The Indo Daily

Is it 'fini' for France in the EU if far-right Eurosceptic Marine Le Pen is victorious in the election? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Irish Independent Political Correspondent John Downing and Paris-based journalist Catherine Field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new strategy launched by EU will aim to crack down on “fast fashion” by ensuring clothes made in Europe are longer lasting and easier to repair. The Indo Daily, looks at the fallout of fast fashion industry - what it is, and how it is ravaging communities and the environment globally. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Irish Independent columnist and green entrepreneur Anne-Marie Tomchak to find our more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Bourke is no stranger to controversy. Once the Celtic Tiger’s poster boy, who at one stage had pub and restaurant interests employing more than 1,000 people, he now has total debts of €13.7m, and has been unsuccessful in writing off a €12.2m debt. From burger joints, restaurants, and bars to possible bankruptcy – where did it go wrong for the well-known businessman? Presenter Denise Calnan is joined by Jay Bourke and the Irish Independent's Legal Editor, Shane Phelan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Dwyer has been in prison since 2013 but has never admitted to killing Elaine O’Hara. Now his bid for freedom has been boosted by a European court ruling which questions the gathering of phone evidence that was key to his conviction. Will the convicted murderer walk free and will this ruling open the floodgates for other criminal cases too? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dublin Airport Authority is under pressure to implement an emergency plan to deal with passengers heading away on holidays over the coming weeks, namely Easter. This comes on foot of massive security delays last week which saw some passengers miss their flights, while others were encouraged to allow for a three-and-a-half hour wait to clear the queues. The Indo Daily finds out what's happening at Ireland's busiest airport and hears how you can beat the queues. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Patrick Edmond, Managing Director of Altair Advisory, and aviation expert, and Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel editor at the Irish Independent, while journalist Ciara O'Loughlin shares her own experience of travelling through the airport last weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week six of the War on Ukraine has revealed a more sinister side to the already atrocious invasion with reports of shocking attacks on civilians in the streets of Bucha, near Kiev. As more details unfold regarding these and other civilian killings in Ukraine, Europe's leaders want additional sanctions imposed on Russia, including a full embargo on Russian oil, gas, and coal imports. But with Putin also threatening to cut off gas supplies unless paid in Roubles, the Indo Daily asks what impact this will have on Ireland? Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Freelance Journalist and Russian Energy Analyst, Jason Corcoran, and Professor at Economics at Dublin City University, Edgar Morgen Roth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pent-up demand from pandemic patient waiting lists and high numbers in Covid cases are pushing Ireland's frontline workers to the edge. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Philip Ryan, Dr Catherine Motherway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McGregor is rarely out of the headlines, but the Indo Daily finds out why it's less and less about his sporting career. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Vincent Hogan and Niamh Horan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you go about your day when your country is under attack? The Indo Daily meets the brave people in Ukraine who are refusing to leave. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Anastasiya Stanko, Paul Niland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh, and what does his conviction mean for organised crime in Ireland given his links to the Kinahan Cartel? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor at the Sunday World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Oscars was box office viewing for all the wrong reasons this year. Will Smith’s outburst has thrown up debates about acts of violence, keeping control and the pressures of life in the limelight. Host Fionnan Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent feature writer, Kirsty Blake Knox to talk about the fallout from this extraordinary turn of events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Current government messaging around Covid seems to shed little light on how we handle soaring Covid cases. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Irish Independent and Sunday Independent Political Correspondent, Hugh O'Connell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Daffodil Day, the Indo Daily meets cancer survivor Paul Markey on his incredible journey and enviable optimism. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Markey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war on Ukraine started a month ago. Since then, more than 3.6 million refugees have left the country. Initially the Irish Government said it expected up to 20,000 refugees to arrive here. Now that number has increased ten-fold. There are plans to change planning laws to fast-track accommodation, garda vetting is being sped up and school places are being sought. But how will it all work and what is it like to host a refugee family? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Philip Ryan, Eleanor Farrell, Matt LunsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland's Covid numbers are on the increase once again, as the BA.2 Omicron variant sweeps through communities. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Professor John Ryan, Lecturer in Emergency Medicine at UCD and consultant at St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin, and Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the online trend of cancel culture out of control? The Indo Daily finds out more about the online phenomenon of public shaming. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Irish Independent feature writer, Katie Byrne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When they get their tongues twisted, politicians can appear out of touch, clueless or downright incompetent. Host Fionnan Sheehan is joined by Irish Independent political correspondents Senan Molony and Gabija Gataveckaite to talk about the great political gaffes of our time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final day of the St Patrick's Festival, the Indo Daily hosts a special live episode from the festival's quarters at Collins Barrack in Dublin City. And to celebrate all things Irish, we're looking at the quirks and foibles engrained in the Irish personality. We might be shy in praising our own at home, but put one of our actors, peacekeepers, writers, singers and sports stars on a global stage and we'll shout our support from the rooftops. The jury is still out on Bono, however. Presenter Siobhán Maguire on the Spiegeltent Beag stage by Sunday World showbiz editor, Eddie Rowley, Special Correspondent for Sport across the Irish Independent, Sunday Independent and Independent.ie, Sinéad Kissane, and Group Head of News at MediaHuis, Kevin Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between rising energy bills, surging fuel costs and food inflation, luxuries like holidays are usually the first to go as households scramble to balance budgets. But what if you could still manage a trip away without scraping the bottom of the rainy-day fund? From saving money on luggage costs to steering clear of hotel booking platforms, the Indo Daily hears some top travel hacks to help you holiday as cheaply as possible. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Irish Independent Travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile for lots of inspiration tips for your trips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Begorrah and Begosh... it’s St Patrick’s Day in the White House. Today on the Indo Daily, we’re asking are they presidential plastic paddies or is there something in the White House water that makes leaders of the free world love the old sod? Host Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent political correspondent Senan Molony and author of the Green and White House Lynne KelleherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bord Gáis became the latest in a long line of energy suppliers to dramatically hike up electricity and gas prices yesterday, with the latter to rise by a whopping 39%. Between fuel on our forecourts and heating our homes, Irish consumers are already feeling the pinch from price increases. But as the war on Ukraine continues, we can expect even more price hikes in everything from the sunflower oil for our chips to wheat in our pasta and flour in our bread. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by the Irish Independent's Farming editor, Margaret Donnelly, and TU Dublin lecturer in retail management, Damian O'Reilly, to find out why food shortages and prices surges are happening, and whether it's time we started to grow our own food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since invading Ukraine three weeks ago, Russia has embarked on a second war - one of words. Misinformation, censorship, and controlling the narrative is all part and parcel of its powerful propaganda machine. But Ukraine's endeavours to expose the truth are winning out as stories of heroism and civilian sacrifice reach every part of the globe, including Putin's beloved Russia. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Tanya Lokot, Associate Professor in Digital Media and Society at DCU and Journalist Jason Corcoran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish MEPs Mick Wallace and Clare Daly are being heavily scrutinised over their views on Russia. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Irish Independent feature writer, Kim Bielenberg, and Irish Independent and Sunday Independent political correspondent, Hugh O' Connell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neighbours, the long running Australian soap comes to an end after 37 years. Will it be missed? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Irish Independent feature writer, Tanya Sweeney, and TV Critic, Jen Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Irish hockey player Catriona Carey is currently under investigation for allegedly scamming thousands of euro out of people struggling with mortage debt. As revealed in the Irish Independent, a car driven by Carey has now been seized by Gardai as part of their investigations. Today, The Indo Daily takes a look at the woman behind the accusations and who has previously been convicted of theft and fraud. Presenter: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Andrew Hickey, Maeve Sheehan, Senior Correspondent with the Sunday Independent and Irish Independent Social Affairs Correspondent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the Russian oligarchs facing UK, US, and European sanctions as their country wages war in Ukraine, and just how lavish are their lifestyles? The Indo Daily finds out. Presenter: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Richard Curran, Irish Independent and Sunday Independent columnist, and journalist Jason Corcoran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is set to become Europe's largest refugee crisis this century, with more than 1.5m fleeing their homes in war-torn Ukraine for refuge from the war. Fionnán Sheahan reports from the Polish-Ukranian border. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Fionnán SheahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olga Wehrly is an actor and voiceover artist originally from Sligo. In December 2020 Olga got Covid and it hit her hard. She has been dealing with an array of long covid symptoms ever since, 'I've gotten lost doing the school run, my cognitive impairment has been colossal.' But despite all that Olga remains upbeat and confident that she will recover. Today she tells host Kevin Doyle her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As war continues in Ukraine, we take a look at the country’s unlikely leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. From television actor to wartime president, we examine Zelenskyy’s rise to power and how he is inspiring a country under Russian attack. Host: Denise Calnan Guest: Donnacha Ó Beacháin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC) will hold a ‘No Woman Left Behind’ rally. The rally has been criticised for excluding women speakers from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil or the Green Party, with former Tánaiste Francis Fitzgerald saying, 'when women are arguing between themselves it's a bad place to be'. The NWC says the rally in 'an opportunity to listen' for the Government. Host Kevin Doyle. Guests: MEP Frances Fitzgerald, Director of the National Women’s Council Orla O’Connor, and Irish Independent political reporter Gabija GataveckaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vladimir Putin is pushing on with his war in Ukraine and has raised fears it could escalate into a full-scale nuclear conflict. With European sanctions biting, could the war in Ukraine result in Putin’s downfall? Host Fionnán Sheahan speaks to John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration, about how the war is reshaping Europe. And a Ukranian woman living in Dublin about talks about her fears for her family, including her brother who is fighting in the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Irishman Paul Niland in Kyiv about a nation under siege and taking up arms against the Russians. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Paul NilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As ratings skyrocket once again for new seasons of Room to Improve and Home of the Year, the Indo Daily finds out why we love – or love to hate – home improvement TV shows. Host: Denise Calnan. Guests: Irish Independent feature writer, Kirsty Blake Knox, and TV Critic, Chris Wasser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses some serious questions for all of Europe, including Ireland, so will our neutrality of old become a thing of the past? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Declan Power, Security Analyst and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first explosions sounded in Ukraine's cities before dawn as Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his long-anticipated military operation in Ukraine. What impact will this have here in Ireland - on our neutrality and our pockets? Irishman Paul Niland tells us about the situation in Kyiv. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Paul Niland, Samantha McCaughren and John O'Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has indicated that he may look for compensation from the EU over his resignation in August 2020 over the Oireachtas Golf Society controversy. The Indo Daily revisits the events, the recent court case and asks what happens next. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Contributors: Irish Independent writers John Downing and Liam Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allegations are mounting about the Defence Forces being a cold and hostile environment for women. Host Kevin Doyle talks to retired army captain Diane Byrne & Ireland Editor Fionnán Sheahan and about a organisation under fire for its treatment of women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are embroiled in a very public – and often messy – split. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Irish Independent’s Melanie Finn and John Meagher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the week where Britain’s Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre settled a sexual assault lawsuit, the Indo Daily looks at other regal rulers, and their offspring, who have fallen from grace. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Tanya Sweeney, Irish Independent features writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we batten down the hatches in the week where two storms hit Ireland, the Indo Daily finds out why we’re obsessed with weather and how it all works. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Evelyn Cusack, Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As negotiations continue over Russia-Ukraine tensions, the Indo Daily finds out if crisis talks can avert war? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John Halligan, former Minister of State, and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past decade has seen the emergence of the institutional investor in property. But are they making a positive or negative contribution to the rental market? Host Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Irish Independent business journalist John Mulligan and Irish Independent public affairs correspondent Amy MolloySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indo Daily meets the man who uncovered the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Services (CAMHS), scandal. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Dr Ankur Sharma, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor at the Irish Independent. The publication of the Maskey Review into the treatment of a number of children and teenagers attending the HSE's South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), has shown care deficiencies around drug prescriptions to children who were never properly diagnosed over a four-year-period. That review has now sparked a national conversation. The Indo Daily meets Dr Ankur Sharma, the man who uncovered the scandal. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is also joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor of the Irish Independent, who has been working closely on the story with Dr Sharma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indo Daily turns the tables and lends an ear to the woman behind Dear Mary, the Sunday Independent’s agony aunt. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Mary O’Conor. From cheating spouses, to spicing up sex lives, the Sunday Independent’s Dear Mary column has been a source of help for thousands of readers over the years. One decade on, its author, sex and relationship counsellor Mary O’Conor joins Denise Calnan to share some highs, lows, and the job satisfaction in giving helpful advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On January 18th, 73 year old Tom Niland suffered horrific head injuries during an aggravated burglary at his home in Skreen, Co Sligo. Michael Walsh tells us the story of his cousin Tom and Special Correspondent with the Irish Independent Paul Williams describes how, as the country opens up again after Covid, the criminals are also getting back to work in rural Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland and the UK have abandoned a joint bid to host the football World Cup in 2030, in favour of hosting Euro 2028. The Indo Daily asks if this bid has a sporting chance? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Ger Keville, Sports Channel Editor, Independent.ie, and Aidan Fitzmaurice, football reporter at the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the KGB to the Presidency, we examine the man who has dominated Russian politics since the turn of the millennium, Vladimir Putin. As the military build-up on the Ukraine border heightens tensions with the West, how much do we really know about Putin’s gameplan? Fionnan Sheahan talks to Neil Robinson, professor of politics at University of Limerick to tell us more about the man and the myth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland is in the grip of a cost-of-living crisis. The Indo Daily finds out why this is happening and has money saving tips to help ease the financial burden. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Irish Independent's political editor, Philip Ryan, and personal finance editor, Charlie Weston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aimee Foley was brutally and sexually abused by her father. She shares her story with the Indo Daily. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Aimee Foley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a development that those dreaming of owning a home in Ireland didn't want to hear - house prices are heading in the direction of those heady and wholly unrealistic Celtic Tiger days. Headlines every week about property prices jumping to unaffordable rates, endless battles to get on the property ladder, renters being squeezed and a shortage of builders, make this housing crisis unbearable for so many. So, are we about to make the same mistakes all over again, or is there a viable and affordable housing solution out there? The Indo Daily finds out as presenter Kevin Doyle is joined by Donal O’Donovan, Business Editor at the Irish Independent, and Orla Hegarty, Architect and Associate Professor in UCD to discuss what happens next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.