Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Paul talks to Paul Lordan from 5th Quarter as they look forward to a very popular experience reopening from tomorrow.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to Chief Superintendent Noonan and puts listener concerns about crime in Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solicitor Pat Horan tells Paul Byrne about a family friend who had her drink spiked that turned a routing family celebration into a trip to ER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to INMO boss Phil Ní Sheaghdha about nursing in Ireland's stressed-out health system, hears why Sandra is driving her dad's vintage tractor on his longest run, chats to Mark about growing up in a funfair. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Piper tells Paul how growing up in the merries made friendships for life as staff joined the fair and moved onto other things but stayed in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Casey reflects with Paul Byrne on turning casual, unscripted chats into a surprise hit—and why genuine chemistry beats formulas every time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to James Goulding, Water Network Operations Manager Uisce Eireann, about how long the ban will last Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra tells Paul she's tracing her father John’s longest working route to raise funds for the hospitals caring for him, her mother, and her uncle. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to top Cork solicitor Frank Buttimer about the escalating dispute with the government about Legal Aid cases and hears listener opinions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel tells Paul their beautiful Rainbow Lorikeet is lost in the Douglas area.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Phil about keeping nurses and midwives in our system and to Ger O'Mahony Coordinator Of The Spirit Of Mother Jones Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from Johanna Keating locals are saving lifebelts that are wantonly thrown in the river for kicks and putting them back where they can be ready to save a life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Star Of The Sea mum Anna Horgan who says Infants and High Infants need love and development so they are campaigning to change Education Dept Pupil/Teacher Ratio rules. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Onic's Mairead Twohig who regularly gets the bus to work and to Cllr Oliver Moran about the new fare system in the city which sees people able to change bus within a 90 minute window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne speaks to Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade about the fire that raged through The Glen Park yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne asks did the government get it right on e-scooters, asks Dr Richard Hogan how to banish school summer holiday dread, gets hungry hearing about the viral Paddy smash burger with Taytos served up in Midleton. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears Cllr Oliver Moran wants regulations that also allow for the benefits of e-scooters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle and Trina are making a habit of this as they tell Paul who their girls Ella and Mia sang again with Shania Twain, this time in Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to Pawel, who runs Burger Hype food truck in Midleton which got hyped itself over the weekend for their Paddy Burger which features Taytos and Jameson Whiskey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Richard who is behind Bright Box, a modern take on a quiz that is being videoed in Reardens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Ernest Cantillon Jr about his clever treasure hunt that keeps you Cork proud. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Richard Hogan, family therapist, talks to Paul about keeping kids busy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heat waves will become more common and can be deadly Paul hears from Dr Christie Godsmark from the UCC School of Public Health Sustainability Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul asks Jerry Buttimer TD about the new measures and also talks about the Cork City Futures Group (task force). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caller Christine got the fright of her life last night when youths were riding dangerously on e-scooters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.