The Pat Kenny Show

Professor Gary Murphy, professor of politics at Dublin City University and Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare joined Pat on the show to discuss if increasing the number of TDs is the solution to Ireland's population rise.

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College and consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital takes a look at the brain chemistry behind why so many young males are prone to anti-social behavior.

Jo Linehan, Editor of the climate supplement with the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat to discuss how traveling can impact the environment in more ways than one.

Pat was joined by Stuart Clarke, Hot Press Journalist, and Paul Harrington, Irish musician, and singer-songwriter as we pay tribute to Sinead O’Connor, a wonderful singer who used her voice to entertain the nation while also speaking her truth.

Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland, and Ann, a parent from Families for the Reform of CAMHS joined Pat to discuss a new report on children's mental health services in Ireland that will determine what will happen for families seeking these services across the country.

Pat was joined by Madeleine Schwartz, Editor in Chief of the Dial magazine to discuss the flood risk to France’s capital.

Cathal Berry, Independent TD for the Kildare South Constituency joined Pat to discuss the 62 houses that lie vacant in the Curragh amidst an ongoing housing crisis.

Pat was joined by Padraic Horkan Horticulturist, Keen Gardener, and Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens to tell us some key jobs you can complete in your garden this week.

Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ joined Pat to discuss seminal works such as ‘’Home Alone’’ and ‘’Planes, Trains and Automobiles’’, We look at the works of the late great, John Hughes

Pat was joined by Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare and Spokesperson on Tourism and Aviation, Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier and businesswoman who owns two businesses on O' Connell Street and Paul Gallagher, General Manager of Buswells Hotel to discuss the warning from the American embassy to keep a low profile while in Ireland

Pat was joined by Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland to discuss genetically modified trees for more eco-friendly paper, and the greening of our oceans in this week's Green Scene.

Pat was joined by Aoife Dunican, Founder of the stylebob, a personal and corporate style consultancy to discuss how we can avoid looking too overdressed or too underdressed in work.

Pat was joined by Fiona Jennings of the ISPCC to discuss how the digital age is growing more than ever, but what implications does this have on our children?

Barry Naughton, Driving mechanic with Limerick Fire and Rescue Negotiating Team for SIPTU and Jonathan Madden, Retained station officer and firefighter in Mallow joined Pat to discuss the retained firefighters strike action over pay and conditions.

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly discusses the Spotiy price increase, why Twitter becomes X, and answers listeners' questions.

Pat was joined by Calvin O’Brien, Presenter of the Talking Bollox Podcast to discuss accents in the workplace and whether they have evolved or are people still judged by how they speak?

A review into the potential of rail travel on the island of Ireland, which recommends train routes in Cavan, Monaghan, and Donegal, is set to be signed off by Cabinet today. Transport across the country is looking up as new rail lines are set to be introduced

Dr. Louise Crowley, Professor of Law at UCC and director of the UCC bystander intervention program joined Pat to take a deep dive into Domestic Violence and the ‘’Ashling Murphy effect on Ireland’’.

Declan Power, Defence and Security Analyst joined Pat to discuss why Irish passports are the fourth most powerful travel documents in the world.

Pat was joined by Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and author of 'What Your Teen Is Trying to Tell You' to discuss why we keep secrets and if they are always bad.

The State is to pay for a full cycle of IVF for couples seeking to give birth under a new scheme coming September. June Shannon, IVF Campaigner, and Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach on ‘Fully Charged Fertility joined Pat on the show.

Stephen McGonigle, Horologist (Irish Watchmaker) based in Switzerland joined Pat to discuss the art of clock-work

Charities are extremely important, but how well are they trusted? The Charities Regulator's latest annual report shows that 75% of charities declared full compliance but what about the 25%? Helen Martin, CEO of the Charities Regulator joined Pat to discuss.

World drowning prevention day encourages people to be cautious around water and raise awareness for water safety. Roger Sweeney Water Safety Irelands Deputy CEO and Garreth Morrison, Head of Water Safety with RNLI joined Pat to raise awareness around water safety.

Finalised report on €120,000 ‘mistake’ to be presented to RTÉ board before being published. Fionan Sheehan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent joined Pat with the details.

If you’ve been living under a rock then you may not know that Barbie is back! Yes, today marks the national release of the Barbie movie and though much has been made of Margot Robbie’s titular role, Ryan Gosling has been also making waves for his part, “just Ken”. So what is this “Kenergy” he speaks of, and how can men get kenergised ahead of this weekends events? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden joins Pat with this report.

The rain we’ve seen this July would put an Irish November to shame. And with the kids off school and Europe too hot for a holiday, many people are beginning to feel marooned. So what can be done on a drizzly day in Ireland, and why are more of us embracing the elements than ever before? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports.

