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Ukrainian refugees being 'effectively turned away from Ireland'
We've heard today that at least a dozen refugees have spent the weekend sleeping rough at Dublin Airport after arriving to Ireland this week – and being told there was no accommodation for them. Kieran was joined by Tom McEneaney, Founder of Effective Aid Ukraine and Richard O’Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick…
Ireland's Greatest Moment: The Saipan Saga
What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former RTÉ reporter, Tommie Gorman, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss his iconic interview with Roy Keane after he walked out on Ireland’s World Cup hopes in Saipan...
Drink spiking 'on the increase' in Ireland
Figures released to Newstalk have shown The number of drink-spiking incidents reported to Gardaí has nearly doubled this year. 40 people have reported being spiked so far this year – up from the 22 reports made in all of 2021. Kieran was joined by SETU Student Union President, Mark Dunne, Dola Twomey from the Sexual Violence Center in Cork and Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy to discuss...
Rishi Sunak is 'exactly what the country needs' - Iain Dale
Rishi Sunak is the next leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, and will therefore become the next Prime Minister. Penny Mordaunt conceded defeat this afternoon after failing to reach the 100 supporters she needed to bring it to a vote. Author, broadcaster and political commentator Iain Dale joined Kieran on the show to discuss...
'Communication is everything!' - Conor Sheridan on UK Politics
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by political reporter for The Times London, Geri Scott to discuss who are the frontrunners for the position of Prime Minister of the UK. Also joining Kieran in studio was Conor Sheridan, an actor who is Irish, and has been living in the UK for the last 21 years...
'One in four Londoners are skipping meals' - Henry visits a foodbank in London
As the Conservatives fight like rats in a bag, 1/4 of Londoners are skipping meals & going to bed hungry, including kids. Henry McKean visited London Foodbank, who are moving to food vouchers to help curb the cost of living crisis...
Sport with Will O'Callaghan
Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
Ireland's Greatest Moment: Bertie Ahern on The Good Friday Agreement
What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern joined Kieran to discuss why The Good Friday Agreement is Ireland's Greatest Moment and the impact it had on both sides of the border...
Una Healy: 'Music has always been my main passion'
Singer, Una Healy joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss her new single, life in Thurles and the possibility of a return for The Saturdays...
Rishi Sunak 'the most credible alternative to take over as Prime Minister'
After the dramatics of yesterday, and the resignation of Liz Truss as the UK Prime Minister, much of the drama today is around who will replace her. Sir Bob Neill is MP for Bromley & Chislehurst joined Kieran to discuss...
Reaction to smoking ban recommendation
There has been a recommendation made to ban smoking in certain public places. The proposal features in Tobacco Free Ireland's latest annual report and focuses on parks, playgrounds and beaches. We sent Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie to meet with smokers and non-smokers to get their views on such an idea.
Conservative Party 'looking down the barrel of being ungovernable'
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Lewis Goodall, Analysis and Investigations Editor at Global and Presenter of the Newsagents Podcast to discuss the future of UK politics and who will be the next Prime Minister...
Alison Spittle: 'You've got to have many hats'
Comedian and Podcaster, Alison Spittle joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss all things moving to London during a pandemic, 'The Wheel of Misfortune' and her new live show 'Wet'...
Ireland Gateway To Europe - Adie McGuinness
Adie McGuinness from Ireland Gateway to Europe and Sigmar Recruitment joins Kieran in our studios as the London visit draws to a close. #GatewaytoEurope
Ronan Keating: Stephen Gately's passing 'still very raw'
Ronan Keating joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss his career, life as a radio and TV presenter and the return of Boyzone...
'She made it worse for the most vulnerable' - Shelagh Fogarty on Liz Truss
Liz Truss has announced she's quitting as Britain's Prime Minister - with her successor to be in place by next Friday. The process for choosing a successor to Liz Truss will be announced later this evening. Former UK chancellor Rishi Sunak is the bookies' favourite to take over and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to throw his hat in the ring. Kieran was joined by LBC broadcaster, Shelagh Fogarty and Philip Webster, Former Political Editor of The Times to discuss...
Ireland Gateway to Europe: London Irish Centre
Kieran was joined by Séamus MacCormaic, the new boss of the London Irish Centre, to discuss the work they do helping the Irish community in the city, and their big plans to renovate the centre. #GatewaytoEurope
Chambers: Tour de France bid 'a huge opportunity' for Ireland
Ministers in Dublin and Belfast have expressed interest in hosting three full stages of the Tour de France in 2026 or 2027. An update on the joint-bid with Northern Ireland is expected next year. Minister Jack Chambers, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Sport joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the bid..
'Truss has been a complete disaster almost from start to finish'
Liz Truss has announced her resignation as just 44 days after she took up office as UK Prime Minister. Kieran was joined by Matthew Parris, Former Conservative MP and Columnist with The Times and Lauren McEvatt, Former Conservative Government Special Advisor for reaction and a look at who will replace Liz Truss...
'She is toast' - James O'Brien on Liz Truss and UK politics
LBC broadcaster James O’Brien LIVE in our London studio to discuss the ongoing mayhem facing UK politics...
Ireland's Greatest Moment: Tony Cascarino on Italia '90
What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former Ireland international soccer player and Italia 90' legend, Tony Cascarino joined Kieran LIVE in studio to discuss why Italia 90' is Ireland's Greatest Moment and the impact the tournament had on Irish society... Have your say now by voting here: https://www.newstalk.com/uncategorized/irelands-greatest-moment-1392696
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Toilet Roll
Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran for the new series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options. This week Simon and Kieran looked at toilet roll...
'Having a very strong export base, gives us a great base for the economy' - CEO of Enterprise Ireland
Leo Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Ireland joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London...
'A new Ireland is going to have to be for everyone' - Comedian Patrick Kielty
Comedian, Patrick Kielty joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss his new tour, the current state of British politics, the 'Up the Ra' chants by the women's national team and the future of a united Ireland...
Mortgage lending rule changes are 'a terrible idea'
The Central Bank has eased mortgage lending rules for first-time buyers. First time buyers will be permitted to borrow four times their gross income from January, an increase from the current 3.5 times rate. Second time buyers will now need a 10% deposit when purchasing a property, down from the previous threshold of 20% Kieran was joined by consumer expert and presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk, Sinead Ryan and Chief Executive of the Banking and Payments Federation, Brian Hayes…
Ireland Gateway to Europe: LIVE from London
Newstalk is proud to partner Gateway to Europe, a not-for-profit collective of Irish service providers hoping to showcase Ireland as Europe's premier location for foreign investment. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder LIVE in London, by Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig, from Sigmar Recruitment and Gateway To Europe, Neil Naughton, President of Glen Dimplex and also with the Boston College Ireland Business Council and Conor McEnroy, owner of Sudameris Bank in Paraguay...
Wellness: Childbirth
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Clare McKenna, presenter of Alive and Kicking on Newstalk, to discuss the wonder of childbirth...
Common Ground: Should the Government have a jet?
Kieran was joined in studio by Fine Gael Senator, Regina Doherty, and Socialist Party TD for Cork North Central, Mick Barry. For the next few weeks, in a brand new series called ‘Common Ground’, they will debate some of the biggest, most divisive topics around. The new series kicked off with a discussion around the Government jet and the question is, should we keep it or get rid of it altogether?
'A lower levy, spread more evenly on profits is fairer' - Ó Broin on concrete levy
Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin's Housing Spokesperson joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the Government's proposed eviction ban and cuts to the concrete levy introduced in Budget 2023...
BBC at 100: 'An international institution'
The BBC celebrates its 100th birthday today. Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and former host of ‘That’s Life’ on the BBC and Dylan Haskins,executive producer leading the commissioning team running the BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live podcasts joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to look back on the past 100 years of the BBC and what the future holds...
'I shouldn't have sent the tweet' - Minister apologises for social media post after Creeslough tragedy
The Government will know in January how to expand the summer programme for children with special educational needs. Education Minister Norma Foley and the Minister of State for Special education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, said next year's €40m programme will reflect the growing number of children seeking to avail of it. Minister of State for Special education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan joined Kieran to discuss this, the concrete levy and a tweet sent by the minister in the wake of the Creeslough tragedy in Donegal...
Sending unsolicited nude images online 'minimised by society'
Online flashing is set to be made a criminal offence in a move that aims to make the internet a safer space. Cabinet ministers are today expected to approve amendments to legislation that will ban 'cyberflashing' under the new Online Safety Bill. To discuss this further Kieran was joined by Dr. Caroline West, sex educator and Host of Glow West podcast…
Ireland's Greatest Moment: The Contraceptive Train 1971
In the last century, Ireland has undeniably undergone quite the transformation. Many moments have been tense, awe-inspiring or controversial and many have planted a small island firmly on the international stage. But what is the island's greatest moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Newstalk's Simon Tierney joined Kieran to chat through the survey and why The Contraceptive Train to Belfast in 1971 would be his choice. Have your say now by voting here: https://www.newstalk.com/uncategorized/irelands-greatest-moment-1392696
Michael Harding on religion, regret and his new book
Have you ever felt a deep regret of not opening up to someone, expressing what you really felt in a moment, whether to a loved one or a friend. Are there still unspoken words or conversations not had that are still on your mind? Kieran was joined by Irish author Michael Harding, who reveals all in his new book 'All the Things Left Unsaid: Confessions of Love & Regret'...
