Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science Simon Harris joined Pat in the studio to discuss how the department is helping autistic students, raising STEM awareness, Ukrainian refugees, and the Dublin airport debacle.

Bestselling author, Heather Morris joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about her new book 'Three Sisters'.

We get more reaction to the Johnny Depp Amber Heard verdict Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent Irish Independent and Terry Prone Chairman Communications Clinic.

We get a reaction to the DAA’s plan ahead of a very busy weekend of travel with CEO of DAA Dalton Philips and Pol O’Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent.

We hear all about the plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee with Vincent MacAviney, London-based Freelance Correspondent & Presenter.

Waiting on a new passport to come? Pat was joined by Siobhan Byrne, Director of Passport Services in the Department of Foreign Affairs to discuss passport delays and how the passport office plan to increase employees dealing with customers applying for their passports.

We get the latest from the U.S. as Johnny Depp wins his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Siobhan McGowan joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her debut novel ‘The Trial of Lotta Rae’

A Dublin man is taking on the challenge of a 197km charity cycle to raise awareness for cervical cancer following the tragic death of his fiancée earlier this month. Kevin Cullen (32) is cycling from Dublin to Dungarvan, Co Waterford, on September 3 to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society and Kevin spoke to Pat about his goal to raise money.

Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of a film that redefined the action genre upon its release, ‘Die Hard’

Increasing voices of condemnation within Tory party against Boris Johnson’s leadership. We ask is Johnson staring down the barrel of a leadership battle? Pat was joined to discuss this further by Tamara Cohen, Sky News Political Correspondent.

How to keep your kids' summer safe advice with Monaghan GP Dr lllona Duffy Monaghan based GP.

As petrol pumps break the € 2-litre barrier in some places today, what can be done with regard to petrol prices?  For more on this Pat spoke to Paddy Comyn, Head of communications AA and also Geraldine Herbert Motoring Correspondent for Sunday Independent.

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'.