The new anti bullying initiative from Norma Foley is discussed by Chris Sherlock, who was bullied in Secondary School.

Chef, Jack O'Keeffe joins us in the Studio to discuss the suggestion that cookery classes should be compulsory in schools.

The sub minimum wage paid to young people is discussed by Neil McDonnell from I.S.M.E.

Mikey Power is undertaking a 72 hour challenge to raise funds for Special Olympics Ireland.

Journalist Esther McCarthy asks, 'Is common courtesy dead in modern society?'

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Today we spoke to Michael Collins TD who is in favour of reducing the VAT rate for the hospitality industry.

Emma Harte from the Irish Cancer Society on the funding deficit.

Aoife Griffin Services Manager, Cork with the ISPCC, many children dread the summer holidays as they are living in an abusive household.

Our Garda File this week comes from Garda Bridget Hartnett from Bantry Garda Station.A

All your pet questions are answered by Jane Piggott

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Dan Boyle has feedback on the surprise resignation of Eamon Ryan as leader of the Green Party.

Marie Mulholland on the rise in reports of domestic abuse.

Paul O'Brien from the IFA on the new EU directive

Susan Grey asks why so many drivers who are put off the road fail to surrender their licence.

GROW mental health have organised a fundraiser for 21st June, the longest day of the year.

All your gardening questions are answered by Peter Dowdall.

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Fintan Hourihan from the Dental Assoc on why dentists are leaving the HSE Dental scheme.

Pat Dawson retired from the Irish Travel Agents Association on the effects of the possible strike by Aer Lingus pilots.

Safe Food are launching a new healthy eating scheme, we talk to Nutritionist, Joana De Silva.

There is a new invention to help visually impaired students with their studies, Colum Clancy talks to J.P.

Joe Heffernan has advice on how to cope with procrastination

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Brian Hanley on why insurance premiums are rising more than the rate of inflation.

The ISPCA is appealing for foster homes for horses; we talk to Conor Dowling ISPCA Inspector.

Helen from Bantry tells us of 33 Bantry children looking for a school bus to take them to school in Schull.

Holly Cairns with a follow up from the election and good news on a personal front.

The Company of Trees Project in a West Cork school.

All your nutritional questions are answered by Annelisse Dressell from The Health Hub in Ballincollig.

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An update from the European Election Count which is underway in Cork for the Ireland South constituency

Discussing the group “Families for Reform of CAMHS” report which highlights the challenges impacting children with mental health needs

Bessborough survivors of the Cork mother and baby home want the Government to order a detailed examination of the former religious-run institution's grounds to search for the remains of children who died there

Re-turn has announced its charity partner for large-scale events in Ireland - Return for Children will benefit from people donating their plastic bottles or cans into the charity re-turn machine at certain big events – One of those charities involved joins Patricia

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An update from the European Election Count which is underway in Cork for the Ireland South constituency

A briefing note released to some public representatives in Cork states that Longueville House near Mallow has been earmarked to accommodate 123 international protection applicants

Reaction to the RTE Investigate programme which airs tonight on the Irish and European Horse Industry

76 per cent of family carers say they're lonely.

A survey of 2,000 people by Family Carers Ireland found 72 per cent have never received respite, 69 per cent find it hard to make ends meet, and almost one third have cut back on food or heat.

Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland joins Patricia

Pet advice with Jane 

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