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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'.

Latest episodes

Ten years on from Ireland’s Marriage Referendum and its influence

7 hours ago - 16 mins

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

UK and EU reach landmark new trade deal - what does it mean for Ireland?

7 hours ago - 12 mins

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Kids Health Check: Ear Infections

7 hours ago - 6 mins

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Rhys Darby talks his new tour!

7 hours ago - 8 mins

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Average rent in Dublin rises above €2,000 for the first time

7 hours ago - 12 mins

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Gary Lineker leaves BBC early after controversy

8 hours ago - 6 mins

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Should greyhound racing be banned in Ireland?

The New Zealand government has proposed banning greyhound racing from 2026 – the reason being that the percentage of dogs injured in races remains significantly high. New Zealand's greyhound racing industry has long faced criticism for not doing enough to protect the welfare of the animals, with three reviews on the industry over the past decade all recommending major changes. Does Ireland need to look at a similar ban? Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy Rae and Katie Corcoran of Greyhound Awareness Cork join Jonathan to discuss.