After much discussion and debate, it has been confirmed that the famous Dublin street traders will be allowed to open their stalls on Henry Street and O'Connell Street for Christmas, with limited capacity.

Adrian spoke to Councillor Janice Boylan about the news, she has be lobbying on behalf of the traders.

The shops are back open and people are really getting into the Christmas spirit, it got us thinking, what is the best Christmas present you ever got?

Adrian opened the lines and played lots of Whatsapp voice notes.

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

The Waiting Room on Dublin Talks: Christmas Drinks

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:

Could you please ask Dr Delaney how I can prevent mouth ulcers. I seem to be in a constant cycle, one appears just as another has healed. Some are really large and painful to the point they make it difficult to eat. I take vitamins, have a relatively OK diet and don't feel run down otherwise. Is there anything else I can do? Cormac

Since lockdown began last March I know a lot of my family and friends have ended up drinking more than usual but it's something I've tried to avoid slipping in to. I'm trying to be more aware of the alcohol consumption in general and with Christmas coming up I'd like to keep an eye on it but still enjoy myself too. Realistically, how many drinks should I be limiting myself to in an evening/week? Gavin

For Dr Delaney, over the last number of months I've noticed a rash of tiny red bumps appearing on my chest that comes and goes randomly. I've never had this before and in general have very good skin. I can't think what is causing it but sometimes it gets itchy and drives me mad! Lucy in Ballinteer.

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A Dublin landlord is doing something lovely

This morning on Dublin Talks we heard of a landlord who's hoping to help a couple get on the property ladder.

They wanted to remain anonymous but are taking applications through Howley Souhan estate agents.

David Souhan from the agents told us the two-bed house in Ongar village has a rental value of about €1700.

However, the landlord wants to help a couple with their saving for a mortgage and is offering the rent for €800 a month.

In order to apply you must be able to prove you're saving for a mortgage, are in full time employment and have references from previous landlords.

To find out more about the house in question check out Howley Souhan.

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2020s Positive Things

This year has been tough for many of us. However, this year has also brought some positive things with it.

Today on Dublin Talks we asked what is your silver lining of 2020.

Our Jeremy is enjoying extra quality time with his wife.

Aoife from the team loves that the lack of traffic has made her commute time so much quicker!

It turns out there's lots of things people are happy about from 2020.

We spoke to listeners who've gotten mortgage approval, passed driving tests and even a woman who says her son who has a hear condition has never been better!

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Do you think there's good reason for banning tents?

A sign has appeared in a Dublin park banning tents and camping.

The sign was placed in Croppies Acre near Heuston Station, which is a known spot for rough sleepers.

Today on Dublin Talks we heard your opinions of whether this sign is acceptable or not.

Many of you thought it was disgraceful, and that the Council need to supply places for those experiencing homeless to stay.

However, some people believe rules are rules and need to be there.

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Does a relationship work the second time around?

This morning on Dublin Talks we got a relationship question from Gemma.

Gemma was in a relationship for 3 years which eventually went stale. Her and her other half were arguing over everything and both stopped making an effort.

Although no one did anything wrong as such, they decided it was time to call it quits back in February.

However, now he's reached out to her again and wants to give it another go.

Gemma wanted our listeners opinions on whether it's worth giving another shot.

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Uninsured driver

This morning on Dublin Talks we spoke to a man who had trouble after being hit by an uninsured driver.

We spoke about learner drivers, and how over the last 2 years almost 5,500 learner drivers have had their cars seized because they were unaccompanied in the car.

Another 11,919 have been been issued with a fixed charge notice for being alone in the car.

Clearly a lot of learner drivers are still driving unaccompanied!

Most insurers won't cover a learner driver who is driving on their own.

Do you think it's acceptable for a learner to be out on the roads without an experienced driver?

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Have you had any Christmas disasters?

It's December 1st and we're reminiscing on Christmas passed! We want to know, have you had any hilarious Christmas disasters?

Our Aoife made a show of her parents on her first visit to Santa as a baby by screaming and bawling on Santa's lap.

Jeremy's cat jumped up and ate the Christmas trifle one year and spent the rest of the day drunk!

You had some hilarious stories to share with us too.

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93% of women in a recent survey said they preferred the man to ask them out, as opposed to the other way around

Why has the tradition of a man doing the asking, or sending the first message etc not really changed, according to the research above anyway?

Are you a lady who has no problem asking a man out for a drink or a coffee or a walk etc, or do you still prefer for the man to ask you?

Adrian asked the question