Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy

On this episode Adrian & Jeremy came to blows over whether or not someone on welfare (a lone parent with 3 kids) is entitled to a 2 week, all inclusive holiday to Salou. A listener called Gary (and other callers) were disgusted to hear this. **There is NOTHING like this show in the podcast/radio world in Ireland!!!**

On this episode a retired prison offcer called for a ban on children visiting prisons to see relatives. A number of parents who regularly visit inmates with kids defended their decision.

On this episode we heard from a Dublin taxi driver who said 'soup runs' should be moved away from tourist hotspots in the City (like the GPO or Grafton St.) as it's "not good for tourism and makes the City look rundown".

On this episode we debated whether or not you can be 'fat and happy', after regular caller Angela shared her weight loss story...and said 'in hindsight she wasn't happy when she was double the size she is now'!

On this episode a listener attacked Adrian & Jeremy for their attitude towards drugs addicts on the last episode. Claire claimed addicts have a disability and should be treated as such.

On this episode we heard from 'Phillip' who witnessed a Mother smoking a crack pipe, hiding behind her childs pram. He called Tallaght Gardai to report it...they said there's nothing they can do!

On this episode we heard from Kyle who's recent pub crawl in Dublin City was "RUINED" by vapers blowing smoke into his face. He wants vaping to be banned in all indoor areas, much like traditional smoking.

On this episode of O.M. we heard from Jason who caught his girlfriend cheating. What he did next got him arrested and accused of domenstic abuse.

Today on the show we heard from a mother who left listeners disgusted with her comments about why she doesn't let autistic children go to her kids birthday parties We then heard a horrific story about a vile and cruel act against an autistic child, who is also a wheelchair user, at a Dublin cinema! This literally left listeners feeling sick to the bottom of their stomachs!!!

On this episode we heard about a Dublin company that penalised a staff member for not referring to a colleague by their preferred "they/them" pronouns.

On this chilling episode of Opinions Matter, we heard from a mother who put a GPS tracker on her child.. and luckily for her, it prevented a possible abduction by her ex partner who was not allowed unsupervised access to their child. After listening to this topic, your mind will be changed about tracking your children

*** warning : very distressing content *** In this chilling interview we spoke to the Tallaght mother who found the extremely disturbing and harrowing footage on her sons phone. She decided to break her silence so that every single parent and teen can hear her story and stop what is happening to her son from happening to someone else. It's bad, we will warn you. This is an extremely difficult and...

On this episode we heard how over 700 South Dublin Council tenants face eviction for rent arrears. Is this answer in the middle of a housing crisis, to make more people homeless? Adrian & Jeremy nearly came to blows over this!!!

A woman put her hand up to our Jeremy as he tried to enter a lift in a City Centre Carpark, asking him not to get in as she doesn't feel comfortable. He's furious over being branded as a 'potential attacker'.

TRIGGER WARNING: EXTREMELY UPSETTING CONTENT Today we spoke to a Tallaght mother who has been left horrified and traumatised by footage she found on her teen sons phone ... The revelation brought Adrian, Katie and the listeners to tears... We then heard stories from other callers who have had similar personal experiences... and it was the most difficult discussion we have ever had!! Katie broke do...

On this episode we asked whether juvenile offenders, convicted of serious crimes, should be publically named and shamed...or should the law continue to protect the identity of children who commit crime.

On this episode we debated why there isn't as much support for the Irish Ladies in the World Cup as there would be if it was the mens team playing in a World Cup. Some callers said it's just not as enjoyable to watch, while others are supporting the Girls in Green all the way!

On this episode we heard from a listener who's angry over her brother constantly taking Graveside selfies at their Dad's resting place. A huge amount of people find it scummy, classless thing to do. Others defended doing it.

"I was spat at and told to go home by a local child" On this latest edition of Opinions Matter we hear from a Syrian family living in Ballybrack who say that they are now looking for a transfer due to the anti Asylum seeker protests taking place

On this episode we heard how how a councillors home was bricked and a disused building in Ballybrack in South Dublin was smashed up by angry, anti-asylum seeker protestors.

On this episode we heard from 'Gerry' who's pissed off the Gardai took no action when he reported a drink driver to them. Is it our duty to call the Police when we suspect someone is under the influence?

On this latest episode of Opinions Matter, We discuss the reasons why people in relationships cheat.. The topic then took an unexpected turn when a woman phoned in and revealed the details of her sordid affair.... With her Fiancés brother! When she revealed the exact details of what they did and where they did it, listeners were repulsed.. especially Adrian

On this episode we heard from a listener demanding that Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance be given in the form of vouchers - after a neighbour blew all the money on drink and gambling..."his child will go back to school in September with Nothing"!!!

On this episode we heard from Louise about how her 8 year old mixed race child has been subject to racism, from other young kids. Is this just kids being kids, or racism that's being bred into them by their parents.

On this episode we asked if parents should ever pay their child's drug debt...or do they need "tough love". We heard from one woman who's had to move home over her son's drug debt.