Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

We speak to Colm O’Gorman, the former director of One in Four following the shocking report which revealed almost 2,400 allegations of abuse in Irish schools.

Getting your finance in order ! We hear tips on how to save that little bit extra going into winter with Nicola Bardon a journalist with the Irish Sun and Co-host of the Tis Yourself Podcast.

The Scoping Inquiry is a shocking report which levels 2,400 allegations of abuse against 884 teachers, priests and others in 308 schools across Ireland. To discuss the report with Anton was Patsy McGarry Religious Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Times and also John Coulter a victim- survivor of sexual abuse in Blackrock College and member of Restore Together Group.   

Brazil's Supreme Court has upheld a ban on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. A majority of three out of five justices have already voted in favour of the measure, meaning the ban will stay in place even if the two remaining justices were to vote against it. We discuss all with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

The Government has been challenged over the failure since 2016 to implement a key report which recommended a single ambulance control centre for Ireland, including the Dublin metropolitan area. To discuss with Anton this morning was  Greg Lyons, SIPTU Ambulance Sector President and ambulance worker out in swords and also David Cullinane Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson. 

25% of 8-12 year olds are bothered by harmful content or unsolicited contact, a new report from CyberSafeKids on children’s online safety shows. We discuss these findings with Alex Cooney CEO and Co-founder, CyberSafeKids, Adrian Weckler Technology Editor Irish Independent and alsoJennifer Horgan Teacher and columnist with the Irish Examiner. 

A new TikTok trend is encouraging young singles to visit the Spanish supermarket chain, ‘Mercadona’, between 7pm and 8pm for what’s now known as "flirting time". We get all the details with Alexandra Ryan Founder and CEO of Goss.ie. 

A general strike continues in Israel demanding the return of hostages. The UK suspend some arms sales to Israel as Benjamin Netanyahu asks for "forgiveness". All to discuss with Anton was Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisor.

The Government is expected to approve publication of a long-awaited report on sexual abuse in boarding and day schools and to agree to set up a statutory inquiry. We get the latest on this with Pat Leahy Political Editor, Irish Times.

A zero-point-two five per cent cut to mortgage rates could be on the way next month.  This may mean pillar banks are offering the best rates for the last few years, so now is the time to shop around. Our expert today was Margaret Barrett Managing Director Contracting Plus Mortgages Ltd.   

Data on 20,000 Europeans collected at the end of 2022, showed that Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness. We discuss this with Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Five years since it opened in Longford Forest, Center Parcs is set for a €100 expansion. So what keeps families flocking to its lodges and Subtropical Swimming Paradise, despite the high prices? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent tell us all.All with thanks to Ryanair

Mark O’Brien, a swimmer with MND is about to take on two Guinness World Record attempts in 2 different countries on 1st September. Mark joined Anton on the show to chat about his amazing attempt.

Run clubs have blown up in popularity around the country and now a new study says they actually make you faster. What are the other benefits? Anton was joined on the show by Jenny Branigan  Physiotherapist from total physio and also Mark Armstrong Chair Of Dublin Front Runners Club.

Dublin is facing a water shortage in the next 10 years. What action needs to be taken and how soon can we expect this to impact us? Anton discusses this and more with Angela Ryan Uisce Eireann’s Asset Strategy Manager.

Israel is braced for a general strike after protests over what is seen as the government's failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. We get the latest on this with Professor Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University. 

Geraldine Herbert  Motoring Editor, The Sunday Independent brings us advice on getting and training for your motorbike licence.  

Are we seeing the rise of the far right in Germany? We get the on the regional elections in Germany with Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent, The Guardian. 

One in ten primary school student are still in overcrowded classrooms. However this represents the lowest figure in 20 years according to an analysis by the Irish Independent. To discuss this further Anton spoke to Principal Simon Lewis Primary School Principal and Host of the Podcast I'f I were the Minister for Education'.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio today was Lorraine Clifford Lee, Dublin Fine Gael Senator, Cathal Berry TD, Independent TD for Kildare South and also Craig Hughes, Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail.