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The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

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. 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'.

Latest episodes

The Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week

2 days ago - 1933 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

The Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week

2 days ago - 26 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Does the workplace need a maximum temperature limit?

2 days ago - 6 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Food recipes for a sunny weekend!

2 days ago - 5 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Are the Gen z impacting the nighttime industry in Ireland?  

2 days ago - 16 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Director Ross Whitaker on his new doc 'This is Open Country'

2 days ago - 12 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Global Materials Shortage Affecting The Costs Of Construction

One matter that is back on the agenda is the housing crisis. A global materials shortage is now affecting the construction sector here in Ireland. The Irish Homebuilders Association has released a new report which highlights how a shortage of building products is having a knock-on effect to pricing. A worldwide shortage of construction materials is leading to increased building costs. Hear from the @IhbaIreland, @weareballymore, @Hardwareassoc, and @CIF_Ireland on @PatKennyNT shortly. ⬇️James Benson from @IhbaIreland explaining the impact it is having on the sector. pic.twitter.com/riqcsEzhYt — Josh Crosbie (@JoshCrosbie3) May 25, 2021 Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with those working in the sector, to find out how bad of an issue this materials shortage really is.