98FM's Dublin Talks

After watching the Virgin Media show on the “Lucky Dip” gang and the M9 joyriders, listener Seaney messages the lads raging: Ireland needs a proper juvenile prison — “Mountjoy for kids” — because Oberstown is “like a holiday camp”.Adrian and Jeremy ask the blunt question: do we bring back something like St Patrick's Institution, or would that just create even more hardened criminals?Callers are split. Some want tougher, more secure lock-up and real consequences. Others argue prison is a training ground, and the focus should be prevention, family support, and intervention before kids end up in court.

A Lucan family are left shaken after a “lucky dip” gang hit their home twice in a month — and the second time, five masked men turned up at 4:30am with a hammer and bolt cutters, roaring “get in your house” as the alarm blared.Karolina tells Adrian and Jeremy how her motorbike, tools and her brother's mountain bike were taken in horror attach. The lads launch a fundraiser to replace the young lads mountain bike.

A listener we're calling “K” tells Adrian and Katie she's just made the extremely difficult decision to terminate her pregnancy — but she's furious at Ireland's mandatory three-day waiting period. She says it didn't change her mind, it just dragged out an already brutal situation, and she wants the “patronising” rule scrapped. Callers are split right down the middle. Some say the 72-hour reflection period is a vital safeguard that prevents regret, protects women under pressure, and could “save a life”. Others argue it's misogynistic, unnecessary, and cruel — especially in cases like rape. It's a raw, heated debate with strong opinions on all sides.(Thumbnail Image © Clodagh Kilcoyne for Irish Times)

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” episode — which means one thing: pure, unfiltered randomness from Adrian and Jeremy.Adrian tells a mad Alzheimer's nursing home story about being recognised after 30 years…Then it's revealed Jeremy has basically never had coffee, the lads go down a rabbit hole on Tesla/Elon Musk, and they dig up an unbelievable Late Late Show clip of Gay Byrne explaining condoms on live TV.And yes… it somehow ends up with a Virgin Megastore “condoms through a hatch” story and a latex allergy revelation.

After our last episode's “name and shame” of racist comments aimed at the new Drogheda Gogglebox girls, Adrian and Jeremy get a message that brings it into the real world: one of the men called out has been dragged in by management and given a formal warning.But is a warning enough?Today's debate asks the bigger question: should there be real-life consequences for online hate — including losing your job — especially when you work alongside black colleagues and your employer is publicly linked to your profile?Callers clash over free speech, employment law, double standards, and where “a joke” stops being “incitement to hatred”.

Gogglebox Ireland is back… and so is the racist underbelly that a lot of people pretend doesn't exist. Adrian and Jeremy react to the vile comments posted under a photo of four girls from Drogheda — Amanda, Amber, Janet and Joella — after local outlets shared that they'd be appearing on the show. What should've been a bit of local pride turned into an absolute onslaught of “go back to Africa” garbage, so bad that one station had to shut comments off. Callers weigh in on free speech vs hate speech, hypocrisy, “it's just part of life” arguments, and what it's like being black or brown and Irish in 2026.

A "paedo" who poses an immediate risk to young boys” is being released from prison — and he's just one of 24 convicted sex offenders due out in the next couple of weeks. Adrian and Jeremy react to the shocking Irish Sun report and ask the big question: should Ireland have an app (or electronic tagging) that lets the public know when a known sex offender is living nearby?Callers are split. Some want names, photos and addresses online “for our kids' safety” — others warn it'll lead to mob justice, mistaken identity, and offenders being driven underground.So what's safer: public alerts… or Garda-only monitoring?

A listener called “Tina” is raging after her sister-in-law brought a 15-year-old girl to the GP and had the contraceptive implant put in — purely to avoid a teenage pregnancy. Tina says she's “only a child” and the doctor should be struck off. Adrian admits it doesn't sit well… but asks the hard question: is contraception the lesser of two evils in the real world? Jeremy argues it's basically giving a green light to underage sex — while callers hit back saying teenagers don't always listen, and prevention beats a pregnancy at 15. Is it responsible parenting… or totally wrong?

A video doing the rounds on The Liberal sparks a fierce debate on Opinions Matter: should Irish citizenship be based on “ethnicity” and even a DNA test… and should citizenship already granted be revoked? Adrian and Jeremy tear into what they call “Nazi-level” nonsense — but the conversation quickly widens into immigration, racism, and the reality of who actually qualifies for citizenship. Callers weigh in, including an Indian professional explaining the massive costs, strict work permits and years of paying tax before citizenship is even an option, while others argue the whole system needs tightening.

