Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

As more fights are canceled and extreme heatwaves are being felt across Europe yet again, we get the very last from Travel and aviation journalist Eoghan Corry.

With the Future of Media Commission report due to be published, is it time to scrap the TV license fee? We debate with John McGuirk, Editor of Gript.ie and Senator Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks & Transport.

Are bonfires in Northern Ireland a celebration of culture or act of sectarian violence, we go to Belfast to find out with Newstalk Senior Report Barry Whyte.

We get the details on the Uber leaks story with one of journalists who broke the story. Simon Carswell The Irish Times’s Public Affairs Editor and former Washington correspondent spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

With high levels of school principals feeling the burn and seeking medication due to stress. To discuss this further Pat spoke to Paul Crone from the Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.

Christopher Callan Head of Wills and Estate Planning at Callan Tansey Solicitors was our expert today and Christopher answered listeners' questions on wills, probate, power of attorney, and much more. All with thanks to Standard Life.

Animals have always played a big part in the story of Dublin. This summer they will get the celebration they deserve in a striking new tribute to the Animals of Dublin. Sarah Costigan, Deputy Director of the Little Museum of Dublin and also Christoph Schwitzer, CEO of Dublin Zoo joined Pat this morning on the show to tell him about a new exhibition celebrating the ties between Dubliners and the animals that share our city.

With many being left without water in Cootehill, we find how residents are coping there with Connie Whelan Secretary of Cootehill Chamber of Commerce.

Learner drivers haven’t escaped cost of living concerns, as the price of lessons has increased by as much as €60 in some cases. We find out why with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor & Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

We look at the psychological impacts of work burnout with Louisa Meehan spokesperson for Network Ireland and owner of Woodview HRM and also Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychologist.

Who will succeed Boris? Is there a frontrunner now that Ben Wallace has pulled out? All to discuss with Tamara Cohen, Sky News Political Correspondent, and Hilary Benn, Labour MP for Leeds Central.

The Kingdom march on, history was made in Dunedin, and Djokovic was back on top. Cathal Mullaney reviews an enthralling weekend of sport.

As the government looks to shore up votes ahead of Sinn Féin’s No confidence vote tomorrow, We get the very latest from Daniel McConnell Political Editor with The Irish Examiner.

With barbeque season well and truly here, safefood is encouraging home cooks to ‘trust the meat thermometer’ this summer and make sure they cook their BBQ meats like burgers, chicken and sausages to 75 degrees Celsius and enjoy the safest and tastiest food. Dermot Moriarty Communications manager with Safe Food joined

We take a look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Shane today was Aoife Moore Political Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, Jim O’Callaghan Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South and the party spokesperson for Justice. and Mairead Farrell Sinn Fein TD for Galway West and Pary’s Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform.

Should the law be making it easier for employees to claim the right to work from home? To discuss we heard from Richard Grogan Employment Law Solicitor and also Neil McDonnell Chief Executive ISME.

Almost 1 in 4 drivers check mobile phone notifications while driving 23% of motorists surveyed admit to checking their notifications while driving. 37% of motorists do not regularly practice safe mobile phone use behaviours a new survey has found. With more on these findings Shane spoke to Brian Farrell, Communications Manager with the RSA.

A recent study has suggested that male cyclists stand up from their seats to elevate their privates, as a correlation has been found between long rides and loss of sensation as well as problems with erections. For more on these findings, Shane spoke to Dr John Waterstone Consultant Gynecologist & Medical Director at the Waterstone Clinic.

Chef Gary O’Hanlon has a delicious seafood recipe for us to try this weekend a Cullen Skink Seafood Chowder. Cullen Skink Recipe: Ingredients 4 large fillets of smoked haddock, diced. 4 leek white, cleaned and diced 3 medium onions peeled & diced 2 litres of water 2 litres of heavy cream 4 chicken stock cubes 8 potatoes peeled & diced 500g flour 2-300ml vegetable oil Salt & white pepper to taste Method Add potatoes & onion to a large pot with the water Season with salt & pepper When boiling, add the stock cubes When the potatoes are almost cooked add the leek Simmer for 10 minutes Mix the flour & oil together. ( you want a thick smooth roux) If the roux is too wet add flour and oil if too dry. Slowly whisk in the roux until the water becomes very thick. Be careful not to break up the potatoes. The mixture needs to be thick enough so that when the cream is added the consistency comes back to where you need it. Now add the cream followed by the diced Haddock. Adjust the seasoning to

Do we need to change our planning laws to provide for more one-off housing? Newstalk Reporter Mairead Cleary joined Shane in the studio with this report.