Do drivers fear penalty points? And if not, how can we make our roads safer. Shane O’Donoghue Editor of completecar.ie joined Pat to discuss.

Controversial career breaks? We discuss teacher’s career breaks and why they have come under so much scrutiny with Ian O'Doherty Journalist with the Irish Independent and also Simon Lewis Primary School Principal & Host of If I were The Minister for Education podcast.

My grandad’s war: It’s the 80th anniversary of D Day. The largest land, air and naval operation in history. We retrace Henry McKean's grandfather’s footsteps George Borny on Sword beach. 100,000 Irish fought with the Allies during WWII.

On Inside Hollywood, from This is Spinal Tap to What we Do in the Shadows, we take a look at the best Mockumentaries  with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator.

Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens  joined Pat with advice on what jobs to do in the garden in the next coming days.

Despite being declared a success, there are still Issues with the deposit/return scheme for some of the smaller industries. We speak to someone affected. Joining Pat this morning was Dean McGuiness, Managing Director for Premier Beers.

We get the latest from the former President’s hush money trial with Professor David Dunn  Professor of International Politics, at the University of Birmingham. 

The Tanaiste Michael Martin and a small group of Irish journalists visited the Rafah border crossing yesterday.Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte was one of them. And despite Israel’s war causing the near total destruction of infrastructure in Gaza, killing over 34,000 people, Barry found out that many Palestinians, who had fled the region into Egypt, now want to return to the place they call home.He sent us this report from the Rafah Border crossing.

Cabinet ministers were yesterday given a stark warning to rein in their spending or face a difficult budget in October. Paschal Donohoe, minister for public expenditure tells us more.

This week, Lochlainn Harte joins us with his newest music release the AI Pat Kenny song! Lochlainn Harte designed this song via AI about the show. Jess Kelly answered listeners technology questions. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

Energy price cuts are on the way – but what is the current state of the industry? Pat is joined by Professor in Energy Systems Engineering Aoife Foley to discuss.

Ads pulled, events cancelled and a growing divide: Author and Journalist Nathan Thrall joins us live from Israel to discuss his experience of writing about the conflict.

With a call for more divorce cases in the District Court, we ask why are members of the legal profession opposing it? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Keith Walsh Family Solicitor.

39% of adults say they’re not very aware or not aware at all of the signs and symptoms of sepsis, a further 24% are unsure. But sepsis requires urgent medical attention. Dr Martina Healy, Consultant Pediatric Intensivist at Crumlin Hospital and HSE Critical Care Lead joined Pat this morning on the show to give some guidance on what to look out for.

Has Donald Trump already violated his gag order in his hush money trial? Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with thejournal.ie brought us the latest on the trial in New York.

Experts at Rose Clinic are warning that the use of sunbeds can drastically increase the risk of skin cancer, even after one use. Pat was joined on the show by Dr Shane Redmond, Medical Director, Rose Clinic.

Today, the Taoiseach will issue an official state apology to the families of the Stardust victims. What would the families like to see and will there be a possibility of redress and a criminal inquiry? Speaking to Pat this morning was Antoinette Keegan, lost two sisters in Stardust, campaigned for the victims.

Our expert today was Margaret Barrett Managing Director, Mortgage Navigators who advised our listeners on mortgages and all you need to know about green mortgages.

Is it actually harder to find long lasting love these days, Stephanie Regan tells us how tech has changed romance.

The fab 50 best places to stay in Ireland. Pol O’ Conghaile Travel Editor, Irish Independent talks us through his list. All with thanks to Ryanair.

The World Health Organisation have raised concerns about the spread of bird flu to  humans. How serious a threat does it pose?  We spoke to Kingston Mills Professor of Experimental Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin.  

Cillian Murphy has won another award. This time on home turf. Over the weekend the IFTAS took place in the Royal Convention Centre in Dublin and will be on our TVS tonight on RTE 2 at 9.35. Henry McKean was there to capture the glitz and the glamour. With lots of familiar shining lights in film and TV. Henry sent this report,