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“Why bother having babies just to hand them over to strangers in crèches?” That's the message from Luigi that kicks off one of the most heated debates we've had in agesIf you do have your children in a creche, you may be triggered by what this caller has to say about you!

"I cut off all ties with my sister in law when she joined Coolock Say No, and started spreading anti immigration lies"..... We spoke to Joseph on today's podcast who revealed exactly why he disowned a close family member

War erupted on this episode! A mum called Ciara is heartbroken after her daughter finishes 5th year and drops a bombshell: she doesn't want to do the Leaving Cert… she wants to do a nails course instead! Ciara says her daughter is too intelligent for it and fears she's “throwing her life away” when she could've gone to UCD to study psychology.

It's the weekend uncut chaos of Opinions Matter Extra, and Adrian & Jeremy (and Katie) are in rare form.Jeremy admits to the most disgusting thing he's ever done on a flight… including “dribbling” all over a stranger and trying to wipe it off without getting caught.Then it's onto marriage rows, takeaways, “wrong spice” Nando's disasters and the big question: what toppings should be illegal on a pizza? (Pineapple, sweetcorn, olives and even fried eggs get it.)And finally, the conversation goes completely off the rails with dinosaurs, chemtrails, and Katie's wild theories that leave the lads speechless.

€123 million of taxpayers' money has been set aside for free legal aid this year… and Jeremy is raging. After hearing about a career criminal with 129 previous convictions back in court, he asks: why are we funding repeat offenders' defence, again and again? Adrian argues it's a constitutional right — access to justice and a fair trial, no matter who you are or what you earn. Jeremy wants a “three strikes and you're out” rule… while some callers go even further and say scrap legal aid altogether. From family law horror stories and massive legal bills, to “scrotes in tracksuits” and court translators, this one turns into an explosive, no-holds-barred debate.

Bertie Ahern has found himself in the eye of a storm after secretly-recorded comments about “Africans”, the Congo, Muslims and fears about the “next generation” were leaked from a doorstep canvass — and now Ireland can't stop talking about it. Adrian and Jeremy break down what he said, whether he was led into a “gotcha” moment, and the big question: should he apologise, or is this just free speech? Callers are split down the middle — from claims Ireland is being “destroyed” by immigration, to others saying you can't tar people with the same brush, and that fear and online rabbit holes are fuelling hatred.

A heated debate about allowing your children to have sleepovers, was stopped in its tracks, when regular listener Rita, opened up about what happened to her pre-teen son on a sleepover (warning: contains graphic description of abuse)

Graham Carey from Dunsink Drive, Finglas has been convicted of incitement to hatred — and in this episode Adrian and Jeremy look back at the years of videos, threats and online abuse that led to his arrest and the jury's guilty verdict.Comedian and activist Therese Cahill joins them to describe the vile DMs she received, including being falsely labelled a paedophile and targeted with disgusting “rape” rhetoric — and why she says social media can't be treated like the Wild West.

A video from Ballymun goes viral showing a group of Muslim men praying in a small apartment — and it sparks a street protest with claims there's a “makeshift mosque” in the block. Adrian and Jeremy try to cut through the misinformation and talk to Jay, who was inside at the gathering. He says it was standard Friday prayers, plus a condolence for a cousin who died back home — about 20 men, no threat, no “mosque”, just five minutes to pray. Then the phones light up: fire safety, fear of the unknown, racism accusations, and one big question… where are they supposed to pray?

Jeremy reckons he's cracked the secret to happiness: get on the dole and every weekend is basically a bank holiday. From 5.08am alarms and level crossings to laying out clothes for the full week like a man possessed, the lads go off on one about work, routines and “planning” your life.Then it takes a hard left into pure madness: bedside lockers, celebrity crushes, and the very awkward question of why Jeremy's wife has a framed photo of her draped over Max George from The Wanted.And if you thought that was as weird as it gets… wait until you hear what one of the last keeps in a mini-fridge beside the bed.

Jeremy drives through Ballygall in Finglas East on a weekday afternoon and says he spots “dozens” of young lads (18–30) hanging around doing nothing — and it kicks off a furious debate. His argument is simple: if you're under 30, able-bodied and not a carer or on disability, there's “no excuse” for being on the dole… so cut it off. Others hit back with questions about mental health, addiction, education, and whether some people are genuinely “unemployable”. Callers don't hold back, with suggestions ranging from tougher sign-on rules to mandatory courses and community work.

Gender-neutral toilets in schools… harmless modern design, or a step too far? Adrian and Jeremy dig into the outrage after a photo of toilets in Harold's Cross Educate Together went viral — sealed cubicles, but shared sinks in the middle. Some callers say it's “woke nonsense” and a threat to girls' privacy, especially around periods, while others argue it's no different to planes, festivals or swimming pools. The debate gets heated fast: fears about assault, bullying, supervision, and whether parents are focusing on the wrong problem altogether. Plus: want to win an Opinions Matter travel mug? WhatsApp “mug” to 085 825 2626.

