Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Paul Byrne talks to Aidan Farrelly TD who has been getting figures on the use of debt collectors for hospital debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to William Brosnan about his brilliant Young Scientist project and to his teacher Siobhan O'Riordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don O’Donovan, Chair Union Hall Development Association, tells Paul Byrne it is soul destroying to see volunteer work to cheer up the town wantonly destroyed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Natasha Lenihan Treacy from SIPTU about why strike notice has been served Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Corks Young Scientists trying to make the world a bit better through science, discusses new government proposals to regulate scooters, learns how drawing is not only fun but also valuable self-care. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marking the end of the Everyman panto for this year, Catherine Mahon Buckley and her star Brazilian dancer Gustavo chat about what it takes to keep the show on the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from Karen O'Mahony from The Rainbow Clubas they race to transform an old health centre into a lifeline for over 1,300 children and adults with autism. If you want to help contact info@rainbowclub.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Kelly Mellerick of My Lovely Horse Rescue about what we can learn from the tragic photos we keep seeing online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Inma Pavon about drawing for fun but also for self-care. For info on Inma's Sunday Drawing & Wellbeing classes see here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Andrew Daly about the need for mens fellowship and how men need something as life changes in their 30s/40s See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne gets good advice from TJ Hegarty of breakthroughmaths.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Jane Cowan of the Diary Of A Gen Z Student column in the Irish Examiner who says if young people don't party and socialize more they will regret it later Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Paddy Comyn of Donedeal about the whole situation surrounding scooters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal teacher Edel Healy and pupils Leah Buckley & Carley O'Callaghan about their project for the Young Scientists which examined the psychological effects of the problems with Corks water supply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Vicky Ryan mum of Mikayla Ryan who was on the Terence MacSwiney CC Young Scientist 2026 Bumblebee Project which is a unique communications board for non-verbal people. He also talks to Phil O'Flynn, principal of the college. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in November Deirdre told us how her Daughter Emily and herself had to get up early, have breakfast away from home every day and walk 1km because she never got the schoolbus to be promised. She tells Paul Byrne that today is Emily's birthday and the good news, she now has a schoolbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ asks can we improve rush hours with some rules on roadworks, discovers that Vision Boards help you get what you want, learns January is the peak time to find a new love. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Crossy about the movie dropping in cinemas this weekend: GIANT heartwarming drama about the bond between legendary Irish trainer Brendan Ingle and the flamboyant Prince Naseem Hamed as they rise from a Sheffield gym to global stardom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mike The Farmer, Cork's Lego hero who says the Smart Bricks are controversial because kids will use their imagination less Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mairéad Loughman of Love HQ to find out what makes for a turn on and what gives the ick! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Órla O'Dononvan who looks forward to the new series but has a bone to pick with some of the choices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Mary Jane O'Regan that we're learning more and more about how important collagen is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vision Boards help you remember and commit to things you want in your life Lauren Maples tells PJ. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Vicky, the proud mum of Mikayla who is in the Young Scientists with Reece Morey and Alex McKee this year for Bumblebee a communication system for non-verbal kids or seniors with dementia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darcy tells PJ that Don O'Leary did so much for Cork running the Life Centre that it's only fair we name our latest bridge after him. More information on naming the bridge here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.