The Hard Shoulder

The ESRI have published a report saying that Ireland officially has the highest energy prices in the European Union. They found that energy prices could rise by €106 per year for the next four years. Meanwhile, figures from Wind Energy Ireland show that 41% of our energy in March came from wind. What should we be looking at to help alleviate pressures on our energy supply?
To discuss, Shane is joined by Fianna Fail Councillor in Meath Stephen McKee and Green Party Councillor in Dublin City Council, Janet Horner.

It’s Wish Week here on Newstalk, and we are highlighting the incredible work Make-A-Wish does in helping create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses…
Ciara and Shane are joined by Ellen Kavanagh of Waxperts to wax Shane’s legs for a good cause!
Let’s make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.

Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent joins Ciara and Shane to discuss an update on the EU’s age verification app.

As the 10 cent excise cuts take effect from today, forecourt operators are warning motorists that price drops will not be seen immediately. This comes after the International Monetary Fund warned there will be an international oil shortfall this year, with fears the Iran war could tip the world into recession…
Joining Shane to discuss this is Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels Ireland and Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin.