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  • Unsupervised Learners: A Shortcut to Danger? Episode 403
    In this episode, Niall asks: Should learner drivers be allowed to drive unaccompanied? The debate heats up after Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe suggested that current rules — which require learners to be accompanied by a fully licensed driver — are too restrictive, especially for students and young people living in rural areas.Supporters of relaxing the law say it’s a practical move. In rural Ireland, public transport is limited, and many young people are left stranded or dependent on others for the simplest tasks — from getting to work, to attending college, or even visiting the GP. They argue that responsible learner drivers, especially those with some experience or awaiting a delayed test, should be trusted to drive alone under certain conditions.On the other hand, critics warn that relaxing the law could be dangerous. They argue that L-plate drivers lack the experience and judgment to drive solo, and the current system exists for a reason — to protect everyone on the road. Some callers highlight the increase in road deaths and say safety should come before convenience. If learners want independence, they say, they should wait until they pass the test.This episode weighs freedom against responsibility and rural need against national safety. Where do you stand?
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  • Do you regret having children? Episode 402
    In this episode, Niall explores a deeply taboo question: Do people ever regret having children? It's a topic most parents are too ashamed or afraid to speak about publicly—but for some, the feeling is real.The conversation begins with an email from a listener who admits they love their children but quietly wonder what life might’ve looked like without them. The exhaustion, financial strain, loss of freedom, and relationship breakdowns have left them questioning whether parenthood was the right path.Callers respond with brutal honesty.Some say it's a thought they've had late at night when the pressure becomes too much. They talk about how parenthood isn’t always the joyful, fulfilling journey it’s made out to be—especially when support is lacking or when it comes at the cost of identity and dreams.Others are outraged by the very idea, calling it selfish or ungrateful. To them, children are a blessing, not a burden, and regret is a luxury some can't afford to entertain. They believe that even in hard times, the love and purpose parenting brings outweighs any fleeting doubts.This episode pulls no punches. It's raw, emotional, and brutally honest—shining a light on one of the last parenting taboos.Date:14/05/2025
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  • Would You Pay Illegal Migrants to Leave? Episode 401
    In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland pay illegal migrants to leave the country? The discussion comes after Donald Trump announced plans to offer flights to help undocumented migrants “self-deport,” warning that those who refuse would face the full force of the law. Should Ireland consider a similar approach—offering cash incentives for voluntary departure—or stick to straightforward deportation?Callers were split. Some argued that offering a one-time payment could save taxpayers money in the long run by avoiding lengthy legal battles, appeals, and costly accommodation. They said it allows people to leave with dignity while relieving pressure on housing and public services.Others were furious at the idea of rewarding illegal behaviour, insisting it would send the wrong message and attract more people hoping for a payout. “Break the law and get paid for it? That’s madness,” one caller said.The debate touches on national priorities, border control, and the ethics of migration enforcement. Should compassion guide policy—or common sense?Date:13/05/25
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  • The Breast Is Yet to Come: Embracing Public Feeding Episode 400
    In this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, we’re asking: Should mothers be free to breastfeed anywhere they choose—or should there be limits?The conversation stems from a viral post showing a mother breastfeeding her baby in public with the caption challenging people to stop demanding mothers be “respectful” while feeding their child. While breastfeeding is legal in public across many countries, including Ireland, mothers still face social stigma, judgmental stares, and even harassment for doing something as natural and necessary as feeding a baby.Niall invites listeners to weigh in on whether society should normalize public breastfeeding or if discretion is still necessary in certain settings.Some callers felt mothers should be able to breastfeed absolutely anywhere, without shame or pressure to hide. They argued that feeding a baby is a human right, not a display of indecency—and that people who are uncomfortable need to grow up and mind their own business.Others felt there should be some boundaries. While supportive of breastfeeding, they said it should be done with “consideration,” like using a nursing cover or opting for private spaces when possible. For them, it’s about respect for others in shared public areas, not denying a baby its needs.
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  • Dr. Marcus de Brun: The Level of Incompetence Could Only Be Described as Manslaughter
    Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, and what he describes as “manslaughter in slow motion.”A former GP and former member of the Irish Medical Council, de Brun now faces the possible loss of his medical licence. “I’ve been accused of misconduct—not for hurting patients, not for negligence—but for saying things the government didn’t like,” he says. His so-called misconduct? Speaking out—on radio, in articles, and at protests—against what he saw as reckless and unethical pandemic policies.He paints a damning picture: hospital patients, untested, were transferred into nursing homes; diagnostic testing was pulled; GPs were told not just to follow guidelines, but to promote them. “You want to know how to conduct a mass killing of vulnerable people?” he asks. “Start by cutting off diagnostics and dump untested patients where they’re weakest.”De Brun says he initially complied with the vaccination programme for the most vulnerable, but he drew a firm line when it came to children. “Over 70,000 cases in children, and not one single fatality. And yet they told me if I didn’t inject children, I’d be suspended. That’s not science—that’s tyranny.”He explains the mechanism of the mRNA vaccine in sobering terms: “This isn’t a vaccine. It’s a piece of genetic code wrapped in fat that hijacks your cells. There’s no dosage control. No off switch. Any cell in your body can take it up—and start producing spike protein.”What’s more alarming, he says, is that this technology isn’t just new—it’s a game changer for Big Pharma. “If a drug company like Pfizer can get your body to produce the drug inside you, they don’t need factories. They don’t need staff. You become the factory. And there’s no product control, because the process is happening in you—not in a lab.”He warns that this opens a dangerous frontier in medicine. “What they’re playing with—human genetics—is highly dangerous and should be stopped. These vaccines should be completely withdrawn.”And why were doctors barred from trying alternative treatments? His answer is blunt: “The vaccine needed emergency use approval. And under that system, there can’t be any alternative treatments. That’s why we were gagged. And the Medical Council became the enforcer.”He adds: “The only explanation I can come up with is the influence of large conglomerates or corporations. That’s why the general public were denied access to potential treatments. And the level of incompetence in the nursing homes… could only be described as manslaughter.”De Brun says he’s not alone. At least a dozen other GPs are under investigation for similar “offences,” including one struck off for refusing to administer the vaccine and another disciplined for simply putting up a poster in his waiting room advising caution. “None of us harmed a patient,” he says. “Our mistake was speaking.”He believes the Irish media helped suppress dissent. “RTE never called again. They took the state’s money and became mouthpieces. People weren’t informed—they were manipulated.”And the contradiction? “92% of healthcare workers didn’t even take the booster last year,” he says. “But they’re still giving it to nursing home residents—many of whom can’t consent. What kind of ethics is that?”As Niall recalls being labelled “anti-lockdown” in a government-funded report, Dr. de Brun reflects on what this was really about. “It was never about public health. It was about control. About power. And now they want us to forget.”When asked whether it was worth it—after losing his practice, facing investigation, and enduring years of silence and depression—he answers plainly: “Ask me after June. If they take my license, they’ll take my livelihood. But they won’t take what I know to be true.”This is a conversation the system hoped you’d never hear—and one that still demands answers.
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