NIGHTTIME TALK with Niall Boylan

Autism diagnosis waiting lists

A special investigation by the Independent.ie has found that children are waiting up to four years for an autism assessment, with thousands more across the country losing valuable time going without life-changing interventions. More than 130 children in the midlands are on a list that is expected to take four years to be seen, while another 1,000 children in the region are currently on lists that come with an average three-year wait .The Irish Independent has found lengthy waiting lists for autism assessments are forcing parents to pay thousands of euro to private child psychologists. Are you on a waiting list to have your child assessed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BAFTA nominated producer Sam McAlister speaks to Niall about the infamous Prince Andrew interview and her book

"It all started with an innocuous email"BAFTA nominated producer Sam McAlister is speaking to Niall now about how she secured that infamous 2019 Prince Andrew Interview, her book Scoops and the movie based on the famous interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dating while your partner has dementia

We got an email from a woman who's father is currently in a nursing home because he was diagnosed with dementia 6 years ago. Her mother recently started dating again and is talking about moving her new partner in as she says she doesn't want to be lonely for the rest of her life. Can you understand where her mother is coming from? Or do you think "till death do us part"?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who’s responsibility is it to police children on the internet?

New Irish research has found that nearly nine out of ten parents worry about the content their child could be seeing online and 47 per cent are troubled by a lack of control over their internet use.Who's responsibility is it to police children on the internet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you give a dog a second chance if it nipped your 3 year old?

We got a message from a listener who is in a dilemma over what to do with their dog.Their dog nipped at their 3 year old and unfortunately her husband wants to put the dog down.What would you do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you host or attend a pet funeral?

Would you host or attend a pet funeral?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you like to see face masks mandatory in public setting?

More than three quarters of people in Ireland would like to see face masks made mandatory in public settings, according to a new survey by Red C Research.Would you like to see face masks mandatory in public setting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Economist at the The Institute of International and European Affairs Dan O’Brien speaks to Niall about possible gas shortages this winter

There is a "high probability" that there won't be enough gas in Europe this winter, a chief economist from The Institute of International and European Affairs has warned.Chief Economist at the The Institute of International and European Affairs Dan O'Brien joins Niall on line to discuss this now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you be in favour of your rent being reflective of your income?

A new bill that would link rent to people’s income is to be debated today in the Dáil. The People Before Profit proposal would establish a National Rent Authority and reduce rents to a maximum of a quarter of median monthly household income.
Would you be in favour of your rent being reflective of your income?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you have an issue if your partner didn’t wear their wedding ring?

Would you have an issue if your partner didn't wear their wedding ring?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.