There has been a 113% increase in people caught drug driving in 2020, Adrian asked why?

This is a lovely story. Oscar the dog was the longest serving resident in Dogs Trust, having been there for eight years!

Recently however, he found his forever home with his new owner Brian!

We spoke to Brian, as well as Corina Fitzsimons from Dogs Trust and heard a message from Oscar himself!

The Waiting Room on Dublin Talks: Too Much Coffee

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 ask your doctor about caffeine. What are the safe amounts to drink? I drink about 5 cups of coffee a day. One when I wake up… one on the way to work. One at lunch. And then another 2 cups.. How much caffeine is too much? I’m sure I’m not alone – us Irish are coffee addicts

I have a question about breast feeding. I’m naturally feeding my 1 month old baby at the moment and im hoping to continue. I’ve been hearing mixed messages

About whether or not you can drink while breast feeding? With xmas coming up id like to have a few drinks? Is this bad when feeding naturally? Also, are there foods I should avoid?

I have a question for Dr Delaney. I have started on anti depressants for depression and anxiety a few months ago. After the first month the dose was increased and its been 2 months since then. I don't think they are doing anything as I still feel as anxious as I had been. How long should it be before I notice a big difference? When should I go back to my doctor?

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We all have big plans for 2021, after a 2020 that was ruined by Coronavirus by many, so Adrian opened the lines to find out what people are planning to do next year from holidays to concerts to new jobs

Appeal for Christmas hampers for the homeless

This morning on Dublin Talks we spoke to Councillor Dermot Richardson who's behind A Helping Hand. Every Christmas Dermot puts on a dinner for the homeless.

However, this year that's not possible so he's appealing for help in creating hampers for those less fortunate.

He's hoping to make 800 - 1000 hampers to give to families and needs donations to make this happen.

Listen back now to hear how you can help: 

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Separated father is dreading Christmas this year

One of our listeners reached out to us on Dublin Talks telling us he is dreading Christmas this year.

He is a separated father of a teenage girl. Over the last number of years she has chosen to spend Christmas with her mother's side and he misses her terribly.

We asked you how difficult it is at Christmas when you don't live with your kids. Also, how do you make things work with them at Christmas?

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Using swear words is good for your mental health

A new study today has revealed that saying swear words is can be great for your mental health!

Apparently using more emotive words and cursing can act as a pain killer, mood booster and a social bonding tool.

Today on Dublin Talks we asked you about your swearing habits.

We also got talking about a type of Indian butter. It's name means something very different in Ireland!

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Do you let your partner look through your phone?

We received an email from a listener who's been left concerned after her partner wouldn't let her see his phone.

Her phone had died and she wanted to use his to look something up. However, when she asked could she use it he became very defensive and said no.

Now, she's worried that this means he is hiding something.

We asked you should she be concerned? Do you let your partner near your phone or do you go near theirs?

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Adrian was joined against by Noleen Blackwell, CEO of the Rape Crisis Centre for week 2 of our 'No Excuses' series.

The series aims to start conversations and make us aware of sexual harassment and violence in society.

Dublin City Council have said that busking will not be allowed on the streets for the month of December due to Covid-19.

Councillor Donna Cooney and well known busker Mick McLoughlin joined Adrian for a chat