The Pat Kenny Show

Grocery shops and pharmacies will have to accept cash as part of a new plan to keep physical money in the economy. Will this keep a cashless society at bay? We discuss with Vincent Jennings  CEO of The Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association of Ireland and also Elaine Burke Science and Technology Journalist & Host of For Tech’s Sake Podcast.  

Performers running late, taking videos and talking during quiet songs. Just what kind of etiquette do we expect at gigs? To discuss Pat was joined by Claire Beck, DJ and Today FM presenter.

The Israeli army says 24 of its soldiers were killed in Gaza on Monday - making it the deadliest day for Israeli forces since the start of their ground operation, we'll speak to Scott Lucas , Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, UCD.

Fashion influencer Emma McEvoy aka Emma Noodle tells us about taking the plunge into being a full-time fashion content creator.

Nicola Sturgeon is under pressure as Covid families are 'considering' criminal probe. We get the latest on this with Catriona Stewart, Columnist with The Herald.

Kids in Irish schools are more bilingual than ever before with Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Afrikans and Zula being heard in the classroom. Some children are translating for their parents and picking up English within a year. Studies show switching between two or more languages improves our attention, planning, memory and problem solving skills. Henry McKean visited St Laurence O'Toole's in Dublin 1 where more than 10 languages are spoken. 

According to a new report, new cars are growing wider by 1cm every two years, what does that mean for our roads, parking spaces and pedestrians? We hear from Shane O'Dongohue Motoring Correspondent and editor of completecar.ie.

 Our expert this morning was Timothy Lynch Consultant neurologist at the Mater hospital and Clinical Director of the Dublin Neurological Institute and we hear all about the inner workings of the brain.

Dirty dishes, clothes everywhere and loud noises, how do we set boundaries with our housemates?   We get advice from Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Struggling to renew or set up your health insurance? We will have the top tips for you with Dermot Goode Of Total Health Cover (A Lockton Company).