The Pat Kenny Show

With much of the popular Algarve battling wildfires, we get the latest from Portugal with Naomi O Leary, Irish Times Europe Correspondent.

We take a look back on the history of the drink-driving laws in Ireland with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant & CEO of the RIAC.

We discuss why a company that helped pioneer remote working is asking its workers to return to the office and more tech news with Elaine Burke Tech Journalist and Host of For Tech's Sake podcast.

Volvo axes Saloons and Estates, Another toll hike likely for Motorists and road deaths highest in 6 years. Al the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Irish Independent.

We continue our summer series as we delve into the world of the mafia. its history, inner workings, and the downfall of the main five mafia families. Gambling, drug trafficking, loansharking, protection rackets, infiltration of unions, that is some of the ways the US mafia made their millions. In this second installment, Pat speaks to John Alite, a former mobster and member of one of the most feared mafia families, the Gambino family. he gives me a sometimes-brutal insight into being an enforcer and the life it gave him.

We head stateside next to get the latest news as Donald Trump hits out at the Joe Biden and the national women's team while Ron de Santis gives an exclusive tell all interview. All the updates stateside with Marion McKeon US Correspondent with the Sunday Business Post.

We hear about calls to develop a strategic partnership between private and public hospitals as the current partnership are deemed haphazard by Jim Daly CEO of the Private Hospitals Association.

As the Minister for Housing announces plans to increase the renters tax credit to almost 800 euro. We get reactions from Carol Tallon CEO of Property District and also Eoin O'Broin Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson.

A child’s first day in school can be an exciting yet challenging day for both the child and for their parents. So how best should parents prepare their children emotionally when they start school? Pat was joined on the show by Anne Kehoe Consultant Psychologist and President of the Psychological Society and also Vicky Barron Principal, CBS Primary School Wexford and IPPN rep on the Children & Young People’s Services Committee.

Online reviews are not always accurate, so much so that people are being scammed. Have you ever been fooled by a review? We speak to Sinead Ryan Journalist with the Irish Independent and Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk.

A Garda Detective who died on a cruiser boat fire over the weekend has been named as Deirdre Finn. Pat spoke to Brendan O’Connor, Garda Representative Association, and also Michael O'Toole Crime/Defence Correspondent for The Irish Daily Star on this tragic incident.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Philip Ryan Political Editor with the Irish Independent, Niamh Smyth Fianna Fail TD Cavan Monaghan & Chair of the Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and The Gaeltacht and Gary Gannon Social Democrats TD For Dublin Central and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense.

17-year-old, Keeley Durnan was an avid GAA supporter who dreamed of playing for her county someday but a year ago she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Her parents Alan and Eimear told Pat all about Keeley.

We may not be getting much of a summer weather wise but for many these few months will be their first introduction to working life. Learning life skills through summer jobs and weekend work can been viewed as the keys to success in later life. But how many schoolchildren are still picking up jobs over the summer months or are they all relying on the bank of Mom and Dad? We sent our reporter Josh Crosbie to find out

Gareth Mullins has a family-friendly recipe of chocolate salted caramel cookies for us to try this weekend.

What to do when your marriage breaks up after 10 years or more of marriage? We speak to Dr Tara Logan Buckley Chartered Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Connolly Counselling Centre.

Ireland takes on Italy ahead of the World Cup, this and more in sports with Mick McCarthy, Senior Producer 'Off The Ball'.

We speak to CEO of the Ryanair Group, Michael O’Leary, on the DAA being ordered to reduce the number of night-time flights at Dublin Airport.

Former US President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to a court in Washinton to four charges against him. We get the latest from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway.

As the GRA proceeds with its no-confidence ballot in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, we speak to Crime Correspondent Paul Williams on the unprecedented action.

Do we need a better attitude when it comes to dealing with Drug users and Dealers? We hear from Dr Austin O'Carroll a GP who specializes in drug and homeless services.

Bill Bryson: A Short History of Nearly Everything, George Elliot: Middlemarch and Kazoo Ishiguro: Klara and The Sun are Evelyn Cusack's three favourite books and she told Pat why?

One of Ireland’s most beloved musical performers, Imelda May, is set to take to the theatre stage, as she takes on the role of Kathleen Behan in a new production of Mother of All the Behans, taking place in Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, beginning its run from August 15th.

We hear the story of fugitive Nicholas Rossi as he claims Irish descent to escape extradition to America with London-based journalist Enda Brady.

