The Claire Byrne Show

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  Houses are taking four years to deliver! 16.09.2026 9mnt

  The Central Bank of Ireland has found that properties took a median average of up to 26 months to complete in 2016. Whereas they are now taking up to 50 months almost twice as long as a decade ago. We get reaction to this with Gavin Lawlor the President of the Irish Planning Institute.
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  How common is pulmonary fibrosis? 16.09.2026 10mnt

  Ciara was joined in studio by Consultant Respiratory Physician at St Vincent's University Hospital, Professor Cormac McCarthy. Professor McCarthy discussed lung disease, and pulmonary fibrosis, in particular. 
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  Ed Sheeran support acts drop out of US tour 16.09.2026 13mnt

  All four supporting acts for Ed Sheeran tour’s have now dropped out.It comes in solidarity with Macklemore after he was removed from the tour over onstage comments in support of Palestine.What will this do to brand Ed Sheeran? Ciara asked Host of the ‘No Encore’ Podcast Dave Hanratty and Managing Partner of Healy Communications Jonathan Healy.
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  How would like to retire early?  16.09.2026 9mnt

  How would like to retire early? Irish Independent Michael Houghton is retiring at the age of 42, told Ciara how he doing it.
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  Do we give up on marriage too easily these days?  16.09.2026 7mnt

  Coleen Rooney has said in an interview with OK! Magazine that people are giving up on marriages too early. To discuss this further was Dr Richard Hogan who specializes in helping couples and has extensive experience working with couples on parenthood and relationships.
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  How can the late night life be saved? 16.09.2026 14mnt

  New research from the Licensed Vintners Associations shows a continued decline of the amount of late night bars and nightclubs opening late in Ireland. We ask how can the late night life be saved? Joining Ciara to discuss was Give Us The Night Spokesperson, Sunil Sharpe and Journalist with the Irish Independent, Saoirse Hanley. 
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  The Dáil returns 16.09.2026 11mnt

  What will be in front of cabinet today on the first day back in the Dáil? To look ahead to the first day back for politicians was Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.
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  You can be a star baker! 15.09.2026 10mnt

  If you are a keen baker but prone to a baking disaster, we have help at hand. With loads of baking tips and advice was Chef and author Shane Smith.
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  Is the farming industry losing its farmers? 15.09.2026 12mnt

  A new national survey from the ICMSA has revealed that farming is approaching a cliff edge with one in three farmers planning to leave the industry within the next five years. Speaking to Claire two people who have been directly affected by the issues raised in this survey. President of the ICMSA, Denis Drennan and dairy farmer Louise Crowley.  
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  Warnings that Irish museums need to up their security 15.09.2026 5mnt

  A warning has been sent out to Irish museums that they need to be prepared, as thieves are becoming bolder across Europe.  All this has given rise to what the art world is calling "The 5-Minute Heist". Speaking to Claire this morning was Lawyer, CEO and Founder of Art Recovery International, Chris Marinello. 
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  Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour 15.09.2026 12mnt

  Macklemore has been dropped by Ed Sheeran from his US concert tour after the American rapper made calls to Free Palestine while onstage. Claire discusses this further with Founder of music site and podcast Nialler9, Niall Byrne.
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  A new vision for the arts sector in Ireland 15.09.2026 11mnt

  Claire was joined in studio by Shona McCarthy. Shona will soon to be Ireland’s new Arts Council Director and the current Chair of the International Fund for Ireland.  
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  EU set to propose social media and AI ban for under-15s 15.09.2026 8mnt

  The EU is to introduce significant new rules this week, which would see the minimum age for social media and AI platforms set at 15. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us more details.
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  Gary Murphy Author of ‘Brian Cowen: Anatomy of a Taoiseach’ 15.09.2026 21mnt

  We discuss new book examining the life and political career of former Taoiseach and former Fianna Leader Brian Cowen. It’s author, the DCU professor of politics and Sunday Times columnist Gary Murphy joined Claire in studio this morning.
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  The cost of living in New York 15.09.2026 8mnt

  New York is often viewed as one of the most expensive cities you can live in. Despite that, a large number of Irish people have decided to call the US city home.  So how much of an impact does the cost of living there really have on the residents? Newstalk reporter Emily Keegan has been asking New Yorkers.
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  How to get fit for the Camino 15.09.2026 10mnt

  Have you considered walking the Camino but were a bit worried you might not be able to? To help you to get you ready to take on a challenge is Personal Trainer Karl Henry.
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  What should roadside memorials be replaced with? 15.09.2026 5mnt

  Recently we heard about the proposed restrictions on soft toys left at crash memorial sites.  Consultant in emergency medicine and healthcare commentator Dr Chris Luke told Claire about a system they have in France. This is where the site of a road death is commemorated with a striking black silhouette.  
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   Could selling back to the grid be phased out?  15.09.2026 14mnt

  Households with solar panels have been warned that the unit rate they get for selling excess electricity back to the grid is set to decrease. The Netherlands is scrapping its energy credit system for households from next year. Could that happen here too? Speaking to Claire was Professor Lisa Ryan, Professor in energy economics at University College Dublin.
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  Claire Byrne Book Club book review 14.09.2026 11mnt

  It's time for our book club. Sinead Cuddihy from Tired Mammy Book Club and David O’Connor from our own team here in Newstalk.  ‘The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder’ by David Grann was the book up for review this week.
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  Reform UK has received a donation of £72 million 14.09.2026 4mnt

  Reform UK has received a donation of £72 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. Making this the largest donation in British political history. For more on this Claire spoke to Political Commentator, Columnist with the I Paper, and Presenter on Times Radio Adam Boulton.