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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. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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Do we need a 'level playing field' when it comes to healthcare for those with rare diseases?

Hundreds of thousands of people live with rare conditions in Ireland. Their needs are many and varied; including healthcare, education, employment and housing.  While these diseases might be rare, collectively they are substantial. In Ireland, over 300,000 live with an uncommon condition.  Rare Disease Ireland are calling for a levelling of the health playing field post pandemic.   CEO of Rare Diseases Ireland,Vicky McGrath and Louise O’Keefe, whose daughter Ella lives with a rare disease, joined Kieran on Monday's edition of The Hard Shoulder to talk about the need for action when it comes to healthcare for those with rare diseases.