Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation joined Pat to discuss the surging cost of building materials which is set to keep house prices close to Celtic Tiger levels despite more properties being constructed at last.

Boris Johnson survives a no-confidence vote, but he is not out of the woods. Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator with Times Radio joined Pat to discuss what next for the British Prime Minister

Brian Mooney, Career Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Education Columnist joined Pat with his simple guide to taking some of the stress out of sitting the Leaving Cert along with Leaving Cert student Alex Rowley.

Eugene Drennan, President of the Irish Hauliers Association joined Pat to discuss why rush hour may be no more, as busy traffic is now spread across the day.

Three doses of the same Covid-19 vaccine or a combination of jabs work equally well in preventing infections, according to the largest study of its kind. For more on this Professor Luke O'Neill spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

The Children’s Rights Alliance is holding an online event that aims to give attendees an overview of the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill and hear from political representatives about their own priorities for this landmark piece of legislation and what they believe is needed from big tech and online platforms to create a safer internet for children and young people. What more should be done to protect our children online? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance.

John Fardy discusses acclaimed space western, ‘The Mandalorian’ in this week's 'Boxed'

Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science Simon Harris joined Pat in the studio to discuss how the department is helping autistic students, raising STEM awareness, Ukrainian refugees, and the Dublin airport debacle.

Bestselling author, Heather Morris joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about her new book 'Three Sisters'.

We get more reaction to the Johnny Depp Amber Heard verdict Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent Irish Independent and Terry Prone Chairman Communications Clinic.

We get a reaction to the DAA’s plan ahead of a very busy weekend of travel with CEO of DAA Dalton Philips and Pol O’Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent.

We hear all about the plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee with Vincent MacAviney, London-based Freelance Correspondent & Presenter.

Waiting on a new passport to come? Pat was joined by Siobhan Byrne, Director of Passport Services in the Department of Foreign Affairs to discuss passport delays and how the passport office plan to increase employees dealing with customers applying for their passports.

We get the latest from the U.S. as Johnny Depp wins his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Siobhan McGowan joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her debut novel ‘The Trial of Lotta Rae’

A Dublin man is taking on the challenge of a 197km charity cycle to raise awareness for cervical cancer following the tragic death of his fiancée earlier this month. Kevin Cullen (32) is cycling from Dublin to Dungarvan, Co Waterford, on September 3 to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society and Kevin spoke to Pat about his goal to raise money.

Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of a film that redefined the action genre upon its release, ‘Die Hard’

Increasing voices of condemnation within Tory party against Boris Johnson’s leadership. We ask is Johnson staring down the barrel of a leadership battle? Pat was joined to discuss this further by Tamara Cohen, Sky News Political Correspondent.

How to keep your kids' summer safe advice with Monaghan GP Dr lllona Duffy Monaghan based GP.

As petrol pumps break the € 2-litre barrier in some places today, what can be done with regard to petrol prices?  For more on this Pat spoke to Paddy Comyn, Head of communications AA and also Geraldine Herbert Motoring Correspondent for Sunday Independent.