Today with Claire Byrne
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Highlights from the mid-morning show with Claire Byrne, featuring stories of the day, sharp analysis, features, sports and consumer interest items. Listen live Monday to Friday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.
Episodes
- What to do if you get poisoned?
Dr. Edel Duggan from the National Poisons Information Centre discusses the steps to take in the event of poisoning on Today with Claire Byrne.
- Breastcheck delays - the impact on cancer patients
Amy Nolan of the Irish Cancer Society and Consultant Medical Oncologist Professor Janice Walsh discuss Breastcheck service delays and their impact on cancer patients.
- The Gathering
Fiona O’Loughlin, Darren O’Rourke, Christina Finn, and Tom McEnaney discuss current events on Today with Claire Byrne. The episode features insights on topics including foreign affairs, trade, education, and aid for Ukraine.
- Andrew Mountbatten Windsor summoned by US Congress
Foreign Correspondent Sara Firth and Royal Historian Professor Kate Williams discuss the news of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor being summoned by the US Congress.
- The overcrowding crisis in Irish Prisons
Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, discusses the overcrowding crisis in Irish prisons.
- Elon Musk could become the first trillionaire
Irish Times technology journalist Ciara O’Brien discusses the possibility of Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire.
- Callans Kicks
A discussion featuring Callans Kicks on the Today with Claire Byrne podcast.
- Drinking water filters, do we need them and which ones work best?
Dr. Jenny Lawler from the DCU Water Institute discusses the necessity of drinking water filters and evaluates which types are the most effective.
- Plans to cut dermatology wait times
Dr. Conor Teljeur, Chief Scientist at HIQA, discusses strategies to reduce dermatology waiting times on Today with Claire Byrne.
- The demand for Civil Restraining Orders
RTÉ reporter Maura Fay discusses the demand for civil restraining orders on Today with Claire Byrne.
- New rules for renewing Learner Driver Permits
In this episode of Today with Claire Byrne, Jimmy Clery from Success 4 U Driving School discusses the updated regulations for renewing learner driver permits.
- Why are energy bills rising while wholesale prices drop?
Dr. Muireann Lynch from the ESRI and Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie discuss why energy bills are rising despite a drop in wholesale prices.
- Are we looking at an AI bubble?
Adam Maguire from the RTÉ Business Desk discusses whether artificial intelligence is currently in an economic bubble.
- Should you ‘act your age’ when it comes to exercise?
Health and fitness coach Karl Henry discusses whether exercise choices should be influenced by age on Today with Claire Byrne.
- Bird Flu outbreak and the risk to Christmas Turkeys
Darragh McCullough, a farmer, broadcaster, and columnist, joins RTÉ reporter Brian O'Connell to discuss the bird flu outbreak and its potential impact on Christmas turkeys.
- Could you be due a tax refund?
Personal Finance Editor Charlie Weston discusses potential tax refunds on Today with Claire Byrne.
- Are we doing enough to protect our National Parks?
Padraic Fogarty and Christopher O’Sullivan discuss current efforts and strategies regarding the protection of national parks.
- Bird Flu
Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland and Dr. Maeve Louise Farrell from UCD Veterinary discuss bird flu and influenza surveillance in Ireland.
- Inflammatory language around immigration?
Fine Gael TD John Clendennen and Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon discuss inflammatory language regarding immigration on Today with Claire Byrne.
- Plan to make migrants pay for accommodation might cost the state millions
Cathal Malone, Head of Legal Research at Thomas Coughlan & Co, Solicitors, joins Today with Claire Byrne to discuss a proposal regarding state-provided accommodation for migrants.
- New Dutch PM. Who is Rob Jetten?
Journalist Senay Boztas discusses the new Dutch Prime Minister and provides background on Rob Jetten.
- Blarney Castle advertise unique job
RTÉ reporter Brian O’Connell discusses a unique job advertisement at Blarney Castle.
- “Socially Useless” jobs
Dr. Harry Barry, a GP and mental health specialist, and Dr. Anne Marie Creaven from the University of Limerick discuss the concept of “socially useless” jobs on Today with Claire Byrne.
- 1 year since the Trump election and more recent US elections
Greg Swenson of Republicans Overseas and Patti Shields of Democrats Abroad discuss the one-year anniversary of the Trump election and recent US elections.
- Blanket ban on smartphones in schools?
Professor James O'Higgins Norman and RTÉ reporter Maura Fay discuss the potential of a blanket ban on smartphones in schools.
- Jellyfish around the Irish coast
Underwater photographer Ken O’Sullivan discusses jellyfish found around the Irish coast.
- Bloody sands visible from space: Sudan’s emergency grows deeper as massacre continues
Denise Brown, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, discusses the deepening emergency and ongoing violence in the country.
- Big infrastructure projects but who will build them?
Brian Caulfield from the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin discusses large-scale infrastructure projects and the workforce required to build them.
- Headlight glare: why some drivers find led lamps too bright
Motoring journalist Neil Briscoe discusses the issues some drivers face with the brightness of LED headlight lamps. The episode explores why these lights are perceived as too intense.
- Property Tax Q&A
Gwen Bowen, a conveyancing and probate solicitor, joins the show to host a Q&A session regarding property tax.
- Apprenticeship plus Ivan Yates
Ellen Coyne from The Irish Times joins the show to discuss apprenticeships. Ivan Yates also features on the episode.
- Crack-down on cheap products flooding the market from China
Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, and sustainability journalist Jo Linehan discuss the impact of low-cost products from China entering the market. This episode is from Today with Claire Byrne.
- Farmers express concerns over nitrates derogation
IFA President Francie Gorman discusses the concerns held by farmers regarding the nitrates derogation.
- A look ahead to the agenda for COP30
Caroline O’Doherty and Professor Hannah Daly discuss the agenda for the upcoming COP30 climate summit. This episode of Today with Claire Byrne explores key expectations and topics for the conference.
- What we know about London train stabbing
LBC reporter Henry Riley provides an update on the details currently known regarding a recent train stabbing incident in London.
- Is Christmas cancelled in Limerick?
Limerick Mayor John Moran discusses the current status of Christmas celebrations in the city.
- Book: The Taoiseach: A Century of Political Leadership
Broadcaster, author, and political commentator Iain Dale discusses the book The Taoiseach: A Century of Political Leadership on Today with Claire Byrne.
- Sister Stan
Former President of Ireland Dr. Mary McAleese and former Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin join the program to discuss Sister Stan.
- Working asylum seekers will face accommodation bill
Mary Regan, Political Editor at the Irish Independent, discusses the plan for working asylum seekers to pay for their accommodation.
- Stetsons and Spurs - what happens when stars go country
Pop culture writer and broadcaster Jennifer Gannon discusses the trend of music stars transitioning into the country genre.
- Complications getting driving license when returning from abroad
RTÉ Reporter Maura Fay discusses the challenges associated with obtaining a driving license after returning to Ireland from abroad on Today with Claire Byrne.
- Bowel Cancer - what you need to know about screening
Dr. Alan Smith, a Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE National Screening Service, discusses bowel cancer and screening procedures.
- The Gathering
Naoise Ó Muirí, Louise O'Reilly, Jennifer Bray, and Kevin Doyle discuss political matters on this episode of Today with Claire Byrne.
- Insurance costs rise nearly 10 percent
RTÉ reporter Brian O’Connell discusses the recent increase in insurance costs.
- Richard Boyd Barrett on his cancer recovery
Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD, discusses his recovery from cancer.
- Luigi Mangione's diaries
Harriet Alexander, Senior Features writer for the Daily Mail, discusses the diaries of Luigi Mangione.
- Why you SHOULDN'T clean up leaves this winter
Dr. Michelle McKeown and Donna Mullen discuss the environmental reasons to avoid clearing leaves during the winter months.
- Andrew stripped of "prince" title
Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central, discusses the removal of Prince Andrew's titles on Today with Claire Byrne.
- Why many council-owned properties are vacant
RTÉ reporter Brian O'Connell examines the reasons behind the high number of vacant council-owned properties.
- Trick 'r Treat weather
Meteorologist and Irish Weather Channel founder Cathal Nolan discusses weather expectations for Trick 'r Treat.