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Minister John Cummins on increase in new home completions
New home completions are up almost 33% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year’s figures. Is this a sign that things are starting to turn …
4 months ago
Ciara and Shane explore Philadelphia!
The Hard Shoulder is today broadcasting from the City of Brotherly Love with thanks to Ireland Gateway to Europe: Philadelphia!
They take in the sight…
4 months ago
How does maternity leave work in the United States?
President Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expected to give birth to her second child next week, according to a White House official. The …
4 months ago
How to do Stuff: Speaking American
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 …
4 months ago
Congressman Joe Kennedy on his time as Northern Ireland Special Envoy
Shane is joined by Congressman Joe Kennedy, who many listeners will remember as the Special Envoy to Northern Ireland under The Biden Administration.…
4 months ago
Tech Takeover: Elon Musk takes the stand in OpenAI lawsuit
For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent joins Shane and Ciara in Washington D.C. to discuss why Elon Musk is s…
4 months ago
Radiotherapy machines across Ireland need immediate replacements
This morning, the Oireachtas Health Committee heard warnings that 80% of Ireland’s radiotherapy machines are in immediate need or imminent need of re…
4 months ago
Government Fuel Supports - what is the plan?
The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien announced the Government’s €100 million Fuel Support Scheme an…
4 months ago
Looking ahead to the US Midterm Elections
On Tuesday the 3rd of November, voters across the US will go to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections to re-elect the entire membership of the Hou…
4 months ago
Electric buses “sitting idle” due to lack of infrastructure
Electric buses worth tens of millions of euros have been “sitting idle” for a year-and-a-half because charging infrastructure has been delayed.
Joinin…
4 months ago