The Claire Byrne Show
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Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you.
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Apr 10, 2026 • 17min
Minster for Transport on whether the government meet with protestors?
There has been confusion over whether or not the protesters had indeed secured a meeting with the Government. Claire asked Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien.
Apr 10, 2026 • 11min
Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh on the war negotiations
Iranian negotiators are expected to travel to Islamabad where they are due to meet a delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance tomorrow. Speaking to Claire was Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh.
Apr 10, 2026 • 13min
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
We take a look ahead to the weekend of sport with Eoin Sheahan.
Apr 10, 2026 • 16min
The Debrief panel
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Claire this morning in studio was Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, Lorcan Nyhan, of the Communications Clinic and Columnist and Liz Carolan, of The Briefing.
Apr 10, 2026 • 14min
Splash down for Artemis II soon
Artemis II, which has been flying in outer space since launching from Florida last week. It is due to splash down off the southern California coast at around 1am Irish time. It’s after they reached the moon earlier this week.
Apr 10, 2026 • 13min
How these protests may be impacting patients?
Speaking to Claire was Baiba Gaigr whose daughter Chloe, has a rare form of bone cancer, and they had to change their schedule to get to Crumlin Children’s Hospital yesterday due to the protests. Also on the show was Consultant Medical Pncologist at St Vincents University Hospital, Dublin, Professor John Crown.
Apr 10, 2026 • 12min
Our reporters bring us the latest on day four of the fuel protests
Protests have, of course, been continuing today around the country, and to keep you right up to date. Our reporters around the country are bringing us the latest updates from the fuel protests.
Apr 10, 2026 • 11min
What is trending online this week?
So what’s been trending online this week? Entertainment journalist Olivia Fahy told us all.
Apr 10, 2026 • 13min
Has the etiquette in the gym gone downhill?
Grunting and shouting, phone use and inappropriate workout gear. Has the etiquette in the gym gone downhill? One leading gym believes so. Westwood gyms have gone as far as sending a stern email to members detailing what is and isn’t acceptable. For more on this Claire chatted to Luke Heapes, Membership Experience Manager at Westwood gyms and John Belton, Personal trainer.
Apr 10, 2026 • 19min
We get an update from fuel protests around the country
Protests are continuing into a fourth day around the country, but there is confusion this morning over whether representatives from the protest group have been invited to a meeting with ministers this afternoon. We get an update from our reporters from around the country. Also speaking to Claire was Aisling Moloney, political reporter with Irish Independent.
