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  1. 1d ago

    #848 Chores, Cash and Household Negotiations

    Should children be paid for helping around the house, or should chores simply be part of family life? In this episode, Niall speaks to callers about whether pocket money should be linked to jobs such as tidying bedrooms, washing dishes, taking out the bins, hoovering or helping with the laundry. Some parents believe paying children for chores teaches responsibility, encourages a strong work ethic and helps them understand the value of money. It can also introduce young people to saving, budgeting and the idea that rewards usually come through effort. Others argue that children are members of the household and should contribute without expecting to be paid every time they lift a finger. They believe ordinary chores teach independence, consideration and the importance of helping the family without constantly asking, “What do I get for it?” Perhaps there is a middle ground. Everyday jobs such as making the bed or clearing the table could be expected, while larger tasks like washing the car, cutting the grass, cleaning windows or doing extra work could earn a few euro. Do you pay your children for chores? Does it teach them the value of hard work, or does it create a generation that expects payment for every small contribution? Niall hears from parents, grandparents and callers with very different views on pocket money, household responsibilities and what children should be expected to do.

    #848 Chores, Cash and Household Negotiations

  2. 1d ago

    #847 Do Irish Politicians Hate Trump More Than They Value Irish Jobs?

    US President Donald Trump now appears almost certain to visit Ireland for at least two days in September, with preparations already under way for a major security operation. Trump is expected to arrive around 12 September and attend the Irish Open at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare, where he hopes to watch Rory McIlroy compete. The visit is also expected to include engagements in Dublin and a possible meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, although the trip is not currently being treated as a formal State visit. The political battle has already begun. Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has declared that Trump is “not welcome” in Dublin and says the red carpet should not be rolled out, while protests are expected from several political and activist groups. However, others argue that personal dislike of Trump should not be allowed to damage Ireland’s relationship with its largest trading and investment partner. American companies support hundreds of thousands of Irish jobs, while Ireland’s economic prosperity remains heavily dependent on foreign investment. In this episode, Niall speaks to journalist John McGuirk from The Statement about the growing controversy. Should Ireland offer Donald Trump an official State welcome, regardless of political differences? Are Irish politicians entitled to declare that the democratically elected American President is not welcome? Could public hostility towards Trump risk damaging jobs, investment and Ireland’s vital relationship with the United States? Do you welcome President Trump to Ireland, or should the Government tell him to stay away?

    #847 Do Irish Politicians Hate Trump More Than They Value Irish Jobs?

  3. 2d ago

    #003 Hookers, Separate Beds And Secret Messages

    Don’t Call Me Darling with Niall and Karen Boylan is the podcast where a husband and wife give their honest, unfiltered opinions on the stories, relationship dilemmas and social issues that affect us all. Nothing is off the table, and this week’s episode covers everything from hookers and paternity fraud to the far more important question of whether Niall and Karen would like to own a baby goat. They also tackle some of the arguments and awkward questions that come up in almost every relationship. Should married couples sleep in separate bedrooms to avoid snoring and duvet stealing? Should couples share their phone passwords, or is everyone entitled to some privacy? Is it acceptable to return a present you secretly hate, and should you ever tell your partner that their outfit looks terrible? Niall and Karen also debate whether surprise parties are actually cruel, whether backseat driving should be grounds for divorce, and whether couples should reveal their full sexual history or simply accept that the past is the past. It is honest, intriguing, occasionally uncomfortable and full of laughs as Niall and Karen disagree, overshare and say the things most couples are probably thinking but would never dare say out loud.

    #003 Hookers, Separate Beds And Secret Messages

  4. 6d ago

    #845 Not Suitable for Broadcast: I’ll Knock Your Block Off (EP 10)

    BOYLAN & HOOK: NOT SUITABLE FOR BROADCAST Niall Boylan and legendary broadcaster George Hook join forces once again for a lively, outspoken and unapologetic look at the biggest stories of the week. In this episode, they ask: Is Climate Policy Just Another Excuse to Tax Us? Is Working for the State Like Winning the Lottery? You Can Shove Your Tax Cuts Up Your Arse! Should Barney’s One Bite Cost Him His Life? Are Criminal Solicitors Being Forced to Work for Free? and Will Electric Cars Really Stand the Test of Time? Expect strong opinions, sharp disagreements, humour and the kind of conversation that may not be suitable for broadcast.

    #845 Not Suitable for Broadcast: I’ll Knock Your Block Off (EP 10)

  5. 6d ago

    #844 Are Companies Protecting Their Reputation or Silencing Staff?

    In this episode, Niall talks to political commentator Nick Delehanty about whether employers should have the right to control what their staff post on social media. Most people would accept that an employer can stop workers scrolling through Facebook, TikTok or X while they are being paid to work. But what happens when an employee posts something from a personal account, using their own phone and in their own time? Workers have been disciplined and even dismissed over political opinions, controversial jokes and comments made outside the workplace. Adding “my views are my own” to a profile may offer little protection if an employer believes a post has damaged the company’s reputation or upset customers. Employers argue that staff members are still associated with the company and that offensive or inflammatory posts can cause reputational and financial harm. Employees, however, may feel that their bosses should have no authority over their private lives or personal political opinions. So, where should the line be drawn? Is protecting a company’s reputation more important than an employee’s freedom of expression, and should something posted at home be allowed to cost you your job?

