Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

The number of women in the labor market has dramatically increased in the past few years with double the figures in recent times.  Despite the increase in women working, a new survey shows that 50% of women have turned down a career or business opportunity due to family responsibilities.We ask what are the biggest barriers facing women in business with Amy O'Sullivan, AOS Consulting and the National President of Network Ireland.

Gareth Mullins talks through classic New York cheesecake and the beloved apple crumble.

A look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Ciara Doherty was Séan Fleming, Fianna Fáil, Laois TD. Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure and NDP Delivery. Spokesperson on Infrastructure Delivery, Duncan Smith, Labour, Dublin Fingal East TD. Party Whip and Foreign Affairs and Trade; Defence and Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times.

Dublin's city dwellers walk past it every day, workers orient themselves by it's geography, but how many of us in the Capital can actually say we've been in the Liffey, or even thought about jumping in for a quick dip? Well, a new Public Water Sports Centre hopes to turn the rivers lonely tide and get more Dubliners sailing, kayaking and watercycling than ever before.  Equipped with a lifejacket, Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

Looking ahead now to a busy weekend in sport, the 45th Ryder Cup begins today, Team USA will be hosting Team Europe in Farmingdale, New York. England and Canada face off in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final set for Saturday, with New Zealand and France competing for Bronze. The Premiere League back again this weekend. A Dublin derby, and the NFL comes to Dublin. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to all the sport.With thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.

In a late night post, Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs pharmaceutical products. However, there was very little detail provided in his 62 word post. All to discuss with John O’Loughlin, Partner Responsible for Global Trade and Customs, PWC.

Head lice is one thing that most parents have to deal with at some point in time. As schools return, so does the regular check for nits and a letter from the school to say it’s spreading like wildfire. Natasha Lucas, from The Nit Cracker and specialist in tackling head lice in children tell us how you can treat headlice.

Over the past number of days but the rate of road deaths in Ireland almost equal to the number of deaths over the same period in 2024. Three people died in separate accidents on Irish roads over the weekend as well as one cyclist in Cork City. So with the high levels of road accidents, who is to share the blame and how much is put on cyclists?  All to discuss with Ciaran Cannon, President of Cycling Ireland and a former Fine Gael TD for Galway East.

Tom Brady at Birmingham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McIlhenney at Wrexham. When it comes to unusual owners of football clubs, there have been some really remarkable stories over the last few years. But while supporters and staff might get excited about the possibilities offered by those at the helm of their club, there is no shortage of cautionary tales about going head first into new ownership without due diligence. One of the most bizarre stories came at Notts County, as Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can explain.All with thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.

With the budget for 2026 just around the corner, childcare costs are on the high agenda for the government this year. Minister for Children Norma Foley is expected to introduce a tax relief for parents this year to reduce costs but how will this impact providers?   All to discuss with Jack Horgan Jones, political correspondent with the Irish Times and also Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.

John Fardy Presenter of Screentime takes a look at 'The House Of Guinness'. The news Netflix drama series which explores the legacy of the Guinness family and their iconic brewery.

Moldova heads to the polls this weekend in an election that could decide whether it moves closer to EU membership or Russia and Russia is peddling disinformation. David Robert Grimes looks at this and the disinformation around sex education in the new primary school curriculum.

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin heads to Canada today to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney following his attendance at the UN General Assembly. Joining us to discuss the visit was our own Political Correspondent Sean Defoe who is in Canada. 

We often hear about the sale of drugs on the dark web, but what if it's actually just as easy to order drugs, as it is to order a pizza to your door? A rise in demand for instant access to drugs has led to the development of apps, and the use of apps already in existence, to buy and sell illegal substances. Our reporter Emily Keegan investigates the growing use of apps and drone deliveries for such a service.

Miriam Hussey helps us unlock our ‘inner pharmacy’ as we discuss her new book, ‘Light Up’.

There is no evidence that taking paracetamol causes autism. The painkiller acetaminophen or paracetamol is one of the most widely taken drugs during pregnancy, used by roughly half of all pregnant people worldwide.  Professor Luke O’ Neill debunks the dangerous and unsafe myths said by Donald Trump.

As budget day looms closer, the Taoiseach has announced that second homes will not fall under the first-time buyers' scheme.   However, housing is still expected to big a big part of the budget as a tax break for developers is set to be on the cards. But will this help the government reach their housing targets as wages in the construction industry continue to rise?  All to discuss with Karl Deeter from Irish Mortgage Brokers.

We discuss how Nearly 8 in 10 employers are now using AI in recruiting. Ivan discussed this further with Managing Director of Futurewise and and is an expert on future trends and a much sought-after speaker and adviser on the future of work.

Sustainability journalist  Jo Linehan, take a look at sustainability of tv and film industry.

Professor Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists joined Ivan in studio to discuss skincare awareness month.