'Get back to work Health Minister!' - caller David #BBCNolan
'Get back to work Health Minister!' - caller David
28s Oct 02, 2015
28s
Cancer charity urges return of Health Minister #BBCNolan
Roisin Foster from Cancer Focus urges return of Health Minister #BBCNolan
22s Oct 02, 2015
22s
Cancer scare, politician talks of his waiting time misery #BBCNolan
Cancer scare, Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson talks of his waiting time misery
3m Oct 02, 2015
3m
Waiting list crisis - can our politicians sort this out? #BBCNolan
It's all about the waiting list crisis in our health service today. The DUP's Simon Hamilton is being urged to get back into his job as Health Minister. And there's widespread agreement that waiting times are unacceptable. But is anything going to be done to sort this crisis out? Yesterday, you'll remember, a leading UK health expert said heads would roll in England if their waiting lists were ...
27m Oct 02, 2015
27m
Bonfire row – sparks fly over licensing plan #BBCNolan
It was a big, big programme on last night's Nolan Live TV show. It was the first of the new run and boy did it get lively. There was an explosive discussion on Mark Durkan's new plan to license bonfires. Around the table were community worker Phil Hamilton, SDLP's Claire Hanna and UKIP's Henry Reilly. Stephen asked community worker Phil Hamilton if he thought the size of some of the bonfires wa...
15m Oct 01, 2015
15m
'Slash my pay’ – politician makes shock plea #BBCNolan
'Slash my pay’ – UKIP MLA David McNarry makes shock plea
12m Oct 01, 2015
12m
'He needs to give himself a shake’ - SF slams Health Minister resignations #BBCNolan
'He needs to give himself a shake’ - Sinn Fein's Maeve McLaughlin slams Health Minister resignations
6m Oct 01, 2015
6m
In agony and facing 84-week wait #BBCNolan callers on hospital waiting list crisis
In agony and facing 84-week wait BBC Nolan callers on hospital waiting list crisis
4m Oct 01, 2015
4m
Hospital waiting list crisis - UK health expert says England wouldn't put up with it #BBCNolan
If hospital waiting lists in England were as bad as Northern Ireland heads would roll. That's the startling claim from the Chief Executive of a national health body. Speaking to the BBC, Nigel Edwards from the Nuffield Trust has described our figures as serious. Mr Edwards went on to say people die on waiting lists or make the decision to put their hands in their own pocket. Stephen spoke to fo...
26m Oct 01, 2015
26m
Breaking - PSNI starting recruitment drive for 250 new officers #BBCNolan
Some breaking news this morning. The PSNI are starting a recruitment drive for 250 new officers. Joel spoke to Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton before the programme and asked him about the process?
12m Sep 30, 2015
12m
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he wouldn’t hit the nuclear button. Should we get rid of Trident or is that a foolish move?
During an interview on Radio 4's Today programme this morning, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn, was asked whether he would ever press the nuclear button as PM. His answer was "no". Speaking to presenter, Sarah Montague, he said he didn't think Britain should be renewing the Trident nuclear defence system and that the country 'should not be spending £100bn on Trident' which he said many in the milit...
9m Sep 30, 2015
9m
Smoking banned when children are in cars. It's happening in England. Should it happen here?
Is it time to ban smoking in cars with children on board? Tomorrow sees a ban come into force in England and Wales. The charity Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke has called on the NI Assembly want a similar ban brought in here too. Would you welcome this or would it be a case of the government interfering in people's lives? Joel was joined by Neil Johnston from Chest Heart and Stroke and ...
11m Sep 30, 2015
11m
'I don't know what's coming next' - Australian woman in battle against deportation
An Australian woman, who has lived and worked here for the last 15 years, is fighting a battle to stay in Northern Ireland following the collapse of her marriage. Melanie Brehaut, who lives in Belfast and works for the City Council, found out via a letter from the Home Office last week that her application for permanent residence had been turned down. Her marriage broke down in 2013 but she was...
