The Pat Kenny Show

Officials warn of ‘growing reluctance’ in councils to refugee accommodation

16 May 2023

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We discuss the growing reluctance of local councils to house Ukrainian Refugees due to pressure on services. Speaking to Pat this morning was Peter Fl...

Ukraine’s constitutional future

16 May 2023

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What does Ukraine’s constitutional future look like? What are the challenges of aligning Ukraine's legal system with that of the EU ? All to discus...

The high-octane world of music management with Paul Charles

16 May 2023

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We hear about the high-octane world of music management is investigated in the book ‘’Adventures in Wonderland’’ with author Paul Charles.

Spirit, beer and wine makers file complaints over labels on booze

16 May 2023

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EU Alcohol makers have lodged complaints against the Irish plan to use labels linking alcohol to cancer- will these labels work? Speaking to Pat this ...

Ask The Expert: Consultant orthopedic surgeon, Brian Devitt

15 May 2023

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Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, and Professor of Orthopedics and Surgical Biomechanics at Dublin City University Brian D...

We hear about a new documentary 'Inside The Hospice'

15 May 2023

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Facing death and grief, we speak to two people in the new documentary ‘’Inside the Hospice’’ Joining Anton today were Dr. Stephen Higgins Cons...

What children are seeing on porn sites

15 May 2023

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New research in the UK reveals that sexual violence commonly seen in pornography was found in half of police interview transcripts of child-on-child s...

Travle news and updates with Pol Ó Conghaile

15 May 2023

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Passport service upgrades, a rise in your summer holiday prices, and all the travel news with Pol Ó Conghaile.

Motoring with Geraldine Herbert

15 May 2023

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The used car market, Honda's second electric car and will SEAT stop making cars? We get all the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert Columnist and Mot...

Author Anne Griffin on her new book

15 May 2023

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Author Anne Griffin joined Anton on the show to chat about her new book, ‘The Island of Longing’.

Calls for more support of rural pubs

15 May 2023

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Nearly three in four publicans say their turnover is similar to or greater than it was pre-COVID. In reaction to this Anton was joined on the show by ...

A reaction to the weekend of anti-immigration protests

15 May 2023

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Emergency accommodation to come on stream following a weekend of anti-immigration protests. To get a reaction to the protests over the weekend Anton s...

Women’s FA Cup Final sets world record for attendance

15 May 2023

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Leinster denied the double, Dublin domination and Women’s FA Cup Final sets world record for attendance all the sports news with Kathleen McNamee fr...

It is 'Coeliac Awareness Week'

15 May 2023

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With over 63,000 undiagnosed coeliacs in Ireland, we look at coeliac disease at the beginning of Coeliac Awareness Week with Sarah Keogh, Dietician a...

It's 'Bike Week' this week

15 May 2023

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Bike week has begun. What is it and will it encourage you to get on two wheels? Speaking to Anton this morning was Claire Byrne Green Party Councillo...

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

12 May 2023

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A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was David Quinn Sunday Independent Columnist, Alice Leahy Dire...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

12 May 2023

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It's Friday Food with Gareth Mullins and the recipe of choice from Gareth today was a summer dish of Spaghetti with garlic lemon, chili & breadcrumbs...

Early surgical intervention on knee and hip issues is so important.

12 May 2023

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We hear why early surgical intervention on knee and hip issues is so important. Joining Pat this morning was Pat Slater RetiredGgarda and former junio...

A tidal wave of Nursing Home operators leaving Fair Deal Scheme

12 May 2023

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A tidal wave of Nursing Home operators leaving the Fair Deal Scheme due to disparities in funding. Speaking to Pat on this matter was Tom Finn Founde...

Enoch Burke will not be prosecuted over 'trespass at Wilson Hospital School

12 May 2023

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Enoch Burke will not be prosecuted for repeatedly showing up at Wilson’s Hospital School. With the details was Shane Phelan Journalist and Legal Af...

Temple Bar area has become home to open drug use

12 May 2023

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Temple Bar has become home to open drug use and anti-social behaviour according to some business owners. We hear from Ciaran Hogan Owner of Clockwork ...

A jam-packed weekend of GAA

12 May 2023

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A jam-packed weekend of GAA with the Leinster and Ulster finals, and in rugby three Irish provinces compete in the URC semi-finals. Shane Hannon from ...

Ireland's love affair with Penneys

12 May 2023

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Penney's is set to open its third largest store in the country at Dundrum Town Centre next month. The retailer has grown and grown from one store in D...

Minister Eamonn Ryan on car-less cities and wind energy.

12 May 2023

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Eamon Ryan Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment & Communications. TD Dublin Bay South. Green Party Leader joined Pat on the show discuss T3 at...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Beef' from Netflix

11 May 2023

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The American dream gets put on trial in the Netflix series ‘’Beef’’ John Fardy has reviewed it for us on this week's 'Boxed'.

A look at Donald Trump townhall meeting

11 May 2023

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We got stateside to get a reaction to Donald Trump's townhall event with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

The work of the Kildare Wildlife Rescue Centre

11 May 2023

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Have you ever thought of getting involved in animal rescue? We hear from those involved with our reporter Josh Crosbie who visited with Kildare Wildli...

What will ImageBind AI model will mean for AI and our lives

11 May 2023

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Aidan Connolly CEO of Idiro Analytics helps us step into the future by explaining what Meta’s ImageBind AI model will mean for AI and our lives.

Author Sam Blake her new young adult novel

11 May 2023

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Best-selling author Sam Blake joins us to talk about her young adult novel.'Something Terrible Happened Last Night.

Over 40% of older renters expect to be renting for life

11 May 2023

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Over 40 percent of older renters expect to be renting for life. With some reaction to this Pat was joined this morning by Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein T...

Do we need a third terminal at Dublin Airport?

11 May 2023

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Do we need a third terminal at Dublin Airport? Joining Pat on the show this morning was Kevin Byrne Lieutenant Colonel Retired, Airport Safety & Sec...

The lethal drug circulating the streets of San Francisco

11 May 2023

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With 200 overdose deaths in three months, what is fentanyl? The lethal drug is circulating on the streets of San Francisco. Speaking to Pat from San F...

Skin Deep: Hair loss causes and treatments

11 May 2023

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Hair loss, men versus women, what does it mean if you notice sudden hair loss? All those questions and more with Catriona Ryan, a Consultant dermatolo...

An update on the Annie McCarrick case

11 May 2023

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Two men are being treated as suspects by Gardaí investigating the murder of Annie McCarrick. To bring us the latest Pat was joined on the show by Mic...

Gardeing: May an ideal time to sow a new lawn

10 May 2023

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Paraic Horkan tells us how May is the ideal time to Sow a new lawn and plant Summer flowering garden wildflower patch for Pollinators.

Author Andrea Mara on latest thriller 'No One Saw A Thing'

10 May 2023

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Sunday Times and Irish Times bestselling author Andrea Mara joins us to chat about her latest fast-paced thriller ‘No One Saw a Thing’ .

We profile footballer Erling Haaland

10 May 2023

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We'll profile Man City and Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland with Shane Hannon from Off The Ball.

HSE has identified nearly 800 teens are diagnosed with STIs,

10 May 2023

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Shocking figures show the HSE has identified nearly 800 teens are diagnosed with STIs, including two children under 14. For more on these figures Pat ...

Inside Hollywood: Clint Eastwood

10 May 2023

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We delve into the world of the original ‘’strong silent type’’ with Clint Eastwood on Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon.

"They don't want to get out of their pyjamas" is quality customer service in decline?

10 May 2023

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Consumers are reporting poor customer service across retail and hospitality, particularly from younger staff. Has this been the old argument since th...

Glass frogs and their incredible camouflage

10 May 2023

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We hear about glass frogs and their incredible camouflage in this week’s 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Scien...

The latest of Donald Trump case

10 May 2023

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Former president Donald Trump found liable for sexual abuse and defamation against magazine writer E Jean Carroll. We get the latest stateside with Te...

What’s another year of not making the final of the Eurovison ?

10 May 2023

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What’s another year of not making the final of the Eurovison ? We ask former winner Paul Harrington what can be done to win again.

Will car hire costing be a problem this summer?

10 May 2023

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Is the cost of car hire going to be a problem for the summer season again this year. We speak to Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.

Government call on supermarkets to reduce prices

10 May 2023

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Government call on supermarkets to reduce prices amid soaring food costs. To discuss this with Pat this morning was Dermot Jewell Council Advisor Cons...

Delays in contactless payments on public transport

09 May 2023

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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly on the delay in contactless payments on public transport and the latest tech lay-offs.

Henry McKean live from Eurovision 2023

09 May 2023

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We cross to Liverpool to chat with Newstalk reporter Henry McKean on our chances of success ahead of this evening’s Eurovision semi-final.

Irish in schools – should it remain compulsory?

09 May 2023

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Should Irish remain a compulsory subject in school? That’s our big 11 debate with Julian de Spáin Ard Runaí (General Secretary) of Conradh na Gaei...

A drive is being planned to recruit South African builders

09 May 2023

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Why a recruitment drive for South African builders could increase Ireland’s housing projects. We speak to Tom Parlon Director of General Constructi...

Will proposed alcohol licensing laws work?

09 May 2023

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Will proposed alcohol licensing laws cause more public harm than good? We debate with Mannix Flynn Dublin City Councillor and also Sunil Sharpe DJ a...

Scaled back Russia victory day

09 May 2023

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Russia celebrates Victory Day today with a scaled-back celebration due to security concerns. We’ll get the details with Jason Corcoran Russia Analys...

Motoring: More EV chargers on the way

09 May 2023

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Geraldine HerbertMotoring Editor with The Sunday Independent on the introduction of E10 fuel, more EV chargers on the way, and a new female crash test...

Finance Minister seeks approval for corporate tax reserve fund

09 May 2023

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The Finance Minister is seeking approval from the cabinet for a new corporate tax reserve fund which will fund higher pensions, homecare, and health c...

Tent city outside the office for international protection

09 May 2023

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Josh Crosbie reports on the tent city outside the office for international protection.

Ask the Expert : Children and sleep routine

08 May 2023

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Pediatric Sleep Consultant Erica Hargaden was our 'Ask The Expert' today and she endeavoured to answer listener's questions on their childrens sleep ...

Divorce: Who gets the friends ?

08 May 2023

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Who gets the friends when navigating the tricky area of divorce? Steph Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor, and co-host of the Podcast -...

Priesthood for a career

08 May 2023

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Young people are urged to consider the priesthood and religious life. That is the call from Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore who spoke...

The new holiday trends

08 May 2023

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What are the new holiday trends, airport rules, and has baggage issues been resolved? All to discuss with Eoghan Corry.

Irish Rail launches campaign calling for safety on platforms

08 May 2023

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Iarnród Éireann has launched a campaign urging customers to ensure their own safety and that of others in railway stations. Barry Kenny Corporate Co...

Concern over high insurance premiums

08 May 2023

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Leading insurance companies have held a series of meetings with the Minister of State in responsibility for insurance, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, amid...

The secret Anglo-Irish Defence Agreement

08 May 2023

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We hear of Secret Anglo-Irish Defence Agreement allowing RAF jets to patrol our skies. Speaking to Pat with more on this was Kevin Byrne Retired Lieu...

A review of a busy weekend of sport

08 May 2023

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Kerry and Galway come out on top, Connacht beat all the odds, and De Gea fumbles for Man United. We’ll review a busy weekend of sports with Kathleen...

What to do about the dunes?

08 May 2023

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What to do about the dunes? We speak to a concerned councillor about coastal erosion in Portmarnock. Joan Hopkins Social Democrats Fingal Councillor j...

Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy to be sentenced today

08 May 2023

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Two men are due to be sentenced today for helping the gang behind the Regency Hotel murder. We have the latest Frank Greaney, Newstalk Court Correspon...

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

05 May 2023

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Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat today was Regina Doherty Deputy Leader of Seanad Eireann and spokesperson on ...

Henry reports from London ahead of the Coronation

05 May 2023

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We cross to London to speak with Henry McKean ahead of the coronation where people are getting into the party spirit.

Emmett j Scanlon on an explosive season finale of crime drama Kin

05 May 2023

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Viewers have been promised an explosive season finale of the crime drama Kin this weekend. We speak with actor Emmett j Scanlon aka Jimmy Kinsella.

Food with Gareth: Rhubarb, ginger, and pistachio cheesecake

05 May 2023

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Rhubarb, ginger, and pistachio cheesecake is the recipe of choice today from Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel.

Fitness influencer Maeve Madden takes the main stage at Wellfest

05 May 2023

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Fitness influencer and founder of the queens don’t quit community Maeve Madden chats to Pat ahead of taking to the main stage at this weekend's Well...

EU is creating rules on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels

05 May 2023

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Why the EU is creating rules on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels? We discuss this with Ciaran Cuffee Dublin’s Green MEP.

Will Mortgage Relief feature budget negotiations?

05 May 2023

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Will Mortgage Relief feature budget negotiations to counteract increasing interest rates? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Paraic Kiss...

Big Sam Allardyce is back

05 May 2023

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Big Sam Allardyce is back and all the latest from the URC rugby championship with Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball.

Dermot Bannon on the RIAI Simon Open Door initiative

05 May 2023

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Dermot Bannon on how you can get a consultation with a top architect just like him and help charity at the same time. Dermot tell us about Now is its ...

900 young people were expelled from schools in the last six years

05 May 2023

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Concerns that 900 young people were expelled from schools in the last six years. We get reaction with Paul Crone Director of the National Association ...

How Ireland responded to the last Coronation in 1953

04 May 2023

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The Kings Coronation will be watched all over the world, but our reporter Simon Tierney looks at how Ireland responded to the last coronation in 1953.

A new book by Georgie Crawford 'Glow'

04 May 2023

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Health Coach & Wellness Speaker Georgie Crawford joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new book ‘’Glow’’.

Up to 70,000 homes to benefit from free surplus electricity

04 May 2023

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We hear how up to 70,000 homes will benefit from free surplus electricity. To explain how was Laura McDonnell Head of Communications and Policy at Clú...

Author Billy O'Callaghan on his latest novel 'The paper Man'

04 May 2023

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Author Billy O'Callaghan joined Pat on the show, to share the inspiration behind his latest novel, The Paper Man, a story of 'love, war, faith and ev...

The progress with Molten Salt Reactors a

04 May 2023

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Professor Luke O’Neill shares the progress with Molten Salt Reactors and good news in the fight against Alzheimer's.

What to do with the cocaine hippos

04 May 2023

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We hear about some remarkable happenings with some big creatures in this week's Green Scene with Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at S...

Butter and milk prices fall

04 May 2023

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Butter and milk prices fall as the supermarket war ramps up. To discuss what this means for the consumer and farmers Pat was joined by Charlie Weston ...

The dunes, the dancing and The Donald in Doonbeg

04 May 2023

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Live from Doonbeg Newstalk Chief Reporter Barry Whyte report on how locals are welcoming Donald Trump to Doonbeg.

Local election polls open across England

04 May 2023

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Local election polls open across England in ballot test for Sunak as PM while King Charles prepares for his coronation. We get all the news from the U...

Why is public transport so costly?

04 May 2023

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Why does Dublin have the most expensive public transport? Speaking to Pat this morning was Feljin Jose Chairperson of the Dublin Commuter Coalition.

Its time to grow some exotic fruiting plants

03 May 2023

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Paraic Horkan tells us why its time to plant some exotic fruiting plants.

'The Service' by Sarah Gilmartin

03 May 2023

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In the book ‘’Service’’ a tale of intrigue evolves as three stories intertwine, we speak to its author Sarah Gilmartin.

Inside Hollywood: Quentin Tarantino

03 May 2023

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The master of the screenplay, we look at director Quentin Tarantino and his impact on modern cinema.

A look at Ireland’s electoral system

03 May 2023

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We look at Ireland’s electoral system and why the number of TD’s needs to increase with Tim Carey Head of Electoral Operations.

Up to 50,000 customers are overpaying on health insurance

03 May 2023

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Why are up to 50,000 people overpaying for their health insurance and how to resolve it? Dermot Goode, health insurance expert at total health cover...

Should teenagers start making pension contributions at 16?

03 May 2023

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Should teenagers start making pension contributions at 16? We debate with Colette Bennett Economic and Social analyst with Social Justice Ireland, A...

Trump visits Doonbeg today

03 May 2023

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Trump will arrive in Doonbeg today but how will he be received? We’ll discuss with Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte and also Larry Donnelly Law...

Mystery of the elderly couple who disappeared without trace 32 years ago

03 May 2023

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We hear about the mystery of how an elderly couple in Cork disappeared without a trace 32 years ago. Speaking to Pat this morning about this case was ...

Is it time to phase out SUVs?

03 May 2023

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Sales of SUVs continue to increase, is this canceling out EV sales? And if so, is it time to phase out SUVs?. To debate with Pat were Professor Brian ...

Be wary of the 'Hi Mom' text scam

02 May 2023

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Newstalk Technology correspondent Jess Kelly gives us the rundown on the latest text scam called the ‘hi-mom’ scam.

Medical prescriptions may soon be scannable via your mobile phone or tablet

02 May 2023

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medical prescriptions may soon be scannable via your mobile phone or tablet, what does this mean for pharmacists and patients? For more on this Pat sp...

The dangers of deep fakes

02 May 2023

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We talk about the cons of artificial intelligence and the dangers of deep fakes with Barry Scannell, Senior solicitor with William Fry's Technology Gr...

Council tenants allowed to rent out rooms

02 May 2023

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Government are to allow council tenants to rent out rooms for up to 14,000 euro a year. We’ll discuss the initiative with Pat Mary Fitzpatrick FF Sp...

A journey through Ireland's lakes and rivers

02 May 2023

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Ecologist & Author of wild waters Richard Nairn will bring us on a journey through Ireland’s lakes and rivers.

Should asthma medication be free for all?

02 May 2023

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On World Asthma Day, we ask Should asthma medication be free for all? To discuss further Pat spoke to Professor Marcus Butler, Consultant in Respi...

Could we see a change the legal driving age to 16

02 May 2023

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A major revision of EU rules on driving licences to address mobility issues in remote areas includes a proposal that could change the legal driving ag...