The Hard Shoulder Highlights Newstalk

Amid the ongoing pay disputes, Aer Lingus pilots have stated their intention to go on strike. Members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action…
To discuss this, Kieran is joined by the President of the IALPA, Captain Mark Tighe.

Following the recent local and European elections, Kieran is joined by Brendan Ogle, Independent Candidate in the European Elections.
He discusses what it was like running for the first time, and his thoughts on the loss.

The number of young people using a J1 visa to spend time in America has apparently plummeted, but why is this the case?
Kieran is joined by Newstalk’s Henry McKean, who has been asking people why they think this is happening.

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran is joined by Maggie Radecka who runs Cut & Fun in Inchicore to discuss haircuts for children who may have sensory issues, or are just getting it done for the first time.

Following short put misses, Rory McIlroy blew a 2-shot lead and did not come away the winner at the US Open.
So, did he choke? And how does pressure impact performance in sports?
To discuss, Kieran is joined by Enda McNulty, Performance Coach and CEO of McNulty Performance.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary sat down with Pat Kenny and laid out his solution to our inability to get things done, with one of those suggestions being a dedicated Minister for Infrastructure.Is he right? Do we need a Minister for Infrastructure?
To discuss, Kieran is joined by Dr Frances Ruane, Chair of the state’s National Competitiveness and Productivity Council and Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist and former chair of the Housing Agency.