In a new series across Newstalk, we are Reimagining Ireland -  examining some of the changes we’d like to see across a range of areas in a post pandemic Ireland.

Today we're looking at the Irish nightlife- how can we improve the evening social scene and specifically what can do we have a more balanced nightlife that isn’t centred on alcohol?

Maria Walsh, Member of the European Parliament, former Rose of Tralee and lifelong pioneer joins Kieran to discuss the topic.