Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Top earning public servants will see their pay restored by up to 15 percent from next week in a move that is likely to spark political and public backlash amid the cost-of-living crisis. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Southwest and Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Pat this morning on the show with a review of the Nintendo Switch Lite. Review Notes: The Switch Lite is rated for 3 to 7 hours of battery life The Switch Lite is only designed to play Switch games that support handheld mode A compact 8.2 x 3.6-inch design that feels more travel-friendly than the standard 9.4 x 4-inch Switch.

The relationship between Unionism and the Irish Government is the worst it has ever been. But why is that? And with more and more talk of a potential border poll; will loyalists ever accept a United Ireland? Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been to East Belfast to find out...

Car theft is at a seven-year high with warnings that thieves are targeting specific types of Japanese car imports. We hear the details with Motoring editor at the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert.

We discuss the prevalence of male postnatal depression with Dr. Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist and Author.

Could an information campaign among ethnic minority groups help our blood stocks? Pat was joined on the show by Dr Helen Fogarty Haematology Specialist at the School of Pharmacy and biomolecular Sciences at RCSI.

A group representing major North American airlines has written to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan demanding urgent action after “significant delays” and other issues that have hurt their services to and from the capital. To discuss further this morning Pat was joined on the show by Mary McKenna, MD of Tour America and also Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.

We get the latest from Tipperary an investigation begins after two bodies were discovered yesterday afternoon. Pat was joined on the show by Mark Fitzgerald pub owner and fine Gael councillor for the local area and also Alison Hyland Journalist with Tipp FM.

We continue our professional spotlight series and this time the focus is on the career of a commercial airline pilot. To hear all about this role and career Pat spoke to Lisa Cusack Aer Lingus First Officer.

Summer brings lots of weddings, meaning hens and stag parties are also being planned around the country – what are the trends and popular spots for these pre-wedding festivities, Sara Kennedy from the Irish wedding blog fills us in.

Childcare costs to be cut by Christmas according to the Government but how is this likely to work? Also we ask isthis the correct priority for solving the childcare crisis? To discuss further Pat spoke to Joan O’Sullivan National Secretary of the Association of Childhood.

Our 'Ask The Expert' today was Pete The Vet and he discusses dealing with fleas and ticks on your pets.

We catch up on the new arrivals, departures, and latest recoupling drama from inside the Love Island Villa with Melanie Finn Entertainment Correspondent & News Reporter with the Irish Independent.

We’re recycling a record number of electrical items but are we efficient? For more on this Pat was joined this morning by Leo Donovan WEEE Ireland CEO.

Carpooling and Garda vetting concerns for parents involved in the GAA. We’ll get some insight with Ciaran Flynn, Meath GAA public relations officer.

A claim made in a Drogheda Garda Station has thrown the spotlight on people trafficking in this country. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by 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 advisory and also Brian Killoran, CEO, Immigrant Council of Ireland.

With covid cases rising, is it time to reintroduce a mask mandate? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Dr Denis McCauley, GP in Donegal & chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee, and also Dr. Eoghan De Barra Lecturer with RCSI and Consultant in Infectious Diseases at Beaumont Hospital.

Pat was joined on the show this morning by Sarah Slattery The Trave Expert to discuss why more women are choosing solo travel post-pandemic.

Quarter final hurling action, new united rugby champions and US Open delight for Fitzpatrick. Eoin Sheahan joined Pat to review a busy weekend of sport

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in poorer mental health amongst young adults, according to research carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). To discuss this study Pat was joined on the show by Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and also Fionn Sexton Third Year law and sociology Student at NUIG