Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

On this week's 'Green Scene' we ask is there ice on the moon? l We also discuss Zoopharmacognosy how to use plants and other animals for medicinal purposes with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

Should Ireland join up to an EU army? We’ll debate with Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, and Declan Power, Defence and Security Expert.

With no solid plan forthcoming for Dublin airport, what can we expect this bank holiday weekend? Joining Pat to discuss this further on the show this morning was Karan O Loughlin, SIPTU TEAC Division Organiser, Darren O’Rourke Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Transport and Sarah Slattery, owner of TheTravelExpert.

Smoking rates are up after years of decline. We discuss why we are seeing smoking rates increasing with  John Mallon  Forest spokesperson and also Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

We hear how Irish businesses can contribute to Ukraine's rebuild. John O’Connor, Founder of O’Connor International is recently back from Ukraine on a fact-finding mission to see the extent of rebuild coming down the line. John spoke to Pat on the show this morning. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.        

Are we going to see a repeat of Dublin airport chaos this bank holiday weekend? To discuss further Pat was joined this morning on the show by Paul Hackett, CEO of Click & Go and President of the Irish Travel Agent Association and also Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and airport safety and security auditor. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

As Eu leaders agree an oil embargo for Russia, what repercussions will it have for Ireland? To discuss further Pat spoke to Naomi O’Leary,  Irish Times Europe Correspondent and also Kevin McPartland, CEO of Fuels for Ireland.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Should we follow Norway’s gender quota legislation model? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by  Emma de Souza Women in Leadership coordinator at The National Women’s Council of Ireland. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

The cost of prescription medicines can vary widely across different pharmacies according to new research. We find out why with James Larkin, Lead Author of the survey & PhD Scholar with the Department of General Practice, RCSI.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

On World MS Day, we hear MS impacts and what treatment is available. Pat was joined on the show by Patrice Bradley sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis and also Prof Christopher McGuigan, Consultant Neurologist at St. Vincent's University Hospital and Clinical Professor at UCD’s School of Medicine. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Barbara Scully, Writer, Broadcaster and author joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new book  'Wise Up, Power, Wisdom and The Older Woman'  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Today's 'Ask The Expert' was Niall Donohoe  Podiatrist from the CureSpa Clinic in Goatsown. Niall took listeners' foot questions and gave some tips and advice.    Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

As new research confirms that many are looking to work from home more, should workers be prepared to earn less? To discuss further Pat spoke to Caroline Reidy Managing Director of the HR Suite. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

We hear from two people who went through Dublin Airport in the last 24 hours John Duddy, Neurosurgeon working in Liverpool & Former IMO President and also Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail MEP for Dublin. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Eoin Sheahan reviews a busy weekend in sporting action which saw Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle overcome Leinster.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

As memorial day takes place across the U.S., minds are still focused on the horrific mass shooting. Pat was joined on the show by the  Chair Of Democrats abroad Ireland, Patti Shields.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Chaos in Dublin Airport over the weekend as delays impact everybody traveling. We get the latest with Pol O’Conghaile, Travel Editor, Irish Independent and also Andrew Louth, Newstalk Reporter live from the airport. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Chef Gareth Mullins has another summer-style recipe for us to try out. This week it is a Barbeque classic, the chicken Kebab or chicken brochette.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Joining Pat on this week's Friday Forum was Alan Farrell Fine Gael TD For Fingal and Party’s spokesperson on Climate Action, Rebecca Moynihan  Labour Senator.. and party’s Spokesperson on housing and Verona Murphy Independent TD for Wexford   Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

As the National Rifle Association descends on Houston, we get some insight into their political influence as the gun control debate rages in the US with Mike Weisser, writer and researcher - AKA Mike the Gun Guy. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.