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The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk.
Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way.
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What does the future look like for the Green Party?
With Eamon Ryan stepping down as Leader of the Green Party, and Catherine Martin also announcing she will leave her role as Deputy Leader, what does the future look like for the party?
Joining Kieran to discuss is Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Edit with the Irish Independent. -
Cervical check scandal - how patient advocacy makes an impact
221+ is a group set up to support women and families affected by the cervical check scandal brought to light by Vicky Phelan in 2018.
A report is being launched which is looking at the effect this group has on those using it and the effectiveness of the patient advocate voice.
Joining Kieran to discuss are two patient representatives from the group, Lyn Fenton and Caoimhe O’Neill-Forde and Research Lead from the University of Limerick, Dr Elaine Kinsella. -
The Bookshelf with Edel Coffey
Author and Irish Examiner Columnist Edel Coffey joined Kieran this week to put her favourite book on the bookshelf!
Favourite Book: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
Honourable Mention: Lullaby by Leila Slimani
Currently Reading: All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker -
Is men’s fashion changing? The short shorts debate
Normal People star Paul Mescal debuted a pair of Gucci short shorts at the Gucci Spring/Summer 25 show.
It has caused quite a division of opinions online, but will we start to see short shorts infiltrate men’s mainstream fashion?
Kieran is joined by Paul Costelloe, Irish Fashion designer, to discuss.
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Is the government making a mistake with the EU migration pact?
The Dáil is this evening debating new legislation related to immigration, including signing up to the EU Migration and Asylum Pact.
But are we making a mistake by signing up to the deal?
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Co-chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee and Declan Ganley, businessman and entrepreneur, join Kieran to discuss. -
Eamon Ryan on why he is stepping down
Leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan has announced that he is stepping down from his role.
He joins Kieran Cuddihy in the studio to discuss why, reflect on his career and respond to the Aer Lingus pilots strike.