The Pat Kenny Show

Bakhurst on front of the Oireachtas committee today

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We hear what to expect as Kevin Bakhurst goes before the public accounts committee this morning. Speaking to Pat this morning was Bauer Media’s Pol...

Gardening: Wet weather not great for tomatoes and potatoes

12 Jul 2023

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Paraic Horkan on why this wet weather is good news for planting but can be bad news for potatoes and tomatoes.

How do we crime proof our towns and cities?

12 Jul 2023

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What changes can we make to our towns and cities to reduce crime? With an insight to this Pat was joined on the show by Sgt John Fitzpatrick Crime Pre...

The benefits of board games

12 Jul 2023

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A recent study has found that playing board games brings all kinds of significant benefits to young and old Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry ...

Inside Hollywood: Ron Howard

12 Jul 2023

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From child actor to director heavyweight, we look at the works of Ron Howard in this week's 'Inside Hollywood' with Lisa Cannon.

Soaring rates in Dublin Hotels

12 Jul 2023

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All time high for hotels in the capital as Dublin hotels are at soaring rates. We heard from Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier, and Businesswoman, and also ...

Green Scene: The hottest day on earth explained

12 Jul 2023

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Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Ruth Freeman describes the discovery of a new plant that has fruits and flowers undergr...

We discuss the new Leaving Cert sex education curriculum

12 Jul 2023

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The new Leaving Cert sex education curriculum will see sweeping changes for the first in more than 20 years. We get a reaction from Eric Nelligan Ass...

Challenges facing women in sport

12 Jul 2023

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We look at the challenges facing women in sports, from period awareness to female coaches. To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Aifric Keogh High...

We discuss the testimony of Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly.

12 Jul 2023

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Is the jury out? We discuss the testimony of Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly with Seán Defoe Bauer Media’s Political Correspondent, Fionnán Sheahan ...

Is the gambling legislation going before committee tomorrow too vague?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the gambling legislation going before the committee tomorrow too vague? Questions are still being asked after new gambling regulations are implemen...

Tech With Jess: Data plan for watches

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vodafone and Samsung sim card watch, data plan for watches and Prime Day offers. All up for discussion with Jess Kelly, Newstalk Tech Correspondent. ...

The decision to move the National Maternity Hospital before Cabinet today

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The decision to move the National Maternity Hospital from Holles Street to South Dublin goes before the cabinet today. For more on this Pat was joined...

What is the impact of the planet’s ever growing population?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's World Population Day where are we heading with an exploding global population? Joining Pat this morning was Professor Mary Gilmartin Maynooth U...

The latest on the scandal at the BBC

11 Jul 2023

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The BBC's annual report is due to be overshadowed by the latest scandal. We get the latest from London with Enda Brady the UK-based journalist and med...

Bernard Brogan on the importance of middle management

11 Jul 2023

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The importance of Middleman Management in forming a strong working environment with Bernard Brogan, Co-Founder, PepTalk Team Experience Platform and L...

Why are 130 new electric buses lying idle in Ireland's capital

11 Jul 2023

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Why are 130 new electric buses lying idle in Ireland's capital? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Thomas O’Connor

Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy go before the Oireachtas this morning

11 Jul 2023

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We delve once more into the RTÉ saga as Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy go before the Oireachtas this morning. To discuss what is ahead this morning Pat...

Joe Biden visits UK ahead of NATO summit

10 Jul 2023

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Joe Biden has landed in the UK ahead of a NATO summit where Ukraine is up for discussion. Olga Tokariuk, Independent Journalist in Ukraine to discuss ...

Travel with Pol: New tourism rules and campaigns 

10 Jul 2023

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Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile discusses new tourism rules and campaigns.

The ongoing medicine shortage continues

10 Jul 2023

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Pat was joined by Sandra Gannon, Managing Director of Azure Pharmaceuticals to discuss the ongoing medicine shortage continues with blood pressure and...

How to keep the spark in relationships

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor and Author of Relationships on the Edge, Host of the podcast – ToughLove joined Pat to ...

Increase instances of e-bike batteries exploding

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pat was joined by Dr. Ted Burke, Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at TU Dublin to look at the increasing instance of e-...

Social housing tenants unable to access same facilities as private renters

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie joined Pat to discuss why social housing tenants can’t access the same facilities as private renters.

A review of the weekend's sporting action

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kilkenny overcome Clare and Galway make an exit after an exhilarating weekend in sport. Shane Hannon from Off the Ball joined Pat to discuss a busy we...

