The Hard Shoulder

Trinity College professor Brian Caulfield told Pat Kenny earlier today that SUVs should be phased out - because the gains we’re making in electric vehicle sales aren’t doing enough. Do we need to push to get these vehicles off the road? Jonathan Healy was joined by Green Party Councillor for North Dublin Inner City, Janet Horner and Cork City Councillor Ken O’Flynn...

Every week, Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport and Kieran Cuddihy will take a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn and Kieran looked toward the Greek island of Kos...

Australia has announced a ban on vapes for recreational use which will see vapes banned from shops but instead sold through pharmacies. As part of the measures, vapes will only be sold by prescriptions and displayed in plain pharma packaging in a bid to clamp down on children using vapes. Kieran was joined by Professor Luke Clancy of the Tobacco Free Research Institute of Ireland and Dr Garrett Mc...

Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Fine Gael Senator, Regina Doherty, and Socialist Party TD for Cork North Central, Mick Barry. Continuing the series, ‘Common Ground’, they will debate some of the biggest, most divisive topics around. The series continued with a discussion around 'Should abortion laws be liberalised further?'

It’s World Asthma Day today, and on the 50th anniversary of the Asthma Society of Ireland, we thought it’d be a good idea to shed some light on how many deal with their asthma - particularly in severe cases. Kieran was joined by Rachel Murray, a severe asthma patient in Sligo and Dr Maitiu O’Faloain a GP with special interest in respiratory care...

A new controversial measure has been proposed by the EU as part of a major revision of EU rules on driving licences in order to “address mobility issues in remote areas.” It would see 16 year old’s drive vehicles limited to a maximum speed of 45km/h. Is this what is needed for rural dwellers? And what about the practicalities of insurance? Kieran was joined by Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Lin...

Donald Trump will visit his golf resort in Doonbeg tomorrow. As he is a Former US President, there will be a certain amount of security provided by An Garda Síochána. Should the state be funding Trump’s visit to Doonbeg tomorrow? Kieran was joined by Timmy Dooley, Clare based Fianna Fail Senator and John Halligan, Former Minister for State and Former Waterford TD to discuss...

A new controversial measure has been proposed by the EU as part of a major revision of EU rules on driving licences in order to “address mobility issues in remote areas.” It would see 16 year old’s drive vehicles limited to a maximum speed of 45km/h. Kieran was joined by Tonie Toner, advanced Driving Instructor with Orangeworks Automotive and Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon Galwa...

Ireland's official homeless figures have hit another new record high with nearly 12,000 people accessing emergency accommodation last month. Kieran was joined by Peter McVerry, founder of the Peter McVerry Trust to discuss...

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to discuss the tips and tricks for catering at home...

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...

Kieran Cuddihy was joined on The Hard Shoulder by the multi-award winning Mullingar man Niall Horan, to discuss his new single 'Meltdown', the pressure to reach milestones, being an ambassador for Ireland and his third studio album 'The Show'...

All this week, Newstalk is partnering with Make-A-Wish Ireland to celebrate Wish Week and we have been how Make-A-Wish has given hope during the harder times in the lives of families. Kieran was joined by Hugh McElveen whose daughter Eve passed away in December… Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. Today is Wish Day so please give what you can. You can donate; - Online...

Inappropriate parking, noisy children, shouting, dogs barking, and loud music are some of the most annoying things your neighbors can do. That’s according to a survey by Giffgaff. Kieran was joined by William Corless, psychologist, workplace mediator and senior partner in the Mediation Foundation and comedian Steve Cummins who has a long history of calling out his neighbours..

Protests are being held today outside the Dail over new legislation surrounding international surrogacy. Irish Families though surrogacy is concerned that the news laws will further increase costs of the already financially draining nature of international surrogacy. Kieran was joined by the spokesperson for Irish Families through Surrogacy, Cathy Wheatley...

Today, the European Parliament are hosting a day full of discussion on European radio and the future of Europe. With that, this year marks 50 years since Ireland joined the ECC and we are just over the one year mark since Ukraine joined the EU Kieran was joined LIVE from the European Parliament in Brussels by Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail MEP for Dublin and Colm Markey, Fein Gael MEP for Midlands-Nor...

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has accepted an invitation to attend the coronation of King Charles. In her statement Michelle O'Neill said: “I am an Irish republican. I also recognise there are many people on our island for whom the coronation is a hugely important occasion. I am committed to being a first minister for all.” Kieran was joined by Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Fein TD for Louth and Peadar Tói...

Niall Collins has addressed the Dai today stating that “no law was broken” and “that he did not participate in any decision that authorized the sale of the land to his wife. John Drennan, Political Correspondent for the Mail Group joined Kieran to discuss this and further concerns in Fine Gael TDs not contesting the next election...

US TV talkshow host Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79. He hosted 'The Jerry Springer Show' for 27 years, which was syndicated to several countries around the world. Presenter of Screentime on Newstalk, John Fardy joined Kieran to discuss...

There have been calls from the head of the Climate Change Advisory Council,Marie Donnelly for the Government to put in a levy on workers who get free parking in urban areas. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor for the Green Party and Brian Cooke, Director General for the Society of the Irish Motor Industry...

In just over a weeks’ time the King’s Coronation will be taking place on May 9th. One person who will be attending the event which might come as a surprise to some is Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill. To get reaction to this we sent Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie up North to speak with Republican and Unionist communities.

After more than a year of campaigning, Trinity College has decided to de-name Berkeley Library due to the philosopher’s links with the transatlantic slave trade. Kieran was joined by Gaby Fulham, President of Trinity College Dublin’s Students Union and Ian O’Doherty, Columnist With The Irish Independent

Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran again 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 and Kieran are looking at the humble household staple, milk...

A three-year review of Ireland’s abortion regime found the service to be 'untenable'. It also found the three-day ‘pause period’ before getting an abortion is not necessary. Holly Cairns TD and leader of the Social Democrats joined Kieran to discuss ...

There was a big response to our interview yesterday on The Hard Shoulder with Conor Skehan, the Sunday Independent Columnist and former chair of The Housing Agency. Conor had a lot of strong views on it, and to talk through some of the issues that Conor raised, Kieran was joined by Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor in Social Policy at Maynooth University, and the author of ‘Housing Shock: The Irish...