Minister Stephen Donnelly joined Pat live in studio for an update on all things health

Punitive road pricing scheme could be coming down the road for Irish drivers, would it be a good idea.Discussing this with Pat wasTransport Consultant Conor Faughnan, Coordinator of Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, Sadhbh O’Neill and Brian Mahon, Political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

With Limerick making history by lifting the Liam McCarthy Cup yesterday, Pat was joined by co-host of OTBAM, Shane Hannon to review all the weekend's sports action

Newstalk Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte joined Pat to explain why residents living in North Dublin say noise from Dublin Airports North Runway is worse than ever. Note: Dublin Airport authority have clarified to Newstalk since segment aired that it’s community engagement engages with those impacted on an ongoing basis..

Pat was joined by sister of missing woman Jean Tighe who disappeared three years ago in Portugal.

As fires continue to cause havoc of the Greek islands, Pat was joined by Guardian's Athens based correspondent, Helena Smith.

We take look back on the main news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Jane Mathews Political reporter for the journal.ie, Cian O'Callaghan Deputy Leader of the Social Democrats and TD for Dublin Bay North, and also Cormac Devlin TD for Dún Laoghaire Fianna Fáil Chief Whip and Deputy Government Whip.

After receiving ongoing abuse online Jess Kelly finds out what can be done to remove harmful content. Jess met up with the new online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett.

A little taste of France, Crepes with maple roasted peaches & Chantilly cream is Gareth's recipe of choice today.

The small town of Stanhope was a quiet, safe place to live, until 9-year-old Avery Wooler’s disappearance. ‘Everyone Here is Lying’ is a novel that focuses on the search for the missing girl revealing the deepest darkest secrets of the people of Stanhope along the way. Pat was joined by its author, Shari Lapena this morning.

The Irish team really did us proud yesterday, Rory kicks off his Open run and a big All-Ireland this week. Aisling O’Reilly from Off The Ball joins us to talk through the weekend in sport.

After two serious separate attacks left victims in critical condition we ask what needs to be done to tackle crime effectively. To discuss with Pat this was Cieran Perry Independent Councillor for Cabra-Glasnevin, Cllr Cat O’Driscoll SocDem Dublin City Cllr for Cabra/Glasnevin. and Pat Marry, Former detective Inspector and Author of the book ‘’The Making of a Detective.

School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean a child's diet has to be. Siobhan Berry, The Founder of Mummy Cooks joined Pat this morning on the show with tips and advice.

A torn letter exposes the lonely lives and cruel deaths of the mysterious Tipperary couple Nicholas Smith and his wife Hillary. Shane Phelan Legal Affairs Editor at Irish Independent joined Pat on the show this morning with more on this.

We talk all things books. Do you have a book that reminds you of a special time or place in your life? Holly Carpenter discusses her three favorite books and why they resonate with her and her daily life.

In late May a director was appointed to oversee the excavation and respectful re-interment of children's remains at the former Tuam mother and baby home site. The government also appointed a negotiator to deal with religious bodies and to seek from them, a financial contribution to the mother and baby institutions payment scheme. Speaking to Pat this morning was Daniel Mac Sweeney Director of Authorised Intervention, for the excavation of the graves at Tuam former Mother and Baby Home .

The average household in Ireland throws away one-third of their weekly food shop. How can we prevent food waste? Jo Linehan, Editor of the climate supplement with the Sunday Times Ireland discussed with Pat this morning.

Going on holiday to somewhere very hot. Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College on the risks and how to mitigate them.

Homeownership age gap amongst highest in Europe. Teachers fear rental crisis will force the next generation of educators to leave Ireland. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Aoife Ní Chéileachair Secondary School teacher who teaches biology and chemistry through Irish at Gaelcholáiste na Mara in Arklow, Co Wicklow, and also Dr Rory Hearne Assistant Professor in social policy in Maynooth University and author of Housing Shock: The Irish Housing Crisis and How to Solve It.

On July 29, 2013, Kathleen Chada's husband, Sanjeev murdered their two sons, Eoghan, who was 10, and known affectionately as “O” and Ruairi who was 5 known affectionately as “Ru”. the boys had been taken from their family home in Carlow. Kathleen waited, and searched, for almost 24 hours before her husband phoned and told her, ‘the boys are dead’. Kathleen has written the story of Eoghan and Ruairi. It’s called “everything” and it’s a beautiful although painful celebration of their young lives. Kathleen spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

Tragedy strikes New Zealand ahead of the women's world cup opening game. A shooting has left two people dead in the Centre of Auckland, New Zealand, hours before the city is due to open the Fifa Women's World Cup. We got the latest from Jacob Jones, Reporter with Newstalk ZB in Auckland.

We speak to filmmaker Laura Mcgann on her new film 'The Deepest Breath' which delves into the world of free diving.

Warm temperatures and moist conditions are ideal for wild garden flowers. Horticulturist keen gardener and a Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens brings us our weekly advice on achieving your best garden colour.