Controversial career breaks? We discuss teacher’s career breaks and why they have come under so much scrutiny with Ian O'Doherty Journalist with the Irish Independent and also Simon Lewis Primary School Principal & Host of If I were The Minister for Education podcast.

Why have teachers career breaks come under so much scrutiny?

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A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was  Jennifer Bray Political Correspondent, The Irish Times, Paul Murphy TD People Before Profit TD and Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum

Sunny skies are expected this weekend, with the highest temperatures set to range from 15 to 22 degrees before turning more unsettled from Sunday onwards. Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather gave us a weather update.

Sunny skies are expected this weekend

May 6th to 10th marks asthma awareness week in Ireland which aims to spread awareness of the respiratory condition and its preventative measures.  Pat was joined on the show by Prof Marcus Butler, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at St Vincent’s Hospital and also by Edel Abberton who is living with asthma.

May 6th to 10th marks asthma awareness week in Ireland

Widespread protests ahead of the Israeli performance in Malmo. Pat spoke to Henry who is in Malmo and also by Eurovision expert Matthew Joyce.

Widespread protests in Malmo

Hero delivery driver Caio Benicio  is set to run in the upcoming elections for Fianna Fail. Caio joined Pat in studio this morning.

Why have teachers career breaks come under so much scrutiny?

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