Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to John Horgan who runs a summer camp to celebrate kids working with their hands and maybe getting a trade in time to come. See also Instagram @woodworking_wizards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farranree Community Centre saw a meeting organized by mums who put their points about special education shortages to politicians. Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne was there to hear what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne finds out there's enough vacant council houses in Ireland to cover all people in emergency accommodation, talks to Adam who has a business, a house and two kids at age 23, chats to Shane who is representing Ireland in weightlifting. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to the ladies about their trip to the Golden Voices and they sing Paul out of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Kevin Herlihy who spends a quarter-of-a-million on security for his Centra stores but still faces considerable loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new MyHome.ie report shows that a pretty normal house will cost you €395,000 in Cork. Paul discusses the situation with MD Joanne Geary Full report here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul takes calls from people reacting to last night's meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane explains to Paul Byrne how he gets in shape for representing Ireland in Europe and even at world level - listen out for the amount of eggs he eats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a great city and when conferences come to Cork people from other places get to see it. Evelyn O’Sullivan from the Cork Convention Bureau tells Paul there's help on offer if you want to persuade a company or group to meet here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Adam Brown, who shows that getting into trades young pays off if you work hard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork City Council had a meeting with representatives of Uisce Éireann last night but no public or press was allowed in. Paul Byrne gets the story from Cllrs Noel O'Flynn and Ted Tynan who were there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Peadar Toibin, leader of Aontú who has used Freedom Of Information requests to figure out that all people in emergency accommodation could be housed simply using the empty houses designed for people who are homeless! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red light bandit cameras are coming to Cork - where do you they should be installed...What’s the crime rate in your neighbourhood - you can check it using your Eircode...After Corks great League win - we can’t wait for the hurling championship & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Eoghan Corry about advice to delete any apps that could show criticism of the US government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RUKS tells PJ too many cocaine users in Cork won't realize the damage they are doing until it's too late. See his tiktok @rukszino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Corks 96FMs Finny Mac, to Lillian who found out her husband got a ticket in a most unusual way and to Fachtna who had a great family day out at the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CCFC away games can now be seen at the Cinema! Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne went to the Arc Cinema to savor the atmosphere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the leadup to tomorrow night's meeting of parents and public representatives, PJ hears from Dad Kenneth Stone. The meeting will be held in Farranree Community Centre Tue Apr 8th at 7pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Elizabeth who says every woman experiences multiple issues with creepy or violent men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how you can find out about crime in an area just using an Eircode from Brian Fox of crimestats.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from listeners about the endless dirty water problems they face ahead of the meeting between Uisce Eireann and Cork City Council which will take place behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathalie Lennon chats to PJ about the entitled men who are commenting on what women wear in gyms, jumping to the wrong conclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Joe O'Shea of Cork Beo who says cameras that issue fines for driving offences are being trialled in Cork City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about rampant use of phones while driving despite rising road deaths, gets tips from listeners on ridding lice from you child, chats with Kabin Crew's Jamie about being on BGT Unseen. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.