Is sport ageist? And why are we retiring our athletes so early? We discuss with Shane Hannon Co-Host of Off The Ball AM.

From sustainable lunch boxes to saving the lifespan of uniforms, we discuss how to get your kids back to school more sustainably with Jo Linehan Editor of the climate supplement with the Sunday Times Ireland.

With Donald Trump set to be formally charged later this morning, we discuss the former president's predicament with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway.

It’s set to be one of the busiest weekends of the year at Dublin Airport. We get details from Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine.

What are the key skin issues to look out for in men these days, we discuss in our 'Skin Deep' series with Professor Niki Ralph Consultant dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists.

As RTE finances continue to show deficits, is a government bailout the only thing that can save the National Broadcaster? Speaking to Pat was Hugh O’Connell Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Independent.

Paraic Horkan gives us a rundown of jobs to do in the garden this week. Compost your kitchen and garden waste, chopping up and mixing the contents to speed up decomposition - July is an excellent time to create a new composting project Cut lavender for drying, choosing newly opened flowers for the best fragrance, then hang up in a cool, dark place - your plants will reflower in autumn Give dahlias a liquid feed, keep them well watered, and tie the shoots of tall varieties to sturdy stakes as they grow - dahlias will flower from july to November Hoe borders often, ( i use the Wolf garden hoe ) to control small weeds Water and feed sweet peas regularly, pick the flowers every few days, and remove seed pods to prolong flowering - liquid feed with blooming magic liquid feed

We speak to the Irish doctor who joined ‘’Just Stop Oil’’ and getting arrested for her convictions. Joining Pat was Dr. Genevieve Shanahan Lecturer at Cardiff University’s Business School.

Ireland may lose "a generation of audiences". That's the stark warning from the Arts Council. Research has shown a drop off in attendance from 16-24 year olds at arts and culture events across the country. Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden asks why.

In a new 3 part series on the show, we delve into the world of the Mafia, its history and the inner working of the main five mafia families. This morning we get an insight into how the Mafia came about and how they made their roots and millions in the USA. Joining Pat this morning was Alex Hortis author of 'The Mob and The City', a constitutional lawyer and crime historian.

The amazing story of eel migration, and how scientists in TCD discovered that basking sharks are warm-blooded in this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

Delivery riders in Dublin are facing "daily attacks, thefts and lowering pay, our reporter Josh Crosbie joined them for a day and reported for us on the show this morning.

We discuss Barnardos’ call for the extension of the free school book scheme to cover secondary school students with Paul Crone Director at the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

We discuss the potential consequence of Venice being added to the UNESCO danger list with Hugo McCafferty Irish journalist living in Northern Italy and also Eoghan Corry Travel and Aviation Journalist.

All Things Considered: Health warnings on Junk Food was up for discussion this morning with Shane and Ciara.

Samsung has two new foldable phones on the market and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has had a look.

I worry about my safety in Dublin as aggression now seems normalised I’ve fallen in love with the city since moving here but recent encounters have left me shaken. Those are the words written in an Opinion piece from journalist Silvia Omorodian who lived here for the last 2 years

Doolin swimmers push back as council moves to ban swimming off pier. Speaking to Pat this morning was Clare County Councillor Liam Grant.

When should we talk to people about being overweight? To discuss with Pat were Dr Mick Crotty GP Gp specializing in obesity and Professor Donal O’Shea HSE Clinical lead on obesity.

An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar joined Pat to discuss a range of issues including housing, budget and the next general election, and more.

From phone chargers to extension cords, what are the dangerous electronics in the home? Joining Pat this morning was Dr. Ted Burke Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at TU Dublin.

As a new poll highlights Donald Trump’s likelihood to receive the Republican nomination, we discuss the impact this would have on the 2024 presidential election with Larry Donnelly Law lecturer with the University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal.ie.

We get the latest from that fatal crash in Monaghan last night which claimed the lives of two teenage girls. Speaking to Pat this morning was Hayley Halpin News Reporter at the Journal.ie and also Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil from Cavan-Monaghan.

Sick leave, summer staffing, and contractors' rights our expert this morning was Julie Galbraith Partner in Employment Law at global law firm Eversheds.

Groups giving out food to people on the streets would need to get permits under the council plan. Speaking to Pat this morning with reaction was Louisa Santoro CEO of Mendicity and also Andi Flack who was formerly homeless.

We take a look at car sales numbers for the first six months of the year and the slow creep of the EV’s popularity with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.