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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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Rachael Blackmore retires - reflecting on her legacy

5 hours ago - 4 mins

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Ciara Mangan hopes that her story can inspire other survivors

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6 hours ago - 8 mins

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6 hours ago - 8 mins

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial begins today

7 hours ago - 3 mins

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Should RTÉ have a dedicated sports channel?

7 hours ago - 11 mins

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Pension Auto-Enrolment Scheme to see further delays

Over 800 thousand people may have to wait longer for their pensions, as Cabinet is expected to further delay the auto-enrolment pension scheme until January 2026, instead of the original September 2025 deadline… Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary is expected to tell colleagues that more time is needed to deliver what is described as a “complex” system. Sinn Féin says the scheme has been promised for the last 20 years, and further delays are unacceptable. Louise O Reilly, Sinn Féin’s Enterprise Spokesperson and TD for Dublin Fingal West joins guest host Anton Savage to discuss.