Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears from restaurant boss Mike Ryan who says that he will open Monday now even though he won't make money but the VAT cut means he can build for the future and help make the city more vibrant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sarah McGarry who says that the Two Truths & A Lie on the episode where Charleen Murphy joined was not good TV and dated the way it tried to push young people to be spicy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carer's Allowance changes and a reduced 9% VAT rate for the food, catering, and hairdressing sectors are on the menu for PJ's chat with Jerry Buttimer TD. Oh, and a bit of USC as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears a father distraught because his daughter is afraid to live in her new home, hears a landlord say other landlords should not be complaining, catches a joyful talk about SummerSING! And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the scoop from Crossy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Maria that the Argentines love Cork and often have family connections here. And Sun Jul 5th there's a big celebration at Kino Events House Washington St See also here   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sinead Dunphy about the camps. She's a great advert for them as she is full of joy and happiness herself! See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Marie Cregan of Féileacáin Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland about the benefits and room for improvement in new Miscarriage Leave proposals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ learns that Diarmaid uses agencies to get tenants, registers for taxes and PRTB, follows the rules and he says a lot of landlords have only themselves to blame for their problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John Cummins, Minister of State Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage about the more relaxed rules on building houses in rural areas but listener Mike thinks it will not be a big help unless construction costs come down too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tony who is going mad that his daughter does not feel safe in her own home in Midleton because of underage gangs terrorizing areas for TikTok videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Hunter tells PJ about the Forever 13 Music Festival Hibernian Hotel Jul 5th raising funds and awareness for Friedreich’s Ataxia and for Paudie, the son of Skyclarus Campaigner Craig Coady. See also forever13.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how businesses are seeing a real turnaround in City Centre security, learns how Ringmahon Rangers had to concede a walkover, hears how the VQ are putting on a photography competition. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Katherine Fitzpatrick of the The VQ about a competition where you can catch the cool gigs of today or the fine Victorian architecture of the area around MacCurtain St and win a prize. Details on how to enter and the application form can be found on the VQ social media channels or by emailing katherine@thevq.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Miriam Mulcahy about “Walking To The Foot Of The Sky” her new book about following in the steps of O'Sullivan Beare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Central Bank launches a drive to ensure reasonable access to cash today and PJ talks to Deputy Gov Vasileios Madouros about how it will work. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Karen, a mammy and Sam, an ally in advance of the Trans Pride March on Saturday 2:15 PM Outside the Cork City Library on Grand Parade  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears a fascinating story of love and business from Cork's illustrator Ray Hurley. See also Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Liam Madden who raised the issue at a recent Council meeting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the lowdown on an extraordinary situation from Trevor Welch from Corks 96FM The Score Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Alan Busteed who lost a lot of weight himself without using drugs and says a lot of people advertising are not being honest about what happens when you lose weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Alan Coakley of The Republic of Oud in Winthrop Arcade who says you can really see that more vulnerable customers are more comfortable in the city centre now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a wave of iron bar attacks across the city over the weekend, learns how volunteers saved the life of a crow trapped for three days in the heatwave, learns how rejection sensitivity affects a beloved caterer. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks over the effect of the ball used in the World Cup after many say it speeded up play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maura O'Donoghue runs retreats, one coming up in Ballymaloe shortly enough, and she tells PJ why self-care can't be ignored Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.