The Hard Shoulder

With the school holidays in full swing and the kids all at home, many of them may be thinking about getting a summer job to fill the time and make some money before school starts back in September.
But, how can teenagers get into these jobs without experience, and what kinds of restrictions are there for under 18s working?
Joining Ciara with some advice is Career Guidance Counsellor in Carlow, Liz Kelly and Partner and Head of Employment Law at Hayes Solicitors, Anne Lyne.

The Central Bank Governor, Gabriel Makhlouf, has warned against spending overruns ahead of the Budget 2027.
In his annual pre-Budget letter to the Finance Minister, he highlighted that if their spending overruns persist, there could be a €25.7 billion deficit in the public finances by 2030…
For more on this, Shane is joined by Economist Austin Hughes…

They say joy is in the little things: having fresh sheets, a hot cup of coffee, or maybe hearing your favourite song. These may seem like small things to get excited about, but studies show these brief experiences have a range of benefits, including reduced stress and regulating emotions.
Joining Ciara to discuss why these little moments of joy are so important is Counseling Psychologist & Lecturer in TU Dublin, Leslie Shoemaker.

For this week’s Kids Clinic, Shane and Ciara are joined by Louise Lennox, Chef and Children’s Feeding Therapist from Fussy Eating Kids to discuss how to properly and safely introduce your child to cooking!

A hosepipe ban is becoming “increasingly likely” as the heatwave is expected to continue.
Uisce Éireann said they are “very concerned and continue to be concerned” about water supplies in the greater Dublin area, including the capital, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.
But, do they work? For more on this, Ciara is joined by Dr. Jenny Lawlor from the DCU Water Institute.