    #844 Are Companies Protecting Their Reputation or Silencing Staff?

  6. 6d ago

    #843 Commie Supermarkets: Coming to a Town Near You?

    In this episode, Niall talks to social commentator Karl Deeter about People Before Profit’s proposal for the Government to establish not-for-profit supermarkets to tackle food poverty. The party is calling for a pilot scheme involving five discount stores across Ireland, following a similar proposal announced by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The stores would sell essential food items at prices reportedly around 30% below standard retail prices. People Before Profit says the scheme could be funded through a new tax on the largest supermarket groups and fast-food chains. However, critics argue that these businesses could simply pass the additional cost on to customers through higher prices. Would state-backed supermarkets genuinely reduce food poverty and force greater competition in the grocery market? Or would taxpayers end up subsidising low-cost shops that could be used by people who do not need financial assistance? Niall and Karl debate whether the proposal is a practical response to rising food prices or another costly government intervention that could create more problems than it solves.

    #843 Commie Supermarkets: Coming to a Town Near You?

  7. Jul 29

    #842 Have Irish Drivers Been Sold an Electric Lie?

    After more than a decade of grants, tax incentives, subsidised home chargers and investment in public charging infrastructure, has Ireland’s electric vehicle revolution actually delivered? Since 2010, successive governments have spent hundreds of millions of euro encouraging motorists to abandon petrol and diesel. Buyers can currently receive a grant of up to €3,500 towards an eligible new electric car, while a recent €10 million scrappage scheme offered qualifying motorists total support of up to €8,500. Yet the latest CSO snapshot shows that fully electric cars represented only 3.4% of Ireland’s private car fleet in 2025, up from 2.6% the previous year. That leaves more than 96% of cars on Irish roads still powered by something other than electricity. There are signs that the market is beginning to accelerate. Almost one in four new private cars licensed during the first five months of 2026 was fully electric, with new EV registrations rising by 52% compared with the same period last year. But new sales tell only part of the story. For many motorists, electric cars remain too expensive, especially when compared with affordable second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles. Drivers also continue to raise concerns about range, battery deterioration, depreciation, repair costs and the availability and speed of public chargers. Home charging can make an EV cheaper to run, but that is not an option for everyone. Apartment dwellers, renters and people without a private driveway may be forced to depend on public charging, where prices can substantially reduce the savings compared with petrol or diesel. There are also growing concerns about whether Ireland’s electricity grid and charging network are ready for hundreds of thousands of additional electric vehicles. Recent reports have highlighted pressure on parts of the grid and delays in delivering the infrastructure required for a much larger electric fleet. In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines and asks listeners whether they have made the switch. Do you own an electric car, and has it saved you money, or do you regret buying it? Are high purchase prices, limited range and slow or expensive public charging still putting you off? Should taxpayers continue subsidising electric vehicles, or are the grants mainly benefiting people who could already afford to buy a new car? With fully electric vehicles still accounting for such a small proportion of the national fleet, is Ireland’s electric car experiment beginning to work, or has it become an expensive failure that ordinary motorists simply do not trust?

    #842 Have Irish Drivers Been Sold an Electric Lie?

  8. Jul 29

    #841 Deport Them All? Is The Save Europe Act, Dividing Europe

    The “Save Europe Act” is a controversial citizens’ campaign launched by Dutch political commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek and Austrian activist Martin Sellner. It calls for a halt to inward migration from non-Western countries, tougher enforcement of Europe’s borders, faster deportations of people living illegally in Europe and an EU-wide policy of “remigration” for migrants considered unwilling or unable to integrate. The campaign also argues that individual European nations should have greater powers to preserve their cultural and national identity. In this episode, Niall speaks to journalist John McGuirk of The Statement about the proposals and the growing political support behind them. John does not agree with every aspect of the proposed act, but believes it raises questions that Europe’s political establishment can no longer simply dismiss. Has uncontrolled migration placed unsustainable pressure on housing, public services, social cohesion and national identity, or would the measures proposed under the Save Europe Act undermine basic individual rights? They discuss calls for mass deportations or remigration, a complete halt to non-Western migration and stronger powers for EU member states to decide who enters their countries and under what conditions. Are these measures now necessary to secure Europe’s borders and protect its national cultures, or does the Save Europe Act go too far? Where should the line be drawn between a country’s right to control immigration and the rights of individuals already living within its borders? Do you support the Save Europe Act, oppose it completely, or believe Europe needs tougher immigration controls without adopting every proposal contained within it?

    #841 Deport Them All? Is The Save Europe Act, Dividing Europe
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    Niall Boylan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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