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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.
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In 2020, 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson was murdered by her sister’s abusive partner. Yet it took 5 months of persistence from suspicious nurses, Katie’s concerned family and friends, and an investigative journalist for the PSNI to open an investigation into her death. Nicola Tallant discusses her new book on the murder of Katie Simpson with Pat on the show.
In 1974, then Assistant National Director for Simon Ireland, nurse Alice Leahy authored a comprehensive study entitled ‘Medical Care for the Vagrant in Ireland’ where she noted the gaps that separated medical staff from the socially deprived group, resulting in medical problems going untreated. This report led to the founding of ‘Trust’, now known as Alice Leahy Trust which is now marking its 50th Anniversary.All to chat with its founder Alice Leahy.
On this week’s Tech Slot, Jess Kelly will review the brand new Google Pixel4 Watch and also answers listener's tech queries.All with thanks to Renault.
Aviva are going to renew their sponsorship of the Aviva stadium by another five years. It will bring their sponsorship of the stadium to 20 years. We hear about the legacy 15 years of great sporting and cultural moments especially as the home of Irish Soccer and Rugby. The evolution into a world class sporting venue and what the future brings.All to discuss with Declan O’ Rourke, Aviva Insurance Ireland CEO.
What can we do to protect our children from bullying? Does the rise of cyberbullying mean that children can never truly be safe? To mark Anti Bullying week this week. Pat was joined on the show by by Rena Maycock, the founder and CEO of Chirp, an anti-cyberbullying software, to discuss what we can do about bullying.
Catherine Connolly’s inauguration takes place today in Dublin Castle. Catherine Connolly will be Ireland’s tenth president, and the third woman to serve in the role, following her victory over Heather Humphreys in October. Joining us live from Dublin Castle is Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and host of the ‘Let me Explain’ Podcast, to give us a closer look.
Dana Abu Koash, is the International Humanitarian Law coordinator with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, based in Ramallah, the West Bank. Dana is in Dublin for the Irish Red Cross, International Humanitarian Law Conference, ‘From Commitments to Action: Protecting Humanity in Crisis’ which took place on Thursday. Dana discusses the perspective of someone working on the ground in Palestine.
Over 150 motorists avoided penalty points last year by making a charity donation. This is according to figures from the Courts Service. That is despite a 2014 High Court ruling saying this approach is inappropriate and circumvents legislation. Pat discusses this further with Michael Murphy TD, Chair, Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tipperary South, Fine Gael and also Susan Gray, Founder and Chairperson, Parc Road Safety Group.
Consultant Ophthalmologist Arthur Cummins is our Ask the Expert this week and outlines the importance of a regular eye exam.
Newfoundland may feel far away, but would you be surprised to know it’s as close as the Canary Islands, and home to some of the most Irish communities outside Ireland? Well, a direct flight from Dublin, is now in place. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with Irish Independent brings us the sights and sounds of Newfoundland.Travel is with thanks to Ryanair.
Working in a family business can be both rewarding and challenging. It’s a unique situation where personal and professional lives often overlap — and that affects relationships on every level. But there are many issues such as of trust, resentment, entitlement etc. There are 930,000 family business covering a wide variety of business firms, micro small and medium enterprises.So what are the difficulties of working in a family business? Pat discuss all this with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.
1BBC chair is expected to respond to MPs after Director General and News CEO resign following a criticism of a Panorama documentary. We get the details from Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World.
The high-cost burden of skin disease for patients in Ireland skin disease is among the most common and psychologically distressing health problems in Ireland. While many skin conditions are medically benign, their financial and emotional burden can be profound. We discuss this all with Selene Daly, Registered advanced Nurse and Nurse Tutor.
New research shows that fifty percent of Irish households ae more worried about a break-in compared to a year ago. Despite the rise in concerns, there has actually been a decrease in the number of burglaries, over the past ten years. So even with a drop in burglaries, how can people feel safer in their homes? Pat was joined on the show by Eoin Dunne, PhoneWatch Managing Director.
The 30th edition of the COP Climate Summit officially begins today in Belém, Brazil, 33 years after the landmark Rio Earth Summit in 1992. But what have they achieved since their first edition? And what could this edition achieve? All to discuss with Sadhbh O’Neill, Project Lead for Feminist Communities for Climate Justice.
Looking back over this past weekend in sport, Shamrock Rovers beat Cork City securing their first league-cup double since 1987, Ireland defeat Japan in Rugby, Manchester City victorious over Liverpool in the Premier League, Rory McIlroy falls just short of Abu Dhabi title in golf, and Donegal native Catriona Jennings has set a new 100 mile world record. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.
Tomorrow marks the 14th presidential inauguration in Ireland. Simon Tierney has been investigating the evolution of inauguration day over the decades and he joined Pat in studio to tell us all.
This week marks the 30th year of Science week with opportunities to explore events on space, women’s health, sports science and much more across the country. Dr Diarmuid O’Brien is CEO of Research Ireland, the agency that leads Science Week. Dr Diarmuid O’Brien, CEO, Research Ireland
The expected delay into Fianna fail’s review of the presidential election is causing disappointment within the party and leading to criticism of the Yaoiseach. We get all the details and more in our political roundup with Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland Editor with Irish Independent
It's been three weeks since jewels worth an estimated 88 million euro were stolen from the Louvre art gallery in Paris. With four suspects in custody, focus is now shifting to the museum. The Louvre has been heavily criticised for neglecting security following a report from the court of auditors. We get the details from Elaine Cobbe, Paris based journalist.
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🤡 Kenny asks why Connolly can't answer questions regarding people losing homes while we have a government minister who was in Leinster house while 16,000 are now homeless... awful biased 💩
Time for biased hack kenny to hang up the microphone he's not even trying to hide it anymore....
Got 3mins in and had to turn off.... Kenny is pathetic and allows this Israeli mouthpiece free range to spew forth its propaganda.. Kenny is only able to raise his anger for the shinners... Disgusting
Took 4 mins for lee to mention Sinn Fein who weren't represented on this panel while dickhead kenny sat idly bye... Switched off... Awful shite from moley kenny
This dick kenny is obsessed with red top rag mouthpiece lee, as for the opinions of a "social influencer" 🤣😂💩
Kenny has absolutely no credibility nor has this discredited wretch williams and only a rancid biased so called radio station would give his rants oxygen.. FYI williams the thugs that perpetuated this dont vote.. Dreadful shite
Kenny is so fine gael biased that there's not point in listening any more.. He sits back and allows a party political broadcast from a minister from a totally discredited government.. Awful Dirge
More shite from kenny... If i had a cent for every time sheean and prone were on this tripe...
Sinn Féin did it... 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Kenny and Danny are 2 wankers of the most hideous type...
Had to turn this off the Kenny and the loony Donovan attacking quinlivan is beyond reprehensible
I would rather have the country burn under a SF majority government then suffer another FG or FF elitist government, we are nothing but slaves
😂😂😂Kenny must go to sleep and wake up thinking of The Shinners 😂😂😂😂 it's truly kennys obsession....
appalling service, it's not staffing, its the staff don't care, awful
And yet you have drivers in their 70s who never sat a theory or practical test some who got licences through a amnesty in the 70s...bonkers
Joan Burton the screechy 1 who sunk Labour 💩 😂😂
load of rubbish, she will probably get a council house out of it.
Try watching "The Mayor of Kingstown" with Jeremy Renner... Much better
Is unionism ready to accept the democratic will of the people? There fixed that for you...
quoting kilkenny is a loaf of .... kkennny has been a city for centuries. smithwicks brewery was estsblished in 1710 and actually closed down a few years ago. that councillor is talking thru his arse