Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

With Jim Gavin out of the presidential race, what does that mean for Michael Martin’s leadership within Fianna Fáil? All to discuss with Derek Mooney, Derek Mooney, Former Fianna Fáil advisor and communications expert and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU.

As we hear more and more warnings about what young people are seeing online and the ease of access to disturbing material online, how can we help take young people away from their phones? The National Youth Council of Ireland is hoping that it can be achieved by more offline spaces for young people to take part in activities sans phone.To discuss with Pat was Kathryn Walsh, Director of Policy and Advocacy, National Youth Council of Ireland and also Franek Dobronski, NYCI Local Champion for Carlow Kilkenny Constituency.

Demand for quality property talent continues to outstrip supply. This is resulting in wage inflation and the requirement for employers to be more inventive. Avril Clare, Owner and Managing Director of Avril Clare Recruitment has the details.

Late last night Fianna Fail's candidate for president, Jim Gavin withdrew from the presidential election. It followed reporting in Saturday Irish Independent, that Mr Gavin was overpaid rent to the tune of 3,000euros due to a banking clerical error, which Mr Gavin did not return.Speaking to Pat this morning was Fionnán Sheahan who broke the story this weekend.

Hildergarde Naughton, FG, Galway West TD - Minister of State attending cabinet with responsibility for Disability, David Cullinane, SF, Waterford TD – Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Health and Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times were our Friday Forum today. 

According to wealth manager Moneyfarm joint accounts are beginning to go out of date. Some 44% in a long term relationship thinking they are outdated. So, what is the best way to manage joint funds as a couple? 

Its National Potato Day so Gareth Mullins talks us through some of the best potato dishes. 

Russia will not stop until they are forced to do so – that was the opening remark from Danish Prime Minister at a European Leaders summit.  EU leaders have been calling to boost European defence after a series of Russian incursions into EU airspace, and days after drones targeted Danish airports.  But can the 27 EU countries work together as the threat of Russian aggression continues to loom over Europe?   Guest: Anand Menon, director of The UK in a Changing Europe and professor of European politics and foreign affairs at King’s College London.

Its estimated that 10 percent of people in Ireland have access to ADHD treatment. But those numbers don’t reflect the current demand.  With an increase of demand has resulted in a shortage of services for those with ADHD, people are now waiting long periods for even an assessment. As it is ADHD Awareness Month, two people who are here to shine a light on all of this and more are Ethan Lloyd, a young person with ADHD and Dr Michelle Hill, consultant psychiatrist.  

THE European Association for the study of obesity has issued new guidelines stating weight loss drugs should be the first treatment for patients. European doctors argue that these jabs can be used as powerful slimming aids and reduce other health concerns such as such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. All to discuss further with Professor Donal O’Shea, Clinical Lead for Obesity at the HSE.

The Premier League back this weekend with a thrilling lineup including Chelsea vs. Liverpool. F1 goes to Singapore for the Grand Prix, and an exciting weekend of rugby, with Australia facing off against New Zealand and Argentina taking on South Africa for the rugby championship.Colm Boohig from Off The Ball takes us through a very busy weekend of sport.All with thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.

Recent changes to Ireland's Local Property Tax. Properties valued up to €525,000 will see an increase of between €5 and €25 annually, while those valued above €1.26 million will be taxed proportionally, with properties over €2.1 million taxed based on their actual value.Pat discusses all the changes with Rowena Quinn, Managing Partner of Hunters Estate Agent.

Storm Amy is approaching Ireland today, bringing heavy rain and strong to gale-force winds with a risk of power outages and significant travel disruption. We get the latest on the approaching storm with Liz Walsh, Meteorologist with Met Éireann and David Martin from the Road Safety Authority  

All eyes were on Dublin for the NFL game in Croke Park last Sunday.7.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the Steelers beat the Vikings, making it the second most-watched NFL Network International Game ever. Of course, the GAA also has a long tradition of sending teams Stateside to promote Gaelic games in North America but their first attempt at an ‘American Invasion’ brought the association to the brink of collapse. Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can tell us more.All with thanks to Visit Pennsylvania

Investment scam victim conned out of €150k as criminals target people in recovery scams. Swindle involves panicked customers losing more money on top of what was stolen from them in the first place. For more on this Pat spoke to Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent.  

The United States government remains shutdown as neither side have been able to reach agreement on continuing to fund the government. With thousands of job cuts threatened, who serves to benefit from a prolonged shutdown? All to discuss with Brett Bruen President of the Global Situation Room and Former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Administration. 

We buy so many clothes but return a lot of them. We discuss the complexities of returns/refunds with Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant owner of Style Savvy.

We might think of Dublin city being built up, noisy and devoid of anything but humans going about their business. But the reality could be nothing further from the truth. Éanna Ní Lamhna brings us through the remarkable collection of wildlife inside the M50.

In the early 1960s, the United Nations was regarded as Humankind’s best hope for ending war. A peaceful world seemed possible. In Peacemaker, Thant Myint-U shows the forgotten role played by his grandfather, Secretary-General U Thant, in many of the pivotal confrontations of the twentieth century: from the Congo to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the 1967 Arab-Israel War to Vietnam. U Thant’s tireless efforts gave voice to the newly decolonised world as he championed racial equality, environmental protection, and a fairer international economy, all while racing to prevent a third world war. 

Yesterday activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say the Israeli navy has begun intercepting their vessels. Israel stopped a total of 14 flotilla vessels carrying aid to Gaza. We get the latest on this with Tariq Ra’ouf, spokesperson for the Global Sumud Flotilla.