'I can't see it having a huge impact' - IPAV CEO on Eviction Ban
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is drawing up proposals for a winter eviction ban. Kieran was joined by Pat Davitt, CEO of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers to discuss...
Declutter your Desktop
Today is National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to give some advice on how best to clean up your screens from laptop to phone...
Referees need better training for 'pressure situations' - Former GAA President
There has been an alleged assault on a child at a children’s sports event in Tipperary on Saturday. Former President of the GAA, Nickey Brennan joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the culture change that is needed in the game going forward...
Leadership contest 'the last thing any of us want' - Edwina Currie
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a new mini-Budget earlier today, making a u-turn on pretty much everything Kwasi Kwarteng and Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a couple of short weeks ago. Former Conservative MP Edwina Currie joined Kieran on the show to discuss...
Thriller 'far and away the best selling album of all time'
On the 50th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson's 'Ben'. Pat Carty, from Hot Press joined Kieran to discuss the MJ's catalogue, accusations against him and his impact on the music industry...
Sport with Ger Gilroy
Ger Gilroy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
Calls for more enforcement on bus lane misuse
A driver in the UK was fined for using a bus lane to allow an ambulance pass. Following this, we took a look at the use and misuse of bus lanes in Ireland. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with those who are allowed to use the lanes legitimately and those who are not.
Labour want 'three year rent freeze while supply catches up'
The best place for households renting in the private market to live is in a property owned by a vulture fund, the chair of the Residential Tenancies Board has said. Speaking at the launch of a report published by housing charity Threshold and the Citizens’ Information Board Tom Dunne said there was “enormous resistance in our society” to institutional landlords, which he has “always been curious about”. Senator Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Party Housing spokesperson and Tom Philips Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates, adjunct associate professor of architecture and planning in UCD joined Kieran to discuss...
Dermot Bannon: Huge 'potential' in vacant homes
'Dermot Bannon’s Incredible Homes' returns to our screens soon with an insight to the quirky homes of his hosts from castles in Scotland, to the coast havens in Spain & an insight of some of the world’s most famous architects. Dermot joined Kieran to give an inside scoop to the new series...
'We need a proper bypass to get people around the city' - Fine Gael Senator
Plans for the Galway Ring Road have been quashed by An Bord Pleanála after admitting they had not taken the state’s climate action plan into account. The €600 million euro plans have been met with some mixed reviews. Regardless of who is for or against it, it’s now back to the drawing board to push the plans forward. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly and Fine Gael Senator Sean Kyne to discuss...
Liz Truss 'cannot survive this' - LBC's Shelagh Fogarty
The UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss has sacked her chancellor after just 38 days. Kwasi Kwarteng was asked to resign three weeks after his mini-budget unleashed chaos in the British economy. LBC presenter Shelagh Fogarty joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to give her reaction...
'I just had a feeling' - Young breast cancer survivor urges people to get checked
Lauren Barrett from Tralee was only 21 years old when she found a lump in her breast. Lauren joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and tell us her story...
Hairy Baker's Dave Myers' cancer treatment 'going the right way'
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Si King and Dave Myers, otherwise known as 'The Hairy Bakers' on the launch of their new book 'Brilliant Bakes' and Dave's recent cancer diagnosis...
Harris: 'I don't think I've ever chanted "Ooh Ah, Up The Ra" '
Further and Higher Education Minister, Simon Harris joined Kieran to discuss sexual violence on college campuses, student protests and the viral video of the Irish women's soccer team singing 'Ooh Ah, Up The RA'...
Welsh First Minister 'committed' to the union of the United Kingdom
The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford is over in Ireland for a couple of days for the ‘Ireland-Wales’ Forum. Discussions are taking place around trade, culture, education and more. The First Minister of Wales joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...
Gardaí must ‘crack down’ on those driving illegally on learner permits
4,685 people in Ireland are driving on learner permits more than a quarter of a century after they were issued with them. Kieran was joined by Leo Leigho, from the Irish Road Victims Association and Senator Gerard Craughwell to discuss...