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Afternoon Update: Priest slams Bambie Thug and Biden hits back at Special Counsel report
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Valerie Cox, Journalist & Author and Gina London, Leadership communications expert and Sunday Independent columnist...
'You'd pay more attention to it' - More people would recycle if a deposit was returned on all recyclable items
Do you know what can and cannot be recycled? Do you clean and dry everything before putting them into the recycle bin? According to the Newstalk Amárach Poll, over half of Irish adults would recycle more if there was a refundable deposit charged on all recyclable items. Henry McKean visited the Fingal recycling facility in Swords Dublin, to get people's views...
'A huge blow' - Appeals court rules that Trump is not immune from prosecution
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...
'Change is inevitable' - Is a United Ireland 'within touching distance?'
Over the weekend Mary Lou McDonald made a comment that a United Ireland is now ‘within touching distance’ now that Sinn Féin’s Michelle O'Neill is First Minister.Kieran was joined by Kevin Meagher, Former special adviser at the Northern Ireland Office and author of ‘A United Ireland: Why Unification is Inevitable and How It Will Come About’, Robbie Smith, Editor of An Phoblacht and the former General Secretary of Sinn Fein adn Deirdre Heenan, Professor of social policy at Ulster University
Companies with a 'right to disconnect' policy report 'better wok-life balance and lower levels of stresss'
In Australia, it looks like the right to disconnect will be introduced into law. The bill will ‘prevent employees being punished for refusing to take unreasonable work calls or answer emails in their unpaid personal time’. Should we be bringing in similar legislation here? Kieran was joined by Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise and Mark Bell, Regius Professor of Laws at Trinity College Dublin...
Mother of boy with Irish exemption says scrapping system is 'ill-thought-out'
A new report was released today by the joint committee on the Irish language and Gaeltacht calling on Minister for Education Norma Foley to scrap the system which allocates exemptions on Irish language in schools. The focus will be to provide extra school supports and resources for children who would traditionally search out the Irish exemption. Aisling, Mother to 11-year-old Charlie and Pádraig Ó Duibhir, Professor Emeritus in DCU in the School of Language Literacy and early childhood education joined Kieran to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Three arrested over arson attack on pub and Finnair starts weighing passengers at the gate
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 Sheila Naughton, Newstalk Multimedia Reporter...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Instant Rice
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 new year. This week Simon and Kieran put some diefferent microwavable rice packets to the test!
Ian O'Doherty: 'There's nothing that really offends me'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Ian O'Doherty, Columnist with The Irish Independent to discuss the right to be offensive...
Scam Texts: How to spot them and what not to do
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess gave advice on how to avoid fake scam texts from a number pretending to be Revolut...
Andrew Tate influence on teenage boys 'disappointing and quite scary'
Young men and boys are more likely to believe that feminism is harmful than previous generations. That’s according to a new study by King’s College London’s Policy Institute who say that one in four males in UK feel like it’s now harder to be a man than a woman. These are the types of views that lead to more problematic views of women and lead to draw of figures such as Andrew Tate. How do we have honest discussion with young men about their problematic views and challenge these ideas? Diarmuid Lyng Former Wexford Hurler and owner of Wild retreat and Holly Carpenter, Social Media content creator joined Kieran to discuss...
Ban on cars driving through Dublin city centre 'going to be very hard on people' - business owner
The Dublin City Centre Transport Plan is being presented to Dublin Councillors this afternoon.. The plans includes banning commercial vehicles to travel through Dublin City Centre by August! Kieran was joined by Head of Public Affairs at Dublin Chamber, Stephen Browne and John Mitchell, Owner of Mitchell Car Accessories on Capel Street...
'We're 10 years feeling let down by the system' - Temple Street surgery review examining 17 extra cases
A major review into spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children's Hospital has found 17 extra cases of concern. 18 cases had been identified back in September and included including that unauthorised springs had been used in three patients. Amanda Coughlan, Co-Lead of the Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group joined Kieran to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Arson attack in Leixlip, Calls for Ireland to boycott basketball match with Israel and Toxic Masculinity
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sportswriter with Irish Daily Star and Brianna Parkins, Journalist and columnist with the Irish Times...
Kelly: 'Irish football will not get the chance to develop when there is an obsession with English football'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by David Kelly, Chief Sportswriter with The Irish Independent to talk about our obsession with English football..
The Bookshelf with Sonya Lennon
Sonya Lennon, Broadcaster and Designer joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...
'You have to know what they're doing online' - CyberSafeKids
An Amárach research poll has revealed that 25% of 6 year olds have their own smartphone.Do we need to better educate our children when it comes to using phones? Dr. Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and Chair of the Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the College of Psychiatrists and Philip Arneill, Head of Education & Innovation with CyberSafeKids...
'An upright, determined man' - John Bruton Remembered
Former Taoiseach John Bruton has died aged 76 following a long illness, his family has said. Mr Bruton had a long political career, with his first election to the Dáil at the age of just 22. He was Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997 and was leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 31 January, 2001. Henry McKean visited the hometown of John Bruton in Dunboyne, Co. Meath and to hear what people had to say about the former Taoiseach.Kieran was joined by Alan Dukes, Former Leader of Fine Gael and Pat Rabbitte, Former Minister for Communications to discuss...
'We need to tackle car bloat' - Moynihan
On Sunday Parisians voted to charge SUVs extra to park in the city. Kieran was joined by Labour Senator Rebecca Moynihan and Ali Dee, mother of 4, to discuss...
Afternoon Update: John Bruton dies, King Charles diagnosed with cancer and EU Emission Targets set for 2040
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Shauna Bowers, Irish Times Reporter and Michael Kelly, Journalist and Former Editor of the Irish Catholic
6 Nations: Ireland v France Preview
Ireland are all set to open their 6 Nations campaign with arguably their toughest assignment of the tournament away to France. Kieran was joined by Alan Quinlan, Newstalk’s Own Former Ireland and Munster Player and the current Munster coach who indeed has his own experience of French rugby having coached Racing 92...
You Are What You Eat: Umami
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat about umami flavours...
Online safety code for social media expected 'later this year' - Ireland’s Online Safety Commissioner
Next Tuesday marks Safer Internet Day – and as we have been discussing it all week – we are joined today by the person assigned with doing the job here. Niamh Hodnett, Ireland’s Online Safety Commissioner joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...
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...
'Life after Johnny Sexton' - Ireland gear up to face France in 6 Nations opener
Tonight Ireland visit France in their opening 6 Nations clash. Kieran was joined by Vincent Guérend, the French Ambassador to Ireland here in studio, Ryle Nugent, the rugby commentator and Aisling O’Reilly of Off The Ball who are both in Marseille..
Should stay-at-home parents receive welfare payments?
There have been suggestions that Minister Roderic O’Gorman might be open to social welfare style payments to support parents who decide to be stay at home parents. Should we welcome this, and should we offer parents' support if they decide to stay at home? Kieran was joined by Louise Bayliss, spokesperson of SPARK (Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids) to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Brianna Ghey’s killers revealed, CMO Breda Smyth steps down, Bank Holiday events
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Ian Power, CEO of SpunOut and Laura Donnelly, News Editor and Anchor with Bauer Media Group
Taylor Swift 'could tip the election' in favour of Joe Biden
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...
'It's such a huge issue' - Psychologist calls for legislation to limit access around pornographic material
'Government must act and implement legislation around pornographic material. They must limit access to it. Children should not be able to easily access such dangerous material.' Those are the words of online petition that went live before Christmas looking to increase protections for Children against pornography. That petition is now closing on its target of 5000 signatures. Richard Hogan, Family Psychologist and Columnist with The Irish Examiner joined Kieran to discuss...
'A waste of diesel' - IFA to hold nationwide solidarity protest
Irish Farmers will gather across the country this evening in solidarity with their EU counterparts. The Irish Farmer’s Association has agreed to hold the rallies in protest against regulations of the industry. Kieran was joined by Hannah Quinn Mulligan, Limerick Farmer and Journalist and Louise Crowley, Secretary Limerick IFA and Beef Farmer...
‘It’s been a very positive experience’ - Minister Jack Chambers on coming out as gay
A pilot programme for 'intelligent cars' is being launched today. It uses 'Connected Vehicle Technology' to improve road safety by enabling cars to 'talk' to each other, and the traffic systems around them. Minister of State for Road Safety Jack Chambers joined Kieran to discuss this and also his recent announcement in which he came out as gay...
Afternoon Update: Deposit Return Scheme launches, Lewis Hamilton swaps to Ferrari and St Brigid’s Day
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Jack Power, Journalist with the Irish Times and Shane Hannon , Presenter from Off The Ball...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Pesto
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 new year. This week Simon and Kieran put some diefferent pestos to the test...
