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Irish Independent Tech Expert Adrian Weckler talks to Kevin Galvin about the recent HSE Cyberattack

Wexford native and Action Aid Ireland Chief Executive Siobhan McGee explains The White Paper, a document published by Government to end Direct Provision. Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman also features, hoping to end the system by 2024.

Beat Breakfast Podcast May 28th 2021 by Beat

Kevin Galvin talks to Brian Farrell from the RSA about the backlog of theory tests and driving tests, new proposed centres, and how their new online theory test system will work

South East Journalist Eoghan Dalton talks about backlash towards emergency accommodation centres in the region.

Can a relationship between a farmer and someone who isn't fond of animals work? #Dilemma

Saoirse Brady is Head of Legal, Policy and Public Affairs of Children's Rights Alliance. In this episode, we hear about the living conditions families and young children face while staying in Direct Provision.

How would you deal with your other half dissing your car at every opportunity? #Dilemma

John Lannon is the CEO of DORAS, a non-profit organisation working to promote and protect the rights of people from a migrant background in Ireland.

Beat Breakfast Podcast November 20th 2020 by 186461

Zig & Zag told Niall, Vinny and Trish what it's like being back on The Den - every Sunday at 6:30pm on RTE1. This week's guests include Una Healy, Imelda May and Dermot Bannon. Pic credit: RTE.ie

My fella won't stop using my expensive creams, how do I get him to sto. #Dilemma

My girlfriend doesn't want me to display my old trophies in the house. Am I in the wrong for thinking she's being unreasonable #Dilemma

With Kerbdog re-releasing both of their albums on vinyl, Rob spoke with lead singer Cormac Battle about his memories of the 90s Kilkenny scene, how Kerbdog went from playing in The Pumphouse to recording in Sound City LA. They also had a bit of DJ talk with Cormac indicating what he listens out for when choosing music for his radio shows on 2fm and he offered some advice for upcoming musicians. Note: An edited version of this interview was broadcast on Beat 102-103 on 15th November 2020.

My partner is a picky eater is there any hope for him? #Dilemma

Jamie Pryor better known as Jay Pryor, is an Irish producer, DJ, songwriter and remixer that has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He's back with another chart topper - 'Aside' is his latest release. Jay spoke to Trish about Aside being a new chapter for him...

Is my girl a snob or just high maintenance? #Dilemma

UK residents Mark Keoghan & his wife Lucy have decided to raffle their County Kilkenny home after their 7 year-old daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia. Dean Egan spoke to Mark about their idea and got an update on Mollie's condition.

Rob chatted with Eve Belle about her new album 'In Between Moments.' Originally broadcast on Beat 102-103 on 8th November 2020.

Orla chats to the photographer behind the book Twilight Together that was captured over the first lockdown, she also talks to the five year old Carlow girl who has a part in that Irish supermarket christmas ad that had people sobbing this week!