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'She didn't seem to have anybody else' - Woman arrested after accompanying paralysed woman to Dignitas
Assisted dying legislation here in Ireland looks likely to be brought into Ireland but how does the system look in other countries. One country that has this service available to its citizens is Canada who allow for those suffering both physically and mentally to avail of medically assisted dying. Senator Jim Cowan, board member with Dying With Dignity Canada joined Kieran to discuss this.Sue Lawford, a humanist celebrant was arrested after accompanying a woman called Sharon to Dignitas in Switzerland. Sharon was wheelchair bound due to a fall left her paralysed from the neck down. Sue also joined Kieran to discuss her experience...
Archbishop Eamon Martin: 'A very happy and blessed Easter to all'
Today is Holy Thursday in what is the biggest week of the year for the Catholic Faith ahead of Easter this Sunday. Eamon Martin Catholic Primate Archbishop of Armagh joined Kieran to discuss...
Rip-Off Ireland: Fuel Prices
Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a bang?Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into the continuing rise in the cost-of-living, but also the price of socialising and leisure activities.Today, Newstalk reporter Sheila Naughton joined Kieran in studio to look at the price of a petrol and diesel at the pump...
'Two of my friends met in the smoking area' - What changed after the smoking ban in 2004?
It's the 20th anniversary of the Smoking ban, and with that came the smoking section. Henry McKean spent some time looking at how you could meet a lover over a cigarette, the vibe and how they have developed into constructions, sometimes costing hundreds of thousands of euro to build. Henry McKean visited the iconic traditional pub and smoking section, O'Donoghues Pub on Merrion Row in Dublin. He sent this report...
Afternoon Update: Excise duty to be cut, Metrolink and Easter traditions
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Michael Kelly, Journalist and Former Editor of the Irish Catholic and Niamh Maher, Commercial Creative Director with Journal Media...
Ferdinand draws the crowds at cross-border match
More than 1,000 people attended a cross-border soccer match at the Sligo Rovers Showgrounds today. Rio Ferdinand and Westlife’s Shane Filan led the teams of young players from North and South out for the peacebuilding project. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie was there meeting with everyone involved.
Conor Skehan: The legal system is the cause of delays in planning
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist, former chair of the Housing Agency and Lecturer in Planning at Technological University Dublin to discuss why he thinks our planning permission system is too entangled with the legal system...
Tech Takeover: Why does Revolut want your PPS number?
Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at why Revolut is asking for customer's PPS number...
EU Asylum Pact: 'It is more efficient to establish domestic policies' - Carthy
One of the motions which emerged from Cabinet today was that Ireland would opt into EU measures as part of a migration pact. What exactly does would this pact entail and is it a good idea to be opted into it. Kieran was joined by Niall O’Keefe, Head of International and Migration at the Irish Red Cross and Matt Carthy, TD and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Defence...
Donohoe: ‘My ambitions always laid outside being Taoiseach’
Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure joined Kieran on The Hard Shouder to discuss newly announced extra funding within the National Development Plan to further national projects like Bus Connects and Irish rail, affordable Housing, extra hospital beds and much more. Minister Donohoe also discussed the EU asylum pact and why he didn't want to be leader of Fine Gael or Taoiseach...
Afternoon Update: Jonathan Hill’s future, Ireland to opt into EU migration Pact and Voting Age
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with Irish Daily Star and Gina London, Leadership communications expert and Sunday Independent columnist...
Rory Hearne: 'If I don't get out for a run, I feel bad about myself'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Rory Hearne, Associate Professor in Social Policy in the Department of Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University, Author of ‘Gaffs' to discuss what he loves about running...
The Bookshelf with Tánaiste Micheál Martin
Micheál Martin, Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Leader of Fianna Fáil and TD for Cork South Central joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of his favourite books...
Government party leaders to meet to 'firm up' election date for next year
Micheál Martin, Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Leader of Fianna Fáil and TD for Cork South Central joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the recent appointment of Simon Harris as leader of Fine Gael...
Minister to look at allowing sports clubs and charities install Deposit Return Scheme machines ‘during the year’
The Deposit Return Scheme has been in full swing for over 40 days, yet some households have not fully grasp it yet with only €1.2m worth of deposits being returned to customers. Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment Ossian Smyth joined Kieran to discuss...
Licensing laws: 'We have to get in line with other European countries'
Fine Gael backbenchers such as Michael Ring and Charlie Flanagan have applied pressure on Simon Harris to scrap the new late night licencing laws in a bid for Fine Gael to stay true to its core values.Kieran was joined by Professor Frank Murray, Chairman of Alcohol Action Irealand and Liver Specialist and Jackie Conboy Co-Founder of the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland to discuss...
Voicenotes: 'We are losing the art of two-sided conversation'
Voicenotes - you either love to see them land in your Whatsapp and eagerly press play or you immediately roll your eyes and prepare for the onslaught of reasons for a voice note and time wasted before they get to the very point for the message. Kieran was joined by Niamh O’Reilly, freelance journalist and Jim Elliot, Comedian to discuss...
Price of a pint: 'The industry is in a crisis' - Vintner's Federation
Guinness owner Diageo is hiking the price of a pint once again.The company has confirmed that it plans to increase the price of Guinness by the equivalent of 6c per pint and the price of Guinness 0.0 by 9c per pint.Pat Crotty, CEO of the Vintner's Federation joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Licensing laws, McEntee hopes to remain as Justice Minister and Voicenotes
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and Meghann Scully, Broadcaster...
Maia Dunphy: 'When did we stop taking things at face value?'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Maia Dunphy, Writer and Broadcaster to discuss the human obsession with speculation...
'A fresher, warmer burger' - Henry checks out McDonald's new menu changes
The iconic Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese and its classic Cheeseburger are changing.McDonald’s has made small modifications to the way it cooks and prepares its burgers. From placing onions on top of each patty while they are cooking on the grill for extra flavour, to changing the sear of the beef patties. But how will burger fans react and if its not broke why fix it?Henry McKean who used to work in McDonald’s in 1996 joined Kieran with this report...
Spotting eating disorders in children and young people
This week in our Kid's Health Check, Training and Development Manager at BodyWhys, Harriet Parsons joined Kieran to discuss how to spot eating disorder in children and young teens...
Spinal Taskforce: ‘There is a lack of confidence because of the broken promises made up to now’
On Friday we spoke to Amanda Coughlan Founder and Co-Lead of the paediatric advocacy group for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and Tony Foly who’s son Ronan waited 3 years for spinal surgery about how the government have neglected their children’s spinal issues.To discuss this further, Kieran was joined by Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson, David Cullinane and Retired Orthopedic Surgeon, Peter O'Rourke...
How films get classified in Ireland
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between 12 and 15 age rated film in Ireland and what is used to decide these ratings? Kieran was joined by IFCO Director Dr Ciarán Kissane to discuss...
How to keep your kids busy this Easter
The Easter holidays have arrived and now the question is what are we going to do with them? Not everyone will be flying off to a foreign country or heading to CentreParcs, so we have decided to look at some practical ways to fill the kids’ time over the next two weeks.Kieran was joined by Mary McCarthy, Irish independent Columnist and Nathan Murphy, Presenter from Off The Ball...
Afternoon Update: Harris and Varadkar meet, AGSI conference and Big Mac recipe change
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces and Stefanie Preissner, writer and broadcaster...
You Are What You Eat: Eggs and Veg for Breakfast
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat about incorporating eggs and vegetables into your breakfast...
"It's helped my confidence" Rise in women learning self defence
More and more women are signing up for self-defence classes and martial arts.Clubs across the country are reporting an increase in parents bringing their daughters along to classes.Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie visited a few clubs to learn some moves.
Spinal surgery waiting lists: 'He went through a desperate time'
Stephen Donnelly has established a Paediatric Spinal Taskforce.The taskforce will hope to improve the states paediatric spinal services.. This comes after a promise in 2017 from soon to be Taoiseach Simon Harris that no child would be waiting longer than 4 months for spinal surgery Kieran was joined by Amanda Coughlan, Founder and Co-Lead of the paediatric advocacy group for children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and Tony Foley, who’s son Ronan Foley who has been waited 3 years for scoliosis surgery..
Sport with Ger Gilroy
Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
Ricky Tomlinson: 'We love doing it, we just want to entertain'
Ricky Tomlinson, is an actor and comedian you may know as his portrayal as Jim Royle from The Royle Family. He is bringing his new show ‘ The Irish Annies’ to Ireland next month.He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Rip-Off Ireland: Coffee
Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a bang?Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into the continuing rise in the cost-of-living, but also the price of socialising and leisure activities.Today, Newstalk reporter Sheila Naughton joined Kieran in studio to look at the price of a cup of coffee...
