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How much protection should whistleblowers get?
Impassioned speeches took place in the Dáil today, as the spotlight moved to the treatment of whistleblowers.
It’s as a Private Members Motion was bro…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Have we lost our love for reading?
Author John Grisham has said there is a steep decline in the US in reading for pleasure. Is this also the case in Ireland, and what has contributed t…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
UK announces latest Budget - how does it look?
The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the latest Budget today, and it has not come without massive publicity. To chat through what has happen…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Affordable(?) housing development - Josh Crosbie Reports
Applications for a new "affordable" housing development opened in County Kildare today. However, some of the homes cost more than what is allowed und…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Ultimate Guide: Melbourne
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…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
EU to debate law cracking down on online scams
A debate before the EU Parliament will discuss whether social media companies should be liable for fake ads on their sites, in an effort to cut down …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How should lonely young people be supported?
A recent report by SpunOut, Ireland’s youth information and support platform, found that loneliness is one of the top concerns among young people, wi…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Bookshelf with Fergus Finlay
Former CEO of Barnardos Fergus Finlay joins Ciara Doherty to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Andrew McGinley on Deirdre Morely inquest lawsuit
Deirdre Morely, who killed her three children, has initiated a lawsuit against the Coroner, as she believes the scope of the inquest is limited.
Deird…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
New rules to allow customers to cancel contracts if prices go up
The Government is set to introduce new rules which will allow customers to cancel their contracts penalty free if prices go up, following an influx o…
4 months, 3 weeks ago