Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

France is once again under political turmoil with French President Emmanuel Macron yet to announce a Prime Minister. We get the latest on this with Jack Parrock Europe Correspondent in Brussels.  

On Inside Hollywood this week, Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator looks at movies by actors turned directors.

Smartphones have completely transformed the lives of everyone both positively and negatively and teens today have been impacted the most. We’re discussing their impact with two experts. Joining Pat in studio today was Dr Richard Hogan Author of ‘Home Is Where The Start Is’ and a Family Osychotherapist and also Anne Kehoe, Chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland and Senior Clinical Psychologist. 

In this week's 'Green Scene, we hear about wearables for marine creatures that mean we can track what they are up to. Also we ask what is the status of the Great Barrier Reef. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Ireland infrastructure, water running out, data centres refused and electricity hikes. How can our infrastructure cope with growing population? All to discuss with Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist and Town Planner.

We look back on the people, events and music in history on this day the 28th August.

As the schools return and the traffic is back, we get safety tips for drivers and good road habits for kids. Also 7 years on from Bus Connects we ask where are we now? All to discuss with Conor Faughnan Transport commentator and consultant for the Royal Irish Automobile Club.  

We take a nostalgic look back to 1994. Britpop & Boyzone dominated the charts. Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa & USA 94’ brought joy!With Ray Houghton, Dave O’Callaghan, Bill Hughes & Bertie Ahern.

The issues facing Ireland’s two-tier health system has never been more pressing. Pat was joined by Dr Michael McCarthy and Dr Domhnall McGlacken Byrne to discuss why we have inequitable healthcare.

Officials in the Department of Children have said in an internal briefing they are concerned about adult asylum seekers claiming to be minors. Pat was joined by  Jack Power, Acting Europe Correspondent with the Irish Times, to discuss this story.

Dermot Goode Health Insurance Expert at Lockton Company Totalhealthcover.Ie  discusses the recent health insurance price hikes and what consumers need to watch out for.

Major changes to the flow of traffic in Dublin city centre came into effect from yesterday, our reporter Josh Crosbie road tested the route this morning/

The women following Britney Spears’ lead and swearing off relationships for good.  Stephanie Regan talks about how other women who vow to never get back into another romantic relationships with a man.

A two-tier mortgage market has developed in Ireland, according to mortgage experts doddl.ie. This means non-bank lenders are facing price hikes as the fixed-rate period ends.To find out more Pat spoke to Martina Hennessy Chief Executive of Doddl.ie.

'Who killed Una Lynskey?' is the new book by Mick Clifford. Pat spoke to Mick about the case and what it meant for policing in Ireland at the time

Gardaí have warned of a "staggering" rise in cases of investment fraud with more than €28 million stolen from victims last year. So far this year, more than €13.5m has been stolen through investment fraud more than 2021 and 2022 combined. Pat discussed this and more with Carl Widger, Managing Director of Metis Ireland. 

An Amárach poll commissioned by the Irish Daily Mail/ DMG Media has found that overall, 49% of some 1,000 adults surveyed believe that Bishop Eamon Casey’s body moved should be disinterred, with 17% disagreeing, and 34% saying they ‘don’t know’. A should Bishop Eamonn Casey's body be moved from Galway Cathedral? Pat discusses this with Anne Sheridan News Editor, Irish Daily Mail. 

The Irish school system still faces major systemic problems, even though the minor problems may be getting solved. Pat discusses this with Jennifer Horgan Teacher and columnist with the Irish Examiner. 

A recent survey by Chadwicks has shown that over 70% of young people in Ireland have considered a job in the construction industry. Chadwicks have partnered with Hugh Wallace on the campaign to raise awareness on the benefits. Hugh joined Pat this morning on the show.

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have broken down once again as strikes and drone attacks continued overnight. Pat discusses this latest development with Dr Mustafa Barghouti Leader of the National Palestinian Initiative.