Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Minister McEntee made an announcement yesterday during World Autism Awareness day about school places for our neurodivergent kids and chats with PJ about other issues of the day too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tariffs are the latest in a succession of dramas for Irish firms, Tom tells PJ who asks about how resilient is our business sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Louise who is married to childhood sweetheart Jason and how their world fell apart when Jason was diagnosed with Dementia. See also here for GoFundMe to help Jason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets a business insider view on yesterday's tariff announcement and what might happen next from Conor Healy, the Chief Executive of Cork Chamber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Adam Harris, political correspondent with The Irish Sun on yesterday's tariffs announcement by President Trump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruelty to horses - why the Council needs an Equine Officer with strong powers...Domestic Abuse - would an offenders register protect people...Adolescence - why one teacher would not show it in his classroom & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Poole talks to PJ about his sister Jennie and why we need a register now. Women’s Aid: 1800 341 900 (24/7) Men’s Aid Ireland: 01 554 3811 Safe Ireland: Find local services at safeireland.ie Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111 Petition here “Protect Lives - Create Jennie’s Law” on my.uplift.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina Collins tells PJ that stress affected her voice and she tried out an energy healer to get back on track Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Chris Luke talks to PJ about building a positive model for manhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

English teacher Conor Murphy is passionate about film and video and tells PJ Adolescence is required viewing but does not agree that school is the place people should be watching it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Nicole Hosford of Equality In Education who are having a sleep-in outside Dáil Éireann and to Karen O'Mahony of the Rainbow Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanvir tells PJ that a wait of 20-30 weeks for a retest just isn't on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who found figures for Cork City Council's horse welfare activities and to Kelly Mellerick of My Lovely Horse Rescue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will tariffs in the US affect jobs and tourism in Cork - we’ve been investigating...The 11 year olds who are designing and building robots - and writing computer code after school...Don’t believe everything you hear today - especially about Donald Trump & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners heard about a new Executive Order that required Irish people with American Passports to choose between having a public job in Ireland and retaining their right a US passport. Thanks to Lord Mayor Dan Boyle and listeners Georgina and Justin for playing along with our gag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to pupils Dean O'Donovan and Maiia Bitkova and with Mentor/Coach of the VEX Robotics Team Dave Hayes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Signs all over the city say "Ethan Cheated On Me With Chloe And I Have Proof Pictures Never Lie!". The QR code on the sign takes you to Lash J Kreation North Main St though! PJ talks to Jessica, the brains behind the viral marketing campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare Heardman tells PJ about the choughs you can see here and here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with West Cork woman Anne Horan, the incoming INTO President Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Kamal and Lar from new taxi app holataxi.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to people in Kinsale, including visitors, about the impact of the US announcement expected tomorrow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Peigin Crowley of GROUND Wellbeing about how the economic chaos around President Trump's tariff announcements impacts on Irish companies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Water will meet Cork City Council next week - but behind closed doors only... Diane & her partner need a new place to rent - the problem is - where they go, the dog has to go too.. People are delighted to see money set aside to restore the 4 faced liar & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who has been asking people if they welcome the news of the restoration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Seán who has bought a doerupper at the age of just 19 See also @sean.os234 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.