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Ask the Expert: Power of Attorney

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Áine Hynes, Senior Counsel Solicitor and Chair of the Law Society task force for Mental Health Law & Capacity Law, and author of ‘Irish Legal Capacity and Assisted Decision Making’, to discuss everything you should know about a Power of Attorney.

Could Katie Taylor run for President?

Could Katie Taylor be planning a run for the Áras? In a recent interview ahead of her fight in Croke Park in September, she said she’s not ruling it out… What do you think about this? Would you like to see her run for the role of President? Joining Andrea to discuss is Liam Morley Brereton from St Brigid’s Boxing Club in Offaly and listeners.

Would you choose to freeze your eggs?

We’re hearing more and more about women choosing to freeze their eggs, but we want to understand better why women are making this decision, and what the costs are around it… Alexandra Ryan, Founder of Goss.ie [http://Goss.ie] and Tara Logan Buckley, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, join Andrea to discuss.

How hard is it to appeal a clamping fine?

New figures show that almost 143,000 vehicles were clamped in Ireland last year. Of those who appealed, nearly one in four successfully had their clamp overturned, while almost half of those who pursued a second-stage appeal won their case. How common is clamping, and are more motorists missing the opportunity to challenge it? Have you ever had your vehicle clamped, and did you appeal the decision? Joining Andrea to discuss is Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy, Editor of CompleteCar.ie [http://CompleteCar.ie], Shane O’Donoghue and listeners.

Will we see Ireland face Israel in a neutral venue?

A public meeting is taking place in Blanchardstown tonight to discuss the Ireland v Israel fixtures. Will we see the match take place in a neutral venue? What would you like to see happen? Joining Andrea to discuss is Ruth Coppinger, Solidarity TD for Dublin West, Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill, as well as listeners.