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This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Pat Carty from Hotpress to discuss what he’d cull from the internet.

Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews has said he would support a tax or levy on the purchase of fast fashion clothing.  
Joining Kieran is Spokesperson for SPARK, Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids, Louise Bayliss to discuss.

Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Anton for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at the US potentially banning TikTok if their parent company ByteDance don’t divest the company within a year.

The increasing road death stats were discussed before the Oireachtas, and Kieran’s guest has seen first-hand the impact drink driving can have. 
Stevo Timothy was the driver in a fatal motorbike crash killing his friend John Laffey back in 2005. The crash also left Stevo with two broken bones in his neck and seven in his back, leaving him in full paralysis from the upper chest down. 
He has also admitted alcohol played a role in the crash, and joins Kieran to share his story.

Newstalk is partnering with Make-A-Wish Ireland to celebrate Wish Week. Join us all week as we talk to some incredible children and their courageous families, and hear how Make-A-Wish Ireland have been beacons of light for children facing the toughest battles of their lives.  
Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.  
One happy recipient of a wish was 15 year old Sam Dunne, who has Neuromuscular Scoliosis whose wish for a trip to Centre Parcs was made real.   
His mother Ciara joined Kieran to talk about the experience and how important it was.

Classic Hits Broadcaster and Candidate for the European election in the Dublin constituency for Independent Ireland Niall Boylan joins Kieran to discuss why he decided to make the decision to run for political office.