The Hard Shoulder Highlights

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The Hard Shoulder Highlights

A daily Society and Culture podcast featuring Kieran Cuddihy, Emmet Oliver and Anton Savage

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The Hard Shoulder Highlights

A daily Society and Culture podcast featuring Kieran Cuddihy, Emmet Oliver and Anton Savage
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The 4th of October marks the 20 year anniversary of the murder of Rachel Callaly, who was killed by her husband Joe O’Reilly.As possible parole hearings are on the horizon, Rose Callaly, Rachel’s mother joins Kieran to discuss.
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that train services in Dublin will go back to the previous timetable from the 14th of October.While the new timetables had increased some intercity services, it ultimately led to congestion and knock-on delays on r
On Tuesday, Minister for Finance Jack Chambers announced the government's budget and went against the advice of the budgetary watchdog The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.Seamus Coffey, Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Lecturer in E
The government has come into criticism over the past 48 hours for its decision to allocate €9 million in the Budget for equipment to store students’ phones during the school day.Minister for Education Norma Foley joins Kieran Cuddihy to respond
It’s time for the Shopping Trolley Hotline! Where we review the same product from various stores and brands.Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joined Kieran to compare different kinds of meat! Well, ones you don’t put in the fridge…
Following news of an earthquake off the coast of Donegal, Kieran is joined by James Grannell from the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies, who is a Seismic Network Data Analyst to tell more about it, as well as other earthquakes in Ireland.
Yesterday in the budget, the government announced that the free IVF scheme is to be expanded to include donor-assisted IVF and to assist couples experiencing “secondary infertility”.But, do these measures go far enough for couples seeking IVF t
Well known Cork chip shop Jackie Lennox's is closing its doors after 73 years. Established in 1951 on the southside of the city, it fed generations of families.Newstalk’s Henry McKean visited and met owner Brian Lennox, who says it's like a dea
For this week’s Tech Takeover, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran to discuss the phone pouches being used in schools, as well as Free Now’s ridiculous new ‘technology fee’...
While Budget 2025 took up most of the news yesterday, multiple Israeli missiles hit Beirut overnight... Joining Kieran with the latest news is Freelance Journalist in Beirut, Clotilde Bigot.Image: Reuters
With Budget 2025 making all the headlines, a lot of the stories are being favourable to the Government. However, joining Kieran is Alan Shatter, the former Minister of Defence and Justice & Equality, who is now the Chairperson for the Inheritan
Most people would admit to scrolling on their phone around their family or their partner. But, a recent article in the Guardian highlights how it can cause tension between people – possibly affecting those relationships.Comedian Jim Elliott and
Darragh Higgins is almost 13 yrs old and has been left in limbo regarding his scoliosis treatment. His spine is currently at a 120 degree curve…His mother Keara is speaking out to give a voice to Darragh and get him the help he deserves, and jo
The government has come into criticism for its decision to allocate €9 million in the Budget for equipment to store students’ phones during the school day. Is this really the best use of education funding?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Conor M
You’ve heard today’s Budget 2025 from the government coalition, but what would the opposition do if they were in the hot seat?Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Féin TD and Housing Spokesperson joins Kieran to discuss his reaction to the announcements.
Normally, listeners send in their thoughts at home via texts, but on a special day like the reveal of next year’s budget, it seems right to hear from some listeners directly.Kieran is joined by listeners Barbara Taylor, Tracey Carroll and Matth
Following the detailing of Budget 2025 today, Minister for Finance Jack Chambers joined Kieran to discuss the plans of the budget further.
For budget day, Kieran is joined by a panel of experts to break down the most important aspects of Budget 2025, particularly, how the tourism industry has seemingly been ignored.He’s joined by Catherine Flanagan, IITIC Director and CEO of the V
With today being the big reveal of Budget 2025, there’s a lot to dig into. For a breakdown of its content Kieran is joined by a panel of experts from across a wide field to discuss. Topics include benefits for families and tax.He’s joined by Da
Barry White, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter joins Kieran Cuddihy to talk through the most important parts of Budget 2025 announced today.
After spending 5 years on the board of the HSE, Fergus Finlay believes for the HSE to work, it needs to be broken into functions rather than regions.Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner joins Kieran to discuss.
Can you believe it’s been 40 years since the legendary Jessica Fletcher first graced our screens on Murder, She Wrote? That’s right, four decades of solving crimes in the cosy town of Cabot Cove, where no mystery was too tough for the iconic sl
For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran is joined by Psychotherapist and author Iseult White to discuss health and death anxiety, commonly found in new parents.
The government has come into criticism from some quarters following its decision to drop plans to introduce hate speech laws.One voice of concern came from Alanna Quinn Idris, who lost an eye in an unprovoked assault nearly three years ago.She
With Budget day tomorrow, Kieran is joined by Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe to look back on the biggest budget surprises from the past...
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