6m Sep 30, 2015
6m
Fresh union protests over NI public sector job cuts #BBCNolan
Unions are on the warpath over plans to cut jobs in Northern Ireland's public sector. The union NIPSA is holding protests over redundancies at Jobs and Benefits offices. They are part of a voluntary redundancy programme for civil servants and other public sector workers. It was announced as part of the Stormont House Agreement. Joel got the views of Tony McMullan from the union NIPSA, which is ...
26m Sep 30, 2015
26m
'We’re still planning 20,000 job cuts' - DUP MLA @SimonHamilton
Unions are on the warpath over plans to cut jobs in Northern Ireland's public sector. The union NIPSA is holding protests over redundancies at Jobs and Benefits offices. They are part of a voluntary redundancy programme for civil servants and other public sector workers. It was announced as part of the Stormont House Agreement. The then DUP Finance Minister Simon Hamilton said the plan was to c...
10m Sep 30, 2015
10m
Northern Ireland's big match won't be on City Hall's big screen #BBCNolan
Bad news for Northern Ireland fans. They've have been left disappointed after the team's Euro 2016 qualifier against Greece won't be screened at the City Hall! Football fan Jim Rodgers said the IFA was free to charge whatever was needed to cover the costs of staging a big screen viewing for 6,000 people on the lawns. But the IFA have come to the decision not to go ahead with the screening. Joel...
9m Sep 29, 2015
9m
Would more unionists attend GAA games if they were flag and anthem free? #BBCNolan
If you were watching Eamonn Mallie's new TV programme 'Mallie Meets' on Irish TV on Monday night you'll have seen his interview with former GAA player Jarlath Burns. He said he would be happy to see the back of flags and the Irish national anthem at GAA matches if it meant more unionists would attend games. What do you think - are flags and anthems divisive? Should the GAA drop them? And to any...
15m Sep 29, 2015
15m
'This could put me under' - #BBCNolan callers on tax credit cut
'This could put me under' - BBC Nolan callers react to tax credit cut warning
7m Sep 29, 2015
7m
Stormont Minister wants to licence loyalist and republican bonfires. But could it work?
Last week the Nolan show interviewed Environment Minister Mark H Durkan after he said he wants to licence bonfires. Mr Durkan said that he would prefer a total ban, but had to be sensitive to cultural needs. However, a local academic says licencing will only make matters worse. Dr Jonny Byrne who's from Ulster University made the comments to Belfast Telegraph. Joel got the views of community wo...
19m Sep 29, 2015
19m
Benefit cuts that bite - 120,000 households in NI will face tax credit cut #BBCNolan
120,000 households in Northern Ireland are about to get a big financial shock. They will have their tax credit payments cut as a result of the July budget. An official analysis by the Department for Social Development suggests the average loss per household will be £918 per year. Tax credits are effectively a means-tested benefit paid to people on lower incomes. They're paid to two main groups:...
26m Sep 29, 2015
26m
.@bbcstrictly kicked off at the weekend - were judges too harsh on Carol?
The Strictly Come Dancing live shows kicked off at the weekend with the 15 couples strutting their stuff on the dance floor. One of Stephen's favourites Peter Andre - did very well. But it wasn't the same for BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood. But were they too harsh on poor Carol? Or is it just as it should be - A COMPETITION!? Stephen got the views of commentators Ant Miller and Heidi McAlpin
11m Sep 28, 2015
11m
Dungannon the 'ugliest town I've ever seen' says Guardian columnist - is that fair?
Dungannon is the "ugliest town I've ever seen". That's the pronouncement from Guardian newspaper columnist Zoe Williams. She visited the town after a report said residents of Fermanagh and Omagh district were the happiest in the UK. Zoe says "Dungannon, with its squat, claustrophobic high street under smoke-grey clouds, is easily the ugliest town I've ever seen." Zoe joined us, briefly, as did ...
4m Sep 28, 2015
4m
Gloves off in SDLP - leadership challenge looming against Alasdair McDonnell #BBCNolan
It looks like a battle for the leadership of the SDLP is about to kick off. The Foyle MLA Colum Eastwood is expected to confirm this morning that he is to stand for the position. He's been nominated by 9 party branches. The election for leader is due to take place at the party conference in November. Sources say Mr Eastwood was spending the weekend deciding what to do but supporters expect him ...
15m Sep 28, 2015
15m
How much are trade unions costing taxpayers in NI? A subsidy row rages over public sector unions
Taxpayers are getting hit for a multi million pound bill to subsidise Trade Unions. That's the claim from the taxpayers alliance. It says research it's done shows trade union activity in the workplace costs the public 4.7 million pounds a year. The campaign group says taxpayers are footing the bill for what's known as "facility time". It allows civil servants time off to carry out union busines...
28m Sep 28, 2015
28m
@nweir1 clowns around at Downpatrick's International Clown Festival #BBCNolan
Now, our reporter, Nicola Weir, has often been accused of clowning around in the office. But yesterday, she got the chance to legitimately do this in Downpatrick.That's because the town is playing host to over 40 clowns from all over the world at Northern Ireland's first International Clown Festival. So before you could shout 'he's behind you' our Nicola put on her comedy shoes and red nose and...
6m Sep 25, 2015
6m
‘It’s not an amnesty’ – fresh controversy over proposals for dealing with the past #BBCNolan
Dealing with N Ireland's troubled past remains a huge challenge for our politicians - and for society as a whole.The plans being brought forward were spelt out in a policy paper launched this week by Secretary of State Theresa Villiers.They include an Independent Commission on Information Retrieval. It would allow victims' families to obtain information about the Troubles-related deaths of thei...
12m Sep 25, 2015
12m
Is the beard on its way out? @antsrantz and beardie @malodoherty disagree #BBCNolan
The beard is on its way out! The facial fuzz, which has enjoyed a comeback in recent years amongst hipsters, is declining in popularity. According to beard historian (yes that is a real thing) Dr Alun Withey the backlash against hipster beards has already begun in America, where clean-shaven young urban creatives - are the new thing What do you think - will you miss the streets being full of ...
6m Sep 25, 2015
6m
‘The worst thing is walking up to the house’ – police officer on breaking worst possible news to a family #BBCNolan
Its the door-knock everyone dreads. Coming out to see a police officer standing on your doorstep. Can you imagine what it must be like to be the person that has to break the worst possible news. That your loved one is dead. Sam Young is a neighbourhood police sergeant who is based in Mid-Ulster. He's been a police officer for 23 years. He says you have to accept it as part of the job but it nev...
7m Sep 25, 2015
7m
Storm over SDLP leader's comments about the DUP ‘not wanting a Catholic about the place’ #BBCNolan
The SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell is coming in for criticism this morning. He has accused the DUP of not wanting a Catholic about them at Stormont. His comments were made as he opened a new SDLP office in Glengormley yesterday afternoon and were recorded by a reporter from the North Belfast News. He was also critical of Sinn Fein. Elaine spoke to DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson, Sinn Fein's Conor Mur...
25m Sep 25, 2015
25m
Military action against Syria - is the time right? #BBCNolan
European leaders holding emergency talks in Brussels, have agreed to provide one billion euros to help millions of Syrian refugees living in neighbouring countries in the Middle East. The refugee crisis has prompted calls from some for UK military action in Syria and speculation is growing that a fresh vote in the House of Commons is on the way.But questions still remain on the nature and scale...
10m Sep 24, 2015
10m
Is it time for a female James Bond? @worldinaglass and @NiamhHoran discuss #BBCNolan
Is it time for a female James Bond? Actor Pierce Brosnan has caused outrage by saying that 'James Bond can't be a woman'. The former 007 Pierce Brosnan has said he thinks the next actor to take on the role of 007 will be male, white and that "James Bond is a guy, he's all male." Is this a sexist attitude to take? What do you think - could James Bond ever be a woman or are you more of a tradit...
6m Sep 24, 2015
6m
In Derry or Strabane you could be fined £1000 for dog poo – is this too much? #BBCNolan
If your dog fouls public land anywhere in Derry or Strabane you could be fined £1,000. That's under the terms of a new Dog Control Order which the council wants to bring in. It's already in place in Strabane, and is awaiting ratification from the council to allow it to be implemented in Londonderry as well. What do you think - is £1000 a bit steep for a bit of dog poo? Should other councils f...
