Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Paul Byrne hears about a young woman's night ruined by her drink getting spiked, talks to Housing Minister John Cummins about the relaxation on planning rules for "log cabin" houses, looks forward to Paul St Food Plaza returning. And more...

Paul hears about the perfect blend of a lively weekend market, elite, must-see canines and friendly fidos from Ann Ingram this Sat and Sun at Cork Showgrounds, Curraheen Road

Linda Goggin James from Iris House (originally The Girls Club) tells Paul Byrne about the important work they do helping cancer patients keep dignified when treatment means hair loss

Paul talks to Paddy McClintock who is running to highlight ways to stop personal tragedies. If you need help phone 116 123 or contact your GP

Paul talks to Sean Lynch, who is the only funeral director in Ireland licensed to lay cremation ashes to rest using a drone. See also aerialfarewell.ie

Victor Shine from Cork City Fire Brigade has more for Paul Byrne

Paul talks to Sandra Burns from Joe’s Farm Crisps a cousin of Paudie Coady who desperately needs Skyclarys to treat his Friedreich's ataxia. The farm in Killeagh, is hosting its annual sunflower picking fundraiser throughout July & August to raise funds for this. Sunflower Picking will begin this week on the following days: Thu Jul 23rd to Sun Jul 26th 4pm-8pm See also here https://www.facebook.com/joesfarmcrispscork/posts/pfbid0wTj4DodHFuuiNuyiLb1eZR8oaTpzLXYzgKK7P36dCURjktjqm6K2BvxxQ3oPS4r9l

John Cummins, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage talks to Paul about the relaxed planning rules for standalone dwellings.