello joined Claire Byrne on the show with the details.

 Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland, and Deputy Eoin O’Broin, the Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing joined Claire Byrne on the show.

While investigation into Jonathan’s death is continuing, the film, called ‘Portrait of A Confused Father’, is complete, and has been shown at the World Culture Festival. Gunnar spoke to Claire this morning.

To discuss further with Claire was Political Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, Craig Hughes and Labour TD and Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Eoghan Kenny. 

All to discuss with Newstalk's Political Correspondent and host of the Let Me Explain podcast, Seán Defoe. 

Our reporter Henry McKean was in the Fortuna Stadium and met deflated Irish fans and some relieved Czech fans. Also live from Prague was Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball.

To discuss this further Claire was joined by Damian Matthews, Chairman of Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation and Nuala Donlon, Greyhound Action Ireland Spokesperson.

Joining Claire to discuss further was Partner and Head of Employment Law at EY Law Ireland Deirdre Malone. 

We heard from  Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan is in the Old Town in Prague and also Henry McKean who is out and about with the Irish fans.

 We got the details with Adrian Weckler is Technology Editor for the Irish Independent.

Joining Claire to discuss further were  21 year old Georgia May Staunton. 20 year old Franek Dunbronski and by the CEO of the youth mental health organisation, Spunout Sinead Keane.