The Hard Shoulder

The legislation to Extend hours for Nightclubs has been further pushed back until well into late 2024. But will it do much to save Ireland’s declining nightlife scene and should we be encouraging it in the first place Kieran was joined on the show by Sunil Sharpe, Spokesperson from the Give Us The Night campaign and Dr. Sheila Gilheaney. CEO of Alcohol Action to discuss.

The Irish people spend €108 per month on streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Paramount+. With these services due to rise in cost, how will this impact on next years figures? We want to know, do people use all these services that they have in their home, or should people stick to watching regular TV channels that doesn’t cost them anything? Dr. Roddy Flynn, Associate Professor at the Sc...

Mel Evans, Head of climate with Greenpeace UK joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show to discuss the Greenpeace protest that took place at Rishi Sunak's Yorkshire home while he was away on holidays in California.

After a damming report into CAMHS last week, we have been talking to parents all week about what they have been through. Kieran Cuddihy was joined on the show by two parents from 'Families for Reform of CAMHS' which is a group of 200 family members looking for urgent reform of CAMHS.

In an interview with US late-night talk show host Bill Maher for his Club Random podcast, television personality Sharon Osbourne stressed the importance of moving on from the “despicable” treatment of the Irish by the British, saying, “At some point, you have got to let it go. You have to.” This leads us to consider our relationship to Irish history and ask: should we obsess over historical wrongs...

It’s time once again for the shopping trolley hotline where we review the same product from various stores and as ever Kieran Cuddihy was joined by expert shopper Simon Tierney...

American Singer and Rapper Lizzo have been accused of sexually harassing and weight shaming, according to her former backup dancers. Deidre Molumby, Pop culture & entertainment expert joined Kieran to discuss.

Kieran Cuddihy was in Bewley’s on Grafton Street supporting Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice. Star of stage and screen, and a supporter of the Hospice, Dohmnall Gleeson sat down with Kieran Cuddihy...

Some people feel that young children and their parents are a distraction and simply annoying when out and about in bars and restaurants. So much so that many pubs and restaurants are bringing in age restrictions to make the experience better for other guests.   Freelance journalist Andrea Smith joined Kieran on the show to discuss.

It was announced that the Government is making €10m available for additional policing in Dublin to increase safety in the city. Is increased policing enough or should this money be used elsewhere? Community Worker, James O’Toole who grew up in the Fatima Flats joined Kieran Cuddihy to discuss...

The operator of Dublin Airport has been ordered to reduce the number of night-time flights from its new north runway after Fingal County Council ruled it had breached the conditions of its planning permission. Padraig Ó Céidigh, Former Senator and Founder of Aer Lingus Regional and Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Fingal both joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show.

With legislation being brought in to place warning labels on alcoholic products. Is it time we did the same with Junk Food? Kieran Cuddihy was joined on the show by Orla Walsh, Registered Dietitian, and Nutritionist Gaye Godkin.

Have you ever been influenced by an influencer to buy something online? Well, if you’re under 35 then there’s a high chance the answer is yes. According to the latest An Post Ecommerce Index , two thirds of 16 – 24 year olds and over 40% of 25-34 year olds have made influencer prompted purchases. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports...

A man in Cork is using Goats as a natural overgrowth solution to reduce chemicals and machinery in our rural areas. William Walsh, Owner of Billy’s Rent a Goat joined Kieran on the show.

New legislation is being commenced that aims to reduce the prevalence of non-negligence personal injury campaigns. The legislation is hoped to bring an end to unjustifiable personal injury claims. Pat McDonagh the CEO of Supermacs joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show.

Kieran was joined on the show by Aimee Connolly, Founder of Sculpted by Aimee, who was diagnosed with scoliosis at 13 and was told it was just something to monitor. After a major turn when she turned 16, she was put on the emergency list for an operation.

Last week an Independent Review into Child and Adolescent mental Health services found that the State can't provide assurances that all children have access to safe mental health services. On this show this week we have been hearing from parents who are at a loss with the services and level of care provided by CAMHS. But what about the professional side and the difficulties they come up against? D...

Talks of the Government banning disposable vapes have sparked an outcry from retailers against a total ban. Although retailers have acknowledged the environmental concerns surrounding single-use vaping products need to be addressed, they believe a total ban would prove detrimental to their businesses. On the other hand, health experts warn of both the health costs and environmental threats single-...

In advance of Budget 2024, there have been calls for the government to offer young people a voucher for €200 that they could use to attend concerts, plays, and museums. This is now what happens in Germany under its Kulturpass scheme, should it be introduced here? Kieran was joined by Artistic Director of the Dublin Theatre Festival, Willie White.

Following the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) report released at the end of last week, we are hearing more stories of how parents and children across the country have not been receiving adequate help and support. The lack of staffing is leading to parents wondering aimlessly about how they can help their children through a difficult time in their lives. Here to give us the lates...

As the race for student accommodation begins, homeowners are being urged to open up their homes to house students. The Higher Education Minister says families living in social housing and social welfare recipients can also benefit from the rent-a-room scheme. That allows homeowners to earn up to 14 thousand euro a year tax-free. To discuss this further Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Aoibhe O’Brien,...

Ireland ended their World Cup campaign with a nil-nil draw against Nigeria. The girls in green are on their way home, already illuminated but playing for pride. Henry McKean went along to a busy noisy watch party at Dalymount Park, the home of Bohs in Phibsborough, Dublin. Henry sent this report...

Yesterday on BBC 2 the All-Ireland Football Final was broadcast across the entire United Kingdom for the first time. Catching the attention of many. Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Reverand Richard Coles who gave us his UK Perspective of the All-Ireland Football Final.

In The Examiner today a report by Liz Dunphy says that a boy in CAMHS in Kerry is doing Zoom calls with a psychiatrist based in Dubai due to staffing shortages. The father of this boy, Maurice O’Connell joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show.

Another drama-filled season of Love Island concludes tonight on the season 10 finale. But despite an exciting season of new twists and cliffhangers, the show’s ratings have significantly declined by more than a million viewers. This begs us to ask: Is Love Island losing its luster? Podcaster for My Pod on Paper Orlaith Condon joined Kieran to discuss why viewership has declined and what the future...