Adrian and Jeremy tear into it: should parents be buying scooters for kids under 16 at all, or are the guards wasting time when there's bigger crime to deal with?It gets even more heated when Tony comes on to say his grandkids (9, 11 and 12) are on e-scooters too… with no helmets

A “peaceful protest” is planned for Saturday night in Kilcock over a proposed IPAS centre in a former nursing home — and it's reportedly right beside a national school, a secondary school and the church.

It's a rare relationship topic on Opinions Matter as “P” tells Jeremy and Katie his once-adventurous sex life with his wife has completely died — a full year with no intimacy, no effort, and (in his words) she's “let herself go”.

With claims that 42% of applicants are non-Irish, callers argue over “Irish first”, immigration, asylum seekers, and whether the system is being abused... Caller Graham caused murder on air with his pro immigration comments.

A video has gone viral showing 2 unarmed Gardai trying to tackle 4 grown men attacking each other with weapons in City West. Why didn't they have tasers? And is it time to arm all Gardai with non-lethal weapons?

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” special — the most random, unedited episode you'll hear, as Adrian and Jeremy shoot the breeze about the most random stuff!From golf clubs, “posh” drinks and the radio topic that nearly got one of the lads sacked, to the ongoing war over holidays: hairdryers in suitcases vs the dreaded bum bag (sorry… fanny pack).Plus: Bruce Springsteen lyrics that suddenly sound VERY dodgy, Jeremy's airport security swab story, and the mystery behind that very odd Jeremy photo on the thumbnail for this episode.

A Dublin mother claimed on this episode that "Foreign Run" shops in Dublin city centre are refusing to hire her son.... Because he's Irish and they only "hire their own"... Her Words.

The government is planning a major shake-up of Irish citizenship rules — including stretching the residency requirement from 5 years to 8, bringing in an English (or Irish) language test, and tougher checks around “self-sufficiency”. So is it fair… or just political optics? We hear from a New Zealander married to an Irishman, six months pregnant, working full-time as a solicitor — worried maternity and child benefit could count against her application. Callers clash over “welfare holidays”, deportations, and whether the €1,200 citizenship fee is a disgrace or just the price of a privilege.

A single dad who takes his child EVERY WEEKEND is demanding half the children's allowance that his ex gets. wait until you hear the reason why he thinks he deserves it!

Should you be able to sue a school for bullying — even years later? Adrian and Jeremy dive into the idea of “historic bullying” cases, after hearing that some US states are moving towards laws that would let victims take action if the school knew and did nothing.Callers share emotional stories: being physically assaulted on school grounds, kids left suicidal, and parents being fobbed off with “we'll look into it” while the bully is protected. Others argue suing would only punish today's pupils and that you should “stand up for yourself” — sparking a furious on-air clash.

Measles cases are soaring across Europe and the US — and Adrian and Jeremy are blaming one thing: falling MMR uptake fuelled by anti-vax “research” on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. So should Ireland follow Italy and bring in consequences for parents who refuse routine childhood vaccines? No MMR, no creche… fines… even bans from school? Callers don't hold back. One says it's child neglect. Another says it's personal freedom and nobody's business. We hear from parents who refused every vaccine, others who are pro-vax but against “blackmail”, and a full-on shouting match about autism, trust, and conspiracy rabbit holes.

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” edition of Opinions Matter — no callers, no heavy debates… just Adrian and Jeremy having the craic and airing a few grievances.First up: a trip down memory lane to Abrakebabra — including the legendary “rabbit food” burger saga, a man asleep in his burger, and a story that ends with a thrown meal and a bruised ego.Then it's Jeremy's Mam and her love of “joints” ... then there's Jeremy's ultimate "ick" - a 42-year-old man who insists on calling his partner his “girlfriend"

Reform UK say social housing should go to British-born workers first — and foreign nationals should be pushed down the list. So Adrian and Jeremy ask: should Ireland copy it? Should being Irish-born matter more than citizenship, tax paid, or years spent here? The calls are messy, heated and brutally honest. From “House the Irish First” and claims the system is being manipulated… to the Croatian/Polish examples of people who've worked here their whole lives and could still be treated as “blow-ins”. Is it common sense prioritising locals… or discrimination dressed up as housing policy?

Kids as young as 10 in Ballymun allegedly killed a bird with a firework — and a Dublin councillor is calling for a major clampdown on illegal fireworks.Adrian and Jeremy ask the big question: do we need tougher enforcement and more seizures… or should fireworks be legal here so responsible adults don't have to “go up north” to buy them?Is this about banning fireworks… or banning scumbag behaviour?

Do women feel safe in Ireland anymore? Regular listener Ciara joins Adrian and Jeremy after a string of incidents that have left her terrified — from a taxi driver changing the route mid-journey, to harassment on the street and on the beach.But the conversation quickly turns explosive when she says her bad experiences have involved foreign men, and she's now wary of getting into taxis at all.Is she speaking from trauma and instinct… or is it racism, as one furious caller argues?With live callers split down the middle, the debate hits immigration, taxi regulation, “freedom of speech”, and why men and women experience fear so differently.