Afternoon Update: Josepha Madigan resigns and will not contest next election and Simon Harris looks set to become Fine Gael leader
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Wendy Grace, Broadcaster and Columnist and Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail...
Ó Broin: 'Let the people decide who the next Taoiseach will be'
Simon Harris is set to become the next Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach.The Higher Education Minister looks increasingly likely to be unopposed in his bid to replace Leo Varadkar.Kieran was joined by Eoin Ó Broin, TD and Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Housing and Bernard Durkan, Fine Gael TD Kildare North to discuss...
Sean Spicer on US-Irish relations and the 2024 President Election
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are expected to contest the 2024 US Presidential Election as they to sail to victory in this summer’s conventions, where they will officially secure their parties’ nomination. Kieran was joined LIVE in studio by Sean Spicer, Former White House Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show...
Rip-Off Ireland: Price of a Pint
Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a bang?Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into the continuing rise in the cost-of-living, but also the price of socialising and leisure activities.Today, Newstalk reporter Sheila Naughton joined Kieran in studio to look at the price of a pint...
Newstalk Goes Green: Solar Panels
As we continue our Newstalk Goes Green Campaign and today we are looking at all things solar panels and selling back to the grid All of this is with thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com Kieran was joined Gary Connolly, Chief Commercial Officer from activ8 Solar Energies to answer all listeners queries...
Simon Harris 'is the best equipped to lead the party'
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris is likely to be the new Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael after a number of other candidates pulled their name out of the running.Patrick O'Donovan Minister of State with responsibility for Office of Public Works and the Gaeltacht and Craig Hughes Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail joined Kieran to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Harris likely to be next Taoiseach, Man charged with Ringsend arson attack and World Poetry Day
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Ian O’ Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Jen Hogan, Journalist, author and columnist with The Irish Times...
Fergus Finlay: 'I think Simon Harris will be elected unopposed'
Leo Varadkar has said his reasons for resigning as Taoiseach are ‘both personal and political’ in an emotional speech outside Leinster House.The 45-year-old has officially announced his resignation after the shock move caused ructions in political circles this morning.Kieran was joined by Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist and Mandy Johnston, Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk to discuss...
'It feels like it's not a priority for those that are parenting to have a life'
A new report from Aldi was launched today looking into the financial, physical and health impacts of being a parent. Jarlath Regan comedian, writer, illustrator creator and podcaster joined Kieran to discuss...
'The writing's on the wall for this Government' - Holly Cairns
Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD, Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare and Holly Cairns, Social Democrats Leader
What is the key to happiness?
Today, March 20th is recognised globally as International Day of Happiness. Neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin Professor Ian Robertson joined Kieran to shed light on what will really bring us long-lasting happiness..
'He evolved into a pragmatic politician' - Leo Varadkar steps down
Leo Varadkar has said his reasons for resigning as Taoiseach are ‘both personal and political’ in an emotional speech outside Leinster House.The 45-year-old has officially announced his resignation after the shock move caused ructions in political circles this morning.Kieran was joined by Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent The Irish Examiner, Pat Rabbitte, Former Labour Leader and Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State...
Afternoon Update: Leo Varadkar stands down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland and Meghan Scully, Broadcaster to discuss...
'We need a more sustainable solution' - Demonstration held in support of asylum seekers
You may have seen the reports over the weekend of Asylum seekers being moved from the tented village on Mount Street. Some have returned to the site and there is a demonstration taking place there this evening to call on the Government to do more to help the asylum seekers. Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined Kieran from Mount Street...
Julie Jay: It's a nightmare getting mortgage approval for self-employed people
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Comedian Julie Jay to discuss why it’s so tough for self employed people to get a mortgage...Image: Julie Jay
The Bookshelf with Liz Nugent
Author Liz Nugent joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...
The Kitchen Appliances We All Have But Never Use
According to a new Survey by Wickes the average kitchen has over 216 euros worth of unused appliances with 1/10 people having 550 euros worth of gadgets they never turned on. So, what do you do if that trendy airfryer you bought has been sitting on the kitchen counter and how do you get the most out of these goods? Kieran was joined by Ross Golden Bannon Member of the Irish Food Writer's Guild...
Oireachtas Committee to recommend laws for assisted dying
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying is to launch a report tomorrow on assisted dying and its recommendations for introducing the legislation in Ireland.Kieran was joined by Kildare GP, Assistant Adjuvant Professor in Public Health and Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan O'Shea and Columnist with the Irish Independent, David Quinn to discuss...