The Hard Shoulder

A public consultation on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services has been launched by the Mental Health Commission.The move is an effort to implement "robust, evidence-based standards" for service users within the system.John Joe McGinley, parent and Founder of autismdad.ie joins Jonathan to discuss his experience with two sons who have been in the CAMHS system.

You may have seen a recent trend circulating online, of people sending their parents AI generated images which make it look like there is an unknown person in their house, to get their reaction. While this is a seemingly harmless joke, it’s one of many instances of AI generated deepfakes circulating online.So, how can you tell an AI deepfake from a real image?Joining Jonatahn to discuss is Professor Barry O’Sullivan of the School of Computer Science & IT at University College Cork.

The Dáil today voted a motion of confidence for Simon Harris.The motion was put forward by the Government after Aontú said yesterday they would be bringing a motion of no confidence against the Tánaiste over his failure to deliver promises for scoliosis care during his time as Minister for Health.Joining Jonathan with the latest is Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Louise Burne.

Bucket lists - are they something we still use to measure our success and to monitor the goals we unattainable things we are still reaching for, or have we scrapped them for a more day to day mindset?Joining Jonathan Healy to discuss is Joe O’Shea, Editor of Cork Beo and Stephaine Regan, Clinical Psychologist.

This morning, the Oireachtas Transport Committee met to discuss the provision of buses in rural areas.Representatives from Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority appeared before the committee to discuss the biggest challenges facing public transport on these rural routes.Joining Jonathan Healy to discuss is Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly and the National Transport Authority’s Director of Public Transport, Jeremy Ryan.Image: TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan

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 Jonathan Healy to give his recommendations for Halloween festivals in Ireland!

Irish Olympic Swimmer Shane Ryan has announced he will take part in the controversial Enhances Games which next year will permit competitors to use performance enhancing drugs, like steroids, to gain advantage.Since his announcement, the Irish sporting world has criticised the decision including Swim Ireland who said they’re “disappointed” by the three-time Olympian’s decision.Joining Jonathan Healy to discuss is Chief Sport Writer at the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and David Nolan, who is an Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at DCU.

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín joins Jonathan Healy to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

The ceasefire in Gaza is under strain today, as Israeli Defence Force members have shot multiple civilians dead in Northern Gaza.Shows of intra-Palestinian violence also reign as Hamas have carried out public executions of suspected collaborators.So, will the ceasefire hold?Paul Kearns, Freelance Journalist in Tel Aviv joins Jonathan Healy to discuss.

Protein is not just a macronutrient, but now a buzz word in diet and health culture. You will have seen many foods focusing on being ‘high protein’ or ‘protein enhanced’. Is it simply the latest diet trend, or should you be stocking up on your protein powder?Joining Jonathan Healy to discuss is Shelly Gray, Today FM Presenter and Registered Dietitian.