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Parents to be told what voluntary contribution money is spent on.
Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton will bring to Cabinet proposals for statutory charter to strengthen accountability in schools.
Under this…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Law to ban scramblers in public places to be called Grace's Law. But how difficult will it be to enforce? Henry McKean reports
The cabinet have agreed a complete ban on scramblers in public places. This is after the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch in Finglas recently. The Mi…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Detecting cancer using AI shows promise. Will it become the norm ?
‘AI-assisted mammograms result in fewer aggressive and advanced breast cancer’, according to a new study which used AI in 200,000 breast exams from v…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Ultimate Guide: Hanoi
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
The Bookshelf with Kevin Dundon.
Chef Kevin Dundon joined Shane and Ciara to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Fallout from Epstein files continues.
In the UK, Peter Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords over the latest revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, while in th…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
On the ground in Kilkenny, as more rain increasing risk of further flooding
Josh Crosbie, Newstalk reporter, joined Ciara and Shane from Kilkenny as in the wake of Storm Chandra, the town deals with the damage caused by exces…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Should driving be taught as a Leaving Cert subject?
“One thing the Government could do in 2026 that would improve the lives of young people would be to introduce driving lessons in secondary schools.” …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Are we now incapable of small talk?
A new initiative by a south London pub aims to not only get people making real-life connections but also to practice their small talk skills.
The id…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Forecast as Rain to keep failing in the coming days, with a continuing risk of flooding.
The National Emergency Coordination Group has warned that the risk of flooding across the east and southeast regions is "very high" in the coming day…
4 months, 3 weeks ago