Paul Williams: Garda morale 'has never been so low'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Paul Williams, Crime Journalist with the Irish Independent to discuss morale in An Garda Síochána...
Tuesday Travel: Edinburgh
Every week for Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Kieran to look at a trip to Edinburgh...
20 Years of Facebook
This year marks 20 years since Facebook was founded. Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Kieran to discuss...
'I'm pleased they're back to work for a change' - Henry gets reaction to DUP deal in Belfast
The deal between the DUP and the UK Government to get power sharing back was published this afternoon. The 80 page document says there will be no checks when goods move within the UK internal market system. Henry McKean is in Belfast for us now, getting reaction from both sides of the divide. Henry good afternoon.
Children who bully 'need some guidance' - Psychotherapist
We had a conversation on The Hard Shoulder yesterday around schools needing to record all bullying incidents that occur in their schools. Bullying is a common phenomenon in schools, and we would never want our kids to be bullied, however for some parents their kids might be the bully. Why does this occur and what can you do to address this issue as a parent. Kieran was joined by Stella O’Malley Psychotherapist and Author and George O’Leary, Head Of Operations and Co-Founder of Yung Medical Aesthetics...
Six Nations: Ireland and France 'a cut above the rest'
The Six Nations kicks off this Friday but Ireland could be set for a championship decider in round 1 as they take on the French in Marseille. Andy Farrell has named his team – with Jack Crowley taking the ten jersey vacated by Jonny Sexton while there is a start for Leinster’s Joe McCarthy in the second row while Gary Ringrose has been ruled out with Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki named at centre. Munster’s Calvin Nash is named on the wing with Mack Hansen missing the entire tournament. Kieran was joined by Gerry Thornley, Irish Times Rugby Correspondent and Fiona Hayes, Former Ireland International to discuss...
'Its time to legislate' - TD calls for decriminalisation of drugs to be a quicker process
A new bill is up before the Dáil today which would see cannabis possession decriminalised for up to seven grams. The Misuse of Drugs Bill 2022 is being brought forward by People for Profit and believes it is a stepping stone for a wider discussion on decriminalisation. Prof Bobby Smyth Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid West joined Kieran to discuss...
Afternoon Update: DUP deal, Taxi shortages and Objections to expansion of Dublin Airport
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post and Ellen Butler, Newstalk Reporter...
Coveney: We must be open to further reform in Northern Ireland
Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the return of Powersharing to Stormont and the possibility of failed asylum applicants being deported on dedicated flights chartered by State...
Boylan: Slow progress of Sláintecare 'a source of real concern'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Dr Peter Boylan, Former Master of the National Maternity Hospital to discuss Sláintecare and it's slow progress...
The Bookshelf with Mark Little
Journalist and entrepreneur Mark Little joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of his favourite books...
Deposit return scheme: How will it work?
This Thursday will see Ireland adopt the new deposit return scheme for bottles and cans. Consumers will be able to return the items to their local shops to claim their deposit back. Newstalk's Josh Crosbie asked the public if they will use the new scheme. Kieran was joined by Ciaran Foley is the Chief Executive of Re-Turn, the body operating Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme...
Housemates Horrible Habits
Actress Jessica Biel is a self-proclaimed shower eater. You heard that correct, she loves to multitask by having a bit of grub while washing herself. Is this normal behaviour and if you were her housemate would you be having a word with her? Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer at Independent and Newstalk’s Own Simon Tierney joined Kieran to discuss...
Cyberbullying: 'The whole system is broken' - Mother says social media sites must 'be held to account'
Under new guidelines, Schools across the country will be obliged to record all incidents of bullying behaviour for the first time. This new centralised database will expose the extent of bullying in schools and will feed into an anonymised annual national report to allow a better approach for tackling the issue of bullying.Kieran was joined by Professor James O’Higgins Norman, UNESCO Chair in Bullying and Cyberbulling at the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre and Sinéad, whose son was cyber bullied...
Afternoon Update: Stormont Powersharing return, Charter flights for failed asylum applicants and VHI price increases
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Elaine Loughlin, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner and David Davin Power, Journalist and Columnist...
Al-Qadri: 'Migrants have contributed positively to Irish society'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, Founder and Chair of the Irish Muslim Council...
Parents warned to put MMR vaccine 'on their to-do list' for kids
The HSE has called on increased measures to protect against measles after a significant rise in cases in the UK and across Europe. One of these measures is to ensure that our children have up to date MMR vaccinations to combat the disease. Kieran was joined by Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in paediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital...