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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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"It wasn't invented by my department... it's advice from NPHET..."

After weeks of preparations and discussions with industry representatives, the Cabinet has agreed on a plan for the reopening of indoor hospitality. The Government has come under pressure from the opposition over their plans, amid concerns the measures will be rushed through the Dail. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar called the plan "far from perfect, but the only way we can reopen".  He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder and said he would prefer if there was no time limit on indoor dining. The Tánaiste admitted that plans for reopening indoor hospitality are not fool proof, however the need for a 1 hour 45 minute restriction is under review. The Hard Shoulder 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'.