On today’s show, Niall opens the lines to listeners after a heated debate broke out yesterday. One caller argued that any driver involved in a fatal road traffic accident caused by careless driving should automatically face manslaughter charges and go to jail.

The comment split the audience. Some listeners agreed, saying Ireland’s penalties for dangerous or careless driving causing death are far too lenient. Others insisted that accidents—while tragic—aren’t always crimes, and that long prison sentences won’t bring loved ones back.

Niall asks the tough question:

Should a driver responsible for the death of another person in a road traffic accident spend more than 10 years in prison?

Is this justice—or is it too extreme?

Join the discussion, share your views, and tell us where you stand.

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On today’s episode, host Niall sits down with Laura Perrin of Gript Media to unpack a tweet that has ignited a storm online.

An American influencer sparked outrage among feminists by claiming:

“There is a limited window of time for easy, healthy pregnancies. You can start a new career at 50.”

Her message—suggesting that having children should take priority over a woman’s career—has reopened a passionate debate about fertility, choice, and modern life.

Niall and Laura explore why so many women are waiting longer than ever to start a family. In Ireland, the average age for a first-time mother is now almost 32, up from just 25 in the 1980s—a jump of seven years in four decades. They look at what’s driving this shift: careers, education, economics, lifestyle changes, and societal expectations. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the age is lower at 27.5, raising questions about cultural differences and whether Ireland is heading toward even later motherhood.

As the average age rises, birth rates fall—so what does this mean for women, families, and the future of society?

Is pursuing a career first empowering, or does it come with hidden costs?

And is it fair—or accurate—to say motherhood can be postponed but careers can’t?

Join the conversation and share your thoughts.

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Live at 12pm—don’t miss it.

Coming up live after 12pm today, Niall sits down with Councillor Gavin Pepper to unpack one of the week’s most heated local issues: Dublin City Council’s decision to increase rent for social housing and HAP tenants, along with a planned rise in property tax in 2026.

In this episode, Niall explores why the Council voted for the increase, what it means for tenants, and whether the move is truly about fairness—or simply another financial burden on already stretched households. Councillor Pepper offers insight into the vote, the reasoning behind it, and what councillors considered when weighing the decision.

Niall also breaks down the background to the story:

The Council’s Position: Rising costs of maintaining social housing, ageing public infrastructure, and the need for additional revenue to keep the housing system functional and equitable.

The Pros: More funding for essential repairs, upgrades, and long-term housing sustainability; a system that the Council argues will be “fairer” in the long run.

The Cons: Tenants facing higher rents during a cost-of-living crisis; concerns that low-income families will feel the strain; and criticism from councillors and community groups who say the increase hits the wrong people at the wrong time.

Is the rent rise a necessary step toward stabilising public housing—or a misjudged move that leaves vulnerable residents footing the bill?

Have your say during the show.

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