The Oscar nominations are out today
24 Jan 2023
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Pat was joined by Entertainment Correspondent & News Reporter with The Irish Independent, Melaine Fi...
Pressure mounting on Germany to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine
24 Jan 2023
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With pressure mounting on Germany to supply its German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine. German Corresp...
Paschal Donohue's statement later today
24 Jan 2023
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Paschal Donohue will give a statement in the Dail today over the postergate controversy. Ireland Edi...
Why are homeowners undervaluing their property?
24 Jan 2023
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We heard why 360,000 homeowners submitted local property tax values below revenue’s estimates. Pat...
Foreign language in schools report
23 Jan 2023
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In an effort to improve how we teach international languages, the Department of Education is set to ...
Portugal property demand
23 Jan 2023
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We hear how Irish buyers are flocking to the sunny Algarve with Michael O'Connor OCM Portugal and O’...
Bestselling Author Claire Allen on her latest book
23 Jan 2023
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Bestselling Author Claire Allen joined Pat on the show today to chat about her latest book 'In The D...
CAMHS Report finds over 100 mentally ill children left without care.
23 Jan 2023
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An interim report exposes the failings of mental health services for children here. In reaction to t...
A vote to ban E scooters in Paris
23 Jan 2023
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Paris Mayor Announces April 2023 Vote On Banning E-Scooters. For more on this Pat spoke to Lara Marl...
A spotlight on domestic abuse with Women's Aid
23 Jan 2023
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We put a spotlight on domestic abuse with Sarah Benson CEO of Women’s Aid.
A look back on the weekend
23 Jan 2023
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Controversy in Croker, a late winner in the emirates, and Leinster on top. Kathleen McNamee from Off...
Revolut brings in changes for Irish customers
23 Jan 2023
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Revolut customers here are to get an Irish IBAN number. We’ll hear about the implications with Pad...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
20 Jan 2023
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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Richard ...
Smaller Weddings are becoming more popular
20 Jan 2023
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Are couples keeping a tighter hold of the purse strings when it comes to their big day? To discuss w...
Food With Gareth : A Thai red curry
20 Jan 2023
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Garreth Mullins has a Thai Red Curry recipe for us to try out this weekend.
Could hospital overcrowding lead to a surge in medical negligence claims?
20 Jan 2023
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Could hospital overcrowding lead to a surge in medical negligence claims? We discuss this with Janet...
Are we facing a housing and medical crisis for refugees arriving here?
20 Jan 2023
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Are we looking at a housing and medical crisis for refugees arriving here? Pat discusses this with L...
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
20 Jan 2023
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Spurs blown away by Man City’s second-half show. All this and more with Kathleen McNamee from Of...
Henry meets members of the Presto Project in Cherry Orchard
20 Jan 2023
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Cherry Orchard the Dublin suburb is often in the news for the wrong reasons but today we are bringin...
Diary of Davos
20 Jan 2023
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Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor for the Irish & Sunday Independent joined Pat on this show to tel...
Simple ways to support your wellbeing
20 Jan 2023
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We hear about the simple ways to support your well-being with Dr. Mary McCreery Consultant clinical ...
What more to be done to prevent bike theft?
20 Jan 2023
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Cycling campaigners are calling for more to be done to prevent bike theft, as it’s estimated that ...
Why car prices are soaring in recent years
19 Jan 2023
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We hear why used car prices are soaring in recent years with Brendan Keary, CEO Keary Motor Group, a...
Could a new deal to increase forestation be bad news for farmers?
19 Jan 2023
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Could a new deal to increase forestation be bad news for farmers? To discuss this further Pat spoke ...
How GPs are coping under severe pressure
19 Jan 2023
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We hear how GPs are coping under severe pressure as flu, Covid and RSV infections continue to surge ...
Science With Luke: A major breakthrough in age reversal
19 Jan 2023
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the search to look forever young may be over as Professor Luke O’Neill fills us in on a major brea...
Joe Biden’s ongoing classified document controversy
19 Jan 2023
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Is Joe Biden’s ongoing classified document controversy playing into Republican hands? All to discu...
Housing Minister Daragh O’Brien on the redress scheme.
19 Jan 2023
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The state picks up the cheque, but when will the builders pay we ask the Housing Minister Local Gove...
"We're demonized and under pressure"
19 Jan 2023
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Gardai have said they are under pressure and demoralised, we hear why with Brendan O’Connor Garda...
Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns on the abuse she has received
19 Jan 2023
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West Cork TD. Social Democrat spokesperson for Agriculture, Disability & Social Justice Holly Cairns...
Gardening: January jobs in your garden
18 Jan 2023
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Paraic Horkan brings us seasonal garden advice on taking care of your garden and plants during these...
"We're forgotten about" The urban/rural divide
18 Jan 2023
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The urban/rural divide is back in the spotlight. It comes as some government TDs have highlighted ...
Fagin's Law being brought in
18 Jan 2023
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We discuss a new Bill to criminalise the grooming of children into underworld activity also known as...
Post-natal depression is thought to affect between 10-15% of women
18 Jan 2023
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Post-natal depression is thought to affect between 10-15% of women – but is rarely spoken about, w...
Green Scene: The amazing journeys by humpback whales
18 Jan 2023
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Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland takes us through the ...
Six out of ten Irish professionals considering a new job in 2023
18 Jan 2023
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A resolution of resilience: Six out of ten Irish professionals considering a new job in 2023. To dis...
What’s high on the agenda for the new Dail term?
18 Jan 2023
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Should we be tougher on illegal immigration? And what’s high on the agenda for the new Dail term? ...
Is Putin’s popularity waning in Russia?
17 Jan 2023
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Is Putin’s popularity waning in Russia and should we prepare for another Russian crash? We discuss...
We hear about the Army recruitment struggle
17 Jan 2023
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Are the Defence Forces looking at a staffing nightmare in years to come? To discuss further Pat spok...
The family of Co Armagh woman Natalie McNally say they fear that her killer may have fled across the border
17 Jan 2023
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She was killed on Sunday, December 18 in her home in Silverwood Green in Lurgan, and she was 15 week...
Former Irish Ambassador to the US on US - Irish relations
17 Jan 2023
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Pat was joined this morning on the show by Former Irish Ambassador to the US Dan Mulhall on the stre...
Could free GP care be a reality in few years
17 Jan 2023
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Free GP care could be introduced for the entire population within three years at a maximum cost to t...
Are we ignoring the benefits of older workers?
17 Jan 2023
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In this current staffing crisis, is it possible that we are overlooking the upsides to having older ...
What is IBS and how do you treat it?
17 Jan 2023
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As 1 in 5 Irish people suffer from IBS, Pat was joined byConsultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Deirdre O...
Is it time for a hotel tax?
17 Jan 2023
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We heard why a Dublin hotel tax is being welcomed by local councillors despite being strongly oppose...
Ask The Expert: Pete The Vet
16 Jan 2023
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Our Monday expert today was Pete the Vet and he gave us advice on tackling pets with clumped hair. ...
Travel trends and hot spots for 2023
16 Jan 2023
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Booking your holiday we have a roundup of the new flights and ferries for 2023 and lots of ideas wit...
Why do young people get involved in criminal activity?
16 Jan 2023
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Why do young people get involved in criminal activity and what tempts younger people to engage in cr...
Making chocolate healthy and tasty
16 Jan 2023
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Could we soon enjoy healthy chocolate that tastes as good as the full-fat option? To hear more on th...
Reaction to the tragic airplane crash in Nepal.
16 Jan 2023
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We get reaction to the tragic airplane crash in Nepal with Kevin Byrne, Retired Air Corps Lieutena...
Landlords exiting the market
16 Jan 2023
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What can be done to stem the flow of landlords exiting the rental market? Pat spoke to Mary Conway ...
Sport: United come out on top in the Manchester Derby
16 Jan 2023
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United came out on top in the Manchester Derby, 6 sent off in Croker and a marriage proposal on the ...
Why our homes and offices need a health check
16 Jan 2023
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Why we may need to close our open fires and put our candles out to live healthier lives. Dr Marie C...
All things UK politics with Alastair Campbell
16 Jan 2023
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Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, and mental health campaigner Alastair Campbell joined ...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
13 Jan 2023
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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was...
The days of roaming charges are well gone, or are they?
13 Jan 2023
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The days of roaming charges are well gone, or are they? Pat discusses this with Sinead Ryan, Host of...
Food With Gareth : Weekend stir fry
13 Jan 2023
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Garreth Mullins is a stir fry recipe that is gentle on the wallet for us to try this weekend.
Is it time to introduce a city congestion charge?
13 Jan 2023
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With a push to get people out of their cars and onto public transport, is it time to introduce a cit...
Should Young Irish consider emigrating?
13 Jan 2023
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Brianna Parkins Journalist and Presenter argues why the pros of emigrating to Australia outweigh the...
Long COVID study findings
13 Jan 2023
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Mild Long covid symptoms will resolve within a year for most according to a new study. We’ll discu...
Kathleen Mcnamee previews the busy weekend of sport
13 Jan 2023
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With City looking to bounce back in the Manchester Derby and Leinster hoping to continue their good ...
The signs, symptoms and effects of toxic positivity
13 Jan 2023
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We delve into the signs, symptoms, and effects of toxic positivity with Jade Lawless Vice-Chair of t...
Will we see an agreement reached on the protocol in the North
13 Jan 2023
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Will we soon see an agreement reached on the protocol in the North? We discuss this with Former Taoi...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Patient'
12 Jan 2023
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A serial killer kidnaps his therapist in The Patient – John Fardy tells us all about it on Boxed.
New laws against crime, resignations and more with Minister Simon Harris
12 Jan 2023
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New laws against crime, resignations and walk out, and more with Minister Simon Harris Minister for ...
Is the Government’s strategy to house refugees has failed
12 Jan 2023
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Has Leo Varadkar admitted that the government’s strategy to house refugees has failed? Pat discuss...
Worker Shortage Panel
12 Jan 2023
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Is there a solution to the lack of staff hitting so many sectors? We had a panel in studio to disc...
The rates of c-sections for new mum rise
12 Jan 2023
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A new study reveals some clinicians' views on C-sections for new mums as the rate of the procedure c...
How to unspoil your children
12 Jan 2023
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Tips and Methods which can be deployed to control children who are behaving in a spoiled manner with...
Stormont talks continue following exclusion of Mary Lou McDonald.
12 Jan 2023
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Stormont talks continue following the exclusion of Mary Lou McDonald. We discuss this with Alison M...
Minister Damien English resigns
12 Jan 2023
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Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Damien English has resigned ...
Estrangement in families
11 Jan 2023
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Besides selling books, Prince Harry’s interviews have highlighted the pain of familial estrangemen...
Winners and losers of last night’s Golden Globes.
11 Jan 2023
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Lisa Cannon will join us to look at the winners and losers of last night’s Golden Globes.
Smartphone Addiction and how to fix yourself
11 Jan 2023
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With the average Irish adult spending almost 5 hours a day on their smartphones, we hear how to appr...
a A dramatic rise in the number of lost baggage claim
11 Jan 2023
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There has been a dramatic rise in the number of lost baggage claims in the past year. We’ll speak ...
Bulk buying apartments a smart move by Government?
11 Jan 2023
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Would bulk buying apartments be a smart move by the government? We discuss with Mary Fitzpatrick, Fi...
Green Scene: Giant pandas as pioneers of vegetarianism
11 Jan 2023
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Giant pandas as pioneers of vegetarianism and solar panel innovation are up for discussion on The Gr...
Motoring: Distracting car apps
11 Jan 2023
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Distracting car apps and toll firm compensation, Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan brings us all...
The chronic shortage of home carers
11 Jan 2023
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Thousands of people who could vacate hospital beds are unable to do so due to a chronic shortage of ...
'Spare' is now on sale but is there a rush to buy?
10 Jan 2023
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The much anticipated Prince Harry book was released this morning, we find out if there was a rush on...
Getting a good sleep routine for babies, toddlers and children
10 Jan 2023
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Lucy Wolfe, Sleep Consultant, Author of the best-selling book 'The Baby Sleep Solution' brings us ad...
Exciting revelations from CES in Vegas
10 Jan 2023
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From giant TV screens to colour-changing cars. We’ll hear about what was on show at CES in Vegas w...
French pensions systems looks set for widespread reforms
10 Jan 2023
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The French pensions system looks set for widespread reforms and Emmanuel Macron opens up about his l...
The Politics of the overcrowding crisis
10 Jan 2023
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How has the health minister performed during this overcrowding crisis and what can he do if anything...
Dublin is set to be a very bike-friendly city
10 Jan 2023
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Ditch the car as Dublin is set to be a very bike-friendly city in the coming years, we get the detai...
Apositive energy price story
10 Jan 2023
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Could we finally have a positive energy price story after umpteen hikes in recent times? Well, Floga...
The push for Sustainable aviation in 2023
10 Jan 2023
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From planes to terminal vehicles, Kevin Byrne Retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and safety and s...
The pressures on out of office GP services
10 Jan 2023
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With the arrival of a new covid strain and out-of-hours GPs services at breaking point, there is no ...
Ask The Expert: New Year fitness
09 Jan 2023
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Our Monday expert is Derval O'Rourke who tells us how to lose those extra pounds and get focused on...
Author Sam Blake on her new book
09 Jan 2023
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We talk to author Sam Blake about her new book, ‘’The Mystery of Four’’ .
Travel trends for 2023
09 Jan 2023
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Pol Ó Conghaile brings us the travel trends for 2023.
The countdown to Harry’s memoir is almost up
09 Jan 2023
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The countdown to Harry’s memoir is almost up after more revelations during his interview with Ande...
US News round up
09 Jan 2023
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In our US Roundup, we feature the 2-year anniversary of the Capitol attack, the house speaker debacl...
What is dating day?
09 Jan 2023
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Yesterday was considered Dating day, because the first Sunday of the year is when people most common...
The continuing pressure on our health system
09 Jan 2023
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We discuss the continuing pressure on our hospitals and what can be done to ease it. Joining Pat was...
Is high-speed broadband access becoming a reality for the entire country?
09 Jan 2023
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Is high-speed broadband access becoming a reality for the entire country? To discuss this further Pa...
More than 200 medications out of stock
09 Jan 2023
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More than 200 medications are out of stock as the drug supply shortage continues – we hear how thi...
The regional differences in NCT pass rates
09 Jan 2023
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Regional differences in NCT pass rates and long waiting lists stretch into the summer in some parts ...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
06 Jan 2023
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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Jonathan this morning ...
Global COVID numbers as cases figures soar in China
06 Jan 2023
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We talk to Dr. Catherine Smallwood Senior Emergencies Officer with The WHO Europe about global covi...