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There is a serious problem with drugs and driving in this country. Has Drug driving replaced Drink Driving as the biggest threat on our roads?
The drop in drink driving has been replaced by drivers on drugs, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said.We wanted to find out how commonplace it is, and how the Garda are dealing with the increase in Drug Driving.Henry McKean met motorists and spent time with the Gardai Road Policing Unit.
'It's part of the lifestyle' How do other countries manage a deposit return scheme ?
It has been over a month since the deposit return scheme was introduced. With teething problems and many questioning the legitimacy of the scheme.How do other countries deal with and manage similar deposit schemes?Joining Kieran to give insight into what it is in other countries was Philip O’Connor Freelance Journalist in Sweden and Paul Krantz, Journalist with ‘The Local’ in Germany
Afternoon Update: Purposed curriculum changes, Nikki Haley to pull out of presidential race, Minister O’Gorman delivers opening remarks to empty Dail.
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis and Niamh Maher, Commercial Creative Director with Journal Media.
Shane Ross: 'It's inevitable there'll be more things coming out about RTÉ'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Shane Ross, former Minister for Transport and columnist with Sunday Independent to discuss how RTÉ wins back the public trust...
The Bookshelf with Sam Blake
Author Sam Blake joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...
RTÉ should come under remit State’s auditor to ensure ‘value for money and accountability’
RTÉ should come under the remit of the Controller and Auditor General – that's according to a new report from the Public Accounts Committee. The report has also called for any deal that would see a member of staff receive a lump sum over 150 thousand euro for their departure from the organisation to be made public. Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford and a member of the Public Accounts Committee joined Kieran to discuss...
Improvement in communication needed from Irish Rail 'when things go wrong' - Rail Users Ireland
A new private members bill is being put forward by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon which put into law tiered refunds based on how delayed your train will be. As purposed you will see a 25 percent refund if the train is delayed by 20 minutes, 50 percent if it’s above 40 minutes and a full refund after an hour. Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager and Mark Gleeson, Rail Users Ireland joined Kieran to discuss...
Donohoe: 'I support Minister Martin in her work'
Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss an increase in retirement age for uniformed officers and also the ongoing crisis at RTÉ...
Afternoon Update: RTÉ PAC Report, Rail compensation legislation and Kate Middleton pictured
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Sinead Ryan, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Independent and the Presenter of The Home Show here at Newstalk...
Ian O'Doherty: 'As a society, we are losing our sense of humour'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Ian O'Doherty, Columnist with The Irish Independent to discuss western society's sense of humour...
'There's something out there I reckon' - Comedian Stephen Mullan on religion, Love Island and an Irish audience
Irish-Argentinian comedian and actor Stephen Mullan has been on our screens big and small with RTÉ’s 'Rebellion' and the film 'Love, Rosie', he’s is also ‘the voice’ of Love Island Australia and now, he’s gracing a stage near you. Stephen Mullan joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder this evening...Image: Stephen Mullan
Media Minister must address claims by Siún Ní Raghallaigh in the Dáíl - Catherine Murphy
Former Chair of the RTE Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh says she cannot remain silent about her "enforced dismissal." In a statement, she says it seemed designed to "traduce" her reputation.Anton was joined by Catherine Murphy, Social Democrats TD Kildare and Vice- Chair Public Accounts Committee to discuss...
'We believe in a country that says that all families are equal' - Leo Varadkar
Ireland goes to the polls this Friday for the first time in 4 years with not one but two referendums on the issues of Family and Care taking place. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his Fine Gael party are advocating for two yes votes. Leo Varadkar joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Afternoon Update: March 8th referendums, Trump restored to presidential primary ballots and Siún Ní Raghallaigh statement
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Anton was joined by Mairead Maguire, Reporter at TheJournal.ie and David Davin Power, Journalist and commentator Newstalk's Eamonn Torsney also joined the conversation to discuss a statement released by former chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh...
'A win-win situation' - Supermac's providing accommodation for staff
Recently, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary announced the airline had bought houses in January to help accommodate their staff. One business owner who has does the same is Supermac's owner Pat McDonagh. He joined Anton Savage to discuss...
'Call it out' - Former Irish Ambassador says the misuse of the Irish flag must stop
"Many Patriots who fly the Irish flag do no respect the country."These are the words of Bobby McDonagh in the Irish Times, who says we must take ownership of our flag and not allow a minority dictate it’s meaning. Bobby McDonagh Former Irish ambassador to the EU and UK joined Anton Savage to discuss...
Ireland in Recession: Here's how and why you shouldn't worry
The latest CSO figures have come out to reveal that Ireland’s GDP shrunk by 3.2% in 2023 meaning that Ireland was officially in recession last year. Anton was joined by Economist, Colm McCarthy…
You Are What You Eat: Blue Zone Foods
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Anton today to chat about Blue Zone Foods...
We have outgrown 'anachronistic articles' - Mary McAleese calls for Yes vote in referendums
The coalition Government along with opposition parties Sinn Féin, Labour and the Social Democrats are campaigning for a yes yes vote in the upcoming referenda on March 8th. So too are Treoir, the National Information Service for Unmarried Parents and Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese joined Anton to discuss why she has backed these calls from Treoir...
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...
Should grandparents help out with grandchildren?
It's often said that being a grandparent is one of life’s greatest gifts . Made ever sweeter by the fact that at the end of the day you can hand the children back. But, increasingly many grandparents are being relied upon to fulfil childcare duties.Anton Savage was joined by Claire Ronan, Broadcaster and Deborah Costello, Communications Manager, Friends of the Elderly to discuss...
'A situation of deep concern' - Tents at International Protection Office collapse due to heavy snowfall
Amidst the snow, sludge and rain, many of those without accommodation have been forced to brave the weather in their tents today. The Irish Refugee Council shared images of "terrible and distressing conditions" at the International Protection Office this morning. Anton was joined by CEO of The Irish Refugee Council Nick Henderson… Images: The Irish Refugee Council
Afternoon Update: Snow hits Ireland, Grandparents minding kids and Ireland in recession
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Anton was joined by Larry Donnelly, Director of the Kennedy Summer School and Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent.Aoife Kealy from Met Éireann also joined the conversation to give an update on the weather...
'If he loses Michigan, he may lose the whole ball game' - Jeff Kuhner
As it is election year in the US, every Thursday here on the Hard Shoulder we are going to get the latest from the campaign trail. Kieran was joined by Jeff Kuhner, Host of The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston...
Daniel Wiffen: 'I'm ready to start the Olympic cycle'
Just over one week ago, Ireland's Daniel Wiffen became the country's first swimming World Champion, winning gold in the 800m and 1500m at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder today to discuss his success so far, training with his twin brother and the Olympic Games in Paris this summer...
'An Irish audience is great craic' - Vogue Williams
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Vogue Williams, one half of the Spencer and Vogue podcast. The duo are about to embark on their tour of the podcast through Ireland...
Deposit return scheme: Are people able to scam the system?
It’s just over a month since the deposit return scheme launched but the teething problems are far from over.. It’s now been revealed that you can scam the deposit return scheme, as Newstalk Reporter Sheila Naughton has been finding out.Kieran was also joined Sheila Clarke, who runs Clarke’s XL shop in Ballina, Co Mayo and Cllr Noel McCarthy, Fine Gael Councillor in Cork and also owner of CarryOut in Fermoy...
'It's a good step' - Iraq drops charges against Irish citizen Yasser Eljuboori
Yesterday, Kieran spoke to Laura Wickham on the show. Laura’s husband Yasser Eljuboori was arrested on Monday morning in Baghdad and was detained. Today, Laura joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to give an update...
Afternoon Update: Ryanair’s Green Party ‘dunce’ pictures, HSE executive’s exit deal and Putin threatens nuclear war
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Louise Burne, Political Correspondent Irish Mirror and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist...
Nadia Adan: Why I'm no longer selling second hand EVs
This is The Soapbox. Today, Nadia Adan, Owner Ashford Motors and Social Media Star joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss why companies are ceasing investment in EVs, why people are handing back the keys to them and also the problem with trading in electric vehicles...
‘His kids are missing him’ - Irish citizen detained in Iraq
An Irish citizen and father-of-three was detained on Monday in Baghdad. Yasser Eljuboori, an anti-corruption advocate was detained illegally, according to his family
Tech Takeover: Smart Wearables
Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at the variety of smart wearables out there and how they impact our lives...
John O'Shea appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager
John O’Shea has been appointed interim manager of the Republic of Ireland football team.Nathan Murphy from Off The Ball joined Kieran to discuss…
RTÉ protest: Staff 'implore' Government to put in place adequate public funding
An RTÉ staff protest took place outside the broadcaster’s HQ today with staff calling for the government to continue to fund the ailing broadcaster. Kieran was joined by Sheila Naughton, Newstalk Reporter, who was there and Mandy Johnston, Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk...
