The Indo Daily

Matching pyjamas at the ready! As The Late Late Toy Show airs tonight, the Indo Daily looks back on how it came about and why it’s a national treasure. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Irish Independent writers, Kirsty Blake Knox and Chris Wasser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For some, Black Friday is a great opportunity to bag a bargain – but for others it’s just another example of consumerism gone mad. This year some independent retailers in Ireland plan to push back at what they see as a big squeeze from the online giants. Host Kevin Doyle talks to Technology Editor Adrian Weckler and Consumer Journalist Siobhán Maguire about the retailers who are misleading shoppers with 'bargains'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Precious Rukundo has been living in Direct Provision accommodation since 2016. But The Indo Daily finds out how this budding baker hasn’t let this dampen her dreams, with her own online shop on Instagram @precious._bakes and Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Sedurida Rukundo, Precious Rukundo, and Dr Niall Muldoon, Ireland’s Ombudsman for Children and organisers of the Child Talks initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elaine O'Hara was murdered in August 2012 by Graham Dwyer. Irish Independent Special Correspondent Paul Williams tells the story of the victim at the heart of one of Ireland’s most notorious murders. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Elaine O'Hara was murdered in August 2012 by Graham Dwyer. The case is back in the news because Dwyer’s appeal of his conviction has gone all the way to the European courts. Irish Independent Special Correspondent Paul Williams tells the story of the victim at the heart of one of Ireland’s most notorious murders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Monday, so that means another week of classroom chaos for parents ahead of next week’s new rules on antigen testing in schools. The Indo Daily has all you need to know about the ‘test-to-stay’ approach. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Katherine Donnelly, Irish Independent Education Editor, and Liz Kearney, Irish Independent Feature Editor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Indo Daily looks at Britney Spears who has been released from a 13-year conservatorship set up by her father. The termination of the legal agreement means she is now back in control of her finances, career and personal life. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Melanie Finn, Irish Independent Entertainment Correspondent, and Andrea Smith, feature writer for the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week killer Patrick Quirke has lost an appeal against his conviction for the murder of love rival Bobby Ryan. Quirke murdered Mr Ryan, a part-time DJ known as ‘Mr Moonlight’, so he could rekindle an affair with Mr Ryan’s girlfriend Mary Lowry. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Catherine Fegan: Irish Independent Special Correspondent and author of “The Murder of Mr Moonlight” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indo Daily brings you the latest on today’s new Covid restrictions and what they mean for you. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Philip Ryan, Political Editor at the Irish Independent; Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at Dublin City University, and Deirdre Robertson from the Behavioural Research Unit at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Quinn was once Ireland’s richest man. Now members of the former billionaire’s family are using a privacy law to erase from Google much of their past, including lavish spending and court battles over the collapse of the Quinn empire. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor of the Irish Independent and Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor of the Irish and Sunday IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is growing speculation that the UK is planning to use Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol in the coming weeks. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin says such a move would be "reckless and irresponsible". But what is Article 16? does anyone really know? In this podcast host Kevin Doyle quickly explains all you need to know about this complex mess... Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: John Downing: Irish Independent and Sam McBride: Northern Ireland Editor, Belfast Telegraph and Sunday IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final day of COP26, the global conference desperately seeking a solution for climate change. But it’s also a timely reminder of the role Ireland can play is making a difference which is why The Indo Daily todays puts a spotlight on plastic pollution, and why it’s never been more important to recycle properly. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Caroline O’Doherty, Irish Independent Environment Correspondent, and Mindy O’Brien, Chief Executive of VOICE (Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland meet Portugal in a blockbuster sell-out at the Aviva Stadium tonight, but there’s one footballer we’ll be watching closely – Cristiano Ronaldo. Today’s Indo Daily looks at the international superstar and looks at the man on- and off the pitch. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Aidan O’Hara, Deputy Group Head of Sport at the Irish Independent and Melanie Finn, Irish Independent Entertainment Correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When four-year-old Australian girl, Cleo Smith, disappeared at a campsite in Western Australia, a massive police rescue operation got underway to find the young child. In today’s Indo Daily, we look at how the story of Cleo Smith and how her abduction became global news. