Podcasts about Irish Independent

Ivan Yates, once the golden boy of Fine Gael, now finds himself in the eye of a media storm. Has his failure to declare political work put him, and the Coalition, in an awkward position? ­ Read more about why you can Trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Fionnán SheahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Curley, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on the Environment, Energy and Transport, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown and Tabitha Monahan, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

Shane Curley, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on the Environment, Energy and Transport, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown and Tabitha Monahan, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

Our Late Debate panel tonight is Shane Curley, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on the Environment, Energy and Transport, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown and Tabitha Monahan, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

Seán's guest knows, at the click of a button on her phone, where many of her loved ones are at any given time. But, the normalisation of location sharing is prompting her to reconsider whether or not this is good or not.Saoirse Hanley from the Irish Independent has been writing about all this in today's paper, and joins to discuss.

AIB, PTSB and Bank of Ireland were responsible for 93% of new mortgage lending in September 2025, which is considerably higher than the 60% figure reported in 2018.Does this suggest that Ireland's banking system is dysfunctional?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Matt on Wednesday.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Seán's guest knows, at the click of a button on her phone, where many of her loved ones are at any given time. But, the normalisation of location sharing is prompting her to reconsider whether or not this is good or not.Saoirse Hanley from the Irish Independent has been writing about all this in today's paper, and joins to discuss.

We thankfully live in a time when gender equality seems like an achievable goal, and many steps have been taken to right the wrongs of a patriarchal past.No doubt some inequality remains, and some things are harder to compare than others. Take public bathrooms for instance: are the men's better than the women's?Sarah Carey is a Columnist with the Irish Independent and has been writing about this. She joins Seán to discuss.

Former Kilkenny hurling star DJ Carey has been sentenced to five and a half years for defrauding 22 people out of nearly €400,000 by falsely claiming he had cancer. Jerry spoke to sports journalist Denis Hurley of the Evening Echo and to Amy Molloy, social affairs correspondent for the Irish Independent.

Ed Sheeran did a secret gig to Irish mega fans last night – were you there?Organised by Spotify, his highest Irish streamers were sent links to register for free tickets to the exclusive gig.Is this the best way to reward fans? Gigs exclusively for your biggest listeners?Or is it all too inaccessible?Joining Andrea to discuss is Aoife Rooney, Assistant Editor of Weekend Magazine at the Irish Independent, Dave Hanratty, Host of the ‘No Encore' music podcast and Singer-Songwriter Tim McStay.

We thankfully live in a time when gender equality seems like an achievable goal, and many steps have been taken to right the wrongs of a patriarchal past.No doubt some inequality remains, and some things are harder to compare than others. Take public bathrooms for instance: are the men's better than the women's?Sarah Carey is a Columnist with the Irish Independent and has been writing about this. She joins Seán to discuss.

Fionnan Sheehan, Irish Independent, discusses Ivan Yates role in Jim Gavin's election campaign.

Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent

Recent protests in Citywest and the suspected arson attack at an IPAS center in Drogheda calls into question our approach to tackling these violent protests. While there is a heavy focus on how they are policed, should there be a shift to identifying what draws people to extreme protests?Joining Ciara to discuss is Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Officer with the ESRI, who had this piece in the Irish Independent.

Do you expect a thank you from your boss? Or is your pay check enough?A fifth of workers surveyed say they've never been thanked and over half say they don't feel valued…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic, Patrick Scanlon, HR Business Consultant at The HR Buddy and Ian O'Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

A Vogue article by Chante Joseph titled ‘Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing' has gone viral online prompting candid confessions and think pieces. We chatted to Saoirse Hanley, journalist with the Irish Independent about the article.

A Vogue article by Chante Joseph titled ‘Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing' has gone viral online prompting candid confessions and think pieces. We chatted to Saoirse Hanley, journalist with the Irish Independent about the article.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor, Irish Independent

You may have already heard, but Lily Allen's newest album, ‘West End Girl', has been stealing all the headlines. And this is because in her songs, she details, with complete openness, the decline of her marriage with actor David Harbour.To dive into this, Ciara Doherty is joined by Pop Culture Journalist and Broadcaster, Jenn Gannon, and Journalist with The Irish Independent, Saoirse Hanley.

Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent, discusses the fallout for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael from Catherine Connolly's victory in the Presidential election.

D'fhág an bua cuimsitheach a bhí ag Catherine Connolly i dtogchán na huachtarántachta go leor conspóide agus an-chuid míshuaimhnis i measc lucht Fhine Gael agus Fhianna Fáil.

Irish dodgy-box users would face direct fines for the first time under new plans being considered by broadcasters and copyright authorities. We discussed this further with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.

Irish dodgy-box users would face direct fines for the first time under new plans being considered by broadcasters and copyright authorities. We discussed this further with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.

Halloween is fast approaching, and you may be scrambling to put costumes together, whether that be for yourself or for your little ones!Know that you are not alone in this!Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer at The Irish Independent and Siobhan O'Neill-White of mams.ie join Ciara Doherty to talk about Halloween costumes for all ages!

Parents up and down the country might be starting to pick up the odd thing for their little ones ahead of Christmas.But, should you reconsider buying a toy gun for your child? Given the unstable times we live in, are we normalizing violence for young people by giving them fake weapons to play with?Freelance Journalist Niamh O'Reilly has been writing about this in the Irish Independent, and joins Andrea, along with Stephanie Rohen from the Newstalk Newsroom, Siobhan O'Neill White from Mams.ie and Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw.

It's a difficult time to keep a restaurant afloat, leading to menus that are playing it too safe and a feeling that no matter where you go, you're eating the same stuff.That's according to Restaurant Critic Katy McGuinness in her latest review for the Irish Independent.So, have restaurants become too similar? Katy joins Andrea, along with Conor Spacey, Culinary Director of Food Space and author of ‘Wasted'.

Faoi dheireadh thiar thall, tá an feachtas toghchánaíochta beagnach críochnaithe agus bhí deireadh teasaí leis go deimhin. Caithfear na vótaí Dé hAoine agus roghnófar Uachtarán na hÉireann nua le teacht i gcomharbacht ar Michael D. Higgins. Amharcann John Downing, comhfhreagraí polaitíochta leis an Irish Independent, ar na straitéisí a bhí ag na hiarrthóirí agus ar na taicticí a d'oibrigh agus nár oibrigh. ­ Foclóir: Mianta: Wishes Pobalbhreith: Poll Farasbarr: Advantage/Surplus Líomhaintí: Allegations Níos seirbhe: More bitter Goilliúnach: Cutting Cáineadh: Criticise Leas: Benefit Báúil: Sympathetic Feachtas: Campaign Vótaí millte: Spoiled votes Baol: Threat/Danger Is cuma sa tsioc: To not give a damn Easnamh: Inadequacy Abhchóide: Barrister Círéibí: Riots I gcoitinne: In general See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison O'Connor, Journalist and Commentator - Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with The Irish Independent

Several Chinese-made fireworks have been described as resembling small missiles, with the potential for serious injury. For more on this Ralph Reigel,Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Claire Corridan, vet and animal behaviour and welfare expert, with Veterinary Ireland.

Caithfidh pobal na tíre vóta Dé hAoine seo leis an Chéad Uachtaran eile ar an thír a thoghadh.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent, assesses the outage this morning affecting Amazon Web Services.

Mercedes targets a 5-minute EV charge and repair costs are driving up insurance. All to discuss and more with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor at the Irish Independent.

With polling day approaching next Friday, Catherine Connolly has a sturdy lead over Heather Humphreys according to polls. We get analysis from Mary Regan, Political Editor of the Irish Independent, and Radio na Gaeltachta Political Correspondent Cuan O'Sioradain.

John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.

“I hate hand-holding, I find it uncomfortable, I feel self-conscious and I get sweaty” So writes Newstalk's own Simon Tierney in the Irish Independent and Simon explained why to Ciara this morning.

We talk a lot in this country about the culture around underage drinking in this country, as kids become teenagers, invites to house parties become more common. These parties often have a drinking element, either with or without the parents' knowledge…But, do they put parents in an awkward position, and is underage drinking a bit of an inevitably in our culture?Joining Jonathan Healy from Croke Park is Columnist with Irish Independent and Columnist, Mary McCarthy and Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Jane Cowan.

This week, Jonathan Healy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Saoirse Hanley, Feature Writer with the Irish Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Robin Schiller, News Reporter with the Irish Independent, has the latest on the fatal stabbing at a Túsla care facility in North Dublin.

Is there any escape from charity chuggers or energy switchers showing up at your door?Doctor and Columnist with the Irish Independent, Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, says that people in Ireland find it easier to spend an hour entertaining salespeople or fundraisers rather than simply saying “No”...Irish generosity is world-renowned, but must we be pestered into giving?Máire joins Seán to discuss.

Donal O'Donovan, group Business editor with the Irish Independent

 A new report from the International Energy Agency has found that energy retail prices in Ireland are three times higher than wholesale prices, one of the highest gaps in the world. The report also confirms that Ireland has the highest electricity prices in Europe. We get reaction to this with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance editor with the Irish Independent.

In the current housing crisis, many people are house sharing much later in life than they may like to, but how can you house share well, and are our attitudes to it wrong?Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer with The Irish Independent.

The cost of living is in focus as winter draws closer, and travel is no exception. So how can you keep prices under control with your hard earned holiday? Pól Ó Conghaile is Travel Editor with the Irish Independent. All with thanks to Ryanair.

Joining Brendan to talk through highlights from the Sunday newspapers is political editor with The Irish Independent, Mary Regan; Irish Times columnist and public affairs consultant, Gerard Howlin; Nutriband founder and former presidential hopeful, Gareth Sheridan and Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute, Brigid Laffan.

John Meaghar, Music critic with the Irish Independent, discusses the rumour that Luke Combs is to be announced as the Slane Castle headliner for next year.

On Tuesday, the government confirmed that it would not be increasing tax credits or tax bands in Budget 2026.This has left many middle-income earners feeling as though they are worse off than before.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt on Wednesday to explain how this could impact your pocket.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

It's that time of year again – the Budget has landed. What does it mean for you and your bank balance? With last year's ‘giveaway' Budget firmly consigned to the history books, it's time to tighten our belts. On this Extra episode brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, the Irish Independent business team break down the winners, the losers, and the main headlines from this year's balance sheet. ­ Host: Katie Byrne Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad RyanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, on the news of Jim Gavin withdrawing from the Presidential Election race and what led him to this decision.

Billy Kelleher, Former MEP, reacts to the news that Jim Gavin has dropped out of the Presidential race. Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, responds to Billy Kelleher's interview.

Mary Regan, political editor with the Irish Independent, previews the first debate of the Presidential Election campaign