Claire Byrne

Claire Byrne Live

Lessons of the past lost on those in control of Brexit

Michael Gallagher went home to Circular Road, Omagh, in the early hours of Sunday morning to break the news to his family.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Feb 19

RTÉ Television recently broadcast a documentary called Shooting the Darkness

Eye-opener: Why border-free Ireland worth striving for

If you're finding it hard to get your head around Brexit and what might happen if a deal can't be found, don't despair, because most people are, even the politicians, writes RTÉ's Claire Byrne.

Ireland • 12 Feb 19

The reality of the fallout from Britain's decision to leave the EU has only in recent times come into sharp focus for most of us

Brexit: Staring at an abyss through no fault of our own

The BBC News at Six experienced an unfortunate mix-up during the week, when a headline explaining that British Prime Minister Teresa May was off to Brussels to renegotiate the backstop element of the Withdrawal Deal was erroneously accompanied by pictures of WWII planes swooping over an airbase.

claire byrne live • 03 Feb 19

Is homelessness normal?

Former Chair of the Housing Agency, Conor Skehan, outlined his concerns for a new, emerging housing crisis which he believes could strike Ireland later this year.

Claire Bryne Live • 14 Jan 19

Vicky Phelan talks to Claire Byrne in studio

'Can you say that some women can have Pembro and others can't?'

How long can the situation continue where women who are not part of the Cervical Check controversy remain unable to access to crucial treatment, asks Claire Byrne.

claire byrne live • 02 Dec 18

The inspirational Leona O'Callaghan speaks about her ordeal on Claire Byrne Live

'Women shouldn't have to be brave to face down their rapists'

Following her powerful interview with Leona O'Callaghan on Claire Byrne Live, Claire Byrne wonders when making a complaint of sexual violence will not require courage and the stamina to withstand years of waiting for justice.

claire byrne live • 22 Nov 18

Stephen Nolan and Claire Byrne joined forces for a Brexit special

'Visiting the North was a crucial reminder of what is at stake'

As Claire Byrne Live travelled to Belfast for a Brexit broadcast special with Nolan Live, Claire Byrne reflects on why we need to protect the huge progress that has been made on the island of Ireland.

Brexit • 17 Nov 18

Sinn Féin's Santa List

As we near the end of the year and enjoy the season of goodwill, myself and the radio show team have decided to completely ignore the festivities and grapple with one of Ireland's most contentious issues.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Dec 16

Sinn Féin at the crossroads

Sinn Féin TDs never break ranks, especially when it comes to their leader. No matter what Gerry Adams says or does, his ability and credibility as president of the party is never called into question by those who populate the ranks.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Dec 16

Back to the future?

Bertie Ahern is a great politician. Whatever he did, or may have allowed others to do in the course of his time as Taoiseach, no one can deny that, at the precision art that is politics, he is a consummate master. He has three consecutive election wins under his belt to prove it.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Dec 16