“Citizen journalists” — are they exposing the truth… or doing serious damage?Adrian and Jeremy call out a viral clip shared by Daz News claiming “guns” were being taken from a boot outside a mosque in Tallaght. Problem is: it wasn't a mosque, and they weren't real guns.Hamza, the Dublin businessman in the video, joins the show to explain they were airsoft rifles on private property — and says the misinformation has put his family, staff and businesses at risk.With live callers divided, the debate turns to verification, defamation, anti-Muslim hysteria, and whether social media pages should be held to the same standards as mainstream media.

Up to 1,000 children in Ireland have been flagged as “prolific offenders” — so what do we do with the parents? After the M9 tragedy, a Fianna Fáil TD says mums and dads should be fined for their teenagers' crimes, with money taken straight from wages or the dole. Jeremy says it's the only way to force responsibility. Adrian says it's pointless — punish the offenders, not the parents, because some families are already begging Tusla and the system for help. With raw calls from Jackie, Mick, Grace and Joanne, the chat spirals into house arrest, boot camps, and even vigilante “punishment beatings”. Where do you draw the line?

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” episode… which means Adrian and Jeremy (and Katie) go completely off the rails in the best way.Jeremy gets a free family brunch in Barry & Brown thanks to a mystery benefactor, and the lads immediately turn it into a full-on hunt.Then it's war: King Crisps vs Tayto vs Manhattan cheese & onion, and whether a sausage is “just a sausage” (spoiler: Jeremy says yes and gets slaughtered).And Katie joins to admit she's basically flirting with ChatGPT… and also reveals what gives her “the fear” — and the ultimate ick: mismatching underwear.

Rachael is at her absolute wit's end: her 8-year-old is such a fussy eater he'll only eat McDonald's chicken nuggets and chips (and a bit of toast) — and she's getting torn apart for it, online and even by her neighbours.Adrian and Jeremy ask the big question: if your child literally won't eat, what are you supposed to do… let them starve, or feed them what they'll actually swallow?Live callers go to war over “lazy parenting” vs sensory issues, autism/ARFID, “McDonald's is poison”, and whether “hunger is the best sauce” is real life or just something people say when they've no kids.

Caroline (not her real name) says she's sick of the judgement: four first dates in five months… and she slept with all four lads. She's single, she likes sex, and she reckons it can build intimacy — so why is everyone calling her “easy” and claiming she's wrecking her chances of a proper relationship? Adrian and Katie go to war over “self-respect”, double standards, and whether having sex on the first date instantly makes you “not girlfriend material”. With callers and messages ranging from fair, measured takes to absolutely brutal slut-shaming, plus a fiery row about misogyny, Andrew Tate vibes, and why Ireland still can't talk about sex normally.

Channel 4 aired a documentary called The Great ADHD Myth… and it's sparked absolute outrage, with charities accusing it of being biased and basically implying ADHD isn't even real. Adrian and Jeremy dig into the claims: is ADHD a real neurodevelopmental disorder, or are we slapping labels on normal childhood behaviour because kids are glued to screens, eating shite and living a totally different life than 50 years ago? With live callers sharing raw, personal stories — parents battling schools, adults diagnosed years ago, and a massive row over medication, “zombie” kids, self-diagnosis, and whether ADHD is actually overdiagnosed.

Five young men dead after a stolen car crash on the M9… and suddenly everyone's asking the same question: is TikTok helping fuel “joyriding” for likes, fame and that dopamine rush? Adrian and Jeremy go head-to-head over whether social media platforms are simply hosting content… or are they complicit, enabling dangerous behaviour by letting these videos stay up. With live callers sharing everything from a car being recovered thanks to TikTok and Snapchat, to a former Facebook content moderator lifting the lid on what actually gets taken down. And then a message that stops the show: a mum admits her 18-year-old son is still out in stolen cars… and she blames TikTok.

Was banning smacking in Ireland a massive mistake… or a sign we finally grew up as a society? Michael kicks off a full-on row by claiming “since they got rid of slapping kids, society has gone down the toilet” and that today's teens have zero respect because there's no fear anymore. From parents saying “a slap put manners on me” to others calling it straight-up abuse, Adrian and Jeremy get dragged into a chaotic, shouting match with callers Lisa, Natasha, Joanne, Chloe and more.

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” episode… which basically means Adrian and Jeremy sitting in the studio talking the greatest load of shite before the proper show kicks off. From the random discovery that you can't get a beef burger in McDonald's India, to the age-old question of what you call two grannies (and why “nana” is apparently controversial), the lads bounce from topic to topic at warp speed. Plus: a full-blown row over blowing your nose into a cloth napkin in a restaurant, the weirdest place people listen to the podcast… and Jeremy's confession that he brushed his teeth with hair removal cream while half asleep.

