#445 Three Person Babies,Breakthrough or Playing God?
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up) · Niall Boylan
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Show Notes
In this powerful episode of Ireland Talks, host Niall takes on one of the most provocative developments in modern medicine — the birth of eight babies in the UK using DNA from three people to prevent fatal genetic conditions. Is this the beginning of a new era in healthcare, or are we crossing a dangerous ethical line?
We hear from callers with mixed views:
"If this had existed when my niece was born, she might still be alive."
"This isn’t curing disease — it’s editing the human blueprint. That’s dangerous."
"It’s just 0.1% of DNA — we’re not making designer babies."
The debate dives deep into questions about genetic inheritance, the future of reproduction, and whether we're tampering too much with nature.
Later in the episode, Eilís Mulroy from the Pro Life Campaign joins Niall to discuss the rise in abortions in Ireland since the repeal of the Eighth Amendment. With over 10,000 pregnancies ending in termination annually, she raises serious concerns about how far we've come — and what might have been lost.
Thought-provoking, emotional, and unafraid to ask the big questions — this is a must-listen for anyone thinking about the future of life, science, and society.