Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Highlights from Ivan Yates on The Hard Shoulder

  • 8 minutes 49 seconds
    Dermot Bannon talks the Simon Door initiative

    Kieran is joined by one of Ireland’s best-known Architects, Dermot Bannon.

    Dermot is in the studio to discuss the Simon Door initiative. The Royal Institute of the Architects along with Simon Communities Ireland are teaming up to raise funds to support their work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness...

    3 April 2025, 6:02 pm
  • 13 minutes 33 seconds
    Minister Jack Chambers talks exchequer returns and tariffs

    Today, the Irish Government published its latest tax returns and spending outline for the month of March.

    These are more significant given the news of President Trump’s 20% Tariffs last night for the EU…

    To discuss, Kieran is joined by Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform & Digitalisation in the Government of Ireland and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West.

    3 April 2025, 5:34 pm
  • 7 minutes 52 seconds
    2 Irish citizens in Berlin face deportation after pro-Palestine protest

    News emerged this week that two Irish citizens living in Berlin have been issued with deportation orders, and told to leave Germany before April 21st.

    The two are facing charges over alleged actions at pro-Palestinian protests, but have yet to appear before any kind of court hearing.

    They say authorities in Germany have accused them of ‘antisemitism’ and ‘supporting terrorist organisations’. They will file a motion tomorrow which disputes this and the deportation order.

    Kieran is joined by Roberta Murray, one of the two Irish people caught up in this...

    3 April 2025, 4:46 pm
  • 8 minutes 44 seconds
    How will the EU answer to Trump’s tariffs?

    Almost 24 hours on from Trump's big tariff tirade in the Rose Garden of the White House, and we’re still dissecting what it all means...

    What we do know is that Ireland is staring down the barrel of 20% tariffs. The Government here has warned that this is going to cause serious damage and disruption to the EU and the global economy, but we’re still waiting to hear how, or if, the EU will retaliate…

    To delve a little deeper into all of this, Kieran is joined from the US by Wall Street Businessman and Managing Partner of Raspail Partners, Michael George…

    Image: Reuters

    3 April 2025, 4:41 pm
  • 4 minutes 55 seconds
    Remembering Mick O’Dwyer

    Legendary Kerry GAA Manager Mick O’Dwyer has sadly passed this morning…

    Colm O'Rourke, former Meath Player and Manager, joins Kieran to reflect on the legacy he leaves behind.

    3 April 2025, 4:01 pm
  • 24 minutes 23 seconds
    The challenges that families face when it comes to autism

    With this month being Autism Acceptance Month and yesterday being World Autism Awareness Day, Kieran is joined by Fiachna O’Broanan and Siona Ryan, who are here to highlight the challenges families face when it comes to autism support and education. From misconceptions about the spectrum to the overwhelming bureaucracy, there is still a long way to go where supports are concerned…

    3 April 2025, 3:52 pm
  • 10 minutes 36 seconds
    Hot School Meals - provider’s perspective

    Many questions have been raised with the Hot School Meals scheme around its nutritional value, logistics and waste, but what is the perspective of these issues and what are operators seeing on their side?

    Cathal Connelly from Bradberry & Connelly, hotschoolmeals.ie, is one such operator and joins Kieran to discuss.

    3 April 2025, 3:28 pm
  • 12 minutes 53 seconds
    How to do Stuff: Fixing Bad Breath

    Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about.

    This week, Simon joins Kieran to discuss how you can deal with bad breath!

    2 April 2025, 5:44 pm
  • 12 minutes 37 seconds
    Parents to do protest sleep-out outside Leinster House for World Autism Day

    On today, World Autism Day, parents are going on a 24 hour sleep-out at Leinster House to highlight the lack of suitable school places.

    Two of those parents: Rebecca Meehan and Danielle Cleary, join Kieran to discuss.

    2 April 2025, 5:24 pm
  • 6 minutes 59 seconds
    Is intermittent fasting the right choice?

    Intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity as a way to lose weight, but is it the right choice for everyone?

    While some swear by its benefits, others are cautious about its long-term effects.

    To help us make sense of it all, we’re joined by Sarah Keogh, a registered dietitian and founder of Eatwell.

    2 April 2025, 5:04 pm
  • 10 minutes 18 seconds
    Tech Takeover: AI and Art

    In a continuation of her 'AI 101' series, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Kieran for this week’s Tech Takeover to discuss how AI generates art, and some of the controversy that surrounds it.

    Image: Fotor

    2 April 2025, 4:57 pm
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