Why getting six hours sleep might be a waste of time

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pat was joined by Dr. Makela Bloomberg, Research Fellow at University College London to discuss why people who exercise regularly but get less than 6 ...

Ask the Expert: Aches, pains, arteritis and joint replacements

10 Jul 2023

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Joining Pat was Dr. Niall Hogan, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at St. James Hospital, Blackrock, to answer all your orthopedic questions.

Record number of complaints against taxi drivers

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A record number of complaints about taxi drivers last year has been linked to the introduction of a new regulation requiring license holders to accept...

New DG Kevin Bakhurst stands down the Executive Board

10 Jul 2023

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The new DG wields the axe, with Kevin Bakhurst dissolving the executive board and appointing an interim leadership team in the latest move. Fionnán ...

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning was Roisin Shortall - Social Democrats TD for Dub...

Many of us not prepared for retirement

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pensions, what are they and why are so many of us not prepared for retirement. From a recent survey conduction 62% of respondents feel not prepared a...

Vaginal mesh survivors rally for full redress scheme

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Survivors protest but vaginal mesh procedure use still not ruled out.Vaginal mesh survivors rally for full redress scheme Speaking to Ivan this mornin...

Friday Food: A garden fresh herb syrup for ice cream

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Garden fresh Chef Catherine Fulvio tell us how to make a herb syrup which can be pour ed over ice-cream for kids and into cocktails for adults.

Two injured during stabbing at GAA match in Co Tyrone

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shock and widespread condemnation following the stabbing of two people at an under-16s Gaelic football match in Co Tyrone last night. We get the lat...

Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin ?

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin is Russian oligarch, mercenary leader and former close friend of Vladimir Putin. Is Putin to blame ? To discuss further Iv...

How to have a good time as a parent on holiday

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now you have to bring the kids on holiday, so how do you have a good holiday yourself? Stella O'Malley Psychotherapist and author of 'What Your Teen I...

A preview of this busy weekend of sport

07 Jul 2023

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Galway face the mighty Limerick and old heroes Kilkenny take on the Banner County! Kathleen McNamee has our sport for the weekend.

Succession in a farming family

07 Jul 2023

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We talk succession in the farming family and the looming fear of the capital taxation. We get all explained with Martin O'Sullivan Agricultural Cons...

The latest revelations in the RTÉ Payment scandal

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following the PAC Committee meeting yesterday, we return to the latest revelations in the RTÉ Payment scandal with Seán Defoe Bauer Media’s Politi...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'OJ: Made In America'

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The trial of the century, the one that gripped the nation, we look at the documentary ‘’OJ: Made in America’’ in this week's 'Boxed' with John...

Insufficient water quality could cause an increase in farmland prices

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insufficient water quality could cause an increase in land prices.. For more on this, Ivan spoke to Pat O’Toole, Political Correspondent Irish Fame...

Are penalty shoot-outs are a fair way to decide a game?

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Hannon asks if penalty shoot-outs are a fair way to decide a game.

The dangers of vaping

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What once was a way to quit smoking has now become an ongoing problem for today’s society and the environment. We discuss the dangers of vaping with...

The artificial intelligence at Wimbledon

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Game, set and match as artificial intelligence takes on Wimbledon. We get all the details with Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent.

Sperm counts are declining globally

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sperm counts are declining globally leading to a drastic fall in men's reproductivity capacity in recent years, Professor Luke O’Neill explains why.

Lack of dentists is causing neglect to our children’s teeth

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish Dental Association says the lack of dentists in Ireland is causing neglect to our children’s teeth. We hear from Fintan Hourihan Chief Exe...

Flip-flops and car loans what we learnt from latest Oireachtas committee meeting

06 Jul 2023

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Flip-flops and car loans, what we learned from the latest Oireachtas committee on the RTÉ payment scandal with Brian Stanley Sinn Fein TD and Chair o...

The legal side of separation

06 Jul 2023

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What to do when it’s not ‘’Happily ever after’’, we look at the legal side of separation with Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor and Senior C...

Skin Deep: Acne triggers and treatments

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Catriona Ryan Consultant dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatology discusses the triggers and treatments of acne in this month's skin de...

More detail surfaces on the RTÉ payment scandal

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy announce that they will go before the Oireachtas Committee, as more detail surfaces on the RTÉ payment scandal. We get th...

Gardening with Paraic: It is excellent gardening weather

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is excellent Gardening weather after the recent heavy rain. heat has built up in the border soil and with this recent rain plant growth and floweri...

Should we extend child benefit to 19-year-olds still in education

05 Jul 2023

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With the cost-of-living crisis continuing, should we extend child benefits to 19-year-olds still in education? One TD is calling for this and that was...

