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“That's taxpayer’s money that is going to support research and development and pilot projects to develop a food system that is based on environmental destruction and greed and disregard for animals, fish, and any of the other marine mammals that might be around it.” - Andrianna Natsoulas Andrianna Natsoulas is the campaign director for Don't Cage Our Oceans, an organization that exists to keep our oceans free from industrial fish farms. Offshore finfish farming is the mass cultivation of finfish in marine waters, in underwater or floating net pens, pods, and cages. Offshore finfish farms are factory farms that harm public health, the environment, and local communities and economies that rely on the ocean and its resources. Don’t Cage Our Oceans are a coalition of diverse organizations working together to stop the development of offshore finfish farming in the United States through federal law, policies, and coalition building. And, although it is not yet happening, right now the US Administration and Congress are promoting this kind of farming, which would be nothing short of disastrous for the oceans, the planet and the people and animals who live here. dontcageouroceans.org…

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk. Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way.

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Winners and Sinners 23:43

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This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

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Trump and Zelenksy fight in the Oval Office - what’s happening? 11:47

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A heated argument broke out between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenksy during a visit to the White House. Joining Kieran to discuss this exchange is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal and Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics in the Clinton Institute in UCD. Image: Reuters…

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You Are What You Eat: Blood Orange 13:35

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Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to talk about all the benefits you can get from a blood orange! Plus, what meals you can incorporate them into.

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Sport with Cameron Hill 5:37

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Off The Ball's Cameron Hill joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

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Are we sending the right message on deportation? 14:04

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32 people, including 28 men, three women and one child, have been deported to Georgia on a chartered flight. The Minister for Justice gave a warning by saying "If you're seeking asylum and you're not entitled to asylum - don't come to Ireland…” Is that the message we want to send out? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Colm O’Gorman, Founding Director of The Open Community and Human Rights Campaigner as well as Paul Treyvaud, owner of Paul Treyvaud’s Restaurant in Killarney.…

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Are you willing to pay for green policies? 11:15

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A new survey by KPMG has found that the majority of people wouldn't want an increase in taxes to allow for reusable energy… Joining Kieran to discuss this is Leader of the Green Party, Roderic O’Gorman.

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Electricity and gas prices to see significant hikes 11:33

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More bad news for consumers as SSE Airtricity have announced that they are to hike their electricity and gas prices from April 2nd. It means that the typical electricity bill will go up by 10.5%, and by 8.4% for gas customers... Thiswill put an additional 47 cent per day on the average electricity bill and 31 cent per day on the average gas bill. Joining Kieran to discuss this is Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications with Bonkers.ie and Catriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner.…

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Should the HSE embrace AI? 11:15

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There have been calls by a citizen’s jury that the Government should form a regulator to oversee the use of AI in our healthcare system. Joining Kieran to discuss is Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and the HSE’s Chief Clinical Information Officer, Richard Greene and Professor of Computing at DCU, Alan Smeaton.…

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Have you tried seeing every ‘must-see’ movie? 6:36

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Forrest Gump is near the top of a list of movies that are considered ‘must-see’, but people haven’t seen, a new survey reveals. Someone who is actually trying to watch every ‘must-see’ movie is Newstalk’s Aidan McKelvey! He joins Kieran to discuss. Image: Paramount Pictures

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Michael O’Leary on Dublin Airport, The Green Party and Trump 16:37

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The UK Government today backed plans for a second runway at Gatwick airport, with the condition that environmental requirements are met. While Gatwick has this new runway coming, are we making the most of our own airports in this country? Michael O’Leary, the Group CEO of Ryanair, joins Kieran to give his thoughts on this, as well as the Government's upcoming visit to Trump.…

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Remembering Gene Hackman 5:58

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Legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home earlier today... Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public for their thoughts on Gene's legacy, and Harriet Alexander, Reporter with The Times based in the United States join Kieran to discuss the investigation surrounding these two deaths.…

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Should we have a public sex offenders registry? 10:59

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Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has revealed that a domestic violence register for those convicted of rape or serious sexual assault will be established in Ireland. He told the Dáil that the only way the public knows about such cases is if a journalist happens to be in court, or if a victim waives their anonymity. Is this a welcome move? Hazel Behan, sexual assault survivor and Rachel Morrogh, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre join Kieran to discuss.…

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What makes a great Bond? 9:28

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The James Bond franchise has been sold to Amazon, but we are still no closer to knowing who that next Bond actor will be. Someone who might have a clue is the Casting Director of the last 13 Bond films, Debbie McWilliams. She joins Kieran to discuss what goes into picking the next superspy. Image: MGM…

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Long dental waiting lists for special care patients - why? 13:54

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Thousands of children and special care patients are being forced to wait months, even years for dental treatment under general anesthetic. Many patients are being forced to wait in pain and discomfort with no option to pay for treatment. Why is this happening? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Dr Gillian Smith, Dentist at the Fitzwilliam Clinic in Bray and Ned Carroll, whose 31-year-old daughter Maryann, who has autism and one of those patients struggling to access treatment……

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Should Communion celebrations only be on the weekend? 13:01

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