The Hard Shoulder Highlights Newstalk

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie joins Kieran after going to Poland with Iarnroid Eireann to check out their new fleet of electrified trains.
They discuss what we expect to see from the Dart+ Programme.

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 week Simon brought a selection of milk alternatives.

An EU Ban on smoky flavourings could see us lose out on some of our much-loved foods and brands in ham, bacon and crisps. This ban could also have an economic impact on our food sector. 
Jack Power, European Correspondent with Irish Times joins Kieran to discuss.

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This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Shane Ross, former Minister of Transport, to discuss road deaths.

Concerns are being raised about the lack of recycling of our electrical goods, as they impact our environment and pose a significant fire risk.  
What can be recycled when it comes to your techy items, and what do you do with them? 
Elizabeth O’Reilly Head of Environmental Compliance at WEEE Ireland joins Kieran to discuss.

Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week, Jess recommends the best way to print the photos contained in your phone.
She also gives a TLDR on Elon Musk’s claims for Tesla’s self-driving capabilities.