The Pat Kenny Show

Gardaí have voted to strike on 10 November as their industrial relations dispute with the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris deepened. With more on this, Pat was Brendan O’ Connor President of the GRA.

On Inside Hollywood this week with Lisa Cannon we look into the acting highs of Anya Taylor-Joy 

We investigate the stark facts of self-harm and suicide amongst young women with Dr Tara logan-Buckley Chartered Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Connolly Counselling Centre.

With the steady rise of various online scams, what are the most effective strategies to protect yourself against scammers? Joining Pat with tips and advice was Conor Pope Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times.

Donald Trump and his family business face fraud allegations after a New York court ruled he inflated his net worth by up to $3.6 billion. We get the latest details with Scott Lucas Professor of US Politics at the Clinton Institute UCD.

We speak to an AI education expert on the role of technology in educational reform, including curriculum changes and student assessments. Talking to Pat this morning on was Dr Keith Quille Senior Lecturer at the School of Enterprise, Computing and Digital Transformation, TU Dublin. 

Wildlife blogger and coastal outdoor educator Vincent Hyland takes us on a captivating journey through his latest masterpiece, 'Wild Derrynane: A Visual Natural History of the Greater Skellig Coast'.

17 bull sharks spent nearly two decades, in the lake of Carbrook golf course in Brisbane, Australia suggesting that the predators can live in low-saltwater environments indefinitely. The question is: how did they get there? We find out with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland .Green Scene with all with thanks to AIB.

Gardai suspect a haul of over 100m worth of cocaine was hidden on a cargo ship raided yesterday, we hear the latest with Ralph Riegel, Journalist with The Irish Independent, and also Michael O’Sullivan, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner and former Head of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.

Family Carers Ireland will be going to Leinster House calling for major changes to be made ahead of budget 2024. Speaking to Pat this morning was Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Policy at Family Carers Ireland.

Next week, politicians and public servants are set to receive pay rises, with TDs' salaries increasing by €1,610 to nearly €109k. We get reactions from Peadar Tobin Leader of Aontú and also Gerard Howlin Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Contributor.

Shoplifting will take place today in every county, every city, and every shop in the country.That’s according to retailers who say retail theft here is worse than it has ever been, some claim it’s even reached epidemic proportions.Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden joins the Pat Kenny show with more.

Today on the Show, Jess reviews the new Samsung Watch 6 Classic and answers our listener's tech questions.

Fingal County Council are extremely unhappy as planning permission has been granted to Amazon for the development of three data centres in North County Dublin. Speaking to Pat with more on this was Dr Paul Dean Senior lecturer in clean energy at University College Cork. 

Inspired by a true story, This Solution is a new documentary-theatre hybrid mixing real-life testimony with new writing, dance, visuals and original music, it opens at this year’s Dublin Theatre Festival- we meet the writer Shaun Dunne.

Budget kite-flying continues as proposed tax changes aim to retain landlords in the rental market ahead of budget talks. Speaking to Pat this morning was Maurice Deverell Spokesperson from the Irish Property Owner's Association and also Dr Barra Roantree Economist at the Economic and Social Research Institute. 

Former Minister & FG TD Charlie Flanagan tells us why he won’t be contesting the next election.

We’ll have an update on the war in Ukraine as Russia attacks the grain ports in Odesa. Speaking to Pat this morning was Jason Corcoran Freelance Journalist and Russian Analyst.

Patrick O'Dea delves into his memoir, centered around his journey as a social care worker, sharing his unique experiences and insights. Patrick Author and Social Worker joined Pat on the show today.

Two men were arrested after trawler with a suspected haul of cocaine ran aground in Wexford. We ge the latest with Padraig Byrne Journalist with The Independent. ie and the Wexford People. 

For many first-time buyers, trying to get a mortgage can be tricky. Our expert has the answers to all your mortgage questions. Speaking to Pat today was Margaret Barrett who is Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators.

Minister Simon Harris joined Pat today to talk through record participation in retrofit upskilling and the doubling of courses available outside the CAO Points system

Vaping could lead to narrowing or blocking of blood vessels, heart disease, and premature aging, a leading oncologist and specialist in lung cancer has warned. Speaking to Pat this morning Prof Kenneth O’Byrne who is a Medical Oncologist and Clinical Scientist.

The Big Paws with Dog's Trust takes place this Saturday in Malahide Castle to celebrate the life of all dogs and commemorate them.  Speaking to Pat with more details on the event was Holly Carpenter, Dogs Trust Ambassador and social media content creator. 

Excitement and relief we hear from the Irish celebrating in Paris along with Henry McKean.

Is Kim Jong Un's sister the "most dangerous woman in the world"? To discuss with Pat was John Everard, Former British Ambassador to North Korea.

Another tragic weekend on our roads this weekend, we got a reaction from transport consultant Conor Faughnan.

Europe retained the Solheim Cup, an incredible turnout for the Irish women’s team at the Aviva, and that South African rugby match - it’s been an epic weekend of sport and Kathleen McNamee and Keith Wood will join us to talk through a busy weekend of sport.

A recent study shows that more than a third of young people want to avoid human contact at work as they favour working with computers over working with people. To chat about the findings Pat was joined on the show by Anne Downes, Founder of Clearview Coaching Group and author of The Career Book.

We chat to Dr. Tony Holohan on his memoir "We Need To Talk", a dual narrative of professional dedication and personal resilience during Ireland's COVID-19 crisis 

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning in the studio was Mairea Farrell Sinn Féin TD for Galway West and South Mayo, Colm Brophy Fine Gael TD for Dublin Southwest and Chair European Affairs, and also Laoise Neylon Journalist with the Dublin Inquirer.

We look at 25 years of Irish boxing excellence in the new book ‘’Showbusiness with Blood’’  with its Author, Journalist, and Musician Eamonn Carr who joined Pat in the studio this morning.

Tensions between India and Canada have reached boiling point as India has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens. We get the latest on what is going on with  Ray Bassett, former Senior Diplomat in the Department of Foreign Affairs and former Irish Ambassador for Canada.

Gareth Mullins has a delicious vanilla rice pudding with blackberry and apple for you to try this weekend.

Ahead of a huge match this weekend when South Africa takes on Ireland, Henry McKean reports from Paris meeting fans from all sides.

A mock gallows erected at a far-right protest near Leinster House is under criminal investigation, sparking security concerns for our politicians To discuss further Pat spoke to Adam Higgins Political Correspondent with the Irish Sun. 

More than two-thirds of household items are being dumped in the wrong bin. Do you use your bins correctly? Pat spoke to Conor Walsh Secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association.

Ireland takes on South Africa, the women’s team faces Northern Ireland in the post-Vera Pauw era and Arsenal meets Tottenham in the Premier League. It’s the sports Preview with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast.

September marks the second year of the Irish Heart Foundation's 'Her Heart Matters' campaign, dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health in women during Heart Month. For more on this campaign, Pat was joined on the show by Orna O’Brien, Irish CORU-registered senior dietitian with the Irish Heart Foundation.

The Housing Alliance has released a report focused on decarbonizing the social housing sector to meet national climate targets. Speaking to Pat was John Hannigan Chair of the Housing Alliance and CEO of Circle Voluntary Housing.  

Irish nurses are in demand not just world over, but across industries. Yes, more and more well educated Irish nurses and midwives are leaving Hospitals and the HSE to pursue the increasing number of opportunities open to them.But can our health system survive this exodus of nursing talent?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Alternative final journeys are on the rise we hear about water cremation with Elizabeth Oakes the owner of pure reflections, Ireland first resomarium. 

The final day of the National Ploughing Championships takes place today at Ratheniska Co Laois. There have been many issues teased out and debated by the farmers in attendance. One of the most concerning factors for those involved in agriculture is the drop off in full-time farmers. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been out around the Ploughing looking ahead at the future of farming Ireland:

Keeping a stiff upper lip and suppressing negative thoughts is good for mental health, that’s according to a Cambridge study. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Author of “In Search of Madness gave his thoughts on this to Shane on the show this morning.

Ryanair DAC CEO, Eddie Wilson joins us today to discuss Ryanair being forced to cut 17 routes and relocate19 eco-friendly aircraft from Dublin Airport. 

OTB’S Eoin Shehan brings us an insight into Rassie Erasmus and Irish rugby a fascinating relationship.

In the wake of the Temple Street Hospital surgery controversy, we get an update on the reviews published by CHI into the surgeries with Paul Cullen Health Editor of The Irish Times, and also Ciaran Tansey, Solicitor at Damien Tansey Solicitors, Sligo and Dublin.

Vaccines train the immune system against pathogen invaders. But in autoimmune diseases, the immune system becomes the enemy. Scientists have now figured out a way to tamp down this self-destructive response in mice by attaching sugars to molecules that provoke immune cells. This ‘inverse vaccine’ could potentially lead to new ways to combat autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) lupus and Type I diabetes.Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College  brings us more details on this

How to drive more sustainably? Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland gives us her review of some EVs in the market today.

13 people were arrested over public order incidents after demonstrations outside Leinster House. We get a reaction to what happened yesterday evening with Jack Horgan Jones, Political Reporter of The Irish Times, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fail Senator, and Jerry Buttimer Senator, Cathaoirleach Seanad Éireann.