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Why has hospital parking revenue more than doubled over four years?
Revenue generated by parking fees at public hospitals has more than doubled over a four-year period.
A breakdown provided by the HSE shows that Irish …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How many children do not have a special education place?
Waiting lists for special educational places are growing, but the Department of Education has yet to share the latest figures for children left witho…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How your morning routine is making (or breaking) your day
From the second you open your eyes, your morning habits may be affecting the trajectory of your entire day. Whether it's waking up with a to-do list …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why do we hate AI customer service bots? - Bairbre Holmes Reports
Despite claims AI will simplify and streamline our lives most Irish people want to speak with a human when they are contacting customer services.
New …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
HIQA commences analysis of tobacco affordability in Ireland
A new HIQA report is set to commence, investigating the affordability of tobacco in Ireland in comparison to other countries in the EU and the UK.
The…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Ultimate Guide: Galway
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…
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HSE Drugs Group recommends not funding Friedreich’s Ataxia drug
The HSE Drugs Group has decided to recommend not funding the drug Skyclarys for the rare condition Friedreich's Ataxia. Around 200 people have this d…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Financial literary and digital vs physical money
Over in the UK, a study of 1,000 parents with children aged between 13 and 21 found more than a third of parents would rather their children start th…
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Nigel Farage incident: is it connected to Ann Widdecombe’s murder?
Police in England are investigating if Joshua Kerry, the man charged with the murder of the former Reform UK and Conservative politician Ann Widdecom…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Bookshelf with Paul Williams
Crime Journalist Paul Williams joins Shane to place his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
2 months, 3 weeks ago