The Pat Kenny Show

April 1st which falls on the Saturday of this week is the 100th birthday of the hard border between North and South. It was sprung on a disbelieving population, Nationalist and Unionist alike, many of whom believed it was an April Fool's joke. And it was imposed by the government of the Free State. This development forms a little of the background in the early chapters of Damian's next book. Damia...

The women of honour group have said they hope the Government's publication of a year-long independent review into gender-based violence, harassment and bullying in the Defences forces will be a historic moment and will lead to change. Speaking to Pat this morning was Yvonne O’Rourke Retired captain in the Irish air Corps and also Karina Molloy Retired Company Quartermaster Sergeant.

We hear about an amazing plan to rescue the seabirds of Marion island from mice in the week's Green Scene with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

The tourism sector suffering due to a lack of hotel rooms and costly car hire. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier, and Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.

Sinn Fein continues to press the Government to reverse the end of the eviction ban with another vote this evening. Pat spoke to Elaine Loughlin, Political editor with the Irish Examiner, and also Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal and party Spokesperson on Workers’ Rights, Enterprise, Trade, and Employment.

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly looks into the changes underway with Twitter’s verification process.

A new art project raises awareness for mental health with ceramic elephant sculptures. To tell us more about this new incentive Pat spoke to Mental health campaigner and former rugby player and analyst Brent Pope.

Drivers who show up to their test without a valid NCT risk being turned away. Fórsa has instructed its members who work as driving testers at the Road Safety Authority not to conduct tests in cases where the car involved does not have a valid NCT. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Derek Kelleher, Assistant General Secretary, Fórsa

Is parenting tougher now than it was in the past or does every generation think that? Joining Pat on the show this morning was Colman Noctor, Dad of 3, Psychotherapist, author of the 4-7 zone, and also Laura Erskine, Mum of 3 and parenting expert.

As the housing crisis deepen, the LGBTQ community are finding novel ways to help each other search for accommodation. The dating app Grindr, which serves the gay community is now been used for only for love, but to find a home, replacing traditional routes like daft and others. Henry McKean has been investigating and he has sent us this report.

We discuss Cancer survivors and the right to be forgotten when dealing with banks and insurance companies. Speaking to Pat on the show were Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fail Senator, and Rachel Morrogh, Director for advocacy with the Irish Cancer Society.

Will more dog wardens and stiffer fines eradicate dog attacks? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by John Healy, a sheep farmer who had a dog attack on the farm, and also Paul Kehoe, Fine Gael TD for Wexford.

We get insight into the rules on the slopes and ski etiquette with Kathryn Mason Chair of the Irish Association of Snowsports Instructors.

Traffic disruption could be on the way for the capital as a major electricity upgrade plan is announced by Eirgrid. We hear the details with Michael Mahon Chief Infrastructure Officer, Eirgrid.

Our expert this week will answer all questions about improving kids’ sleeping habits. Joining Pat this morning was Erica Hargaden, Child Sleep Consultant.

We get some tips and advice on last-minute Easter breaks with Pol O’Conghaile.

Alarm as cases of vomiting bug rise this month and with advice on how to deal with this and many bugs is Dr Illona Duffy, Medical director of NEDOC and GP.

Brussels and Berlin strike deal on 2035 combustion-engine ban and all the motoring updates. To get more details on this deal Pat was joined by Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent.

France is in turmoil with mounting anger in the face of the decision to raise the pension. To get an update from France Pat was joined on the show by Lara Marlowe Paris Correspondent for the Irish Times.

Heartache for Donegal and Armagh and Stephen Kenny’s men hope to create a miracle in Dublin tonight, all the sport with Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee.

The cost of the Transition Year is putting severe pressure on families, with some public schools charging up to 900 euros to register their child for the year, according to Saint Vincent de Paul. Our reporter Aoife Kearns takes a look at the TY programme, and asks the students themselves, is it really that important?

Gardai await DNA results after Kerry Babies arrests. We have the latest Padraig O’Connell, Solicitor for Couple arrested last Thursday, and also Treasa Murphy, News Editor at Radio Kerry.

Is Ireland in danger of becoming a soft touch when it comes to EU crime gangs? Speaking to Pat was Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP representing Ireland South.

With the housing supply problem worsening, house hunting has become even more difficult for first-time buyers. To discuss the recent REA House Price Survey was Barry McDonald, Estate agent and spokesperson for REA.

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat live from our OB at Titanic Belfast this morning was Alison Morris Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph & commentator specializing in politics and security, Sorcha Eastwood, Alliance MLA for Lagan Valley, and John Finucane, Sinn Fein MP for North Belfast.