The Ombudsman for Children's Office has said that a blanket ban approach on phones is not in the best interest of children, and it does not effectively protect them from potential online harm.

Joining Kieran to discuss is Eric Nelligan, Teacher, Assistant Principal & Aontú Spokesperson on Education and Richard Hogan, Family Psychologist and author of ‘Home is Where the Start Is’.

Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world.

This week, Fionn joined Kieran to give his travel tips for Albufeira and the Algarve!

Following the first Irish satellite’s journey in space concluding, we’re going to look back on what it achieved.

To talk more on this, Kieran is joined by the Director of UCD’s Centre for Space Research, and the Endorsing Professor for EIRSAT-1, Lorraine Hanlon.

Image: European Space Agency

Focus Ireland has released their report today for 2024, where they report a record number of people facing homelessness…

What can be done to curb this number?

Kieran is joined by the CEO of Focus Ireland, Pat Dennigan, to comb through the report.

Local Gardaí in Donegal have stated that the days of leaving doors unlocked are well and truly gone, following the theft of a car, trailer and calf from a farm over the weekend. Is it true?

Kieran is joined by retired Garda Sergeant Christy Galligan to discuss.

Louise Cooney, Content Creator and Podcast Host joins Kieran to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

Israel has launched an attack on Doha in Qatar, in what they claim was targeting Hamas leaders.

Joining Kieran to discuss and give the latest updates is The Independent’s Chief International Correspondent, Bel Trew.

Image: Reuters

Jim Gavin has been nominated by Fianna Fáil for the Irish Presidency, beating out MEP Billy Kelleher in a vote today. And, with Taoiseach Micheal Martin backing the candidate who lost the vote, what does it tell us about the party’s faith in his leadership?

Kieran is joined by Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher as well as Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe to discuss the nomination, and later Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent and Ivan Yates, former Government Minister, join to discuss what this could mean for the future of the party.

The Scottish government has supported a new bill looking to ban greyhound racing.

Scotland are following the lead from Wales, New Zealand and Tasmania, who have all made moves towards banning the sport.

Does Ireland need to look at a similar ban?

Joining Kieran to discuss is Independent TD for Limerick, Richard O’Donoghue and Katie Corcoran, Co-Founder of Greyhound Awareness Cork.

Last night has been described by Traitors Ireland fans as the best reality TV moment ever! But what makes a great liar?

Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Kieran to discuss.