The Hard Shoulder

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  Ireland’s first university-led AI research institute 15.10.2026 7хв

  Minister James Lawless announced this morning Ireland's first university-owned AI Institute. The Institute will put AI engineers alongside researchers to advance the use of AI across health, agriculture, climate, humanities and the sciences. Professor Robin Burke, incoming director of the UCD AI Institute joined Shane on the show to discuss.
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  White House faces questions over its new press secretary 15.10.2026 7хв

  The White House is defending its new press secretary, Katie Zacharia as questions emerge over her legal credentials as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he feels personally betrayed by Donald Trump. BBC North American Correspondent, Anothony Zurcher joined us on the Hard Shoulder with all the latest from the States.
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  When is an MRI useful? 15.10.2026 7хв

  Scans can reveal a lot about your spine, but they don’t always explain the cause of your pain. Stephen O’Rourke, Chartered Clinical Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at the Mater University Hospital joined us on the Hard Shoulder to discuss.
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  EU court backs Dublin Airport’s 32 million passenger cap 15.10.2026 7хв

  EU’s top court, the ECJ has upheld the Dublin Airport passenger cap, meaning regulators must take the 32 million a year limit into account when allocating airline slots. Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel & Airport safety & security expert spoke to Ciara on the show this evening.
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  Defence Forces appear before the Oireachtas 15.10.2026 10хв

  Earlier today, an Oireachtas Committee heard pandemic remains the top risk to National Security, with antibiotic-resistant infection, cyber-attacks and disruption to critical supply chains also included. Sinn Féin TD for Mayo, Rose Conway Walsh who is chair of the Joint Committee on Defence and National Security joined Shane on the show discuss.
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  The Irish Carvery 15.10.2026 10хв

  Has the humble carvery become the hottest trend in Gen Z dining? Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden reports.
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  Government trying to prevent second day of public sector strikes 15.10.2026 5хв

   The Government is seeking to get public sector unions back around the table to avoid a second day of strikes next week. It follows yesterday’s nationwide walkout by around 300,000 workers over pay. Louise Byrne, Irish Examiner Political Correspondent joined us on the show to discuss.
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  Arrests made after Waterford arson attack 15.10.2026 4хв

  Arrests have been made in the arson attack in Waterford City that took the lives of four members of the English family on Wednesday. Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter brought us the latest on the investigation.
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  Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison 15.10.2026 10хв

  Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan brought us the latest as Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape and child sex assaults.
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  Campaign to scrap the EU-Israel trade agreement 15.10.2026 7хв

  Shane was joined on the show by Dublin Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin who has launched a campaign today urging the EU to end its preferential trade agreement with Israel. The campaign calls for the EU-Israel Association Agreement to be scrapped. 
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  Worrying behaviours being normalised in student relationships 14.10.2026 7хв

  A new report surveying 330 students across 12 higher education institutions in Ireland has found that controlling behaviours are becoming normalised in student relationships.   Joining Ciara on the show to discuss was Clinical Psychotherapist, Stephanie Regan. 
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  Another wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine 14.10.2026 5хв

  Russia has launched another major attack on Ukraine, with civilians killed and around 600,000 people left without electricity. At least six people have been killed with strikes hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv.  For the very latest Ciara was joined on the show by Emanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for France 24 to discuss.
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  How music can help with bereavement, dementia and pain 14.10.2026 6хв

  How does music positively impact people in difficult times such as dealing with bereavement, chronic pain, or comforting a loved one with dementia?  Dr Shane Cassidy, founder of Neurolinks and music therapist joined Shane on the show to discuss.
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  Sally Rooney's books to be no longer sold in the UK 14.10.2026 7хв

  Irish author Sally Rooney says her books will no longer be sold in the UK, following an agreement with her publisher, Faber, over legal concerns arising from her support for Palestine Action. Martin Doyle, Books Editor with the Irish Times joined Shane on the show to discuss.
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  The stigma surrounding male hair loss 14.10.2026 8хв

  Male pattern hair loss affects millions of men, but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with when it starts happening to you. Ciaran Bradley, Newstalk’s Digital Editor joined Shane on the show to discuss.
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  The latest from today’s public sector strikes 14.10.2026 12хв

  Emmet Malone Work correspondent for The Irish Times along with Economist and Former Political Analyst David W Higgins joined Ciara on the show to discuss the latest from today’s public sector strike.
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  Public sector strike over pay deal 14.10.2026 11хв

  Minister of State for Local Government and Planning & TD for Waterford, John Cummins joined us on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the public sector strike action taking place around the country.
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  The importance of the Irish passport 14.10.2026 8хв

  The number of people applying for citizenship soared by 236% after the Government announced it was tightening the application process.  But what is the importance of the Irish passport throughout history?   Nathan Mannion, Head of Exhibitions and Programmes at The EPIC museum Dublin joined us on the show to discuss.
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  Day one of Russell Brand rape trial underway 14.10.2026 5хв

  The trial of comedian Russell Brand has opened at in London. The comedian faces seven charges relating to alleged offences against sixwomen between 1999 and 2009. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The prosecution has begun outlining its case  Former Editor of Bureau of Investigative Journalism and freelance journalist, Meirion Jones joined Ciara with the latest.
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  Status Yellow wind and rain warnings for seven counties 14.10.2026 4хв

  Status Yellow wind and rain warnings are in place for seven counties across the day. Carlow Weather’s, Alan O’Reilly joined Ciara on the show with the latest.