Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

The cost of prescription medicines can vary widely across different pharmacies according to new research. We find out why with James Larkin, Lead Author of the survey & PhD Scholar with the Department of General Practice, RCSI.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

On World MS Day, we hear MS impacts and what treatment is available. Pat was joined on the show by Patrice Bradley sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis and also Prof Christopher McGuigan, Consultant Neurologist at St. Vincent's University Hospital and Clinical Professor at UCD’s School of Medicine. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Barbara Scully, Writer, Broadcaster and author joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new book  'Wise Up, Power, Wisdom and The Older Woman'  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Today's 'Ask The Expert' was Niall Donohoe  Podiatrist from the CureSpa Clinic in Goatsown. Niall took listeners' foot questions and gave some tips and advice.    Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

As new research confirms that many are looking to work from home more, should workers be prepared to earn less? To discuss further Pat spoke to Caroline Reidy Managing Director of the HR Suite. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

We hear from two people who went through Dublin Airport in the last 24 hours John Duddy, Neurosurgeon working in Liverpool & Former IMO President and also Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail MEP for Dublin. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Eoin Sheahan reviews a busy weekend in sporting action which saw Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle overcome Leinster.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

As memorial day takes place across the U.S., minds are still focused on the horrific mass shooting. Pat was joined on the show by the  Chair Of Democrats abroad Ireland, Patti Shields.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Chaos in Dublin Airport over the weekend as delays impact everybody traveling. We get the latest with Pol O’Conghaile, Travel Editor, Irish Independent and also Andrew Louth, Newstalk Reporter live from the airport. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Chef Gareth Mullins has another summer-style recipe for us to try out. This week it is a Barbeque classic, the chicken Kebab or chicken brochette.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Joining Pat on this week's Friday Forum was Alan Farrell Fine Gael TD For Fingal and Party’s spokesperson on Climate Action, Rebecca Moynihan  Labour Senator.. and party’s Spokesperson on housing and Verona Murphy Independent TD for Wexford   Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

As the National Rifle Association descends on Houston, we get some insight into their political influence as the gun control debate rages in the US with Mike Weisser, writer and researcher - AKA Mike the Gun Guy. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association’s Care Can’t Wait Campaign is highlighting the lack of long-term vision that is failing patients with chronic (long-term) care needs particularly around shortages in capacity and staffing to meet those needs. To discuss further Dr. Laura Durcan, Consultant Rheumatologist and IHCA member joined Pat on the show this morning.   Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

A weekend of finals awaits with the Heineken Cup and Champions League taking center stage. Eoin Sheehan previews a busy weekend of sport with Pat this morning on the show. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

The lack of hotel accommodation means that the Kerry hurling team can’t stay in the capital for their final. To discuss further Pat spoke to Former Kerry Footballer Darragh O'Se, Lorraine Sweeney Businesswoman and hotelier and also Micheal Healy-Rae Independent Kerry TD. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Gavin McLoughlin Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk takes a look at the business of NIKE. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Amy Dunne, AKA Miss D, gives her thoughts on the access to abortion services here four years on from Repeal the 8th. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

To mark 'Melanoma Awareness Month' Pat was joined on the show by Selene Daly a Dermatology Nurse Specialist on Skincare and also Kate Moloney who had melanoma. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

As a new survey reveals that 1 in 4 people can’t afford to take a holiday, we find out where are best holiday deals can be found with Eoghan Corry Travel and aviation journalist, and also we heard from Austin Hughes,  Chief Economist with KBC Ireland.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Author and Investigative journalist, Frank Connolly joined Pat on the show to chat about his new book which ponders the questions of an integrated and united Ireland. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.