Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Andrew tells PJ we need to treat vulnerable people not punish them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Conor Ryan of RTE Investigates about their major investigation airing tonight (Mon) and tomorrow night (Tue) at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and you can also catch it on the RTÉ Player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the issue of psychiatric patients ending up in prison is highlighted, we look back to part of an interview between Paul Byrne and Ger, a lifelong Prison Officer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John O'Shea of the Echo who has all the details of the revised plan for Penneys on Patrick St Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to John and Pauline left devastated by a house fire, gets good advice from Cork's favorite pediatrician Dr Niamh Lynch, chats with 6 year old Celtic FC mascot superfan Iollan. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Sinead about their theatrical transformation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory Connolly, comedian, on Cork’s newest comedy club The Laugh Lodge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Solène about her success with "Punch Line" See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne and Charles Washington look forward to Super Bowl 60 New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats to John Gately from The Commodore about what is ahead as tourism season kicks in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Iollan about how he earned his place as a mascot at the Celtic v Dundee Utd game and to his dad Neil who is as proud as punch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor tells Paul he met the managers at Midleton FC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork's most popular pediatrician, Dr Niamh Lynch, chats to Paul about finding good medical advice when your child is poorly. "Should I Worry" by Niamh Lynch available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Alicia whose husband has to travel 100 miles to save lives as a paramedic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne speaks to John and Pauline Healy who face devastation after their house and all their possessions were wiped out by a fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Jonathan about little Evie-Mae's fight for life in Great Ormond St, hears from Jerry Buttimer on the new scrambler bike laws, learns how massaging baby makes for happy, peaceful nights. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Year Of The Horse on Tue Feb 17th and the Cork celebration of the New Year Festival is in City Hall a bit before on Sun Feb 8th. Paul Byrne finds out more about China's celebration from May O’Donovan from SensAsian Food in Ballincollig and Lila Chenyao. See also here Cork Chinese New Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you come across documents about Alexis Schlesinger or Alexis Richards? They belong to mum Tessa Schlesinger who recycled them by accident in grief at the Douglas Book Exchange she tells Paul Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul finds out more about why parents are turning to baby massage Rachel from Babychi Infant Massage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Claire who is worried that the Council needs a better plan for traffic during construction in the area and to Cllr Albert Deasy who has taken a close interest in the problem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many private car parks do not charge people living with a disability for accessible spaces if they have a blue badge Louise tells Paul but recently she got an unwelcome surprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne speaks to Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Jerry Buttimer about welcome new laws but asks did they come too late? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy helped organize the Women In Law Forum and tells Paul Byrne she learned so much Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Harrington from Edel House tells Paul Byrne that a grant from the PTSB comp could mean so much to vulnerable women but they need votes! See ptsb.ie/Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne and Eoghan Corry from travelextra.ie look at the new tight travel restrictions to the USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.