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.

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.

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.

Now if you are in a long-term relationship, the spark might not have died but the likelihood is that its not burning as brightly as it once did. And romance and sex might be a distant memory. If so Carmel Wynne’s new book 'Get Real' might be just what you need. Carmel joined Claire on the show to chat about her book.

Daragh McNally was 11 when he died just over six years ago. This week, Daragh’s mother Colleen took to social media after she discovery that precious, personal items had been stolen from Daragh’s grave in County Louth.

Colleen McNally shared with Claire what happened.

If you haven’t already heard, Brad Pitt is in Ireland filming a new movie. As you can imagine, people are now on Brad-watch trying to get a glimpse of the Hollywood star. However, many have been falling for AI-generated images of Brad posted on social media, appearing to be in in locations around the country

Claire discussed this further with Michaela Hayes, Spin 1038 Presenter and Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland.

Six Nations this weekend, multiple sackings in the Premier League, and FA Cup 4th Round action. Plenty to talk about with Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan.

New research from University of Galway has found that a spoonful of honey can help delay the corrosive damage caused if a child swallows a button battery

The research is the first of its kind in Ireland and raises awareness of the dangers that button batteries pose. Claire was joined on the show by Professor Ivan Keogh, Head of the Discipline of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology at the University of Galway and Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon at Galway University Hospitals.