Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy

Today on Opinions Matter, we heard from a Garda in North Dublin who said he is fed up with members of the public branding Gardaí as "traitors" simply for policing anti-immigration protests. He insisted that Gardaí are just doing the job they're sworn to do, regardless of the issue.
But during the programme, everything changed when another person claiming to be a Garda sent us a message that stunned both the presenters and listeners. In it, they made explosive comments about the Irish public, praised foreign nationals as being "far nicer to deal with," and said they "hate dealing with" Irish people.

This week on Opinions Matter, Adrian and Jeremy tackle the huge verdict in the Parnell Square case: Riyadh Bouchaker has been found guilty of the attempted murder of three children.

With the comments section exploding, the question is simple — should he serve his sentence in an Irish prison, or should his Irish citizenship be revoked and he be deported to Algeria?

Live callers don’t hold back: outrage, talk of the death penalty, the cost to the taxpayer, and fears about “out of sight, out of mind” if he’s sent abroad.

The government is considering introducing five days paid leave for women who suffer pregnancy loss before 23 weeks — and most people agree that’s long overdue for miscarriage.

But a lot of listeners got onto us about one key detail: the same paid leave would also apply to women who’ve had a termination. Should it be treated the same as miscarriage leave, or is it a “choice” that shouldn’t be “rewarded”?

With live callers taking both sides, the debate turns fiery fast — from “it’s healthcare” and compassion, to accusations of “murder”, shaming, and whether employers should even know the reason. Strictly over 18s.

Amy from Co. Meath says what she witnessed in a piercing parlour was “nothing short of child abuse”: a baby, only a couple of months old, screaming while getting her ears pierced. She wants it banned in Ireland.

Adrian argues it’s quick pain a baby won’t remember, and some say it’s cultural and best done young in a reputable studio. Jeremy isn’t having it, calling it unnecessary and not the baby’s choice.

In this special episode, Adrian and Jeremy sit down to give their opinions on McGregor's appearance on Jimmy Fallon.. They don't hold back on what they think of him