"It seems to be causing vomiting, stop your dogs sniffing other dogs"

We've heard reports of a number of dogs being unwell in the Clontarf area due to a new viral infection.

Local councillor Donna Cooney noted the issue on Twitter:

Please take care of your dogs and keep on short lead in St Annes Park and promenade and away from other dogs. Just had it confirmed from local Vet that there is a virus that is making our dogs sick.Take care pls RT @loveclontarf_ie @RahenyBusiness @FairviewDublin3 @ilovestannes pic.twitter.com/dZUVjnPpkN

— Cllr. Donna Cooney (@donna_cooney1) January 19, 2021

We spoke to Corina Fitzsimons from Dogs Trust to tell us a little more.

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"If I had one, it might have saved my insurance €28 grand!"

Today we asked if dash cams should be made mandatory for all cars?

This is off the back of a story that there's a number of scam artists in the city trying to cause accidents in order to claim off insurance.

Brian contacted the show about an incident he recently had in Finglas.

He said, "a few lads on electric scooters tried to cause a crash at a set of lights near Tolka Valley Road".

Brian is suggesting that everyone should invest in a dashcam if they can.

Other callers reached out and told us how their dashcams "saved their skin" too!

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"If you save your money right it's easy to get a mortgage"

We've heard from a young couple struggling to save for a mortgage.

Grace and her partner are renting at the moment and are really struggling with savings. They're considering moving in with Grace's parents, but the boyfriend is hesitant.

We heard from people that managed or are trying to get onto the property ladder themselves.

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The old sayings you'd never hear today

Today on Dublin Talks we asked you to share the old sayings you've heard that you just wouldn't hear today.

There were lots of great ones your grandparents and parents used.

Some gave us such a laugh but others left us quite confused, like what on earth does "Up in Nellie's behind the wallpaper" mean??

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The Waiting Room on Dublin Talks: Why Am I Bloated?

Every week on Dublin Talks we have your medical questions answered in The Waiting Room.

Dr Sharon Delaney is on hand to give expert advice and tips on any issues you may have.

Here's this week's topics:

Can you please ask Sharon her advice on this. I have to get a covid test tomorrrow and I’m so nervous about the procedure. I heard that throat swab is ok but the nose one is bad.. I’m terrified of pain and discomfort. Is it as bad as people say and has she any advice for me to relax. Peter

Hi Sharon, over the last week or so I’ve had hives appear on my ankle and one behind my ear that are so bloody itchy!  I haven’t changed anything different or eaten anything different recently. Has she any advice for me ? Joanna in skerries

Some free advice please from your doctor. I’m constantly bloated and full of wind. When I drink a cup of tea or eat a meal, even a small meal, for ages after it I feel pregnant. I usually drink Andrews to make it go away but do you think there could be some other issue going on?  Cora in Kimmage

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"My son would only eat white foods!"

We started this chat off speaking about being a fussy eater, what is it like being one and how do you deal with fussy eating in your life?

Somehow our conversation took a left turn into "strange phobias you have".

We heard from one woman who has a fear of butter and can't even stand the sight of it!

We also heard from Mary and wait until you hear her phobia. It's ridiculous and she can't even say the word! She had us in stitches.

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In 30 seconds, tell us about the last 4 years

It's been an .... interesting presidency term with Trump. We asked you to sum it up in a quick voice note ahead of Biden's inauguration

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"My daughter cried when I told her she wasn't going back to school"

This week there's been lots of speculation as to whether schools for children with special needs would reopen this week.

However, it was announced by the Government last night that they would be remaining closed as they failed to come to an agreement with unions over protocols.

On today's show we spoke to founder of Autism charity As I Am, Adam Harris, about the affects this will have on children and what needs to be done.

We also heard from a number of parents. Some are concerned about their child's regression, however some are delighted schools are closed to keep everyone safe.

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Do you still get done up to work from home?

Jeremy is working from home this week and today admitted to the Dublin Talks team that he's been attending our virtual meetings in his pyjamas!

We want to know, are you the same? Do you keep it casual working from home or do you get up, dressed and properly presented?

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"I pray for rain so my kids won't want to go outside"

A listener reached out to us about parents allowing their children to play with other kids during lockdown.

She noticed a group of children made up of approx 8 different families and none of them where socially distancing.

She feels its careless of the parents for allowing them to mix.

There's a lot of opinions on this one, some of you agree that it's too dangerous to let kids mix while others pointed out that its damaging for them to be locked up 24/7

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