The Hard Shoulder

A new survey from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is shedding light on people’s attitudes towards sexual violence… The research shows that many people retain victim-blaming views, with 1 in 5 believing that there are ‘a lot’ of false rape claims, and 1 in 6 people saying that someone who is raped while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is partly responsible for that happening to them. Joining...

Irish Singer Daniel O’Donnell has had to come out and dispel rumours that he is unwell and in hospital after a hoax circulated asking for aid… Daniel joins Kieran to explain more. Image: Daniel O’Donnell, Facebook

The US Masters takes place this week – an event marked on the calendar of every golf fan around the world. Well, tonight is the Champions Dinner – and the previous year’s champions gets to decide the menu! Last year’s champion Scottie Scheffler caused some consternation with his menu being centred around cheeseburger sliders… To discuss, Kieran is joined by Masters fanatic and Executive Chef at th...

The use of unlicensed springs in surgeries at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin “was wrong”, according to a review carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority. It comes as the Chair of the Children’s Health Ireland Board Jim Browne resigned earlier today, following a report by HIQA. Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, joins Kieran to discuss…

Eamon Ryan, Climate Campaigner and former Leader of the Green Party joins Kieran to place his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has advised that he is speaking with the Attorney General about the potential for special legislation to remove the planning issues around the airport passenger cap. The Minister said this yesterday at the launch of phase one of Dublin Airport’s solar farm. Kenny Jacobs, CEO of Dublin Airport Authority joins Kieran to discuss this meeting, and what the future...

Spring truly sprung, and while the domestic gods and goddesses out there go about their spring cleaning – there is one thing we should consider on that to-do list: our tech! Emmet Ryan, Business and Technology Journalist, joins Kieran to discuss.

The Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA) has released a 200-page review into the use of improper implant springs in spinal surgeries at temple street university hospital - finding that there was no ethical approval granted at the hospital for their use by a surgeon… Joining Kieran to discuss this is Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor with the Medical Independent and Tony Foley, father o...

Yesterday, we learned the Dublin City Transport Plan is entering its second phase this summer as efforts to reduce cars in the city continue… So, the question is: are the days of the car in the city numbered? James May, former Top Gear and The Grand Tour Presenter, joins Kieran to discuss this, and his upcoming tour.

Kieran’s guest has recently returned from working in Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, what did he witness in his time in Gaza? Vascular Trauma Surgeon Morgan McMonagle joins me now. Image: Reuters

Earlier in the show, Kieran spoke with Karl Ducque from the Solas Project about his experience of getting out of crime. Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, joins to discuss his own perspective on the issue of young people and crime.

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran is joined by Ciara O’Brien, Business and Tech Journalist at Irish Times to look at social media for teenagers. What do you do when they start asking to join them, which ones are better and what safeguards can you put to make the process easier?

The plan to put a levy on Netflix and other streamers to support independent Irish productions has been squished by the Minister for Media. Patrick O’Donovan has said that people are already paying enough for streaming services, but is he right? Joining Kieran to discuss is Larry Bass, CEO of production company ShinAWil and former board member of Screen Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ir...

99 problems, but finding an ice cream isn’t one. Yes, the fine weather has ushered in the return of the Ice cream van this year earlier than expected – but is the soft serve industry in Ireland less screwballs and sprinkles and more game of cones? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports

The EU has said it is ready to negotiate with the US over tariffs, but that it is planning on defending its own interests. It comes as US President Donald Trump's tariffs have caused chaos across global stock markets… Joining Kieran to discuss this and the impact it can have on people is Jack Power Europe Correspondent, Irish Times and Joe Lynam, Presenter of Newstalk’s Business Breakfast.

Last week, statements were heard in the Dáil on how to divert young people away from criminality. Numerous contributions were made from TD’s from across the political spectrum… Nobody knows more about what can happen to kids who get drawn into that life of crime than Kieran’s guest… Karl Ducque grew up in Dublin’s North inner city around crime, and now works to help keep young people on the right...

This Thursday, residents living near Dublin airport are hosting an event which will explore health implications of noise at the airport. With disturbance to sleep being one of the biggest implications. With the passenger cap suspension extended, there is also the other issue at Dublin airport of how many night flights can, or should, operate. Joining Kieran to discuss this is Ian Carey, Local Area...

Wrapping up Wish Week for Make-A-Wish, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Freelance Journalist Niamh O’Reilly and Presenter of the ‘For Tech’s Sake’ Podcast Elaine Burke to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

All day today Newstalk has been asking you to donate to Make-a-Wish: an important charity that really changes the lives of children who really need it. Kieran has spent over an hour on a bike in the studio, but this next piece will test him even more! Alison Curits and Ger Gilroy, who normally are here for Winner & Sinners, join for a spelling bee competition! It’s never too late to donate! ma...

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to talk about how you can incorporate Moroccan spices into your cooking to make some amazing meals!

Off The Ball's Mick McCarthy joined Kieran Cuddihy (who is on a bike raising funds for Make-A-Wish!) on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

Not long until Easter, and we’re being warned that shrinkflation continues! To discuss, Kieran (on the bike raising money for Make-A-Wish) is joined by Pricewatch Editor for the Irish Times, Conor Pope.

The weekend is almost here, and with the turn in the weather, there is sure to be plenty of people getting their BBQs fired up. Nico Reynolds, Chef and Presenter of All Fired Up, joins Kieran (on the bike raising money for Make-A-Wish!), to offer some tips and tricks to BBQ the right way this weekend...

It’s Wish Week here on Newstalk, and we are highlighting the incredible work Make-A-Wish do in helping create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. Kieran is joined in studio by Gavin Norris and his son Cian, who had his wish to meet Shane Lowry granted. If you would like to donate to Make-A-Wish, you can go to makeawish.ie/donate.

Kieran is joined by one of Ireland’s best-known Architects, Dermot Bannon. Dermot is in the studio to discuss the Simon Door initiative. The Royal Institute of the Architects along with Simon Communities Ireland are teaming up to raise funds to support their work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness...