Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

As the leaving cert finally ends for many students, We speak to one student in that cohort who has just finished his exams Alex Rowley joined Pat on the show this morning.

Land and its value, we take a look at the most valuable farms around Ireland Pat O Toole News Correspondent with the Farmers Journal.

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has appealed for more international aid as it struggles to cope with the devastating earthquake in a mountainous eastern region that has left more than 1,000 people dead and many more injured. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Borzou Daragahi, International Correspondent for The Independent.

The Irish Heart Foundation will host a political briefing as part of its 'Stop Targeting Kids’ campaign, during which the charity will call for the enactment of promised legislation on junk food marketing to children. Could reducing junk food ads make a real difference to childhood obesity? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Helena O’Donnell, Advocacy Campaigns Manager, Irish Heart Foundation, and also Christina Adane, Co-Chair of the Bite Back 2030 campaign.

As many continuants tell their TDs about their frustrations with the 30kmph Speed limit in Phoenix Park. We ask should the speed limit around the park be higher to avoid chaos and congestion? To debate, Pat was joined on the show by Niall Ring Independent councilor for Dublin's north inner city, and also Michael Pidgeon Dublin City Councillor for Dublin’s South West Inner City.

This week our resident gardening expert Paraic Horkan gives us tips for dressing your garden with colour for family and fun events this summer. ‘It’s all with thanks to Ronseal, Get your garden Summer Ready’

Do you know the best way to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape? Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator joined Pat on the show this morning with tips and advice.

Good news for parents but another blow for the childcare sector we discuss creche pay freezes with Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney, Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration & Privacy Rights.

Monaghan GP and Medical Director of NEDOC Dr Illona Duffy tells us why GPs cannot take holidays or sick leave due to lack of cover.

The influential individuals behind the great leaders, Peter Cardwell joined Pat this morning to talk about his new book, 'The Secret Life Of Special Advisors'.

Plastitar. So what exactly is it, and where was it discovered? Also, car tyres produce vastly more particle pollution than exhausts. We discuss this and more on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

Top earning public servants will see their pay restored by up to 15 percent from next week in a move that is likely to spark political and public backlash amid the cost-of-living crisis. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Southwest and Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Pat this morning on the show with a review of the Nintendo Switch Lite. Review Notes: The Switch Lite is rated for 3 to 7 hours of battery life The Switch Lite is only designed to play Switch games that support handheld mode A compact 8.2 x 3.6-inch design that feels more travel-friendly than the standard 9.4 x 4-inch Switch.

The relationship between Unionism and the Irish Government is the worst it has ever been. But why is that? And with more and more talk of a potential border poll; will loyalists ever accept a United Ireland? Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been to East Belfast to find out...

Car theft is at a seven-year high with warnings that thieves are targeting specific types of Japanese car imports. We hear the details with Motoring editor at the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert.

We discuss the prevalence of male postnatal depression with Dr. Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist and Author.

Could an information campaign among ethnic minority groups help our blood stocks? Pat was joined on the show by Dr Helen Fogarty Haematology Specialist at the School of Pharmacy and biomolecular Sciences at RCSI.

A group representing major North American airlines has written to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan demanding urgent action after “significant delays” and other issues that have hurt their services to and from the capital. To discuss further this morning Pat was joined on the show by Mary McKenna, MD of Tour America and also Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.

We get the latest from Tipperary an investigation begins after two bodies were discovered yesterday afternoon. Pat was joined on the show by Mark Fitzgerald pub owner and fine Gael councillor for the local area and also Alison Hyland Journalist with Tipp FM.

We continue our professional spotlight series and this time the focus is on the career of a commercial airline pilot. To hear all about this role and career Pat spoke to Lisa Cusack Aer Lingus First Officer.