Could reducing junk food ads make a real difference to childhood obesity?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Heart Foundation will host a political briefing as part of its 'Stop Targeting Kids’ cam...
Should the speed limit around in Phoenix park be higher to avoid chaos and congestion?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As many continuants tell their TDs about their frustrations with the 30kmph Speed limit in Phoenix P...
Paraic Horkan gives us tips for dressing your garden with colour
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our resident gardening expert Paraic Horkan gives us tips for dressing your garden with co...
Basic tips on keeping your car in tip top shape
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the best way to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape? Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator...
Why GPs cannot take holidays or sick leave due to lack of cover
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monaghan GP and Medical Director of NEDOC Dr Illona Duffy tells us why GPs cannot take holidays or ...
Good news for parents but another blow for the childcare sector
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good news for parents but another blow for the childcare sector we discuss creche pay freezes with F...
Why car tyres are worse than exhaust fumes for the environment
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plastitar. So what exactly is it, and where was it discovered? Also, car tyres produce vastly more p...
The secret life of special advisors
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The influential individuals behind the great leaders, Peter Cardwell joined Pat this morning to talk...
High earners in the public sector are getting pay bumps
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Top earning public servants will see their pay restored by up to 15 percent from next week in a move...
Tech With Jess: A review of the Nintendo Switch Lite
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Pat this morning on the show with a review of the Nintendo ...
“You can dip a United Ireland in gold, I’ll still not accept it
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between Unionism and the Irish Government is the worst it has ever been. But why is...
Car theft is at a seven year high
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Car theft is at a seven-year high with warnings that thieves are targeting specific types of Japanes...
Male Postnatal depression and its prevalence
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the prevalence of male postnatal depression with Dr. Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist a...
Could an information campaign among ethnic minority groups help our blood stocks?
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could an information campaign among ethnic minority groups help our blood stocks? Pat was joined on ...
US airlines up in arms over what has gone on at Dublin Airport.
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A group representing major North American airlines has written to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan dema...
We get the latest from Tipperary after a two bodies were discover yesterday afternoon
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from Tipperary an investigation begins after two bodies were discovered yesterday ...
Professional spotlight series: Commerical airline pilot
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our professional spotlight series and this time the focus is on the career of a commerci...
The Cost and trends of hens and stags
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Summer brings lots of weddings, meaning hens and stag parties are also being planned around the cou...
Childcare costs to be cut by Christmas according to the Government
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Childcare costs to be cut by Christmas according to the Government but how is this likely to work? A...
Ask The Expert: Pete The Vet
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 'Ask The Expert' today was Pete The Vet and he discusses dealing with fleas and ticks on your pe...
The latest from the Love Island villa
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up on the new arrivals, departures, and latest recoupling drama from inside the Love Island...
We’re recycling a record number of electrical items
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re recycling a record number of electrical items but are we efficient? For more on this Pat was...
Carpooling and Garda vetting concerns for parents involved in the GAA
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carpooling and Garda vetting concerns for parents involved in the GAA. We’ll get some insight with...
A claim made in a Drogheda Garda Station has thrown the spotlight on people trafficking in this country
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A claim made in a Drogheda Garda Station has thrown the spotlight on people trafficking in this cou...
With covid cases rising, is it time to reintroduce a mask mandate?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With covid cases rising, is it time to reintroduce a mask mandate? To discuss Pat was joined on the ...
Sport With Eoin Sheahan: US Open delight for Fitzpatrick.
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quarter final hurling action, new united rugby champions and US Open delight for Fitzpatrick. Eoin S...
More women are solo travelling post pandemic
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Sarah Slattery The Trave Expert to discuss why more women...
ERSI study shows that many young people were ‘Clinically depressed’ during the pandemic.
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in poorer mental health amongst young adults, according to resear...
Is Remote working not what it seems?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Remote working not what it seems? Should employers should get all staff back into the office in t...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum.
Food With Gareth : Father's Day Brunch
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins has a tasty dish to treat the Dads for the weekend that’s in it.
Is Uber the answer to our taxi shortage problem?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Uber the answer to our taxi shortage problem? We discuss with James Cullen a taxi driver in Dubl...
McIlroy has a great opening round in the US Open
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
McIlroy has a great opening round in the US Open, Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball has the latest in o...
Irish Catholics want to have a more inclusive and compassionate church
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Catholics want to have a more inclusive and compassionate church with priests permitted to mar...
