The Pat Kenny Show

Over 40 percent of older renters expect to be renting for life. With some reaction to this Pat was joined this morning by Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein T.D. for Dub Mid-West. Spokesperson on Housing, Local Govt & Heritage. Teaser Over 40 per cent of older renters expect to be renting for life easer

With 200 overdose deaths in three months, what is fentanyl? The lethal drug is circulating on the streets of San Francisco. Speaking to Pat from San Francisco was Kevin Fagan Reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle.

Do we need a third terminal at Dublin Airport? Joining Pat on the show this morning was Kevin Byrne Lieutenant Colonel Retired, Airport Safety & Security, Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel magazine. Also speaking to Pat was a local resident living near the airport Niamh Maher.

Hair loss, men versus women, what does it mean if you notice sudden hair loss? All those questions and more with Catriona Ryan, a Consultant dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology in our series Skin Deep.

Two men are being treated as suspects by Gardaí investigating the murder of Annie McCarrick. To bring us the latest Pat was joined on the show by Michael O’Toole, Author, and Crime Editor with the Irish Daily Star.

Paraic Horkan tells us how May is the ideal time to Sow a new lawn and plant Summer flowering garden wildflower patch for Pollinators.

Sunday Times and Irish Times bestselling author Andrea Mara joins us to chat about her latest fast-paced thriller ‘No One Saw a Thing’ .

Shocking figures show the HSE has identified nearly 800 teens are diagnosed with STIs, including two children under 14. For more on these figures Pat was joined on the show by Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant of sexual health and HIV care in genitourinary medicine (GUM) at St James's Hospital.

We'll profile Man City and Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland with Shane Hannon from Off The Ball.

We delve into the world of the original ‘’strong silent type’’ with Clint Eastwood on Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon.

Consumers are reporting poor customer service across retail and hospitality, particularly from younger staff. Has this been the old argument since the beginning of time or is it down to staff shortages? Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie went to find out.

Former president Donald Trump found liable for sexual abuse and defamation against magazine writer E Jean Carroll. We get the latest stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

We hear about glass frogs and their incredible camouflage in this week’s 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

What’s another year of not making the final of the Eurovison ? We ask former winner Paul Harrington what can be done to win again.

Is the cost of car hire going to be a problem for the summer season again this year. We speak to Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.

Government call on supermarkets to reduce prices amid soaring food costs. To discuss this with Pat this morning was Dermot Jewell Council Advisor Consumers Association of Ireland and also Marian Harkin Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim, North Roscommon and south Donegal.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly on the delay in contactless payments on public transport and the latest tech lay-offs.

Should Irish remain a compulsory subject in school? That’s our big 11 debate with Julian de Spáin Ard Runaí (General Secretary) of Conradh na Gaeilge and also Ian O'Doherty Columnist for the Irish Independent.

We cross to Liverpool to chat with Newstalk reporter Henry McKean on our chances of success ahead of this evening’s Eurovision semi-final.

Why a recruitment drive for South African builders could increase Ireland’s housing projects. We speak to Tom Parlon Director of General Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and also Marie Sherlock Labour Senator Marie Sherlock.

Will proposed alcohol licensing laws cause more public harm than good? We debate with Mannix Flynn Dublin City Councillor and also Sunil Sharpe DJ and Spokesperson for ‘’Give Us The Night’’.

Geraldine HerbertMotoring Editor with The Sunday Independent on the introduction of E10 fuel, more EV chargers on the way, and a new female crash test dummy.

Russia celebrates Victory Day today with a scaled-back celebration due to security concerns. We’ll get the details with Jason Corcoran Russia Analyst and former resident of Russia.

The Finance Minister is seeking approval from the cabinet for a new corporate tax reserve fund which will fund higher pensions, homecare, and health costs Michael Brennan, Political Editor with The Business Post gave us the details.

Josh Crosbie reports on the tent city outside the office for international protection.

Pediatric Sleep Consultant Erica Hargaden was our 'Ask The Expert' today and she endeavoured to answer listener's questions on their childrens sleep challenges.

Who gets the friends when navigating the tricky area of divorce? Steph Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor, and co-host of the Podcast - ToughLove joined Pat in studio to discuss.

Young people are urged to consider the priesthood and religious life. That is the call from Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore who spoke to Pat this morning.

What are the new holiday trends, airport rules, and has baggage issues been resolved? All to discuss with Eoghan Corry.

Iarnród Éireann has launched a campaign urging customers to ensure their own safety and that of others in railway stations. Barry Kenny Corporate Communications Manager at Iarnród Éireann told us more about the campaign.

Kerry and Galway come out on top, Connacht beat all the odds, and De Gea fumbles for Man United. We’ll review a busy weekend of sports with Kathleen McNamee From Off The Ball.

Leading insurance companies have held a series of meetings with the Minister of State in responsibility for insurance, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, amid concern over the rising cost of premiums and high payouts.

We hear of Secret Anglo-Irish Defence Agreement allowing RAF jets to patrol our skies. Speaking to Pat with more on this was Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor and also Ger Ahern Retired Brigadier General with the Defence Forces.

What to do about the dunes? We speak to a concerned councillor about coastal erosion in Portmarnock. Joan Hopkins Social Democrats Fingal Councillor joined Pat on the show this morning to explain what is happening to the dunes on Portmarnock beach.

Two men are due to be sentenced today for helping the gang behind the Regency Hotel murder. We have the latest Frank Greaney, Newstalk Court Correspondent.

Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat today was Regina Doherty Deputy Leader of Seanad Eireann and spokesperson on Transport, Dr Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications clinic and also Sorcha Clarke SF TD Longford Westmeath SP.

Rhubarb, ginger, and pistachio cheesecake is the recipe of choice today from Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel.

We cross to London to speak with Henry McKean ahead of the coronation where people are getting into the party spirit.

Viewers have been promised an explosive season finale of the crime drama Kin this weekend. We speak with actor Emmett j Scanlon aka Jimmy Kinsella.

Fitness influencer and founder of the queens don’t quit community Maeve Madden chats to Pat ahead of taking to the main stage at this weekend's Wellfest.

Will Mortgage Relief feature budget negotiations to counteract increasing interest rates? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Paraic Kissane Financial Advisor and member of the Irish Banking Culture Board.

Why the EU is creating rules on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels? We discuss this with Ciaran Cuffee Dublin’s Green MEP.

Big Sam Allardyce is back and all the latest from the URC rugby championship with Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball.

Dermot Bannon on how you can get a consultation with a top architect just like him and help charity at the same time. Dermot tell us about Now is its 19th year, Dermot is working with the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland and the Simon Communities to launch RIAI Simon Open Door. The RIAI Simon Open Door initiative is a collaboration between the Simon Communities and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

Concerns that 900 young people were expelled from schools in the last six years. We get reaction with Paul Crone Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.

Health Coach & Wellness Speaker Georgie Crawford joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new book ‘’Glow’’.

The Kings Coronation will be watched all over the world, but our reporter Simon Tierney looks at how Ireland responded to the last coronation in 1953.

We hear how up to 70,000 homes will benefit from free surplus electricity. To explain how was Laura McDonnell Head of Communications and Policy at Clúid housing and Derek Roddy Co-founder of Energy Cloud.

Author Billy O'Callaghan joined Pat on the show, to share the inspiration behind his latest novel, The Paper Man, a story of 'love, war, faith and even a little bit of football'

Professor Luke O’Neill shares the progress with Molten Salt Reactors and good news in the fight against Alzheimer's.