"My son was born male and is now transitioning to female... My husband won't accept it so i no longer want him around".... On this episode of Opinions Matter, we hear from a mother who has accepted her trans child... but her husband won't

After the M9 “joyriding” tragedy, a Cork politician says anyone caught driving the wrong way up a motorway should face attempted murder charges. Caller Francis (who lost her daughter on the the M50 in an horrific crash) came on air and gave a powerful statment on the "Lucky Dip" joyriding gang

Are TikTok tributes and AI “angel wings” a sincere way to grieve… or pure cringe and attention-seeking?Adrian and Jeremy dig into the big question: can you judge how someone mourns, especially when the person who died never consented to be “plastered” online?Callers go hard on both sides. Dave explains why his Facebook is a memorial to his late partner. Trevor says grief should stay private and tells how a graveside moment was filmed and posted without permission. Others argue those posts keep memories alive, while some draw the line at coffin photos and over-the-top edits.

This episode is a follow-on to our most listened-to show ever, as Adrian and Jeremy tackle the fallout from the M9 “joyriding” tragedy — and the argument that the online anger is “only because some were travellers”.After a listener sends in a Facebook post claiming the hate is racist, we ask: is this just deflection from what actually happened, or is anti-Traveller abuse genuinely adding fuel to the fire?With calls from Hughie Maughan, Joanne and Chloe (and plenty of rows), we debate sympathy, accountability, TikTok culture, and why the real focus should stay on the innocent family still in hospital.

A heartbreaking tragedy on the M9 sparks one of the most explosive debates we've had in a long time. Five teenagers are dead after a car was driven the wrong way up the motorway — and an innocent family on their way to Dublin Airport is still in serious condition in hospital.But the real row kicks off online: people should “have a heart” because they were still children with grieving families… or is it fair game to feel zero sympathy because of what they were doing?Callers go hard on parents, TikTok “joyriding” culture, Garda intervention, early warning signs, and the sickening comments flooding social media.

It's the special weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” episode — the most random hour of Opinions Matter, where Adrian and Jeremy ditch the serious topics and just ramble.Jeremy returns from holidays with a confession: one of his kids ended up joyriding the baggage carousel in Dublin Airport… and the whole place had to be stopped.Then it's onto time zones (Jeremy can't cope with the fact it's “tomorrow” in Australia), being judged online for drinking a pina colada served in an actual pineapple, and the eternal question: is it “manly” for men to drink cocktails?Plus: Sicilian cannoli, posh Dunnes vs Finglas Dunnes, and a shout-out to the legendary Bernie Beirne???

Shocking new footage of joyriders driving against the flow of traffic on the M50 has Adrian and Jeremy asking the question: should Gardaí even be giving chase when a stolen car takes off?With TikTok packed with “yup bros” filming themselves, live-streaming the madness, and soaking up the “legends” comments, callers debate whether pursuits only add to the buzz — and the danger. Others say Gardaí have no choice, and need spikes, road closures, helicopters, and a dedicated motorway task force.

A posh southside mum gets a one-year sentence for a vicious, unprovoked hotel assault… and she's back out the door after just four weeks. So Adrian and Jeremy ask the question nobody wants to answer: should mothers with young kids ever be jailed at all?The row kicks off over Alison Chawke's early release with TD Gary Gannon saying prison isn't the place for women with children, and whether “low risk of reoffending” is a cop-out.Callers go hard on two-tier justice, overcrowded prisons, tagging, and the victims left living with the long-term effects — while one former inmate mum gives a brutally honest view from the inside.

After the shocking M50 crash involving a suspected stolen car, Adrian and Jeremy tackle the question everyone's arguing about: should juvenile offenders be named and shamed? A furious listener says if you're “big and bold enough” to commit a crime, you're big and bold enough to have your name in the papers — especially in cases like the Anna Kriegel murder, where Boy A and Boy B still can't be identified. Callers clash over deterrence versus protection: do kids deserve anonymity to change their lives, or is it just another free pass? Plus, the row turns personal when a message claims to know one of the teens involved.

A petition backed by the NSPCA has racked up nearly 20,000 signatures calling on the Ministers for Transport and Agriculture to keep sulky horses off Irish public roads — not just racing, but any sulky activity at all. Adrian and Jeremy go head-to-head on whether horses and traps have any place in modern traffic, with Jeremy calling it outdated and dangerous, and Adrian arguing councils should provide proper tracks to get the racing off the roads. Callers weigh in on animal welfare, kids driving sulkies, horrific crashes, and the “culture and tradition” defence — with plenty of rows along the way.