'We need support for our children' - School psychology service at breaking point
The State’s psychology service for schools has been accused of being on the verge of “collapse”. According to one principal, the National Educational Psychology Services (NEPS) is completely under resourced, leaving many teachers to make exceedingly tough decisions regarding the needs of individual students. Kieran was joined by Principal of Educate Together School in Carlow, Simon Lewis and Rebecca Kelly, whose daughter has dyslexia, to discuss...
Afternoon Update: John O'Shea appointed interim Ireland manager, Resale of EVs and RTÉ
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and Gina London, Leadership Communications expert and Sunday Independent Columnist...
David Quinn: Why I am voting No-No in both March referendums
This is The Soapbox. Today, David Quinn, Columnist with the Irish independent joined Kieran to discuss why he is voting no in both upcoming referendums...
Everyday sexism 'very real and live today'
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has been urged to apologise for calling a BBC journalist "good girl" during a post-match interview. In response to a question by sports reporter Jane Lewis, Brendan Rodgers refused to answer and dismissed her saying "good girl."This is being called out as casual sexism. Are we not passed this in 2024 or is it alive and well? Kieran was joined by Hannah Quinn Mulligan, Journalist and farmer to discuss...
The Bookshelf with Hazel Chu
Green Party City Councillor and Former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...
Do young people want longer films?
Denis Villeneuve, the director of the Dune 2 movies says young people want longer films Speaking in The Times UK Villeneuve said "There is a trend. The youth love to watch long movies because if they pay, they want to see something substantial. They are craving meaningful content." Kieran was joined by John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime to discuss...
'Capacity has to be improved' - Expansion of school bus pick-up radius goes before cabinet
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today welcomed the publication of the School Transport Scheme 2030 report. It is the largest review of the School Transport Scheme since it was established in 1967. There are a number of changes with this but the main concern for parents is getting a place on the bus. The change won't happen for the year 24/25 but it will eventually see the “nearest school” rule be abolished Kieran was joined by Caroline, a parent in Gowran, Kilkenny and Catherine Rossiter, Committee Member Sandymount Enable Ireland School Parents Association in Dublin...
Government appoints 'plain language editors' to simplify jargon
The Government are looking to introduce more plain language editors across their departments. These editors will be tasked in removing dense jargon from texts and making texts more comprehensible for 'Joe Soaps.' Barry McLoughlin, Senior trainer and Head of Client Engagement with The Communications Clinic to discuss...
Deposit return scheme: 'We will suffer from some products not being put on the Irish market'
The deposit return scheme has been up and running now for four weeks, but how is the scheme fairing?Many people have been airing their frustrations on social media and small businesses have expressed their concerns about the costs being place on them to put the logo on their products.Kieran was joined by Vincent Jennings, CEO of the Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association and Sinead Ryan, Consumer expert, columnist with the Irish Independent and host of The Home Show on Newstalk...
Afternoon Update: Enoch Burke in court, Roadside tests for e-scooters and Catherine Martin faces Oireachtas Committee
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Meghann Scully, Broadcaster and David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Services...
Rory Hearne: 'A right to housing is essential'
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'...
Pain Relief for Children: What you need to know
Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in paediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital joined Kieran to talk about pain relief for children...
Cork protest: 'Farmers are at the end of their tether'
Farmers gathered outside Cork Airport earlier today to protest against the airports call to expand passenger numbers when they are being asked to reduce agricultural emissions. Pat OToole, political correspondent for the Irish Farmers Journal and IFA National Environmental Chair, John Murphy to discuss...
Renewed calls for sunbeds to be banned
There are renewed calls for sunbeds to be banned. It comes as health experts are warning that rates of melanoma cancer have doubled in the past decade.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into the tanning craze and has been speaking with clinicians about the health ramifications.
Should there be an EU army established?
From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Trump threatening to pull the US from NATO, is there an increased military threat in Europe? Is it time for an EU Army to be established?Kieran was joined by John O’Brennan, Professor in the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University and Director of the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies, Mark Price, Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League,..
Are more green spaces needed in our cities?
Have our cities gotten too grey and do we need to plant more greenery? Cities in Ontario and Belgium have done great work to depave and re-green their cities and Green Party Councillor, Dan Boyle has been calling to do the same in Cork.Kieran was joined by Cllr Dan Boyle and Katherine Rose, Communications & Engagement Coordinator for Depave in Portland, Oregon...