Michael O'Leary says airport bars shouldn't be serving alcohol at 4am — and it sparks a savage row on Opinions Matter.Jeremy reckons early-morning pints are “pathetic” and fuel bad behaviour in the air, while Adrian argues it's holiday mode and most people can handle one or two without causing trouble.Callers from Wexford to Chicago weigh in: nervous flyers who swear by a glass of wine, others calling pre-flight drinkers “losers”, and plenty saying the real problem is airlines not refusing drunk passengers at the gate.

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Today on Opinions Matter there was outrage when we received a picture from a listener of 2 women who came into the shop she works in in North County Dublin over the weekend in their pyjamas... she says this needs be banned!!! There was war then when the women in the picture saw their photo online and they contacted us demanding that we remove the photo immediately... This all lead to a very lively debate about people wearing pyjamas in public!!!!

A listener has been going out with a woman for 4 months… and she's just told him she's pregnant. He reckons he's been “trapped!... one called claimed that "working class" women are deliberately getting pregnant just to get moved up the housing list

It's the weekend “Opinions Matter Extra” — the totally uncut version where Adrian and Jeremy chat absolute rubbish while the live audience builds… and somehow it turns into one of the most random episodes yet. Jeremy reveals he's “living in hell” thanks to Communion season prices (a €440 dress… and a request for a cage of doves to be released), then the lads spiral into slugs with 27,000 teeth, gym nonsense, and whether people who show up hours early for gigs are just odd. Plus: Pitbull's “number” in Jeremy's phone, hugging strangers at gigs, and a “scary noise” in the middle of the night that nearly ended him.

A row has kicked off in a private housing estate in Swords after the management company emailed residents giving them three days to remove eight Irish tricolours hanging from lampposts. On this episode, Adrian and Jeremy ask: do management companies have every right to enforce the rules… or should people be allowed fly their own flag with pride wherever they want in their estate? Callers are furious, arguing it's “our flag, our island” and claiming the tricolour is treated differently to other flags. Others say it's simple: you don't own the lamppost, and flags on poles look tacky and can cause division. Plus: another Opinions Matter travel mug winner.

The Social Democrats want to scrap Ireland's mandatory three-day “cooling off” period before an abortion — and on this episode Adrian and Jeremy ask: is it a sensible safeguard… or a patronising barrier that drags out an already traumatic decision? Callers clash hard. Some argue women have already “thought long and hard” before they ever walk into a GP, especially in crisis situations. Others insist the wait protects women, offers support, and could prevent regret — with heated debate over statistics claiming thousands don't return for a second appointment. Plus, another Opinions Matter travel mug winner… and a new mug giveaway question at the end.

Anthony thought he was doing the decent thing — stopped at the lights on Pearse Street and dropped 50 cent into the cup of an elderly Roma woman begging. Seconds later, an Irish passer-by roared at him: “Don't give her any fucking money… give money to your own!”On this episode, Adrian and Jeremy ask the question: are you encouraging organised begging and scams… or are you just showing basic humanity?Plus, another Opinions Matter travel mug giveaway at the end.

It's Communion season… and Breda is raging. She says if you never go to Mass, don't believe in God, and only show up for the photos, the money and the big day out… then you've no business letting your child make their First Holy Communion.Adrian and Jeremy get stuck right into it — is it pure hypocrisy, or has Communion just become “a traditional thing” in Ireland?Callers clash over tradition, Catholic schools, “plastic Catholics”, and whether it's actually offensive to treat the Eucharist like an excuse to party!Plus, there's another Opinions Matter travel mug up for grabs at the end.

Buses being “bricked out of it” in places like Killinarden has people raging — and today Adrian and Jeremy ask what can actually be done to stop it before someone is seriously injured.Is the only solution to permanently pull Dublin Bus services from areas where the Number 27 keeps getting attacked… even if that means punishing the whole community, including elderly passengers and kids? One Father had the next to defend their behaviour of teenage vandals/

It's the weekend edition of Opinions Matter… and there's no “main topic” at all — just Adrian and Jeremy letting rip with the most random studio chat you'll hear all week. Are slices of bread getting smaller? Have Cadbury's Fingers secretly turned into “pinkies”? And why is Jeremy convinced companies shave a millimetre off everything every year to “fuck us over” without us noticing? Then it gets even more unhinged: Jeremy reckons he wants another baby (after the snip), admits he's lying to his kids about an island holiday having “no beaches”… and somehow the conversation ends up in prison cells, Liverpool supporters, and “I couldn't whack one out with you in the same cell as me.”

