The government is set to launch a statutory inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care at children's health Ireland. Yesterday the health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Tánaiste Simon Harris announced they would be recommending the inquiry to cabinet next week. The announcement came after they met with Gillian and Stephen Morrison Sherratt, the parents of Harvey Morrison. Harvey, who had scoliosis and other health issues tragically died in July after facing long delays for surgery. Gillian Sheratt, Mum of Harvey Morrison spoke to Pat this morning.
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James Browne TD, Minister on the new housing plan
The Government, this morning, launched its new housing plan: Delivering Homes, Building Communities’. The plan commits to over 300,000 new homes by 2030 and increasing social and affordable homes. James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Fianna Fáil joined Pat to discuss the new housing plan.
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Frank Greany discusses the trail of Ruth Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence was yesterday found guilty of the murders of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor between April and May 20214. Following the murders, Lawrence spent eight years under the radar in South Africa. She was arrested by an elite South African police unit in 2023 before being extradited in May 2024.Frank Greany, our Courts Correspondent was covering the trial and joined Pat to discuss this further
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The appetite for weight-loss drugs has been insatiable
The appetite for weight-loss drugs, known as glp-1 agonists, has been insatiable since they hit the market a decade ago. In 2024 global spending on them reached $54bn, a figure that is sure to rise in the coming years. As pharmaceutical firms elbow each other for a slice of the pie, the number of options will grow in 2026 All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.
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The 2 Johnnies are back for Pints In A Field 4'
Johnny Smacks and Johnny B, who together, of course, are the 2 Johnnies. They’ve just announced they’re return to St. Anne’s Park in Dublin for ‘Pints in a Field 4’ on Saturday the 6th of June 2026, with tickets going on sale tomorrow. Johnny and Johnny joined Pat in studio this morning
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