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Narelle Towie, an Australian journalist based in Perth and journalism lecturer at Murdoch University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fermanagh businessman Kevin Lunney was abducted, tortured and dumped at the side of the road in 2019. Host Fionnán Sheahan talks to Irish Independent news journalist Robin Schiller and Andrew Phelan about the brutal attack and the turbulent and complicated Quinn company history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Spencer, the latest movie about Princess Diana, is released, the Indo Daily asks why the British monarchy keep us talking. Love or loathe them, they have become a permanent fixture of fascination. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Irish Independent columnists, Ian O’Doherty and Sinéad Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Sunday, November 7th, 2021, is the deadline for filing the property tax. But what is exactly is being asked of homeowners and how do you file? Today’s Indo Daily is joined by Irish Independent’s Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, and Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, to explain what you need to do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micheal Martin, Leo Varadkar, Mary Lou McDonald, Eamon Ryan, Stephen Donnelly and Tony Holohan are just some of the public figures who have seen protests outside their homes in recent months Host Kevin Doyle asks if protesters gathering outside politicians' homes has crossed a line? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Irish Independent Political Correspondent John Downing, Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne and Doireann Ansbro from the Irish Council of Civil Liberties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workers in Ireland’s rail network are not happy about increasing incidents of anti-social behaviour in 2021. Today’s Indo Daily finds out what is happening and asks how we make public transport safer for everyone and avoid strike disruption to services this Christmas. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Allison Bray, Senior News Reporter at the Irish Independent, Dermot O’Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU), and Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager at Irish Rail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week notorious criminal John Traynor died. The drug trafficker was a key player in organized crime for over forty years and along with John Gilligan, Traynor was involved in the murder of Veronica Guerin. Paul Williams tells the story of the two criminals who shaped modern gangland. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Paul Williams, Irish Independent special correspondent and author of Gilligan: The Mob Boss Who Changed the Face of Organized Crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third season of the hit HBO drama, Succession, is back on our TVs and back on the discussion table. But why have we fallen back in love with TV and what do our viewing habits say about us? Find out on today’s Indo Daily. Host Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Chris Wasser, Irish Independent columnist, Jennifer Gannon, journalist, and Leisha McGrath, psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As COP26 gets underway in Glasgow, the Indo Daily asks what we can expect from the 12-day UN conference billed as the “last best chance” to prevent runaway climate change. Host Denise Calnan is joined by Minister for Environment and Climate, Eamon Ryan, who talks COP26, Greta Thunberg, and his own carbon footprint, while the Irish Independent’s Caroline O’Doherty tells us why the event is a make-or-break on climate action. What can we expect from COP26? As the 12-day UN conference gets underway this weekend and world leaders gather in Glasgow, the Indo Daily looks at what it all means in our climate action struggle. Joining host Denise Calnan is Minister for Environment and Climate, Eamon Ryan, who talks about his everyday efforts to manage his carbon footprint and why Greta Thunberg is right to call out world leaders on climate change efforts. Caroline O’Doherty, the Irish Independent’s Environment Correspondent is on hand to tell us exactly what we can expect, what issues are on the agenda, and who will be there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook is set to announce a company name change this week. There have been many controversies for the ‘big blue app’ in recent years - hate speech, Russian-interference in the 2016 US presidential election, posts inciting genocide in Myanmar and human trafficking in the Middle East. But do consumers actually care about these scandals? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Irish and Sunday Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler and Co-founder of Caliber AI Neil Brady Facebook is set to announce a company name change this week. There have been many controversies for the ‘big blue app’ in recent years - hate speech, Russian-interference in the 2016 US presidential election, posts inciting genocide in Myanmar and human trafficking in the Middle East. But do consumers actually care about these scandals? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Irish and Sunday Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler and Co-founder of Caliber AI Neil BradySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global supply chain is in crisis with a shortage of Christmas favourites from toys to decorations. Today’s Indo Daily looks at how this has happened and why you should heed the warnings and start your Xmas shopping now. