Minister Michael McGrath on Exchequer Figures for 2021

Minister Michael McGrath on Exchequer Figures for 2021

Not only was there a busy cabinet meeting today, but the exchequer figures for 2021 are out. Michael McGrath, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...

"People are suffering from the housing crisis."

The Irish Home Builders Association has warned that the  supply of new homes could be reduced by up to 8,000 this year as a result of the current stoppage in construction. James Benson Head of the Irish Home Builders Association joined Kieran to discuss how this could inpact Irelands ongoing housing crisis.

The final furlong

Ivan is joined by a panel of contributors to look back at some of the stories that have caught their eye over the past week. The panel is made up of Harry McCann Founder Of Trendster.ie, Ciara Kelly Presenter of Lunchtime Live, and Bill Hughes Of Mind The Gap FIlms  to discuss all. 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'.

The Final Furlong

Ivan is joined by journalist Barbara Scully, Producer Bill Hughes, and comedian Steven Cummins for this week's Final Furlong. 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'.

The Final Furlong: Terry Prone, Jess Kelly, and Tom O'Mahony

Ivan and his panel look back at the stories that really got us talking over the past seven days. Subscribe to The Hard Shoulder podcasts below: