The Pat Kenny Show

With the latest Grant Thornton report submitted to RTE, what is the latest on the Ryan Tubridy pay scandal? We hear from Fionnán Sheahan Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

In the green scene this week, Dr. Ruth Freeman discusses the way in which plants adapt to extreme heat and how octopuses can change their genetic material to adapt to the cold.

As figures show that as many as 180 creches have closed since 2022, we discuss the continuing crises in the childcare sector with Stefanie Pressner Writer, broadcaster, and mum of 1, and also Elaine Dunne Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.

We discuss next why it’s important to incorporate colour in your wardrobe with Aoife Dunican Image consultant and owner of The Style Bob.

Massive technology break-down allowed customers with no money in accounts to access funds via BOI ATMs. For more on what happened with Bank Of Ireland Jonathan spoke to Jess Kelly Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent and also Cáit Caden Business Reporter with the Irish Examiner.

Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly run us through how to prepare for college with the latest tech.

With Garda clamping down on uninsured drivers at roadside checks and price hikes at the pumps, Geraldine Hebert Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent brings us all the motoring news

Today marks 25 years since the Omagh bomb, the atrocity was the greatest single loss of life in the history of the Troubles. Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in Real IRA car bomb attack. Memorials and commemorations will take place in Omagh and Buncrana today. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined us from Omagh this morning. Also speaking to Jonathan this morning was Reverend Eugene Hasson who was the chaplain of Tyrone County Hospital in 1998.

It has been reported that the Irish postal system is now a major route for illegal and fake prescription drugs coming into the country, as social media and websites are used to buy painkillers, sedatives, and other medications But what effect is this having on those who are ordering such items? Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Colin O'Gara Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital.

Following an indulgent wedding season, what are the best ways to get back into shape? We find with Rob Lipsett Personal Trainer, Author, and Fitness Entrepreneur.

We ask why the number of young Irish adults still living with parents has almost doubled in the last decade. Discussing with Jonathan was Brenda Power Columnist at the Sunday Times & Irish Daily Mail and Karl Deeter CEO of Onlineapplication.com

Considering letting your employees from abroad? We discuss what you may want to think about in terms of protecting your business before granting that request. Jonathan spoke to Linda Hynes Employment and Data Protection Partner at Lewis Silkin Ireland.

Emmy-nominated Director, Producer, and Writer Brian McGinn of Chef’s Table and The Bear joins us to talk through the Big Grill Festival.

With reports of care failing children across various services in Ireland, we discuss whether the State is failing our children with Fiona Jennings Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the ISPCC, and also Shane Dunphy Child Protection Expert and Author.

As Donald Trump is indicted yet again, this time in Georgia, we get the latest developments on the former President’s charges with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.ie.

Our expert this morning was Keith Walsh a family law solicitor who endeavour to answer listeners' questions this morning.

We speak to an Italian filmmaker, whose documentary depicting the life of Gerry Conlon, filmed just months before his death, airs on RTE television tonight.

Fly tipping and illegal dumping are tipping people over the edge as calls mount for stricter penalties and greater solutions. To discuss further Jonathan spoke to Ian David from The Pure Project and Chris Moody from Save Our Bride Otters.

Sarah Slattery owner of The Travelexpert.ie brings us some great ideas for a city break in Lisbon, Barcelona, London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Berlin.

We discuss Dublin’s issue of poor air quality, putting lives at risk through increased deaths from conditions ranging from stroke to asthma. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was John Wenger Professor in Physical and Environmental Chemistry at UCC and also Dr Colm Byrne consultant geriatrician at the Mater Hospital.

When broadcaster Claire Ronan suddenly felt ill on holiday, she received a diagnosis of vertigo a common complaint that causes intense disorientation, but which can thankfully be treated and managed. Claire told Jonathan about her condition and also discussed how to treat and manage vertigo was Dr Douglas Duffay Chartered Physiotherapist and owner of the Balance Centre in Dublin.

Dublin are LGFA champions, the first weekend of Premier League action and Mona McSharry is victorious in European U- 23 competition. We get a round-up of the weekend’s sport with Shane Hannon.

Fionn Ferreira a chemistry master's student from Ballydehob in West Cork, has recently patented his novel method of removing microplastic particles from water. Fionn spoke to Jonathan on the show this morning.

With a decline in priests around the country, we discuss the impact it will have on the clerical services around the country with Fr Paddy Byrne Priest at Portlaoise Parish.

We take a look back on the news stories that made the headlines this week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Mary Seery Kearney Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration, and Privacy Rights, Réada Cronin TD Sinn Fein TD for North Kildare, and also Alice Leahy Director of Services at the Alice Leahy Trust.

With the continuing crisis in the Fire Service, fire stations will go dark this weekend. What does that mean if you have an emergency? Speaking to Pat Karen O’Loughlin SIPTU Public Administration and community division organizer.

With wildfires decimating the Island of Mawi in Hawaii, we Get the Latest from Mike O'Dwyer Owner of Mulligans off the Blue Pub, and Fabiani's Italian Restaurant in Mawi.

Gareth Mullins has a mouth-watering barbequed chicken thighs with peach, rocket, and feta salad recipe for us to try this weekend.

Barbie, Oppenheimer, Willie Wonka, and Snow White - they’re all major Hollywood productions that have something in common; they’ve all been criticised for their lack of representation and inclusion. We discuss with Dorothy Laity Actress & Member of the Irish Equity Actors Union.

We discuss why between April 2016 and April 2022, the number of permanent privately rented homes in Ireland grew by 7 percent, according to census data. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Ben Thompson Estate Agent, Catherine Clancy Catherine Clancy, Chairperson of the Magazine road residents association and also Laoise Neylon a Journalist with the Dublin Inquirer.

We take a look at the best Premier League games this weekend with Shane Hannon from Off The Ball.

We speak to an international best-selling crime writer from Cork, who’s latest novel, inspired by a series of still-unsolved disappearances, sees one young Irish woman risk everything, to catch a faceless killer.

We discuss, why politicians and security experts are calling for an Irish version of the CIA with Declan Power a security and defence analyst.

All Things Considered: Are portion sizes too big?" All up for discussion with Shane and Ciara this morning.

Sonya Lennon, designer and equality advocate tells us about her three favourite books.

In our final installment in our series 'The Mafia' Pat looks at the US RICO Law and how its took down one of the most feared Mafia bosses John Gotti with With Jeffery E Grell – US Attorney and recognized authority on RICO Law.

Virgin Galactic is launching its first space tourism flight today, with three ‘tourists’ on board, an 80-year-old man and a mother and daughter. With more on this Pat spoke to aeronautical engineer Dr Norah Patten

Covid cases are on the rise again, Professor Luke O'Neill explains the newest strain and why some are resistant to the illness.

More people than ever are shopping online. Irish consumers ranked as the third highest online shoppers in Europe last year. But how are these major boosts for E-commerce impacting traditional business models? The brick-and-mortar stores, the direct sales, and old trades.We sent our reporter, Josh Crosbie to meet with those who are providing traditional services in a digital age.

RTÉ has suffered a loss in licence fee revenue of almost one million euros in a week. To discuss the latest developments at RTÉ Pat spoke to Irish Times Political Reporter Jack Horgan Jones.

With calls being made to scrap the voluntary contribution payment to schools, Pat was joined this morning by Paul Crone Director at the National Association of Principals and Deputies and also Aine Lynch CEO of the National Parents Council.

The Public is being warned over NCT scam targeting Irish road users. For more on this, we spoke to AL Keating who got tricked by the scam, and also for more details on this Senan Molony Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

3 out of 4 farmers would vote for a new farmers' party, with 2000 farmers surveyed, the future looks bright for an agriculture-focused party. Speaking to Pat on the findings of the survey was Pat O'Toole Political Editor of the Irish Farmer's Journal.

Summer pruning of Apples - Encourages smaller, more compact trees & more apples for next season. Pruning now also allows extra light into developing fruit. Green manures - apply now to bare patches in your veg garden. Strawberries - propagate your own now and August jobs in the garden.

How to get over the avoidance of difficult conversation, we hear from Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, Author of Relationships on the Edge and Host of the podcast – ToughLove.

A life less ordinary with middle-distance runner, Shane Healy. Ireland’s most determined Olympian left in an orphanage at a young age and then spent the last almost 50 years searching for his sister and mother. He was contacted by his nephew last month and finally reunited with his sister and found out who his mother was. Shane told his fascinating story with Pat this morning on the show.

We look at the genre-defining work of Hollywood heavyweight, Orson Welles with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’.

How can I stop my partner from snoring? We discuss the implications that snoring has on relationships with Tom Coleman Health Scientist & Sleep Coach.

Topics are the decline of the curlew in Ireland and new research on who controls the finance governing fossil fuels. With thanks to AIB Ireland.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris joined Pat in the studio this morning to discuss plans to deal with anti-social behaviour and a vote of no confidence in his role.