The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)

Are Women Naturally Better at Raising Children, or Is That Just Sexist Nonsense?
Niall Boylan takes calls from listeners after a heated disagreement with his wife Karen on their new podcast, Don't Call Me Darling, over his claim that women are naturally better than men at raising children and looking after the home.
Niall argues that women generally have stronger maternal instincts, are more nurturing and are naturally better suited to caring for young children and managing family life. But Karen strongly disagrees, accusing him of promoting outdated stereotypes that belong in the past.
And judging by the reaction from some listeners, she's not the only one who thinks Niall is completely out of order!
But is there any truth to his argument? Are women instinctively better at comforting babies, juggling childcare and keeping a household running? Or have generations of traditional gender roles simply conditioned us to believe that mothers are better parents than fathers?
What about single dads and stay-at-home fathers who do an incredible job raising their children? And is it unfair to suggest that men are somehow less capable of providing the same love, care and attention?
Niall opens the phone lines for what promises to be a lively and controversial debate.
Are women naturally better at raising children and running a home, or is Niall talking complete nonsense and Karen absolutely right to challenge him?

Niall Boylan is joined by journalist and commentator Laura Perrins to discuss Nigel Farage’s controversial proposal to suspend the UK asylum system for up to five years if Reform UK wins the next general election.
Under the plan, around 90,000 outstanding asylum cases and appeals could be rejected, new applications would be refused, and thousands of asylum seekers could face deportation.
Farage argues that Britain has lost control of its borders and that drastic measures are needed to restore order. Supporters believe it is long overdue, while critics have condemned the proposal as inhumane, discriminatory and a betrayal of vulnerable people fleeing war and persecution.
But could Ireland ever follow Britain's lead? With growing public debate over immigration, asylum accommodation and the cost of the system, should an Irish political party consider a similar five-year suspension?
Or would such a proposal be legally impossible, morally unacceptable and politically unthinkable in Ireland?
Niall asks Laura whether Ireland needs a radically different approach to asylum and whether any Irish political party would even contemplate introducing measures as sweeping as those proposed by Farage.

In this episode, Niall discusses a controversial email from a mother of three who says she's facing the possibility of losing her Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) after turning down four council houses over the past five years.
The woman says she has legitimate reasons for rejecting the properties. She believes her family needs four bedrooms rather than three, one house had no back garden for her children to play in, while another had a kitchen she considered far too small for a family of four.
#906 Four Council Houses Rejected. Is This Mother Taking the Piss?
Now, she claims the council has warned her that she must accept the next property offered or risk losing her HAP support. She's also worried that she could be forced to move miles away from the community where her children have grown up, attend school and have their friends.
But here's where opinions may be divided.
With thousands of families struggling to find affordable accommodation, people living in emergency accommodation and others waiting years for a council house, should someone who has already been offered four homes be entitled to turn them all down?
Is a back garden, a bigger kitchen or an extra bedroom a reasonable expectation when you're being offered social housing? Or should families accept what's available, even if it isn't their ideal home?
On the other hand, should people receiving housing assistance be expected to settle for accommodation that they genuinely believe is unsuitable for their children's needs?
Does this mother deserve our sympathy, or is she being unreasonable?
Where do we draw the line between providing families with suitable housing and expecting people to accept what the State can realistically offer?
Niall opens the discussion to listeners and asks a question that is certain to divide opinion: If you were offered four council houses and turned them all down, should you get a fifth chance?

Should the Revenue Commissioners be turned into debt collectors for RTÉ, or is it time to pull the plug on the State broadcaster altogether?
In this episode, Niall is joined by columnist and social and political commentator David Quinn to discuss the future of RTÉ, the controversial TV licence fee and whether Irish taxpayers should continue funding the national broadcaster.
Minister of State Niall Collins has suggested transferring responsibility for collecting the TV licence fee from An Post to the Revenue Commissioners in an effort to clamp down on non-payment. But should Revenue really be used to chase people who refuse to pay for a broadcaster they may never watch or listen to?
Meanwhile, Minister Patrick O'Donovan has reportedly cut €20 million from RTÉ's agreed State funding for 2027, raising fresh questions about its financial future. Could continued funding cuts eventually spell the end of RTÉ as we know it?
Niall and David examine whether RTÉ still provides an essential public service, whether it faces unfair advantages over privately funded broadcasters and whether taxpayers are getting value for money.
Is RTÉ worth saving, or has it become a bottomless pit of public money?
Should we reform it, dramatically reduce its size, privatise it or simply switch it off?
And most importantly, should people be forced to pay a TV licence to fund RTÉ even if they never use its services?
What would you do with RTÉ?

In this episode, Niall speaks to Jana Lunden from the Natural Women’s Council about an upcoming Education and Family Forum taking place on October 17, which aims to raise awareness among parents and grandparents about what children are being taught in Irish schools.
Jana believes many parents are unaware of some of the materials and resources being used in classrooms, particularly when textbooks and teaching materials are not brought home. She argues that certain lessons covering sexuality, gender identity and relationships are inappropriate for young children and questions whether such subjects should be included in the school curriculum.
But where should the line be drawn between educating children about modern society and protecting their innocence? Should schools have the freedom to teach these subjects, or should parents have greater control over what their children are exposed to?
Niall asks whether parents are being kept sufficiently informed, whether age-appropriate education is being confused with inappropriate content, and who should ultimately decide what children learn about sex, gender and relationships.
Do you really know what your child is being taught in school, and should parents have the final say?