Should you ask your partners permission before making a big purchase?

This morning on Dublin Talks we heard your opinions on asking for permission from your partner before buying something.

One of our colleagues wanted to buy a set of wireless earphones for himself in the Black Friday sales. However, they were about €250 and he asked his partner could he first. She said no!

Lots of you thought this was outrageous and he shouldn't need to ask. Although some people are sick of their partners arriving home with expensive things!

You have to hear one woman's sneaky tip for avoiding the situation.

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Parent Talk: Is it possible for a child to get too much from Santa?

This morning on Dublin Talks Parent Talk we spoke to child Psychotherapist, Joanna Fortune, about some of the issues affecting of our listeners.

Raising kids can be tough, so it's always good to have expert advice when you need it.

Today's topics:

Is it possible for a child to get too much from Santa? Our son is 3 so this is his first proper Christmas where he understands what’s going on. He’s asking for lots of stuff. Like 10 different things. My husband wants to go “all out” because he says he never got what he wanted as a child. He can't see the harm in this. Where does your expert sit on this topic?

Hi there. Can you ask your expert about this please. I returned to work last week after working from home since March and my two year old is not taking it well. He’s been so used to having my around for the last 9 months. My mother is minding him but she’s texting me in work every day to say that he is so upset. Can you ask Joanna how long this will last for? It’s very difficult sitting in the office knowing that he is upset and stressed at home.

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Should you be allowed meet an ex's new partner if kids are involved?

A regular listener to Dublin Talks is looking for advice. The mother of his two young children has a new partner and he wants to meet him.

Gary messaged us on Facebook and said they've been separated for about a year. They always put the kids first.

However, 3 months ago she started dating again and wants the kids to meet the new man.

Gary is concerned as he only knows this man's first name. He has asked his ex can he meet this man before he's introduced to the kids but she says it's none of his business.

He's wondering whether he's being unreasonable or has a right to ask this?

We had a call from another listen who's in a similar situation and wants the man coming in to his children's lives Garda vetted!

You all had lots to say on this!

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Carlow School in hot water

In what is still a developing story, a Carlow school has come under fire. They reportedly asked female students to stop wearing tight clothes.

A number of parents and students are claiming girls from first to sixth year were called to assembly last Friday to be told this.

According to the Carlow Nationalist, female students were told not to wear tight clothing like leggings, roll up their skirts or tighten their jumpers to show their figures as it "distracting" and making staff uncomfortable.

Carlow Presentation College principal Ray Murray has denied any inappropriate comments were made.

This morning on Dublin Talks we heard your thoughts on the situation.

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RTE Staff Party

Many of you have contacted us over the past few days wanting to talk about the RTE Staff party scandal.

Photos of the state broadcaster's staff having a "leaving party" appeared online last Friday. Many well-known figures were pictured not practicing social distancing while hugging and not wearing masks.

Gardai are now involved and are speaking to RTE bosses. Many of the staff have also since issued apologies.

Cllr David McManus is calling for more to be done about this. He feels the apologies are not enough.

We spoke to him on today's show and found out what you think.

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Would you take the COVID-19 vaccine if it allowed you to travel?

The boss of Australian airline Qantas has said they will require passengers to have had the COVID-19 vaccine before travelling with them.

This morning on Dublin Talks we asked, do you think this is fair? Would you be more comfortable flying again if you knew everyone had to be vaccinated?

Opinions were divided on this one. Many feel it's a safe way to get travelling back. However, some believe it should be each persons own choice.

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Awful behaviour on Abbey Street and other parts of Dublin

This morning on Dublin Talks we heard of awful incidents that have happened on Abbey Street and other parts of the city.

We spoke to Jess who yesterday was on Dorset Street. She saw a man walking towards her who spat on a homeless man and then spat on her!

She gave the description of the man and we had a number of callers who have also seen this man in action.

We then spoke to Gene who is pregnant and awaiting blood tests. She had the same thing happen to her on Abbey Street!

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Henry Street Traders Not Happy With Dublin City Council Offer

You may remember a couple of weeks ago on the show we spoke about the Henry Street Christmas Traders. They were told by Dublin City Council that they wouldn't be allowed to trade this year due to health concerns around Covid-19. Adrian spoke to Rene Caldwell for an update on the situation. Dublin Talks heard from Councillor Janice Boylan also.

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Dublin Listener's Partner Doesn't Want Anymore Kids But He Does

We received a message from a listener who's having a bit of a relationship dilemma. He asked to be kept anonymous but wanted advice on what to do in this situation! In February he began a relationship with a woman who is a little older than himself. She has two kids of her  own. The conversation about having kids came up recently, she said that ''there's not a hope I could see myself pregnant again and changing nappies... Those days are long gone''. The thing is he wants children and ideally with her. We heard from listener who said that he should move on and that her decision was final.

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Finglas Street Lit Up To The Nines For A Very Good Christmas Cause

A video appeared over the weekend of what has to be one of the most Christmassy streets in Dublin!

Dylan Walsh took the time to decorate the street for his neighbours. He's done it every year for the last 6 years but this year went all out with more lights than ever before to raise everyone's spirits. He is raising money Arc Cancer Support which helped his family through a difficult time when his cousin passed away from cancer.

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