The Pat Kenny Show

As Ireland moves closer to the introduction of the EU pay transparency directive, salary visibility has become one of the most pressing and unavoidable issues facing employers, recruiters, and jobseekers alike. We ask how will the issue of salary visibility be solved?All to discuss with Avril Clare, Founder and Owner, Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd Property and Asset Management Recruitment Specialists.

Jessie Buckley has been named best female actor at the Golden Globes for her role in Hamnet. The movie also picked up the award for the best motion picture in drama.We hear all about the awards night from Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media.

After Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela, where is next? Lara Marlowe Paris based journalist and author discusses the potential next targets as Trump increases his rhetoric against Cuba and also Iran, following significant protests there in the past two weeks.

Friday Forum reviews the news stories of the week. Joining Pat this morning was Regina Doherty MEP, Dublin, Fine Gael, Richard Boyd-Barrett TD, Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Ireland’s first purpose built senior living community has opened its doors to new residents. The Heritage Village is based on an Australian model, with a community hub that provides a range of supports from medical care to home maintenance. When finished it will have 160 homes, purpose built for over 55s with many still working. Supported living could help people downsize and help with the housing crisis. And keep the elderly out of nursing homes. Henry McKean toured the Heritage Village at Killenard, County Laois and sent this report.