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Middle-lane hoggers 'a massive problem' on bigger roads
A survey in the UK has found that a third of drivers admit to hogging the middle lane on motorways. Tail-gating was also identified to be a common occurrence on the roads. Has poor lane discipline become more common, with behaviour such as middle-lane hogging and tailgating becoming the norm? Kieran was joined by Brenda Bolger, owner of Bolger School of Motoring in Kilkenny and Shane O’Donoghue, editor of completecar.ie ...
Afternoon Update: Charlie Bird dies aged 74, Third measles case confirmed and High tide in Cork
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Conor Lally, Irish Times Crime and Security Editor and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent
Mick Barry: Taoiseach is making a mistake by attending White House for St Patrick's Day
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Mick Barry, People Before Profit TD to discuss why he thinks Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is making a mistake by travelling to the US to meet Joe Biden for St Patrick's Day...
'It's special' - Kildare jockey Tom Harney ahead of Cheltenham debut
Cheltenham Festival gets under way tomorrow. One man who will be making his debut at the festival is Kildare jockey Tom Harney...Tom joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to preview the race.Former Jockey Davy Russell retired shortly after last year’s festival and he also joined Kieran on the show...
How to spot hip issues in our kids
This week in our Kid's Health Check, Dr Suzanne Crowe Consultant in pediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital joined Kieran to look at how to spot hip issues in our little ones...
Sinn Féin 'will not be re-running referendums' if party gets into government
The referendum on the family and care amendments ended with the highest ever 'No' vote on Saturday. The care amendment was rejected by 74 percent of the voters, while the family amendment was rejected by 68 percent. Kieran was joined by John McGuinness, Fianna Fail TD and Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform who voted No/No and Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Defence...
'You knew immediately he was going to be a star' - Jim Sheridan on Cillian Murphy's Oscar success
It was a great night for the Irish at the Oscars with Cillian Murphy taking home the Best Actor award for his role in Oppenheimer There was success for Element Pictures too picking up 4 Oscars for Poor Things, including Emma Stone picking up the Best Actress gong.Kieran was joined by Jim Sheridan, Irish film director, Natalie Britton, Actress and Actor Paul Meade to discuss...
Transition Year students set to receive lessons in empathy
Students in Transition Year are set to receive new lessons in empathy under plans for a redeveloped transition year. How important is the skill of empathy and why is it key that young people start developing active compassion at a young age?Kieran was joined by Colum McCann Irish Author and Founder of Narrative 4 and Prof Pat Dolan, Unesco Chairman in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement at University of Galway...
Should Voting Be Mandatory?
The referendum on the family and care amendments ended with the highest ever 'No' vote on Saturday. The care amendment was rejected by 74 percent of the voters, while the family amendment was rejected by 68 percent. Turnout results were mixed across the country by the time the polls closed at 10pm on Friday.Should voting be mandatory in Ireland? Kieran was joined by Mick Clifford, Irish Examiner Special Correspondent and Ruth Coppinger, former TD and member of the Solidarity Group...
Afternoon Update: Cillian Murphy wins Oscar, Kate Middleton photograph and Michael D Higgins' statement on Gaza
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces and Becca Fisher, Journalist with Extra.ie Henry McKean, Newstalk Reporter also joined the conversation LIVE from LA after last night's Oscars Ceremony....
'Women are more risk-averse' 1 in 3 women not confident at all in making financial decisions
Tomorrow is International Women’s DayNew research from Irish Life finds that women are less confident than men when it comes to making financial decisions with 1 in 3 women not confident at all in making financial decisions. To advise those who may have apprehensions about financial planning, Kieran was joined by Laura Duffy, Certified Financial Planner from Irish Life
Movies and TV: Mary and George, The Gentleman, The Dynasty and how to watch Oscars
Sarina Bellissimo and Sue Murphy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases..
'It's the ultimate rematch' 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...
World Book Day: How to make children who are reluctant to read enjoy reading.
With it being World Book Day, children will be celebrating the joy and magic that reading bringsBut what about children who struggle or may be reluctant to read? Are there ways and methods of helping them enjoy reading the same as everyone else?To give advice Kieran was joined by Lorraine Levis Author ‘Once Upon a Reader: Raising Your Children with a Love of Books’ and Head of Sales for Bloomsbury Ireland.
'It is a step forward' Oireachtas committee recommends assisted dying legislation.
A special Oireachtas committee has said that legislation should be introduced to allow for assisted dying.Although the recommendation states that any legislation should have limitations. The person must be diagnosed with a disease, illness or medical condition which is incurable and irreversible, advanced, progressive and will cause death and that death will occur within six months.Kieran was joined by Eric Kelleher, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and member of The College of Psychiatrists Human Rights and Ethics Committee and Tom Curran Right To Die campaigner to debate and discuss.
Afternoon Update: Assisted Dying recommendations to be made by Oireachtas Committee, Eamon Ryan to meet with RyanAirs Michael O’Leary and World Book Day
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kiearan was joined by Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor for the Business Post and Michael Kelly, Journalist and Former Editor of the Irish Catholic.
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien, On the Planning and Development Bill, Housing and the Referendum.
Kieran was joined by Minster for Darragh O'Brien to discuss the row between government and opposition on the delay to the Planning and Development Bill, Housing figures and whether we are seeing any improvement in the housing crisis. And ahead of the referendum tomorrow the minister outlined his position on the family and care amendments.
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Relish
Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran Cuddihy for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options. This week Simon brought a selection of Relishes to test.
Jillian Brennan 'Essentially they are being forced to send their children to the local religious school' Secular Schooling in Ireland
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was Jillian Brennan, CEO of Humanist Association of Ireland, to discuss and debate the legitimacy of secular schooling in Ireland.
Do people understand the coming referendum?
With the public going to the polls on Friday to vote on the coming referendum.Does the public understand what they are voting for and on? There was a sense of confusion and indifference in the air around the referendum.Newstalk reporter, Bella Finn took to the streets of Dublin to get a sense of the public's attitudes towards the referendum
Tech Takeover: Tech that failed
Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked some of the most notorious times tech has failed live up to expectations.
'It's inconvenient but it's worth it' CEO of Return Ciaran Foley, one month on since the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme
With the Deposit Return Scheme around now for a month. And with many struggling to adapt to the scheme and some initial problems with it.Kieran was joined by Ciaran Foley, CEO of Return, to talk through and debate some of the issues and concerns around it.
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...