Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenzky has landed in Ireland for his first official visit. It is not, however, his first time in Ireland having previously visited as part of his comedy group in 2017. It comes as Donald Trump’s envoy visits Russia today to discuss a potential peace plan. For more on this state visit Pat spoke to Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent and also Duncan Bullivant, CEO, Henderson Risk Group.

Nothing kills connection faster than glancing at your phone every few minutes the screen lighting up-what does it say it says I'm not important enough to hold your attention-it's an insult Timing. Being too late or too early a few minutes is fine 20 minutes is significant and says something . How a dealbreaker can be a mood killer on a date. All to chat about with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of The Tough Love podcast.

As the end of the year is near so too is the end of the financial year. So how can you make the most of your returns? Our expert today gave us tips and advice. Mairéad O'Driscoll, professional tax advisor AKA The Tax Nerd joined Pat this morning.

Last week, the Beacon hospital became the first hospital in Ireland or the UK and only the 5th in Europe, to treat a patient using Varian's new RapidArc Dynamic technology. It is an advancement in radiotherapy technology for cancer care that improves precision, reduces treatment time, and lowers radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.To explain more about the technology Pat spoke to Dr Siobhra O’Sullivan, Consultant radiation oncologist in the Beacon hospital.

Well-known architect and TV presenter Hugh Wallace has died suddenly at the age of 68. Paying tribute to Hugh was close friend Diarmuid Gavin.

Much is discussed about mindfulness and the impact the mind can have on our body. But what about the science behind it all? From coaching elite athletes to business leaders, Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey has focused much of his work on the importance of this body-mind connection. Also all the science that is behind it.

Could mandatory military service be a possibility for Ireland in the future? both France and Germany have announced they will be bringing back some form of military service in response to growing fear of a Russian invasion. German Defense Chief General Carsten Breuer said we can expect a Russian attack as soon as 2029. Could mandatory military service be the new norm for Europe? Speaking to Pat was Senior Security Lecturer at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst Patrick Bury and former Irish Army officer and columnist with the Irish Examiner Colin Sheridan. 

We look at the reaction here and abroad as proposals to rename Herzog Park are withdrawn. Speaking to Pat this morning was Maurice Cohen, Chair, Jewish Representative Council in Ireland and also Brian Kingston MLA, DUP, North Belfast.

It was a disappointing weekend for Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix. There are now only 12 points between Verstappen and Lando Norris in the battle for the championship. In rugby, Connacht and Leinster both secured wins in the URC while Munster's unbeaten streak came to an end in Thomond Park against the Stormers. And in the NFL, down native Charlie Smyth scored a 56-yard field goal on his first start for the New Orleans Saints.Colm Boohig takes a look back on the weekend of sport.

As of July this year, open AI has reported over 500 million active users weekly. But what happens when it is used in court? Barrister Tomás Keys who has examined instances of when lawyers were criticised for using generative AI tools in legal submissions joined Pat in studio.

US Secretary of state Marco Rubio says talks with Ukraine over a deal to end the Russia Ukraine war were productive, but there's "more work to be done". To discuss this and more Pat was joined on the show by Alastair Campbell, Host of The Rest is Politics and former Downing Street Director of communications and strategy for Tony Blair.

In last night’s Europa league, Troy Parrott was denied 20th goal of season but his team Az Alkmaar still came out victorious against Shelbourne. Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot is under pressure to secure a win this weekend as they face west ham in the premier league. The Dutch coach pledged to fight on in the wake of the club's worst run in over 70 years. The URC returns for a new season with Leinster and the Dragons kicking off this evening.Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.  

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the great gadget gift guide. A great selection of tech gifts in all price ranges.To see all of the gadgets on offer, head to youtube.com/newstalkfm

This week, chef and author Erica Drumm joins Pat to chat through how to make a Pork Medallions with a Apple and Mustard Cream for the perfect midweek dinner. 

The health service is currently facing into its time of greatest pressure with rising flu heading into December. So how will the system cope? Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill discusses this and the launch of the updated Sectoral Plan for Health. 

In 2011 Shane O'Farrell was knocked off his bicycle by a driver who should have been in jail at the time. As part of his public apology to Shane's family in May of this year, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan requested Senior Counsel Lorcan Staines to do a full review of the bail laws in Ireland.   Lorcan joined Pat in studio to discuss all 15 of his recommendations.

Michael McGrath has said the European Commission has recommended to extend the nitrates derogation for Ireland. The Nitrates Directive is an EU law for farms that puts limits on the amount of fertiliser including slurry that farmers can use on their land, and effectively the number of livestock that they can have, to protect water from pollution by agriculture.ie.We debate this with Elaine McGoff, Head of Advocacy at An Taisce and also Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP. 

Donald Trump's overseas envoy Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the kremlin next week as the us continues to push for a deal to end the war in Ukraine. speaking on last week's 28 point “peace plan”, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, the draft peace plan could serve as a basis for future negotiations to end the war, but insisted Ukraine would have to surrender territory for any deal to be possible. Pat discusses this and more with Lara Marlowe, Paris based Journalist and Author.

Ireland has long been a veritable backwater when it comes fashion - never touching the likes of London or Paris in terms of local style, creativity or trends.  But with Irishman Jonathan Anderson now at the helm of Dior, and homegrown fashionistas like Verona Farrell gaining more than 700,000 followers online, is Ireland's time to shine nigh? Is Irish fashion now in vogue? 

Here’s one for you: which relatively niche sport may be responsible for one of the greatest scientific discoveries in human history? Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can reveal all.