The Pat Kenny Show

Maggie Malone, CEO of Certior Health and Dr Nick Flynn, GP and Chief Medical Officer of Certior Health joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat to discuss the new cancer screening test.

This week on Ask the Expert, Anton was joined by Sinéad Glynn, Senior Solicitor, to answer listeners' questions regarding wills.

The Childcare sector calls for change as Taoiseach sparks uncertainty over cost cuts. Karen Clince, CEO Of Tigers Childcare and the Chairperson of Fingal County Childcare Committee and Sinead O’Moore, Host of the Stretchmarks podcast joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat today to discuss.

We look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Barry Ward Fine Gael Senator from Dun Laoighaire, Seanad Justice Spokesperson, and barrister, Gary Gannnon Social Democrats Td for Dublin Central and Spokesperson for Education, Higher Education, Arts, Social Protection & Foreign Affairs & Defence and Elaine O'Loughln Political Editor of The Irish Examiner.

The latest from the US, with McGregor's sexual assault allegations, and body parts stolen and sold from Harvard morgue. All with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Chef Gareth Mullins brings us a delicious Ribeye steak with cowboy butter for your fathers day treat.

We look at the validity of pre-nuptials in Ireland and come to terms with the fine print before and after marriage with Alan Finnerty Partner at Orpen Franks Solicitors and Practicing in Family Law Orpen Franks Solicitors LLP.

Public toilets in Ireland, where to go when there is nowhere to go? We discuss with Donna Cooney Green Party Cllr for Clontarf North Central and Fianna Fail Cllr John Sheehan.

A new poll conducted on behalf of the group Retailers Against Smuggling examined Irish people’s attitudes toward the illicit cigarette trade. It found that Over 30% of smokers in Ireland willing to buy illegal cigarettes.

A whopper schedule of sports is coming our way this weekend from the GAA to the US Open. OTB’s Adrian Barry filled us in on what we can look forward to this weekend.

How the exploration of the world's most precious materials led to a journey around the globe. Pat was joined on the show by Sky Economics Editor and Author Ed Conway on his new book Material World.

Proposals to turn student accommodation into a refugee centre faces backlash from local TDs. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Marc McSharry Independent TD for Sligo, Leitrim, North Roscommon & South Donegal.

Famers raise fears on the rise of food prices in the industry Speaking to Pat this morning with more on this was Lorcan Roche Kelly, Agri-business Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal.

With mortgage interest rate increases set to hit, mortgage expert Martina Hennessy gives her tips on how to manage the latest hikes.

We take a look at the lack of inclusivity and representation for older women in the fashion and beauty industry with Cathy O'Connor stylist and broadcaster.

Shane Hannon profiles athlete Rhasidat Adeleke who is, lighting the US colleges circuit up and consistently breaking records, a real Olympic prospect for Ireland next year and could well become one of our greats.

Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to Pat about his debut novel ‘Central Park West’.

Can AI help stop gambling addiction? We discuss this with Emmet Ryan, Technology Correspondent with The Business Post.

The Paddy Power Comedy Festival is back: Comedy duo Dirtbirds joined Pat in studio.

Deflating tyres to slash emissions-SUVs damaged in the name of climate change in Churchtown. We get a reaction from Sadbh O'Neill Coordinator of Stop Climate Chaos Coalition and Lecturer in Climate and Energy Law at TU Dublin and also Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.

Ash trees are in full leaf at the moment which highlights the issue of Ash dieback disease on existing trees right across the country. Paraic Horkan brings us all the detail and answers listeners' gardening queries.

Don’t lose your reason this hay fever season: We talk tips to reduce symptoms with Ruth Marrow Respiratory Nurse Specialist at The Asthma Society of Ireland.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to holding classified documents. We get the latest on ‘The Donald’s’ legal woes with Terry Sheridan News Director at WSHU Public Radio.

We hear from Kyiv as the Russians launch air attacks in response to Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Speaking to Pat this morning was Kira Rudik Member of the Ukrainian parliament and leader of the political party Golos.

We profile the life and works of Underground favourite, Director David Fincher in Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ .

We remember the great Christy Dignam with Don Mescall, songwriter and producer, and also Stuart Clarke Deputy Editor of Hot Press.

As 650 staff were laid off following the temporary closure of Tara Mines we heard from Adrian Kane SIPTU Divisional Organiser and also Senator Shane Cassells.

Eight years on: How have things changed for LGBT+ people in Ireland after the marriage referendum? Pat is joined on the show by Dr. Brian Tobin Deputy Head of School and Lecturer in Law at University of Galway.

Increasing numbers of jellyfish and what to do if stung and the amazing diversity of microbes on coral reefs. All up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

You would think roads are dangerous in Winter but actually, there is a peak in Summer when there is good weather. Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant joins us to talk road safety this summer.

We discuss why it's important to abolish lower minimum wage for young people with Brid Smith and Pat McDonagh, Founder and CEO of Supermacs.

The new 15-inch MacBook Air, apps and tech for travel, and banning phones in schools are all up for discussion with Ciara O'Brien Business & Technology Journalist with The Irish Times.

With the government set to take in an extra €65 billion in cash, is it time to create a sovereign wealth fund? We debate on our Big 11 with Colm McCarthy, Economist and Ged Nash, TD for Louth and Meath East and Labour Party spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure, and Reform.

Alastair Campbell Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner discusses Trump, Sturgeon, and Boris with Pat this morning.

Many of you are cycling more in the summer months, but have you considered swapping your peddle bike for an electric one? Henry McKean with Paddy Behan from Specialized took 6 electric bikes to Dun Laoghaire and asked cyclists of all ages, on the Dun Laoghaire to Blackrock cycle path to swap their peddle bike.

Strike action by retained firefighters could result in half of the fire stations closing today. To explain why this strike action is taking place, Pat spoke to Jonathan Madden Retained station officer and firefighter in Mallow and also Barry Naughton Driving mechanic with Limerick Fire and Rescue Negotiating Team for SIPTU.

In our political round-up, the Dáil returns to an ascending Sinn Féin in the polls and dissension amongst government on where to allocate budget spending. All to discuss with Daniel McConnell Editor of the Business Post.

Why do we speak differently to our family than we do to our colleagues? We investigate ‘’The Language of the Office’’ with Gail Flanagan Linguist from the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick.

Professor Luke O’Neill brings us an update on covid 19 and reminds people who are eligible to get their booster.

EasyJet has secured slots in Dublin Airport: Is this a fight or flight for Ryanair? We get all the details from Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine.

Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile discusses Portugal as a holiday destination and some of the areas that you might have missed.

Pat was joined on the show by Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Playwright Colin Murphy who is the creator of the play ‘’The Asylum Workshop’’ which delves into the unspoken history of Grangegorman mental hospital.

Our 'Ask The Expert' joining Pat this morning on the show was Brian McIntryre, Programme Manager for the SEAI. Brian gave advice and tips on retrofitting.

When it comes to enforcing the law of the land it is not only the gardaí who are out on the beat. From our skies to our coasts illegal activity is being monitored by a number of different agencies and personnel. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been out with Fishing Officers and Dog Wardens to see what a day in the life of someone enforcing the law is like...

Alison Morris columnist with the Belfast Telegraph & commentator specialising in politics and security joined us on the show to bring us the latest following the murder of Chloe Mitchell where two people have been charged.

Over a quarter of new cars licensed in the first five months of the year were EV or PHEV (plug-in hybrid), according to data released by the CSO. Ger Herbert, Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent takes a look at 6 new EVs on the market

Pat was joined on the show by Dave O’Toole, Owner of Amien Street Locksmiths and President of the European Locksmith Association to share some tips and advice to keeping your home safe from burglary.

Are you running in the long summer evenings? Podiatrist, Gillian Fox joined Pat to discuss what shoes you should be wearing.

Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor of Social Policy at Maynooth University joined Pat to discuss why more than 5,000 social homes were rejected.

Hugo McCafferty, an Irish journalist based in Italy joined us on the show to bring us the latest on the death of the Scandal-hit Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.