4m Sep 24, 2015
4m
Rising number of babies born outside marriage: ‘Compassion not condemnation’ – Rev David McIlveen #BBCNolan
More than half of babies born in Belfast are now born to non-married parents. Yesterday the Belfast Telegraph reported the statistic. It reported that six out of every ten babies born in the city are born out of wedlock. Free Presbyterian Minister David Mcilveen has called the figures a 'tragedy' and warned 'we are swinging towards a promiscuous society.'He also said that society was 'built o...
14m Sep 24, 2015
14m
Hands off our bus passes! Pensioners fire warning to Stormont #BBCNolan
Hands off our bus passes! That's what Northern Ireland's pensioners are saying! The Pensioners Parliament has warned Stormont that any plan to means test bus passes will 'fail to recognise their true value'. Should there be means testing of free bus and train travel for over 60s - which means they'd only get it if their finances were below a certain level? Eddie Lynch from the Age Sector Plat...
30m Sep 24, 2015
30m
Is the cost of school formals getting out of control? #BBCNolan
Safe to say Elaine's formal was a few years back now, 16 to be exact...and things have changed quite a bit since 1999. For some it can cost hundreds to send your child to the big event, when you take in the dress, the hair, the shoes, the tan and the transport. But is this just all piling more financial pressure on parents and is the cost of formals getting out of control. Elaine has been talk...
10m Sep 24, 2015
10m
#BBCNolan callers Simon & Peter clash over loyalist bonfires
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan says it's time for action on controversial bonfires.The Minister has told MLAs it is likely that all the major bonfires here break the law in some wayHe highlighted the problem of massive bonfires very close to people's homes and the sectarian burning of effigies.The Minister pledged to take leadership on the issue. But what exactly is he going to do?Mark H Du...
6m Sep 23, 2015
6m
John Motson thinks there’s a media conspiracy against Brendan Rodgers. Adam Smith and James Pearce discuss #BBCNolan
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has come under pressure after Sunday's 1-1 draw against Norwich. Liverpool currently sit in 13th place after the first 6 games picking up only 2 wins in that period and having spent nearly 80 million pounds during the summer. BBC commentator John Motson, speaking on BBC Five Live's Monday night club, said he thinks there is a media conspiracy against Brendan R...
6m Sep 23, 2015
6m
Should TV ads for junk food be banned? Emma Wolf and Dave Atherton discuss #BBCNolan
Should ads for TV junk food be banned? Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt wants to ban adverts for some products including Kellogg's Coco Pops and Coca-Cola from 'childrens' hour' programmes until 9pm. His 'anti-obesity' action plan aims to 'change the mindset of the next generation' by encouraging good eating habits But his plans haven't been welcomed by all, with some members of his own party op...
7m Sep 23, 2015
7m
John Campbell spells out latest on NAMA inquiry #BBCNolan
The NAMA controversy takes another extraordinary twist today. Anytime now we'll hear whether loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson will be allowed to give evidence in public to Stormont's Finance committee. It's conducting an inquiry into the 1 billion pounds sale of Nama's Northern Ireland property loans. Our business and economics editor John Campbell.
3m Sep 23, 2015
3m
Vinny takes to the waves with Donaghadee RNLI #BBCNolan
The RNLI have been saving lives around the Northern Ireland coast for years. Supporting the Coastguard - they have 9 stations in addition to the 10 lifeguard units on beaches in the areas of Newry and Mourne and the Causeway Coast. But what do they actually do? And how do they practice their life saving manoeuvres?There's a video of this online on the Nolan and Radio Ulster Facebook pages.Vinn...
6m Sep 23, 2015
6m
Refugee crisis – what should be done? SDLP MLA @ClaireHanna and @JuliaHB1 discuss #BBCNolan
The refugee crisis is still dominating the news - and the political agenda in Europe.European Union ministers are expected to approve a plan to relocate 120,000 refugees across the EU.At Stormont, MLAs have been calling for Northern Ireland to do its bit.An Assembly resolution passed yesterday called on the Executive to make sure plans are in place to welcome Syrian refugees here. But not every...
23m Sep 23, 2015
23m
Licensing for bonfires? - Environment Minister @MarkHDurkan says it's time for action #BBCNolan
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan says it's time for action on controversial bonfires. The Minister has told MLAs it is likely that all the major bonfires here break the law in some way He highlighted the problem of massive bonfires very close to people's homes and the sectarian burning of effigies. The Minister pledged to take leadership on the issue. But what exactly is he going to do? M...
13m Sep 23, 2015
13m
Big interview – classical singer @russellthevoice talks to @endamcclafferty
Imagine having a premonition you would die by the age of 40 with an explosion in your head, only to be struck down with a brain tumour a week before your 40 th birthday. How frightening would that be... Well that's what happened to opera singer Russell Watson. He survived not one but two brian tumours and has managed to keep his career on track....he's known off course as the People's Tenor and...
18m Sep 22, 2015
18m
How ready is Daniel O’Donnell for @bbcstrictly? He talks to @endamcclafferty
Our own Daniel O'Donnell is due to take to the Strictly floor this weekend. The Irish crooner has been practicing hard with partner Kristina Rhianoff and has been keeping the Nolan show audience informed of his progress. Fresh out of the gym yesterday Daniel took time away from his hectic schedule to tell us how his training was going.
6m Sep 22, 2015
6m
Do comedians have a right to offend? Fionola Meredith and Angela Epstein debate #BBCNolan
Should comedy ever be censored or is free speech more important? Given the issues raised by the recent controversial Frankie Boyle gig in Belfast, the Belfast Comedy Festival is having a special debate week about the relationship between comedy and offence. Have comedians the right to joke about whatever they want, no matter who gets offended? Enda was joined by journalist Finola Meredith and w...
7m Sep 22, 2015
7m
Are more controls needed in online gambling? @peterlynas and @RealMcCririck
Are more controls needed in online gambling? Peter Lynas from the Evangelical Alliance and racing commentator John McCririck
15m Sep 22, 2015
15m
Hitting rock bottom - the successful accountant who ended up jail because of his gambling addiction
For the past 18 months accountant Declan McGarry has been sitting in his cell in Magilligan prison reflecting on how his life has been ruined by gambling. He was jailed for stealing tens of thousands of pounds from his clients and the VAT man to feed his addiction. The habit cost him his marriage and his business. That's no surprise when you consider the sums involved. His biggest single bet wa...
25m Sep 22, 2015
25m
Interview - broadcaster Paul Gambacinni on being investigated and cleared of abuse allegations #BBCNolan
DJ Paul Gambaccini has been a regular broadcaster for the last 40 years starting on BBC Radio one in 1973, but last year his career was suddenly put on hold after being falsely accused of historical sexual abuse as part of investigation Yewtree. In the wake of the Jimmy Saville revelations, Paul was arrested over alleged historical sex offences against two teenage boys and spent a year on bail....
25m Sep 21, 2015
25m
Stormont cuppa-gate row rumbles #BBCNolan
So cuppa gate is rumbling on at Stormont.... Recently the Social Development Committee voted to reinstate free tea and coffee to their meetings. Now, Jim Allister was none to happy about it. And it hasn't gone down too well with one member of the public, who wrote a letter raising concerns. Jim and committee chairman, Alex Maskey, locked horns over a response. Have a listen to some of what happ...
4m Sep 21, 2015
4m
Jeremy Clarkson back on the BBC. Is it too soon? @lembitopik and Heidi McAlpin debate #BBCNolan
Jeremy Clarkson is back at the BBC - hosting an episode of Have I Got News For You! The disgraced presenter, who was sacked only six months ago for punching producer Oisin Tymon, will host an episode of the satirical news quiz show next month. But should he be allowed back on our screens? Is this a good example for the corporation to set? Or is it time to accept his apology and move on? Does ev...
16m Sep 21, 2015
16m