logo
episode-header-image
Jul 14
9m 7s

Scrambler Bikes & Public Safety - Barry ...

NEWSTALK
About this episode

The parents of Grace Lynch have today appeared before the Oireachtas Justice Committee, speaking about the issue of scrambler bikes and public safety.

Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been covering this, and joins Shane to discuss.

Up next
Jul 17
Winners and Sinners
This week, Ciara was joined by Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy and Broadcaster Meghann Scully to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists... 
28m 58s
Jul 17
What is the impact of delaying public health laws?
Unfortunately, many laws to reduce public harm gather dust after drafting, delayed for years before being finally tabled for debate by elected representatives.With only 14 bills enacted in the first year of this Government, such a low legislative output impacts on public health p ... Show More
11m 15s
Jul 17
Why do we listen to the same music over and over? - Henry McKean Reports
According to a new survey, 65% of us listen to the same songs on loop. Why do we do it, and are you open to new music? Henry McKean met music lovers and experts, and sent in this report. 
8m 1s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2014
Number Crunched
In the wake of the global economic crisis, what does capitalism mean to us today? Stand-up comedian Colm O’Regan visits the Kilkenomics Festival of economics and comedy in Kilkenny, Ireland, and heads to New York to ask what people really understand about capitalism. 
27m 1s
Jan 2023
The Panel with Heather Roy and Johny O'Donnell (part 2)
Today on the Panel, Susie and panellists Heather Roy and Johny O'Donnell are joined by Deputy Chair of the PPTA Tamaki Makaurau to discuss the impact of school closures. Then they ask how ambulances will cope in the Coromandel with main roads to hospitals cut off. Plus, what to d ... Show More
22m 5s
Jun 2023
Martin McDonagh
Martin McDonagh, Foróige Leader, joins Ryan to give us an insight into his life and chat about working with young people. 
16m 9s
May 2022
People Peopling
In today's episode we get a little more serious. We discuss depression, big brand accountability, Britney Spears and some thoughts on the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade. Today's Spill The Tea topic? Tattoos! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva ... Show More
56m 19s
Jul 2022
"Your giving something with one hand and taking with the other."
Listener Lorraine was in touch with the show to discuss if the medical card can be cut off by your pension. She joined Andrea and Nat O’Connor from Age Action Ireland joined Andrea to discuss the issue. 
9m 46s
Jan 2022
Once More from the Top
Poet Fiona Sampson, conductor Alice Farnham, and broadcaster Tom Service join Ian McMillan to explore the maths, metaphors and musical terms that make up the language of conducting. Plus comedy writer Jack Bernhardt takes a sideways look at Hollywood's take on the tortured genius ... Show More
44m 5s
Jun 2023
Gut instinct
The Skeptic Editor Michael Marshall talks to Matthew Sweet about how we judge actions and truth. They're joined by New Generation Thinkers Elsa Richardson, who is a historian of the emotions at the University of Strathclyde working on a popular history of the gut-brain connection ... Show More
45m 58s
Nov 2021
WWWOA 40: There are Better Loops
<p>What’s Wrong with being the drunk guy that leaves his credit card at the bar, expiration dates, cops pulling guns and is anybody falling for these extended warranty spam calls? Also, Orny discusses pre-show nerves and regrets and he also reads a heartfelt letter from a struggl ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2017
NS#210: Stooge and Stable
Helen is away this week, so Stephen is joined by Senior Writer, Anoosh Chakelian, and Citymetric Editor, Jonn Elledge. Together they explore how Theresa May's latest EU dealings are less strong-and-stable, and more "like being in a car with a drunk driver". Then discuss which can ... Show More
21m 18s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami