Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Do Irish people really care about separating their rubbish? We speak with one business owner who thinks some people just don’t get it. Sarah Cauldwell owner of The Velvet Cafe in Portmarnock joined Pat on the show today.

Repairing celtic tiger construction defects could cost the state as much as 2.8 billion euro. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Karl Deeter, Founder of Onlineapplication.com.

As more emergency accommodations are being erected and opened for refugees here, is it time to put a cap on the number we take coming into this country. Pat spoke to Pat Leahy Political Editor with the Irish Times and also Luba Healy from Ukraine who has been living here for the last 22 years.

Forest fires in Spain, the UK on the brink of national emergency, High temperatures are expected here in the coming days, We get the very latest next from Met Eireann, London, Italy, and Spain.

Will rushed legislation come back to bite us when it comes to data retention? To discuss this further Pat was joined by Ronan Murphy, Executive Chairman - Smarttech247.

Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College on the benefits of sunshine and why it makes men hungry.

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney joined Pat on the show this morning to us to discuss opinion polls, refugees, the Tory leadership race and more.

Travel expert Eoghan Corry tells us how caps at Heathrow Airport will affect Aer Lingus flights.

How likely are we to see fuel rationing in the winter? We speak to David Horgan of Petrel Resources with more on this.

Water and feeding plants, both edibles and flowering, is crucial during July and August - Fruiting plants including Tomatoes Strawberries Peppers and Apples use copious amounts of water and nutrition as the fruits begin to swell. Paraic Horkan brings us loads of gardening advice and tips.

Trying out fake tan for the first time, blogger and Founder of Sosueme cosmetics, Suzanne Jackson joined Pat on the show this morning to give listeners her advice and more.

We speak to the Director-General of Forensic Science Ireland on the future of forensics in Ireland. Chris Enright, Director General Forensic Science Ireland spoke to Pat on the show with an interesting insight.

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.