A viral video sparks today's debate: should someone on the social housing list be allowed to demand a house in the exact estate they grew up in — near their mam for babysitting — or is it pure entitlement and “beggars can't be choosers”?..... Expect a lot of angry exchanges in this episode!

Omar, an Irish-born Muslim with Iraqi parents, got onto Adrian and Jeremy after seeing a headline warning that “Islamist terrorism” is a significant concern for Ireland — and he says it's pure scaremongering that only fuels Islamophobia. Should reports like this name a religion at all… or should it simply be called “terrorism” without tarring ordinary Muslims with the same brush? From callers quoting crime and terror “stats”, to others admitting they profile people on planes and at gigs, the debate turns fierce fast — with rows about immigration, radicalisation, “thought police”, and how quickly we forget Ireland's own history of being labelled terrorists abroad.

Gardai have set up “incident rooms” around the country to hunt down anyone who broke the law during the recent fuel blockades — and it has people raging.Adrian and Jeremy go head-to-head on the big question: should the Gardaí be tracking down truckers, farmers and protesters after the fact… or is it a massive waste of resources that'll only rile people up again?Callers are split. Some say “the law is the law” and want prosecutions to set a precedent. Others argue the protests helped bring fuel prices down and that going after people now is political policing.And as always… it gets heated.

Things got very heated on this latest episode after listener Tracy gave out yards about the amount of "guady" and "tasteless" gravestones near her husbands burial plot. Callers were furious with her over her opinions

A mum messaged Opinions Matter after her autistic daughter was left heartbroken when she couldn't attend a joint birthday party in a trampoline centre that wasn't “sensory friendly” — even though the venue runs sensory sessions. Should the parents have planned the party around one child's needs… or is it unfair to expect everyone else to change their child's big day? Adrian and Jeremy row over whether the invite was “inclusion” or “a dud invite”, with callers split right down the middle — including autism parents and an autistic caller who says exclusion like this still happens. Plus, a kids' play centre owner rings in with a surprising offer to make it up to the little girl.

It's Opinions Matter Extra — the uncut weekend ramble where Adrian and Jeremy go completely off the rails before they even get near a “topic”.Jeremy is raging about having to rent a tux for a black-tie wedding in a “kippy” Clayton, and declares he doesn't do second weddings… so no present. Then it's golf talk, caddies “rubbing balls”, and a row over using the word “birds” in 2026.But the real chaos kicks in when Jeremy admits the school barely recognises him at pick-up — and he refuses to put his kid's “art” on their Smeg fridge!!!

A fed-up listener “Patricia” says her neighbour has just had baby number five — and claims neither parent has ever worked. She's raging that working families are making sacrifices while the taxpayer “foots the bill”, and she wants child-related welfare supports capped after the second child.Our Katie backed her up and said that nobody should have children if they cant afford them.... and then the phones light up!!

Ciara from “posh” Leopardstown says her family and friends are judging the fella she's seeing… purely because he's from Coolock and “sounds a certain way”. She likes him — they don't — and the snobbery is doing her head in. Adrian and Jeremy tear into class, accents and the unwritten rules of who you're “supposed” to date… before Jeremy admits he couldn't go out with someone with a “junkie voice”. Then the calls explode: one dad proudly admits he judged his daughter's boyfriend for his accent, his job in Tesco and even liking MMA — and gets absolutely slaughtered for it. Reverse snobbery, council estates, and “standards” all get dragged into it.

A listener from Dublin 15 gets in touch about his neighbour who's a Garda — and says he's been getting dogs abuse in public, even when he's off duty with his wife and kids, over the fuel protests. Adrian and Jeremy ask: are Gardaí fair game for abuse just because they wear the uniform… or should off-duty officers be completely off-limits? Callers clash hard. Some say it “comes with the territory”, others argue guards are only following orders, and a few insist they should refuse and walk away. The debate also hits heavy-handed policing, fake news about the PSNI, and that shocking off-duty Snapchat video doing the rounds.

Foreign national nurses in Ireland are now travelling to and from work in groups because of racially motivated abuse on the streets — and Adrian and Jeremy are furious. They react to the INMO warning, ask why so many people are demanding “proof”, and tear into the excuses, the whataboutery, and the “it's just words” attitude. Callers argue back hard: one claims it's exaggerated and “woke”, while others share what they've seen in hospitals and on the streets. Mo, who grew up in Ireland and later left, explains why she'd tell any doctor or nurse of colour: don't come here.

