CorkToday 8 July 2025

We look at who could be in the running to be the next President of Ireland, the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) discuss their campaign against dog attacks, Solicitor Karen Walsh joins us with a particular focus on succession planning, wills and farm transfers, our Insurance Matters segment looks at the proposed 16.7% increase in personal injury awards that's not going ahead and what does this mean for motor, home and business insurance and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical child sexual abuse in schools to be set up - Louise O’Keeffe joins Patricia for a chat, Aware is looking for more volunteers to join its support team, concern over gaps in safeguarding law, a look ahead to the Munster Fleadh Cheoil and the movies with Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of Trump’s trade war on Irish distilleries, benefits of a phone free holiday, unacceptable waiting lists for Children’s mental health care, Safe Food tips for barbecue season, the East Cork Camino and Vet Jane Piggott answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bandon is open for business despite roadworks, young people still living at home, Barnardos following the release of their cost of living 2025 report, a look ahead to this year’s Make your Mark on Cancer walk, Alan O’Reilly ahead of a predicted heatwave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College fees chaos, advice for small businesses to flourish in today’s economy, breaking records in the wrong way - we chat to Focus Ireland after the latest homeless figures hit a record high, tips to get more from your fridge, our show counsellor Joe Heffernan covers the topic of depression Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork TD who says children waiting on assessments of need are being denied their legal right to an equal education, warning to motor industry following reports of anti-competitive practices, new research shows that betting offers encourage people to gamble more, our Citizens Information segment focuses on passports and holiday matters and nutrition with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fears that two Cork nursing homes could be closed, the Cork Senator calling for newborns to be gifted a Cork GAA jersey, the benefits of having a Passport printing machine in Cork, simplifying the school place application process, the All Ireland hurling semi-final buzz, Cork Super Cup and movies with Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children waiting years for orthodontic treatment, government urged to act to disregard historic convictions for consensual sex between men, a call for childless citizens to get a fairer deal on tax, Garda file, bus shelters, tips to cut down on food waste Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-million euro drug seizure in West Cork, the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland on the Blue Badge, bringing a 7kg cabin bag on board your flight for free and no extra charge for families to sit together could soon become reality, a study on encouraging toddlers to eat healthy, Peter Dowdall will be here to answer your gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carers allowance to increase, tips and advice to dodge concert ticket scams, Dog Advocacy Ireland join us to discuss puppy farms, two friends, one who had a heart attack and the other, a charity first responder, who responded to the medical emergency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.