Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Every years issues around student accommodation shortages are raised. On top of high rents and limited supply, Gardai have now issued a warning about rising incidents of rental scams in the student market. Our reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into this.

Writing a will can be a daunting task even for young, healthy people. but if you die without a will, your loved ones will find it much more difficult to gain access to your finances and make your final arrangements. What are the best ways to legally prepare for that eventuality?  Our expert today to answer all these questions was John Costello Solicitor at Noble Law Solicitors Past President of The Law Society of Ireland. 

Best-selling author Lynda La Plante has written dozens of books and screenplays, including the award-winning prime suspect. Her latest, The Scene of the Crime, was released last month.  Lynda chatted to Pat about her new book.

Pól O’Conghaile Travel Editor at the Irish Independent has just returned from Mallorca and he brings us tips and what to do and see there.All with thanks to Ryanair.

From Japanese knotweed to giant hogweed to the much fabled rhododendron. What do you do about invasive plants in your garden? And how can you actually identify them? Paul Smyth talks us through how to manage invasive plants that may have appeared in your garden.

With the October presidential election looming large, what really makes a good campaign? From finance to face, what does the Irish electorate value in a candidate? In a rapidly changing political landscape, what really counts when it comes to the campaign?  Is money needed to succeed? How important is personal image in the race for the Áras? All to discuss with Eoin O’Malley,  Professor of Politics at DCU on political spending and also Barry McLoughlin  Head of Client Engagement at the Communications Clinic. 

Why do some people take comfort in horror movies while others can only relax with a comedy? We’ll find out with UCD School of Psychology Assistant Professor and Director of the Media and Entertainment Psychology Lab Dr. Brendan Rooney.

A new study conducted by the national maxillofacial unit in Saint James hospital has found that more than a third of people injured in e-scooter crashes in Ireland have drugs or drink in their systems. As it stands. The law requires E scooter users to be over 16 years and to abide by a maximum speed limit of 20kmh.  but as the popularity of the e scooter rises do we need to do more to regulate them?  All to discuss with Dr Chris Luke Retired Consultant In Emergency Medicine  Host Of The Irish Medical Lives Podcast and columnist. 

Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in Gaza City by an Israeli airstrike. One of the reporters who was killed said he had “lived the pain in all its details” in a message left in the event of his death. It followed Benjamin Netanyahu earlier saying that he would allow foreign journalists in to Gaza and ensure their safety. Analysis from Paul Rogers, including the latest on a crucial week for the war in Ukraine.

We look back at a busy weekend of sport, with Galway, Offaly and Laois claiming the all-Ireland Camogie titles. Crystal Palace edging out Liverpool in the Community Shield, and Tommy Fleetwood still searching for that elusive PGA win after dropping the ball on the final day at ST Jude. All to discuss with Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off the Ball.

Last week we found out that the unemployment rate hit its highest peak in the past three years. That was according to a Grant Thornton report. An interesting aspect of said report was that 12.2% of young people are currently unemployed, but why exactly is that the case? Have young people suddenly developed an allergic reaction to work, or is something larger at play? To discuss with Pat was Louis Copeland, Owner of Louis Copeland and sons, Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier and also Declan Keenan, Youth Worker from Just Ask. 

Our Friday Forum panel this morning was Ciarán Ahern TD, Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy; Transport, Dublin South West, Labour , Senator Dee Ryan, Senator in Limerick City. Seanad Spokesperson on Further & Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science. Former CEO of Limerick Chamber of Commerce. Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail.  

Drogheda United play Waterford tonight in the League of Ireland Premier Division at Drogheda United Football Club. Looking ahead to the weekend, the All-Ireland Camogie Championship Final between Galway and Cork is this Sunday at Croke Park. Badminton Ireland 4 Nations Graded International runs Saturday and Sunday at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena. Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport with Pat.

Videos of far-right agitators threatening and attacking homeless asylum seekers are being boosted by social media algorithms, according to a “snapshot” study from The Hope and Courage Collective. We discuss these findings with Niamh McDonald, Director of Community Engagement for the Hope and Courage Collective and Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

Gareth Mullins talks through two dishes perfect to try over the weekend. Grilled peach with Parma ham, honey goats cheese and basil pesto and mussels with lemon, garlic, parsley and chilli.

How many vitamins do you take a day? Do multivitamins really work? We’ll speak with pharmacist Sheena Mitchell about how supplements can positively or negatively impact our health.

Israel's political security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza city, as the country expands its military operations despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war. To discuss this further was Sean Bell, Former fighter pilot, military analyst, and co-host of the red matrix podcast.Also joining Pat was John Bolton, Former National Security Advisor for Trump to discuss the conflicts in Russia and Ukraine, and also Gaza.  

The recent American Eagle ad has received widespread backlash.  However, the campaign has garnered global attention and is the recent focus of Fox news stories in the US.  So, as this ad remains engulfed in controversy what are some of ones that stick with us? All to discuss with Claire Hyland, Thinkhouse Media.   

Independent senator Gerard Craughwell has called for TD and Senator perks to be restored to “pre-crash” levels. These perks were reduced in 2009 as part of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act. Gerard joined Pat this morning to discuss further.

According to research by Lidl, only 8% of the population are following expert sun protection advice. additionally, 1 in 6 Irish men aged 55+ admit to never using suncream. Dáithí O’Sé joined Pat this morning as he calls for Irish men to wise up to the dangers of sun exposure.