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The Hard Shoulder

The Hard Shoulder 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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'Soul destroying' - Dervla O'Connor of Crystal Swing on lack of services for her autistic child

Former singer Dervla O'Connor says she is 'disgusted' at the lack of empathy and respect for children with autism. Dervla, who used to sing with her brother Derek in 'Crystal Swing', is now a full-time carer for her son Paul. He was diagnosed with severe autism three years ago. She spoke Kieran about the issues she's facing getting Paul the services he needs.