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The Pat Kenny Show

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'.

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The gardening life of Roberto Burle Marx

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The Pat Kenny Show

How can we counter workplace burnout?

9 hours ago - 10 mins

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A biosecurity alert as Asian hornet captured in Ireland

9 hours ago - 7 mins

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The downfalls of a cashless community

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Wildfires across Europe and the Mediterranean

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Will more manpower solve the passport backlog?

The waiting time for first-time applications, which take the longest to process, has been cut from 40 to 25 working days, the Minister said, adding that the department has “effectively doubled” the number of passport office personnel. He said the office has a new arrangement with An Garda Síochána to fast-track the verification processes to cut delays, and more people have been assigned to take helpline calls. Eoghan Corry, travel and aviation journalist joined Pat to discuss VIPs who are no longer welcome at Dublin airport and if more manpower will solve the passport backlog?