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Would you take public transport if it was free? - Henry McKean Asks
With rising fuel prices, despite Government subsidies, still impacting pockets - it might be time to rethink how you get around. If public transport …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Ultimate Guide: Cruises
Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Should period products be available in schools?
The Government is being urged to provide free sanitary products across all secondary schools in an aim to combat period poverty…
Joining Ciara to disc…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
How much pressure is being put on parents with increased school fees?
The Government has defended its decision to increase school bus charges from next September.
This increase will see transport fees double for primary …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Bookshelf with Brenda Power
Columnist and Broadcaster Brenda Power joins Ciara and Shane to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Martina and Ammi Burke arrested - latest updates
Martina and Ammi Burke have been arrested on foot of a court order at Castlerea Prison this afternoon. An immediate order to arrest them was made 4 w…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Israel makes death penalty legal for Palestinians convicted of terror charges
Yesterday the Israeli parliament passed new legislation making the death penalty legal for Palestinians convicted by Israeli military and criminal co…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
How should another pandemic be managed in the future?
Earlier today, the COVID-19 Evaluation Roundtable convened, where global health experts assessed Ireland’s management and experience of the pandemic …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why we need proper infrastructure for e-scooters
We don’t need to ban e-scooters. We need to start planning for them.
So writes Sadhbh O’Neill, Climate and Environmental Researcher, who joins Shane t…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
GP shortages - what can be done?
A national analysis of GP shortages shows concerning patterns of workforce pressures on the Dublin commuter belt, and on the western seaboard, accord…
2 months, 4 weeks ago