Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Meta boss says Irish parents should take charge of kids’ Instagram and Facebook usage more. Launching new teen accounts in Ireland, Meta’s Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, said that parents should step up to judge whether content their kids see is ‘free speech’ or ‘harmful’.We discuss further with Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent.

Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn. The number is down from 21 last year and takes the total number of Seminarians for the country’s dioceses to 77. But just why is this number falling? Pat discusses this further with Fr Paddy Byrne, Parish priest of Abbeyleix, Co Laois. 

A new film, 'Re Creation' imagines the debate in the jury room following the trail of Ian Baily for the murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. Joining Pat on the show was Jim Sheridan, Six Time Academy Nominated Director and also David Merriman, Award Winning Writer and Director.

Bali has become on the most popular holiday destinations in recent years. With a tropical climate all year around alongside lively beach clubs, relaxing yoga retreats and fresh acai bowls. We ask Is Bali the tropical paradise that social media portrays it to be? All to discuss with Ruby Borg, Social Media Editor at Lifestyle with The Telegraph.

A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed by European and Middle eastern leaders. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to accept it.   Pat discusses this and more with Duncan Bullivant, Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission and Ceo of the Henderson group, an international risk management advisory.  

We take look at new figures contained in 2024 ‘Local Authority Performance Indicator Report’ from National Oversight and Audit Commission. The findings all to discuss with  Michael McCarthy, Chair of the National Oversight and Audit Commission.

In recent years sexually transmitted diseases are trending downward across the board. However herpes is the one that remains high despite increased testing. Genitourinary Medicine Consultant. Dr Aising Loy also discusses a new strategy to reduce STIs with a drug called doxy-pep and how it works.

Today is World Heart Day and Consultant Cardiologist from the Beacon Hospital, Dr David Burke, answers your heart questions as well as bringing us up to date on all the latest wearable health tech.

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean was in Offaly to bring us all the reaction as Shane Lowry holes the decisive putt which saw Europe win the Ryder Cup.

As male social circles shrink, female partners say they have to meet more social and emotional needs. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

What started as an empty shop window in Mullingar has now resulted in a thriving business with two locations, and hopefully another bestselling book, good together on the cards. Una Leonard is the successful owner of 2210 Patisserie, and her new book Good Together looks at recipes for the moments that matter. Una Leonard, Author and owner of 2210 Patisserie, joined Pat Kenny on the show this morning. 

As Zelensky warns of a destructive arms race, just who has what when it comes to military equipment and people? Declan Power, Defence and Security Analyst, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

A leading oncologist has warned that public patients are being denied ­powerful new cancer drugs which could keep them alive for longer or in some cases, cure them, while these same drugs are available to people who have health insurance. The oncologist in question, Dr. Michael McCarthy, a cancer specialist in Galway University Hospital, who has long campaigned to end the inequity, is now among a number of senior specialists who are supporting a letter to Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill proposing a co-funded early-access programme. Dr. Michael McCarthy, Consultant Oncologist at Galway University Hospital, joined Pat Kenny on the show.

Europe takes home yet another Ryder Cup win, and England come out on top in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. A look back on the weekend's sporting action with Colm Boohig.

Would you cycle across Dublin city if you were met with green lights all the way?  Well, cyclists in Copenhagen are about to get just that! A new initiative is set to be launched that will see synchronized traffic lights on key roads, allowing cyclists to travel at about 20km/h. But is this feasible in a city that has cars driving around?    Ajit Niranjan, European Environment Correspondent with The Guardian, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss the new initiative.

Apple is now calling for reforms to EU anti-monopoly legislation and claims they may stop shipping some of their products to the EU if no changes are made. The company is criticising Brussels’ tech regulations and argues that user experience is suffering as a result. Joining us to analyse and discuss this dispute was technology editor with the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent, Adrian Weckler. 

A garda investigation is underway after the bodies of a man and a young child were found in a house on Saturday. Sarah Burns, News Reporter with The Irish Times, joined Pat with the latest on the garda investigation.

The number of women in the labor market has dramatically increased in the past few years with double the figures in recent times.  Despite the increase in women working, a new survey shows that 50% of women have turned down a career or business opportunity due to family responsibilities.We ask what are the biggest barriers facing women in business with Amy O'Sullivan, AOS Consulting and the National President of Network Ireland.

Gareth Mullins talks through classic New York cheesecake and the beloved apple crumble.

A look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Ciara Doherty was Séan Fleming, Fianna Fáil, Laois TD. Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure and NDP Delivery. Spokesperson on Infrastructure Delivery, Duncan Smith, Labour, Dublin Fingal East TD. Party Whip and Foreign Affairs and Trade; Defence and Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times.