The misinformation that exists on social media platforms about acne
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dermatology Nurse Selene Daly will be highlighting the misinformation that exists on social media pl...
The gloves came off in the Dail yesterday
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The gloves came off in the Dail yesterday as Leo Varadkar and Pearse Doherty dropped all pretense of...
We get the latest on the war in Ukraine
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on the war in Ukraine and hear why Putin may be hoping for a recession in the west...
It's A Sin is featured in this week's Boxed with John Fardy
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John fardy takes on ‘it’s a sin’ for the latest edition of 'Boxed'
Should drivers be allowed to park on Chesterfield avenue in the phoenix park again?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should drivers be allowed to park on Chesterfield avenue in the phoenix park again? A new parking st...
Should you monitor your child's smartphone habits
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should you monitor your child's smartphone habits, we will discuss this next Richard Hogan family p...
Rampant inflation is pushing more and more households into energy poverty
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rampant inflation is pushing more and more households into energy poverty. We get reaction and anal...
Why do we secretly loves the royals?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is the most “royals-obsessed” European country outside of the UK. That is according to n...
Boris Johnson’s bad week keeps getting worse
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EU legal action, asylum seeker plan scuppered and ministers quitting, Boris Johnson’s bad week kee...
Covid Numbers are on the rise
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Covid numbers are on the rise, we speak to Colm Henry Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE.
Author Liza Costello on her new book ' Crooked Wood'
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author Liza Costello joined Jonathan in studio today to talk about her new book ' Crooked Wood'
A flake shortage has been announced so your 99’s are under threat
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A flake shortage has been announced so your 99’s are under threat for the second year running – ...
Reaction to the government’s further extension to the Mica Scheme
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get a reaction to the government’s further extension to the Mica Scheme with Conor Sheehan Labo...
Behind Movie Scenes 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of the sweet comedy-drama ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’.
Some hand tips when taking small kids abroad on holidays
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling with toddlers can equal holiday hell but good planning should reduce the headache and inc...
Green Scene: Hybrid and invasive species
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hybrid and invasive species are up for discussion on the green scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director ...
Gardening With Paraic: Plants for free !
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mid June is the perfect time to take cuttings from your favourite plants and it's free. Paraic Horka...
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the new living wage and more
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar joined Jonathan on the show this morning to discuss the new living wage and m...
The increased concerns of our elderly being exploited
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we hear about the increased concerns of our elderly being e...
The symptoms and signs of prostate cancer
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To mark Men Health Week, We look at the symptoms and signs of prostate cancer with Professor Thomas ...
Reaction to President Higgins’s comments on the housing crisis
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get a reaction to Presdient Michael D Higgins’s comments on the housing crisis becoming a ‘di...
Tech with Jess: New Instagram tools for parents
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly, Newstalk tech correspondent told us about some new Instagram tools for parents and answe...
Are you eager to find love after the pandemic?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you eager to find love after the pandemic? Jonathan Healy discussed this more with Stephanie Reg...
Hope for tight restrictions on buying guns in America
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hope for tight restrictions on buying guns in America, Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public ...
Revenge porn: Man jailed for sharing intimate images of ex-girlfirend
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A man was jailed yesterday for sharing intimate images of his ex-girlfriend without her consent, thi...
Dentists leaving from medical card scheme
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Healy was joined by Fintan Hourihane, Chief Exec with Irish Dental Association to find out ...
Ryanair cabin crew to strike in Spain
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As heat soars within cabin crew in Ryanair, and popular destinations spots in France and Spain Jonat...
Some of the worrying side effects of long covid
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Lambert, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at UCD School of Medicine discussed some...
The difficulty in securing student accommodation
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The difficulty in securing student accommodation is likely to be the worst it’s ever been this aut...
Taxi drivers, farmers and your reaction to the fuel hikes
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taxi drivers, farmers, and your reaction to the fuel hikes, Newstalk Reporter Barry Whyte brings us ...
Reaction and analysis to Boris Johnson’s controversial Protocol Bill
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Healy was joined on the show for reaction and analysis to Boris Johnson’s controversial P...
Ask the Expert - Menopause
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing `hot flushes and finding it hard to sleep? Our Monday expert was Oonagh O'Hagan, a Qual...
Kevin Barry: Guests of the Nation
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Healy spoke to author Kevin Barry about his stage adaptation of the Frank O’Connor classi...
The best beaches and fun new activities for your staycation
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pol O’Conghaile, Travel Editor, Irish Independent joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss th...
Melanie Finn talks all things Love Island
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Finn, entertainment Correspondent & News Reporter with the Irish Independent joined Jonathan...
Staff shortages in the live events industry
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As large concerts and festivals return, the effects of the pandemic’s disruptions to the industry ...
Boris Johnson determined to override the protocol
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Boris Johnson determined to override the Protocol, what are the implications of his controversi...
Cathal Mullaney reviews the weekend in sport
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glory for McIlroy, while devastation for Leinster and Ulster. Off the Ball Sports broadcaster and jo...
Family carer's who go the extra mile every day
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Family Carers Ireland has made an urgent appeal to the public to get behind its national fundraising...
Could a more effective alternative to a 4-day work week simply be to cancel afternoons?
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer O’Connell, a journalist at The Irish Times, and Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME joined Jonath...
Bertie Ahern on British attempts to scarp parts of the NI protocol.
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legislation giving ministers the power to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol is due to be ...
Our Friday Forum debates the big stories of the week
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat on this week's Friday Forum was Ivana Bacik, Leader of the Labour Party, Spokesperson on...
Chef Gareth Mullins with some classic barbeque sides
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins brought us some classic barbeque sides and sauces ...
House select committee investigating the attack on the US capitol
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Sheridan, News Director of WSHU Public Radio joined Pat live from the US with the latest on th...
Former Irish Diplomat Rory Montgomery on the unexpected history of Ireland
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The President’s Letters: An Unexpected History of Ireland is a book written by author Flor McCarth...
How tourists are renting cars north of the border
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Vaughan, Owner of Vaughan Lodge in Lahinch, and Shane O’Donoghoe, Editor of Completecar.ie...
The future of Covid-19
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College and...
Eoin Sheahan previews the weekend's sport
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland Under-21s continue their march through the European Championships and the LIV golf controver...
Concerns raised questions over Junior Cert English paper
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Murphy an English Teacher at Skibbereen Community School who has raised concerns about Junior ...
What Constitutes a war crime?
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What constitutes a war crime and why are some nations seemingly immune from prosecution? Professor R...
Plans for paid sick leave for parents of sick children
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parent –Sinead O’Moore, Host of Every Mum Podcast and the Stretchmarks Podcast, and Barry McLoug...
The latest on the trial of two men accused of killing Peter de Vries
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dutchman Delano G, 22, is accused of fatally shooting de Vries, while Polish national Kamil E, 36, a...
How one tweet caused a cultural debate in Sweden
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Philip O’Connor, an Irish journalist based in Sweden joined Pat to discuss how one tweet caused a ...
Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of Bulmers
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk takes a look at the business of Bulmers.
Will more manpower solve the passport backlog?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The waiting time for first-time applications, which take the longest to process, has been cut from 4...
We continue our look at the childcare crisis with more insight from parents
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our look at the childcare crisis with more insight from parents and how creche and child...
Alastair Campbell on bluffer Boris
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Campbell, Writer, consultant, strategist and mental health campaigner joined Pat to discuss...
Cow and sheep burps to be taxed by New Zealand
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cow and sheep burps to be taxed by New Zealand, costs are likely to lead to higher meat prices – b...
Controversial Saudi LIV golf tournament gets underway
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cathal Mullaney from Off the ball finds out why some of the world’s top golfers are being question...
Landlords now advertising that tenants can’t work from home
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some properties for rent in Dublin now mention that tenants cannot work from home or won’t have pe...
Diarmuid Gavin with some gardening tips and advice
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin gave us some gardening tips and advice and answered your gardening...
The surprising science behind tone deafness
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of those people that hasn’t got a note in their head? Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher, Profes...
Is it time to scarp GDP as a measure of a country's growth?
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Ó Cathasaigh a Green Party TD representing Waterford. & Party Spokesperson on Social Protectio...
Half a million facing delays when trying to switch bank accounts
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Half a million facing delays when trying to switch accounts, banks being accused of ‘deliberately ...
Leisure centre shuts due to sky high insurance costs
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enda Brogan owner of Gateway Leisure in Belmullet, who had to close his leisure center down due to s...
Latest on the fighting in Eastern Ukraine
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Nicholls, Defence and Security Editor at The Telegraph and former British soldier analysis t...