Mark Moriarty joined us live in studio to talk about his new show The Off Duty Chef on RTE.

Smartphones will be obsolete in 10 years, that’s according to Meta. Newstalk Technology Correspondent bring us the details. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

The Government need to step in and support those with rare diseases, that’s according to The Get Rare Aware Campaign. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Gillian Dunne who has Neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic disorder and Vicky McGrath CEO of Rare Diseases Ireland.

DAA has been prevented from acquiring additional parking spaces while other options have been frustrated by planning policy. Now the parking that is available is selling out quickly for peak summer dates. We get more on this with Eoghan Corry Editor of Travel Extra.

We hear from of the former President of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland about his proposed new approach to the controversial auto enrolment scheme. Joining Pat in studio was Colm Fagan Retired Actuary and Former President of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland. 

30 years on from its debut, we speak to one of the original dancers from Riverdance Lorcan Murphy.

The 39th edition of the Eurovision took place on the 30th April 1994 a big night for Irish talent, our very own Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan were victorious with Rock n Roll kids. Paul and Charlie spoke to Pat about that glorious night 30 years ago.

Medicine shortages and still awaiting an increase in dispense charges. Just a couple of the issues facing the incoming new Irish Pharmacies Union President Tom Murray who joined Pat on the show.

Protests have been taking place across US campuses. We discuss why that is and why police have had to get involved with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer UCG and columnist with the Journal.ie.

What can be done to stop the catastrophic decline of salmon returning to Ireland? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Dr Cathal Gallagher, the Deputy Chief Executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland.

We discuss the UK Rwanda policy and the impact on Ireland with Dominic McGrath, UK Correspondent, Sunday Business Post, Declan Power Security and Defence Analyst and Immigration Lawlor Cathal Malone.

With brighter days here it’s a good time to upgrade your home surroundings. We get interiors design advice in this week's expert slot with Avril Murphy Interior Designer and Artist.

Menage a trois or just a mess? We discuss the trouble with love triangles with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

Professor Rose Anne Kenny joined Pat this morning on the show to talk about her memories of the late philanthropist Chuck Feeney. We hear about the new ‘Feeney Way’ and the significant benefits of volunteering.

Why is it that we won’t see a Russian team at this summer’s Olympic games, but we will see one from Israel? We discuss with  Professor Mike Cronin Academic Director of Boston College Ireland,

Minister Hildegarde Naughton will launch the transformative "Buttoned Up" initiative at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Galway today. We discuss why it is so important to end the stigma around periods with Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Ellie Loftus Nurse, Barrister and Founder of Nickeze. 

A meeting between Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has been postponed. It comes amid tensions between the UK and Ireland over the movement of migrants. We get the latest on this with Aisling Moloney Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail and also talking to Pat was James Lawless TD Fianna Fail TD for Kildare North and Chair of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice. 

Gold prices have hit an all-time nominal high above $2,400 per troy ounce in recent days. Who are Ireland's Gold 4 Money kings?  Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden reports on the storied history of gold in Ireland.

The number of people being caught for speeding and driving while intoxicated is down but the incidents of mobile phone use while driving is on the rise. What does this mean for our poor road safety record? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Kevin Doyle Group Head of News Mediahuis and Executive Editor at the Irish Independent. 

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Regina Doherty Fine Gael Senator for Dublin, Harry McGee Political Correspondent for the Irish Times  and Peadar Toibin Leader of Aontu & TD for Meath West.  

With the lovely weather we’ve been having, a spring green crunch salad is on the cards from Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel.

This morning on the show Pat speaks to the family of GAA Chairman Sean Brown on their quest for answers on their father’s murder. Sean Brown was murdered in Bellaghy in May 1997. Joining Pat this morning was Siobhan Brown daughter of Sean Brown and also Daman Brown who is his grandson.   

On this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, we hear about a digital doorbell in the Netherlands, connected to an underwater livestream is helping migrating fish pass through a Dutch Canal. Also we hear about new approaches to saving koalas. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

"The day just lit him up, it was really the last thing he was able for and that was all thanks to Make A Wish” Conor and Anne tell us about the invaluable work of Make A Wish does to make children’s dreams come true, including for their son, Michael, who got the chance to meet Rory McIlroy. Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.

On this day 30 years ago, South Africans went to the polls and voted for Nelson Mandela as President in a democratic South Africa. But what has the impact of Nelson Mandela’s politics been on the country? And how will the ANC fare in the upcoming election?  To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Professor Steven Friedman, Faculty of Humanities, Politics Department, University of Johannesburg.