Lauren joins Adrian and Jeremy to tell the terrifying story of being abducted after hailing what looked like a legitimate taxi in Dublin city centre — complete with roof sign, stickers and licence details — only to discover it was a fake.She describes how the attacker drugged her, assaulted her and how the case later exposed a pattern of “copycat” offences linked to the same Romanian national, who had a previous conviction abroad. He was jailed for 17 years by the courts here.The conversation turns to women's safety getting home, the risks of hailing taxis, using apps for traceability, and whether Ireland's vetting and information-sharing systems are fit for purpose.

It's the weekend “Opinions Matter Extra” uncut edition — where Adrian and Jeremy leave the serious stuff at the door and let the pre-show rambling run wild. From the mystery of Chinese menu numbers to Jeremy's legendary “69” order (and the IBS that ruined it), the lads go off on one about food, fortune cookies, and why peas and sweet corn should be banned from fried rice. Then it gets even more unhinged: a “wouldn't be tolerated today” childhood photo discovery, Mosney memories (including the filthy pool), and the burning question — is darts a sport? And to top it off: the most disgusting bruised banana you've ever heard being eaten.

Dean says he was sacked from his job during probation after using the word “kn**ker” about himself — and insists it wasn't aimed at Travellers. A settled Traveller colleague reported him, and now he says you “can't say anything” anymore.

The fuel protests have entered a new phase — Gardaí say they're now “blockades”, not protests, and the Defence Forces could be brought in to clear key routes and fuel depots. With the M1 and even the M50 being shut down, are the protesters after going too far… or is this the only way to get the government to listen? Adrian and Jeremy take live callers from both sides: small business owners being “crucified” by costs, families missing flights, and one caller saying her child's medication is being delayed. Tempers flare, opinions split, and the debate turns to how long public support will really last.

Dublin city centre is brought to a standstill as farmers, truckers and others hit the roads over soaring fuel prices — and the Taoiseach warns there “will be penalties” for turning O'Connell Street into a car park. Adrian and Jeremy ask: do you fully support these protests… or have they gone too far? Natasha tells a shocking story of being stuck on the M7 for nearly two hours on the way to a serious medical appointment, with no Garda presence and the hard shoulder blocked. Callers are fiercely divided: “short-term pain for long-term gain”… versus “you're only hurting ordinary people.”

Becky got in touch with Adrian and Jeremy with a dilemma that's wrecking her head: should she expose her former school bully… who's now a secondary school teacher with a decent social media following, dishing out “holier-than-thou” advice to parents and students — including videos about bullying. Becky says this woman made her life hell for six years, and seeing her play the perfect educator online turns her stomach. Callers are split straight down the middle: “ruin her” and name-and-shame her publicly… versus “message her privately”, give her a chance to show remorse, and don't turn it into cancel culture. Then, a twist at the end leaves the lads stunned.

It's Opinions Matter Extra — the uncut, totally unedited weekend episode… and it goes completely off the rails. Adrian and Jeremy kick off with a “studio scandal” involving a can of 7Up and a certain someone's lipstick (yes, it's as disgusting as it sounds), before somehow ending up in a full-blown argument about beetroot on a turkey roll and why everyone seems to hate it. Then it's onto Jeremy being called out (again) over his Leaving Cert timeline, a chaotic chat about swearing and “God forgive me”, and a surprisingly serious dream: Jeremy landing a job doing Tube announcements in London… “Ding dong… next stop, Cockfosters.”

Valerie (not her real name) hasn't seen her dad in nearly 38 years — no birthdays, no school days, no contact. Now it's eating away at her, especially knowing he went on to have other children and seems to be part of their lives… while she feels like a “dirty little secret”. She tells Adrian and Jeremy why she wants answers, why she's afraid to ask her mam, and what happened when she tried reaching out to half-siblings and was ignored. Then the listeners weigh in — some saying “don't lower yourself”, others urging her to try before it's too late… and warnings that a second rejection could destroy her.

A simple poster for Trans Day of Visibility goes up on the Opinions Matter Facebook page… and within minutes the comments turn vicious. Adrian and Jeremy end up pulling it down, shocked at the level of hate aimed at the trans community. Babs from Knocklyon tells them about her niece — a trans dental nurse — who had a patient refuse treatment just because she's trans. So where does this bigotry come from, and what is it actually based on? Live callers lay it all bare: misinformation, “agenda” claims, sport and toilets, drag shows, mental illness labels, and one caller whose views leave the lads raging. A heated, messy debate about tolerance, fear, and letting people live.

A Garda has been hit with a two-year driving ban after a judge ruled his attempt to chase two illegal scrambler bikes amounted to dangerous driving — mounting kerbs, flying down a busy road, and all in the middle of heavy traffic and kids heading to school.So should Gardaí be allowed to chase scramblers and e-scooters, or is it just too risky for the public?The debate explodes. Some callers say the judge has handed “scrotes” a green light and the guard should get a medal… others insist rules are rules, and a patrol car can't become a weapon.