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The Claire Byrne Show

The Claire Byrne Show

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Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.

This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.

Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.

From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you.

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Episodes
  • The Debrief looks back on the stories of the week

    The Debrief looks back on the stories of the week
    Feb 13 2026

    Welcome to The Debrief, where we take a look back on the week and also a little look ahead to the weekend.

    This week Claire was joined by Independent Economist, David W. Higgins, Political Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, Louise Burne, and Freelance Broadcaster, Meghann Scully.

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    26 mins
  • A proposal for a population cap in Switzerland

    A proposal for a population cap in Switzerland
    Feb 13 2026

    Switzerland will vote this summer on a proposal from the right-wing conservative Swiss People’s party to limit the country’s population to 10 million.

    What effect could this have? All to discuss with Henrique Schneider is Secretary General of the Party.
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    14 mins
  • Irish born, former Italian international Ian McKinley

    Irish born, former Italian international Ian McKinley
    Feb 13 2026

    My next guest was a rising rugby star whose career seemed like it would be shattered by a freak accident that left him blind in one eye.

    But in fact, it was the start of quite an extraordinary journey and nine caps for Italy. Irish born, former Italian international Ian McKinley joined Claire in studio.

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    11 mins
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