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There are renewed calls for a dedicated transport police to be set up to protect staff and passengers. More than 80% of public transport workers who were surveyed say they have suffered abuse on the job. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with staff who have experienced anti-social behaviour on-board their services.

What were the big moments from last night’s Baftas? A precursor to the Oscars in 3 weeks time. Henry McKean joined Kieran from London to discuss the moments that people are still talking about...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Maia Dunphy, Writer and Broadcaster to discuss her upcoming son's First Holy Communion...

From 2012 to 2021, over 1,000 children were hospitalised as a result of being bitten by a dog. Many children who experience dog bites are usually bitten by dogs in their own home, with children under the age of 5 years being the most at risk.    Kieran was joined by Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in paediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital to discuss what to do if your...

Barbie and The Banshees of Inisherin are set  to be added the Leaving Cert Curriculum.   From 2026 students will be able to study the box office favourites, but is the curricula trying too hard to be relevant? 

The Love Island All Stars final will air tonight. The show has seen major characters return for another shot have love. But have many people tuned in over the last few weeks or is everyone got Love Island fatigue ?  Kieran was joined by Audience editor of Independent.ie , Deirdre Molomby, Fashion Columnist with The Limerick Post, Jodie McCormack and journalist and Host of My Pod on Paper and...

15 years after the first hearing began into the Metrolink project in Dublin, it has finally resumed today and will continue for some weeks.   TheMetroLink will seek to connect Swords to Dublin Airport and also the city centre   Kieran was joined by Brian Caufield, Professor of transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin and Frank McDonald, Former Envir...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Sarah-Jayne Tobin, Content editor Evoke and host of the Inspire podcast and John Lee, Executive Director, Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday...

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat about beetroot...

The GRA have voted not to invite commissioner Drew Harris to their annual conference.  The relationship between Gardai and the commissioner has seemed to worsen over the last few months from disputes over rosters and a vote of no confidence.  Anton was joined by Crime Journalist with the Irish Independent, Paul Williams and Former Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan...

Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...

Doing the dishes, replacing the toilet seat, taking the bins out – Is there such thing as girl jobs and boy jobs?  Anton was joined by Sarah Reynolds, Owner of Organised Chaos, Edward Hayden, TV Chef and broadcaster and Journalist, Rachel Ryan... 

A Fine Gael TD has called 24- hour around the clock public transport services in Dublin   Deputy Emer Higgins said the expansion of rail services is essential to making this happen.  Anton was joined by Feljin Jose, Chairperson, Dublin Commuter Coalition and Professor Brian Caulfield of the school of engineering in Trinity College, Dublin.... 

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Anton was joined by Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist and Sheila Naughton, Newstalk Multimedia Reporter...

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... 

From Love Island to the Kardashians – are young people being pressured to get cosmetic work done?  Kieran was joined by Liz Dwyer, Founder at Future Beauty & Health Show, Dr Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of the Ailesbury Clinic and Podcaster, Fionnuala Jones to discuss...

Hundreds of streets in Dublin are set to be reevaluated to see what is the best way households can dispose of rubbish. Many terraced homes are exempt from having to use wheelie bins, but for years plastic bags have been causing issues for litter. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with residents and business owners to hear their thoughts on the future of Dublin’s waste.

A new study has found that school uniforms are preventing girls from joining in with activities.   Should we be changing uniforms to a tracksuit to encourage more activity?  Kieran was joined by Principal of Thornley Educate Together primary school in Swords, Paula Juliet and Columnist with The Irish Times, Jen Hogan...

The CSO has released its Consumer Price Index which gives us a look into our shopping habits on what services and goods we now buy.   It’s been updated today after 8 years with E-Cigarettes, Gin and Airfryers making their basket while Landlines, Nightclub admission fees and Swiss Roles have been ditched.   Steve Cummins Comedian and Claire Ronan Broadcaster joined Kieran to dis...

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 Ambulances and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent...

22-year-old, Daniel Wiffen from Armagh finished the 800m freestyle final in a time of 7:40.94 at the competition in Doha today. He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder after his win...

Comedian Sil Fox is still waiting for the DPP to respond to his legal action against it over a sexual assault case against him that was thrown out of court.  Sil wants to get his named cleared of everything so he can get back on the stage where he belongs...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friends of the Earth to discuss sustainable diets... Image: Sadhbh O’Neill

Jess Kelly , Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at the fake celebrity adverts appearing on social media...

Today is not only St Valentine's Day but Ash Wednesday too.  Rumour has it the phrase 'Kiss me I'm irish' comes from Americans kissing the Blarney Stone. So we sent Henry McKean to Cork and he sent us this report...