The Pat Kenny Show

More than 400 smuggled pets were discovered in a raid in Barcelona last Wednesday. With there being several high-profile seizures in Ireland over the past few years. How much of a problem is pet smuggling in Ireland and how do we contribute to the cruel practice ?

We discuss this with Gillian Bird Head of Education and Media at the DSPCA.

The latest on the Israel-Palestine conflict – where does it stand over two weeks in?  Pat was joined on the show by Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peacekeeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999, and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory.  

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was   Colm Brophy FG TD Dublin South West, Jack Power Reporter with the Irish Times, and Marian Harkin TD Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim.

We discuss the impact the conflict is having on hospital services. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dr. Daniel Briscoe, nephew of the late Ben Briscoe TD, an Irish expat working as an Ophthalmologist in Tel Aviv.

Gareth Mullins has a beautiful minestrone and some lovely butternut squash soup recipes for us to try this weekend.

All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

British comedian and author  Andi Osho has written a fiction book about the difficulties of stand-up and the power of love. Andi joined Pat to chat about her new book 'Tough Crowd'

Serious concerns for residents in Midleton estate who are on 'high alert' for further flooding. We hear from the people and businesses impacted by the flooding. Talking to Pat this morning was Lynda Corigliano owner of La Trattoria Restaurant, Laurie O'Donnell Owner of HS2 Midleton Hair Salon, and Patrick O’ Donovan Minister for the Office of Public Works.

Children living with health conditions can find joy and escapism through art and creativity. We hear about Helium Arts the national children’s arts and health charity Speaking to Pat this morning was Helene Hugel Founder, CEO, and artistic director of Helium Arts, and also Annette Cotter Parent of Ruth, a 14-year-old wheelchair user who attends Helium Arts workshops. 

The Rugby World Cup continues despite our exit, as well as some interesting fixtures in the Premier League. All the sport with Kathleen McNamee.

We dive into the history behind Ireland’s pro-Palestine stance and its significance for the European Union with Naomi O'Leary Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times.