Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Thomas Sparrow German Correspondent joins us from Germany to tee up the G7 summit happening there and we get some insight into Ukraine’s EU candidacy.

record fine handed down to AIB in the wake of the tracker mortgage scandal. For the latest on this Pat spoke to Padraic Kissane, a Financial advisor who assisted with many of the affected individual families' appeals and who is also a member of the Irish banking culture board.

Leaving Cert results are out on September 2nd, but will that leave a scramble for accommodation? To discuss Pat was joined on the show this morning by Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Columnist and also Jim Mylie, Director General of IUA.

Best-selling author Karin Slaughter joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about her new book ‘Girl, Forgotten’

Gavin McLoughlin delves into the business of the tech juggernaut that is Meta.

With the sales and rental market under immense pressure, we hear from Barry McDonald Real Estate Alliance and ask if the market slowing down?

Concerns over the recent closure of Skellig Michael is having on wildlife and local tourism there. Pat was joined on the show by Niall Hatch Birdwatch Ireland, Paul Devane Skellig Michael Cruises, and also Minister Patrick O’ Donovan FG TD for Limerick County Minister for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief

As the leaving cert finally ends for many students, We speak to one student in that cohort who has just finished his exams Alex Rowley joined Pat on the show this morning.

Land and its value, we take a look at the most valuable farms around Ireland Pat O Toole News Correspondent with the Farmers Journal.

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has appealed for more international aid as it struggles to cope with the devastating earthquake in a mountainous eastern region that has left more than 1,000 people dead and many more injured. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Borzou Daragahi, International Correspondent for The Independent.

The Irish Heart Foundation will host a political briefing as part of its 'Stop Targeting Kids’ campaign, during which the charity will call for the enactment of promised legislation on junk food marketing to children. Could reducing junk food ads make a real difference to childhood obesity? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Helena O’Donnell, Advocacy Campaigns Manager, Irish Heart Foundation, and also Christina Adane, Co-Chair of the Bite Back 2030 campaign.

As many continuants tell their TDs about their frustrations with the 30kmph Speed limit in Phoenix Park. We ask should the speed limit around the park be higher to avoid chaos and congestion? To debate, Pat was joined on the show by Niall Ring Independent councilor for Dublin's north inner city, and also Michael Pidgeon Dublin City Councillor for Dublin’s South West Inner City.

This week our resident gardening expert Paraic Horkan gives us tips for dressing your garden with colour for family and fun events this summer. ‘It’s all with thanks to Ronseal, Get your garden Summer Ready’

Do you know the best way to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape? Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator joined Pat on the show this morning with tips and advice.

Good news for parents but another blow for the childcare sector we discuss creche pay freezes with Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney, Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration & Privacy Rights.

Monaghan GP and Medical Director of NEDOC Dr Illona Duffy tells us why GPs cannot take holidays or sick leave due to lack of cover.

The influential individuals behind the great leaders, Peter Cardwell joined Pat this morning to talk about his new book, 'The Secret Life Of Special Advisors'.

Plastitar. So what exactly is it, and where was it discovered? Also, car tyres produce vastly more particle pollution than exhausts. We discuss this and more on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

Top earning public servants will see their pay restored by up to 15 percent from next week in a move that is likely to spark political and public backlash amid the cost-of-living crisis. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Southwest and Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Pat this morning on the show with a review of the Nintendo Switch Lite. Review Notes: The Switch Lite is rated for 3 to 7 hours of battery life The Switch Lite is only designed to play Switch games that support handheld mode A compact 8.2 x 3.6-inch design that feels more travel-friendly than the standard 9.4 x 4-inch Switch.