The Claire Byrne Show
Newstalk
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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Feb 11, 2026 • 13min
The Chronic Disease Management Programme
For this week’s health slot, we’re looking at the Chronic Disease Management Program. To discuss this further Claire was joined on the show by GP Dr Brian King.
Feb 11, 2026 • 15min
Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne
Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne chats to Claire about touring, his podcast and a new tv series.
Feb 11, 2026 • 8min
Daughter appeal for the public’s help after her parents’ home was burgled
The daughter of two Wicklow homeowners has appealed for the public’s help after her parents’ home was burgled. Large amount of cash, and all of her mother’s jewellery was stolen – the couple’s dogs were also beaten with a metal pole. Gabrielle Kavanagh spoke to Claire this morning.
Feb 11, 2026 • 5min
Canadian Ambassador to Ireland on the mass shooting in British Colombia
Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting in British Colombia in Canada, seven of which were at a secondary school. To share their thoughts on this was in studio Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Dennis King.
Feb 11, 2026 • 12min
Negotiations between America and Iran intensify
The Israeli Prime Minister has arrived in Washington for an emergency meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting was brought forward as negotiations between America and Iran intensified. Claire spoke to the former Director for Foreign Policy for Israel's National Security Council, Dr Shaney Mor.
Feb 11, 2026 • 13min
How can your money work a little harder for you?
Today we’re talking about financial goals. Why to make them and how to keep them. With all the advice and guidance was Managing Director of Alpha Wealth Nick Charalambous.
Feb 11, 2026 • 7min
Would kids benefit from a longer Primary School day?
Would kids benefit from a longer Primary School day? To discuss this idea, Claire was joined by Columnist with The Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy, and Principal and Host of If I Were The Minister For Education podcast, Simon Lewis.
Feb 11, 2026 • 6min
Norwegian biathlete confesses on live television to cheating on his girlfriend
Sturla Holm Laegreid won his first individual Olympic medal in the 20km individual biatholon, and then made the confession in front of stunned reporters. He then undertook his press conference duties afterwards and he was asked whether he thought it was the correct decision..Martha Bellisle, reporter with the Associated Press, who is at the Winter Olympics explained what happened.
Feb 11, 2026 • 4min
What has the weather in store for us?
It looks like the weather is finally about to change, although it may not be for the better. To give us the latest update Claire spoke to Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather.
Feb 11, 2026 • 13min
Just how many Gardaí are policing our roads?
Last year, 188 people were killed in collisions - up from 174 in 2024. Road safety campaigners say more enforcement is needed, but just how many Gardaí are policing our roads? Last year, Newstalk revealed that Gardaí missed their target of 75 new Roads Policing Gardaí in 2024, and we can now reveal they’ve missed their new target of 150 members going into the unit in 2025. To discuss this all further was Newstalk’s Alex Rowley.
