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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment List...

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Oct 10, 2026

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Episodes

Bernard Brogan on the importance of middle management 11.07.2023

The importance of Middleman Management in forming a strong working environment with Bernard Brogan, Co-Founder, PepTalk Team Experience Platform and Legacy Communications.

Why are 130 new electric buses lying idle in Ireland's capital 11.07.2023

Why are 130 new electric buses lying idle in Ireland's capital? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Thomas O’Connor

Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy go before the Oireachtas this morning 11.07.2023

We delve once more into the RTÉ saga as Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy go before the Oireachtas this morning. To discuss what is ahead this morning Pat spoke to Philip Ryan Political Editor with The Irish Independent and also Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil Senator in Wexford Member of the Oireachtas Media Committee.

Joe Biden visits UK ahead of NATO summit 10.07.2023

Joe Biden has landed in the UK ahead of a NATO summit where Ukraine is up for discussion. Olga Tokariuk, Independent Journalist in Ukraine to discuss the latest.

Travel with Pol: New tourism rules and campaigns  10.07.2023

Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile discusses new tourism rules and campaigns.

The ongoing medicine shortage continues 10.07.2023

Pat was joined by Sandra Gannon, Managing Director of Azure Pharmaceuticals to discuss the ongoing medicine shortage continues with blood pressure and cholesterol medications now added to the list

How to keep the spark in relationships 10.07.2023

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor and Author of Relationships on the Edge, Host of the podcast – ToughLove joined Pat to discuss how to keep the spark in relationships and the do's & don’t in dating now and into marriage.

Increase instances of e-bike batteries exploding 10.07.2023

Pat was joined by Dr. Ted Burke, Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at TU Dublin to look at the increasing instance of e-bike batteries exploding and we investigate the volatility of this new technology.

Social housing tenants unable to access same facilities as private renters 10.07.2023

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie joined Pat to discuss why social housing tenants can’t access the same facilities as private renters.

A review of the weekend's sporting action 10.07.2023

Kilkenny overcome Clare and Galway make an exit after an exhilarating weekend in sport. Shane Hannon from Off the Ball joined Pat to discuss a busy weekend of sporting action.

Why getting six hours sleep might be a waste of time 10.07.2023

Pat was joined by Dr. Makela Bloomberg, Research Fellow at University College London to discuss why people who exercise regularly but get less than 6 hours sleep may be wasting their time.

Ask the Expert: Aches, pains, arteritis and joint replacements 10.07.2023

Joining Pat was Dr. Niall Hogan, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at St. James Hospital, Blackrock, to answer all your orthopedic questions.

Record number of complaints against taxi drivers 10.07.2023

A record number of complaints about taxi drivers last year has been linked to the introduction of a new regulation requiring license holders to accept cashless payments for fares. James Cullen, who is a taxi driver joined Pat to discuss.

New DG Kevin Bakhurst stands down the Executive Board 10.07.2023

The new DG wields the axe, with Kevin Bakhurst dissolving the executive board and appointing an interim leadership team in the latest move. Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent joined Pat to discuss the latest.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum 07.07.2023

We take a look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning was Roisin Shortall - Social Democrats TD for Dublin Northwest and Spokesperson on Health and Finance, Terry Prone - Chairman of the Communications Clinic and also Jennifer Bray – Political Correspondent with the Irish Times.

Many of us not prepared for retirement 07.07.2023

Pensions, what are they and why are so many of us not prepared for retirement. From a recent survey conduction 62% of respondents feel not prepared at all for retirement and 70% of respondents are currently saving for retirement with 30.32% not saving at the moment. Ivan spoke to Finanical Planner Expert Paul Merriman.

Vaginal mesh survivors rally for full redress scheme 07.07.2023

Survivors protest but vaginal mesh procedure use still not ruled out. Vaginal mesh survivors rally for full redress scheme Speaking to Ivan this morning was Terri Martin from Mesh Survivors Ireland.

Friday Food: A garden fresh herb syrup for ice cream 07.07.2023

Garden fresh Chef Catherine Fulvio tell us how to make a herb syrup which can be pour ed over ice-cream for kids and into cocktails for adults.

Two injured during stabbing at GAA match in Co Tyrone 07.07.2023

Shock and widespread condemnation following the stabbing of two people at an under-16s Gaelic football match in Co Tyrone last night. We get the lates from Niamh Campbell journalist with the Belfast Telegraph.

Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin ? 07.07.2023

Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin is Russian oligarch, mercenary leader and former close friend of Vladimir Putin. Is Putin to blame ? To discuss further Ivan was joined on the show by Tom Clonan Independent Trinity Senator and Security Analyst.

A preview of this busy weekend of sport 07.07.2023

Galway face the mighty Limerick and old heroes Kilkenny take on the Banner County! Kathleen McNamee has our sport for the weekend.

How to have a good time as a parent on holiday 07.07.2023

Now you have to bring the kids on holiday, so how do you have a good holiday yourself? Stella O'Malley Psychotherapist and author of 'What Your Teen Is Trying To Tell You' gives us tips and advice on having a happy holiday.

Succession in a farming family 07.07.2023

We talk succession in the farming family and the looming fear of the capital taxation. We get all explained with Martin O'Sullivan Agricultural Consultant and an expert in farm finance.

The latest revelations in the RTÉ Payment scandal 07.07.2023

Following the PAC Committee meeting yesterday, we return to the latest revelations in the RTÉ Payment scandal with Seán Defoe Bauer Media’s Political Correspondent and Louise O’Reilly Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Fingal and spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Insufficient water quality could cause an increase in farmland prices 06.07.2023

Insufficient water quality could cause an increase in land prices.. For more on this, Ivan spoke to Pat O’Toole, Political Correspondent Irish Famers Journal.

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