The Pat Kenny Show

We discuss Dublin’s issue of poor air quality, putting lives at risk through increased deaths from conditions ranging from stroke to asthma. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was John Wenger Professor in Physical and Environmental Chemistry at UCC and also Dr Colm Byrne consultant geriatrician at the Mater Hospital.

When broadcaster Claire Ronan suddenly felt ill on holiday, she received a diagnosis of vertigo a common complaint that causes intense disorientation, but which can thankfully be treated and managed.

Claire told Jonathan about her condition and also discussed how to treat and manage vertigo was Dr Douglas Duffay Chartered Physiotherapist and owner of the Balance Centre in Dublin.

Fionn Ferreira a chemistry master's student from Ballydehob in West Cork,

has recently patented his novel method of removing microplastic particles from water. Fionn spoke to Jonathan on the show this morning.

With a decline in priests around the country, we discuss the impact it will have on the clerical services around the country with Fr Paddy Byrne Priest at Portlaoise Parish.

We take a look back on the news stories that made the headlines this week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was

Mary Seery Kearney Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration, and Privacy Rights, Réada Cronin TD Sinn Fein TD for North Kildare, and also Alice Leahy Director of Services at the Alice Leahy Trust.

With wildfires decimating the Island of Mawi in Hawaii, we Get the Latest from Mike O'Dwyer Owner of Mulligans off the Blue Pub, and Fabiani's Italian Restaurant in Mawi.

Gareth Mullins has a mouth-watering barbequed chicken thighs with peach, rocket, and feta salad recipe for us to try this weekend.

With the continuing crisis in the Fire Service, fire stations will go dark this weekend. What does that mean if you have an emergency? Speaking to Pat Karen O’Loughlin SIPTU Public Administration and community division organizer.

We discuss why between April 2016 and April 2022, the number of permanent privately rented homes in Ireland grew by 7 percent, according to census data.

To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Ben Thompson Estate Agent, Catherine Clancy Catherine Clancy, Chairperson of the Magazine road residents association and also Laoise Neylon a Journalist with the Dublin Inquirer.

Barbie, Oppenheimer, Willie Wonka, and Snow White - they’re all major Hollywood productions that have something in common; they’ve all been criticised for their lack of representation and inclusion. We discuss with Dorothy Laity Actress & Member of the Irish Equity Actors Union.