"The Irish Coroner" Unearthing corruption and exposing injustice

05 Jul 2023

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Unearthing corruption and exposing injustice. A new book "The Irish Coroner" delves into nineteenth-century Ireland, where coroners clashed with elite...

The toll of mental health problem in the construction industry

05 Jul 2023

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We discuss what can be done to solve the increasing load and toll on construction workers' mental health with Carole Ann Clarke Organization Developm...

Inside Hollywood: Director Rob Reiner

05 Jul 2023

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From Epics to Romance, we dive into the diverse range of director Rob Reiner in this week's 'Inside Hollywood' with Lisa Cannon.

Just how can we support working families?

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

85% of women leave full-time employment and Ireland are 3rd highest-paid creche fees in Europe. Just how can we support working families? To discuss I...

What new cars are in the market right now

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The second-hand market, finance options, and popular buys Conor Faughnan takes us through buying a car now that we are in the second half of the year...

The latest from Ios

05 Jul 2023

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We get the latest from the tragedy in Ios with Helena Smith The Guardian's Athens-based correspondent.

Are you good at basic household chores?

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many people don’t know how to fix basic things around the house. We hear why it’s so important to know how to wire a plug and locate your boiler w...

Discovering that Octopuses might dream like us

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discovering that Octopuses might dream like us and how the rush for sustainable aviation fuel might put pressure on livestock and palm oil supply.. an...

A call to end the use of the word 'Obesity'

05 Jul 2023

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There are calls for obesity to be renamed to improve treatment 'Focus should be on the underlying pathophysiology of obesity and not on body size'. Ma...

The latest on the controversy in Montrose

05 Jul 2023

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We get the latest on the controversy in Montrose and RTE as Government's external review is published. Speaking to Ivan about the latest revelations a...

Instagram owner to launch Twitter rival

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram owner to launch Twitter rival on Thursday and a review of the Honor 70 lite phone. All this and more with Newstalk Technology Correspondent ...

Doctor who is leading the way in addressing pelvic pain

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to the doctor leading the way in addressing pelvic pain. Joining Ivan on the show this morning was Dr. Kirk Levins, Consultant Pain Medicine...

EU clamping down on companies' sustainability efforts

04 Jul 2023

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The EU is clamping down on companies' sustainability efforts. We get more on this with Conor Holland Head of ESG Reporting and Assurance at KPMG and ...

The dangers of the terrible typo

04 Jul 2023

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How do you like your covfefe? The dangers of the terrible typo with Keith Broni the Editor in Chief of emojipedia.org.

The need for new road safety rules

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the need for new road safety rules Gardai is at a loss with motorists watching videos on their phones. Joining Pat to discuss was Geraldin...

Should we push for a United Ireland

04 Jul 2023

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Our Big 11 debate looks at the prospect of a united Ireland, should it happen, and should we push it? We hear from Lisa Chambers Fianna Fail Senator f...

The National Crime Agency is closing in on UDA boss Gary Fisher

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The National Crime Agency is closing in on millionaire UDA boss Gary Fisher after seizing his holiday home in County Down. For more on this, Ivan spok...

The summer economic statement due today

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Government expected to announce and publish the summer economic statement today, we get the latest details on what the statement may bring wi...

Scam and scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated

04 Jul 2023

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More than €10m was scammed from Irish people in online and investment frauds in the first five months of this year. We hear how the scams are gettin...

How bad is the Irish Health System and how might we fix it

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How bad is the Irish Health System and how might we fix it. To discuss with Ivan this morning was Martin Curley Professor of Innovation and Director, ...

The latest in the RTE pay scandal

04 Jul 2023

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Reports of divisions, rumours of redundancies, selling of assets and relocations, the latest in the RTE pay scandal. We get the latest with Arthur Bee...

Ask The Expert: On Pensions

03 Jul 2023

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Dreaming and saving for the future. Our Monday Expert is Carol Brick Managing Director of CWM Wealth Management & Ceo Her Money gives tips and advice...

A news roundup from the USA

03 Jul 2023

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American college scandal, Supreme Court changes, and former President's popularity on the rise. We get all the news from Stateside with Terry Sheridan...

Is it time to phase out SUV’s? Henry McKean reports

03 Jul 2023

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Is it time to phase out SUV’s as protestors campaign against their damage to the environment Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean finds out in this report...

A mother’s struggle to get her son a place in secondary after 17 failed applications

03 Jul 2023

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A mother struggles to get her son a place in secondary after 17 failed applications. Speaking to Ivan this morning was Marrita Coyle mother of Robbie ...

How can you build trust back when it is broken?

03 Jul 2023

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How can you build trust back when it is broken? How hard is it to repair the relationship? All up for discussion with Stephanie Regan Clinical Psyc...

We hear about the Alzheimer's Memory Walk 24th September

03 Jul 2023

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We talk about Dementia ahead of the Alzheimer's Memory Walk this September. Speaking to Ivan this morning was Entrepreneur Pamela Laird whose father ...

A look back on the weekend of sport

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heartbreak for Mayo as Dublin and Kerry cruise on to the All Ireland semi-final, Kathleen McNamee looks back at all the busy weekend of sport.

Pull out or weather the storm? Company sponsorships explained

03 Jul 2023

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Pull out or weather the storm? - How quickly can a brand remove sponsorship from a company in hot water? We find out with Rob Hartnett CEO of Sport Fo...

RTÉ Payment scandal likely to seek Ryan Tubridy to appear before Oireachtas

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The controversy that simply won’t go away, the RTÉ Payment scandal likely to seek Ryan Tubridy to appear before Oireachtas. Speaking to Ivan this ...

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan today as Eoin O’Broin Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Housing, Fianna Fáil S...

Food With Gareth : Chicken & chorizo skewer and a greek summer salad

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's BBQ season and Executive Chef Gareth Mullins is taking on a Chicken & chorizo skewer Greek summer salad

667 arrests as French riots spread over police shooting

30 Jun 2023

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667 arrests as French riots spread over police shooting, we get the latest from France with Lara Marlowe Paris-based author and Contributor to the Iri...

BodyKind programme being rolled out in schools

30 Jun 2023

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Learning to be BodyKind. We hear about a new programme coming to Irish schools will tackle body image issues. Dr Ciara Mahon Irish Research Council P...

WHO's cancer research agency to declare sweetener a possible carcinogen

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month, Professor Donal O’Shea Clinical Lead fo...

Summer festivals: behind the scenes access

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Electric Picnic, Beyond the Pale and Not Another Love Story. These are just some of the festivals filling Ireland's expanding event schedule. But wh...

Where next for Fianna Fail?

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where next for FF after Michael Martin steps down as leader? For more on this, Ivan was joined on the show this morning by John Downing Political Corr...

Fallout from the RTE Payment scandal continues

30 Jun 2023

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RTÉ Execs faced a second day of grilling, this time in front of the Public Accounts Committee as the fallout from the Payment scandal continues Sean ...

Calls for a radical overhaul of RTÉ

29 Jun 2023

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Minister Patrick O’Donovan calls for a radical overhaul of RTÉ citing a lack of performance.

Illegal Dumping and the rising problem of it in cork

29 Jun 2023

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Illegal Dumping and the rising problem of it in Cork. To hear how bad the situation is Ivan spoke to Frank Roche Elected County Councilor for the Ferm...

Aftermath of Wagner Group rebellion in Russia

29 Jun 2023

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In the Aftermath of Wagner Group rebellion in Russia, we get the latest on the fallout of with Jason Corcoran Russia Analyst and former resident of Ru...

How to say no! The power of being assertive

29 Jun 2023

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Saying yes to no: Dr Malie Coyne Clinical Psychologist and Author of “Love in, Love out” shows us the power of being assertive.

Robbie Keane back in management

29 Jun 2023

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As Robbie Keane takes up a new role as Manager of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, Shane Hannon gives his take on this new move for Robbie.

Green Scene: A crocodile who made herself pregnant in Costa Rica

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A crocodile who made herself pregnant in Costa Rica and the effects of wildfires on biodiversity and human health are all up for discussion on this we...

Department of Forestry missing forestry targets

29 Jun 2023

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The Department of Agriculture comes in for criticism as forestry targets down by 71%. With more on this, Ivan spoke to Pat O’Toole Political Editor ...

Fustration as truck drivers collide with some train service

29 Jun 2023

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Frustrated passengers are left angry and delayed as truck drivers collide with some train service. With more on this, Ivan was joined on the show by B...

The Women's World Cup team at the Mansion House send off

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Republic Of Ireland's manager Vera Pauw has picked her 23-woman squad for the Australia - New Zealand Women's World Cup. Last night a special send-off...

RTÉ executives grilled by Oireachtas Committee

29 Jun 2023

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RTÉ executives grilled by Oireachtas Committee on culture and governance, but the blame game continues. For more on this, Ivan spoke to Christopher ...