Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Where have all the workers gone? Our panel discusses the ongoing staff shortages in major industries and we ask how do we solve the problem? Joining Pat this morning was Lorraine Heskin, CEO of Gourmet Food Parlour, Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME and

Bill Hughes takes a look at the Jim Carrey classic Liar Liar.

We hear about controversial planning legislation which could be in breach of EU Law with Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner.

Projects funded by US Military groups are listening to natural noises produced by Snapping Shrimp, as an alternative to military sonar Researchers discover that tiny worms can be coated with hydrogel sheaths that carry functional cargos such as anti-cancer drugs. All up for discussion on this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

As a study reminds us that keeping the faith is good for your mind and body, the bishop of Limerick admits he can no longer guarantee Sunday mass in every church in the diocese due to a shortage of priests. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Fr Iggy O’Donovan parish priest in Fethard County Tipperary and also Dr. Brendan Kelly, Psychiatrist, and author of the science of Happiness.

Will you benefit from recent changes to insurance renewal rules? Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant has all the details.

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are set to launch across Europe at €199/£169 (roughly $205), and are available in three finishes: silver blue, silver frost and silver white. Jess brings us a full review on the show this morning.

Broadcaster and TV presenter, Laura Whitmore joined Pat to chat about her book, Love Island and more.

As more fights are canceled and extreme heatwaves are being felt across Europe yet again, we get the very last from Travel and aviation journalist Eoghan Corry.

With the Future of Media Commission report due to be published, is it time to scrap the TV license fee? We debate with John McGuirk, Editor of Gript.ie and Senator Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks & Transport.

Are bonfires in Northern Ireland a celebration of culture or act of sectarian violence, we go to Belfast to find out with Newstalk Senior Report Barry Whyte.

We get the details on the Uber leaks story with one of journalists who broke the story. Simon Carswell The Irish Times’s Public Affairs Editor and former Washington correspondent spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

With high levels of school principals feeling the burn and seeking medication due to stress. To discuss this further Pat spoke to Paul Crone from the Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.

Christopher Callan Head of Wills and Estate Planning at Callan Tansey Solicitors was our expert today and Christopher answered listeners' questions on wills, probate, power of attorney, and much more. All with thanks to Standard Life.

Animals have always played a big part in the story of Dublin. This summer they will get the celebration they deserve in a striking new tribute to the Animals of Dublin. Sarah Costigan, Deputy Director of the Little Museum of Dublin and also Christoph Schwitzer, CEO of Dublin Zoo joined Pat this morning on the show to tell him about a new exhibition celebrating the ties between Dubliners and the animals that share our city.

With many being left without water in Cootehill, we find how residents are coping there with Connie Whelan Secretary of Cootehill Chamber of Commerce.

Learner drivers haven’t escaped cost of living concerns, as the price of lessons has increased by as much as €60 in some cases. We find out why with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor & Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

We look at the psychological impacts of work burnout with Louisa Meehan spokesperson for Network Ireland and owner of Woodview HRM and also Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychologist.

Who will succeed Boris? Is there a frontrunner now that Ben Wallace has pulled out? All to discuss with Tamara Cohen, Sky News Political Correspondent, and Hilary Benn, Labour MP for Leeds Central.

The Kingdom march on, history was made in Dunedin, and Djokovic was back on top. Cathal Mullaney reviews an enthralling weekend of sport.