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Wayne O’Connor, news reporter with The Sunday Independent, Damien O’Reilly, Lecturer in Retail Management at TU Dublin, and Duncan Graham, Managing Director at Retail Excellence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is facing into a new ethical dilemma as third vaccines are rolled out by wealthier countries, including Ireland, while the world’s poorest are still waiting on any vaccine at all. The Indo Daily investigates. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology, Trinity, Daniel Rosehill, who speaks with us from Israel, and Caoimhe de Barra, CEO of Trocáire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October 2011, the story of Priory Hall, a new Dublin apartment block, hit the headlines with the evacuation of residents over fire safety concerns. Blanketed in tragedy, after one of its residents, Fiachra Daly, took his own life, Priory Hill became an emblem of boom-and-bust Celtic Tiger Ireland. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Conor Feehan, Irish Independent News Correspondent and Stephanie Meehan, a former resident of Priory Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s World Menopause Awareness month, but 2021 hasn’t had to rely on an annual October reminder that menopause should be a vital part of our dialogue on women’s health with well-known faces like Michelle Obama and Davina McCall sharing their own experiences. In today’s Indo Daily, we ask how we can keep the conversation going. Host: Denise Calnan. Guests: Irish Independent feature writer Andrea Smith, singer Mary Byrne, and Dr Caoimhe Hartley, GP and founder of the Menopause Health clinic in Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a new TV show Impeachment depicts the fallout from Monica Lewinsky’s infamous relationship with then US President Bill Clinton, the former White House intern has emerged as a self-possessed, self-aware heroine for the post #MeToo generation Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Irish Independent Writer Katie Byrne and NUI Galway law lecturer, and author of The Bostonian Larry Donnelly,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come the weekend, we can go to nightclubs again and have more guests at weddings, but what about your working situation? Is it back to the office or carrying on at the kitchen table? In this episode, the Indo Daily looks at what the government is planning where working from home or back to the office is concerned. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at the Irish Independent, Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kinahan gang is one of the biggest drug cartels in the world. But how did Daniel Kinahan make his way from the streets of Dublin to become a narco. Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Nicola Tallant, host of Crime World and author of Clash of the Clans, to talk about the rise of the Irish mafia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid rising concern about the surge in Covid-19 infections in Ireland, this Friday’s much anticipated relaxation on restrictions including numbers at weddings or social distancing in bars and restaurants is looking less likely by the day. So, what is going on with Covid here and will a delayed or partial relaxation make that much of a difference to us? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Professor Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology, Trinity, and Dr Catherine Motherway, an intensive care consultant at University Hospital Limerick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week gardaí began a major search operation to locate the remains of Deirdre Jacob on the Wicklow-Kildare border. Deirdre is one of several women, including Jo Jo Dullard, who went missing over a five year period in the 1990s in an area that became known as the vanishing triangle. It is a major development in a mystery that has haunted society for more than 20 years. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Catherine Fegan: the Irish Independent Special CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ‘Cost-of-Living’ Budget is here with a focus on helping parents, pensions and workers, but only just. With an expert panel to provide analysis and crunch the numbers, The Indo Daily brings you everything you need to know about today’s announcements. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent, Nat O’Connor, Senior Policy Advisor with Age Action, Louise Fitzpatrick, and Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent and Sinéad Ryan, Personal Finance Columnist at the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A protest took place in Dublin this weekend following public outrage over plans to develop hotels at two of the capital's iconic landmarks – Merchant's Arch in Temple Bar and the Cobblestone pub in Smithfield. 4,500 new hotel rooms are expected to come on stream in Dublin over the coming years. But do we need them all and at what cost to creativity? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Musician and Activist, Green Party Councillor Claire Byrne and Irish Independent Travel Editor Pol Ó Conghaile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow, Budget 2022 will be announced. But what will it mean for you and your pocket? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent, and Marian Ryan, Consumer Tax Manager at Taxback.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-vaxxer Dolores Cahill has spent much of the last year-and-a-half spreading misleading claims about the pandemic throughout Ireland and the rest of the world. But how did a former UCD professor become a prominent Covid conspiracy theorist? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Rodney Edwards; Sunday Independent Journalist and Aoife Gallagher; Research Analyst with the Institute for Strategic DialogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Development Plan has been unveiled with promises of major spending on transport without compromising a green agenda. But can it really drive home the needs of the nation in this Covid-recovery era? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Irish Independent’s Ireland Editor, Fionnán Sheahan, and Motoring Correspondent, Geraldine Herbert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vicious murder of Nadine Lott has horrified women. The life imprisonment of the perpetrator has prompted a debate about the safety of women in society, coming after the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard brought violence against women to the forefront. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Irish Independent Journalist Nicola Anderson and Sarah Benson CEO of Women’s AidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-skeptic Joe McCarron (75) didn't think the disease would kill him. Blinded by conspiracy theories, he allowed himself to be taken from ICU. Now he’s dead. Sunday Independent Journalist Rodney Edwards investigates what happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A global energy crisis, a forecourt frenzy in the UK, and ever mounting gas and electricity bills in Ireland – but how are they all related?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss the privately wealthy politicians; the TDs who are landlords, shareholders, and have mini property empires. Can they really represent ordinary workers locked out of the housing market, struggling to make ends meet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Smith's four-year ban effectively ended her swimming career at the age of 29 but she wasn't the only person damaged by the fallout from Atlanta. And for some the effects can still be felt 25 years on. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Smith may have returned to Dublin as an Olympic hero in the summer of 1996, but her homecoming was washed out by torrential rain. Some would see those clouds as a metaphor for what was to come. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 25th anniversary almost passed by without mention last summer, but the impact of Michelle Smith's medal haul at the Atlanta Olympics can still be felt to this day. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the showbiz fiasco of 2014 where five Garth Brooks concerts planned for Croke Park had to be cancelled after planning issues and local outrage, he’s now planning a big return in 2022. Is this the last chance saloon for the country music icon to finally perform as he wanted for his 400,000 Irish fans?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon's new mega warehouse in Ireland will spell the start for faster, cheaper online shopping. But at what price? Irish Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler explains the future of Amazon in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A semblance of normality was supposed to return to politics post-pandemic. However, with the Dáil resuming next week, the Government is engulfed with numerous problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Burke lost his close friend Kieran Gorman in the attack. He made his way to ground zero and became part of the volunteer rescue team charged with finding survivors and clearing the mountains of tangled wreckage. It wasn’t just lives lost that day. US politics and foreign policy also changed for a generation with the start of the War on Terror.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mica - a shiny silicate mineral with a layered structure... but it can be devastating when contained in the building blocks used to construct houses.Families in up to six counties are now watching the walls of their homes crack and are being forced to demolish their houses, as a result of the mineral mica.In this In Focus podcast, host Denise Calnan speaks to Sunday Independent journalist Rodney Edwards who has been following the crisis. He explains the mica controversy and tells us about meeting families who have lost their homes.We also speak to Ann Owens, one of the founding members of the Mica Action Group, about the impact it has had on her life.You can subscribe to In Focus wherever you get your podcasts.We appreciate your feedback on our podcasts. If you have any thoughts you’d like to share, please email us [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ministers are set to push ahead with the phased return to offices from next month. But what sort of Dublin City will many office workers be returning to? Dublin Independent councillor Mannix Flynn says the fear on the street is palpable.“Many people are fearful of assaults, and what they’re going to be faced with when they see people coming down the street and how it may entangle very fast. Within many parts of the city there is a myriad of assaults”With street violence, anti-social behaviour and drug dealing spiralling out of control in recent months, there have been calls for more gardaí to patrol Dublin streets. But is there enough manpower? In this In Focus podcast, host Fionnán Sheahan speaks to Martin Harte from the Temple Bar Company to find out have businesses within the city centre have been affected by anti-social behaviour, and Anjali Sharma shares her story about being the victim of an unprovoked attack in St. Stephen’s Green.You can subscribe to In Focus wherever you get your podcasts.We appreciate your feedback on our podcasts. If you have any thoughts you would like to share, please email us [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish Army Ranger Wing has arrived in Kabul to assist the evacuations of Irish citizens from an embattled Afghanistan. But who are the Irish Army Rangers and what sets them apart from other Irish military units?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.