Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Highlights from Ivan Yates on The Hard Shoulder

  • 13 minutes 55 seconds
    Is the childcare sector viable?

    Last week, Minister for Children Norma Foley announced that the wait for monthly €200 childcare costs might be much longer than originally anticipated, as other changes in the system need to be addressed first.

    It begs the question, is the sector viable?

    Joining Kieran to discuss the Minister’s statement is Karen Clince, CEO & Founder of Tigers Childcare and Mark Wall, Labour Spokesperson on Social Protection, Children, Disability and Equality.

    9 April 2025, 5:25 pm
  • 7 minutes 55 seconds
    Dr Don O’Neill talks Jack & Jill’s ‘Incognito Art’ sale

    Postcards made by big name artists and celebrities will go on sale this weekend in aid of Jack & Jill for their annual ‘Incognito Art’ sale.

    One of those involved, Irish Fashion Designer Dr Don O’Neill, joins Kieran to discuss!

    9 April 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 8 seconds
    Tech Takeover: Protections for young people online

    For this week’s Tech Takeover, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran to discuss a conference hosted by the Children's Rights Alliance that gave deep analysis on what protections are in place for children and young people on the internet and what more needs to be done, including areas that need urgent action.

    9 April 2025, 4:47 pm
  • 10 minutes 54 seconds
    Should Trump take Greenland? Former Ambassador weighs in

    Tánaiste Simon Harris is meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik to discuss all things tariffs, as President Trump’s economic plan is fully in swing. One other political plan of the US President is the issue of Greenland and its security.

    Carla Sands, Vice Chair for the Center for Energy & Environment at American First Policy Institute and former US Ambassador to Denmark and Greenland joins Kieran to discuss why the US has such an interest in Greenland…

    9 April 2025, 4:23 pm
  • 7 minutes 56 seconds
    What do your shoes say about you?

    You should never judge someone until you walk a mile in their shoes, but apparently you can judge them on the type of shoes they walk in!

    According to a survey by Deichmann, our choice in footwear says a lot about us.

    Laura Mullet, Stylist and Journalist and Frances Kelleher, Life Coach and Dating Expert join Kieran to discuss.

    9 April 2025, 4:11 pm
  • 15 minutes 59 seconds
    New DRCC report sheds light on sexual violence attitudes

    A new survey from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is shedding light on people’s attitudes towards sexual violence…

    The research shows that many people retain victim-blaming views, with 1 in 5 believing that there are ‘a lot’ of false rape claims, and 1 in 6 people saying that someone who is raped while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is partly responsible for that happening to them.

    Joining Kieran to discuss this is CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Rachel Morrogh and Clinical Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan.

    Image: @DublinRCC on Twitter

    9 April 2025, 3:52 pm
  • 9 minutes 51 seconds
    Daniel O’Donnell debunks hospital hoax

    Irish Singer Daniel O’Donnell has had to come out and dispel rumours that he is unwell and in hospital after a hoax circulated asking for aid…

    Daniel joins Kieran to explain more.

    Image: Daniel O’Donnell, Facebook

    9 April 2025, 3:26 pm
  • 9 minutes 31 seconds
    Why the Masters ‘Champions Dinner’ is a big deal

    The US Masters takes place this week – an event marked on the calendar of every golf fan around the world.

    Well, tonight is the Champions Dinner – and the previous year’s champions gets to decide the menu!

    Last year’s champion Scottie Scheffler caused some consternation with his menu being centred around cheeseburger sliders…

    To discuss, Kieran is joined by Masters fanatic and Executive Chef at the K Club, Gary O’Hanlon.

    Image: The Masters

    8 April 2025, 5:48 pm
  • 14 minutes 12 seconds
    Jennifer Carroll MacNeill discusses new HIQA report

    The use of unlicensed springs in surgeries at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin “was wrong”, according to a review carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

    It comes as the Chair of the Children’s Health Ireland Board Jim Browne resigned earlier today, following a report by HIQA.

    Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, joins Kieran to discuss…

    8 April 2025, 5:31 pm
  • 12 minutes 40 seconds
    The Bookshelf with Eamon Ryan

    Eamon Ryan, Climate Campaigner and former Leader of the Green Party joins Kieran to place his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

    8 April 2025, 5:01 pm
  • 13 minutes 9 seconds
    What does the future look like for Dublin Airport?

    Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has advised that he is speaking with the Attorney General about the potential for special legislation to remove the planning issues around the airport passenger cap.

    The Minister said this yesterday at the launch of phase one of Dublin Airport’s solar farm.

    Kenny Jacobs, CEO of Dublin Airport Authority joins Kieran to discuss this meeting, and what the future looks like for Dublin Airport.

    8 April 2025, 4:32 pm
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