The Pat Kenny Show

Best and worst: We look at which airports were a soaring success, and which never took off. Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine brought us the findings.

When is it okay to promote competitiveness in children? We'll discuss with Mark Smyth Chartered clinical psychologist Former President of the Psychology Society of Ireland.

Justice Minister Simon Harris will today seek cabinet approval to increase sentences for assaults on gardaí and other emergency service workers. To get some reaction to this Pat was joined this morning by David Hall CEO of Lifeline ambulance service and also Tony Gallagher Former Garda Inspector and Risk security and Event Manager with Ashtree Risk Group.

Damien McCarthy Founder and CEO of HR Buddy is our expert this week to discuss parental leave.

Cash or plastic what are the rules for paying your bill? also, we ask if businesses should be allowed to refuse cash in favour of card-only transactions. To discuss with Pat this morning was Vincent Jennings CEO of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, Adrian Cummins, and Seán Nolan of ClarkHill Solicitors in Dublin. Our reporter Elaine Smith asked people in Cork what their view was.

One in five adults is not recycling unused tech items over personal data concerns. Speaking about these findings from Weee Ireland their CEO Leo Donovan.

How the people migrating here adapt to our culture while keeping their own. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking to various people and sent us this report.

Will new Alcohol labelling laws reduce the amount Ireland consumes? To discuss further we heard from Paul Byrne Owner and Director of Body Byrne Fitness and also Michael Guerin Addiction Councilor based in Limerick city.

The boss of Dublin’s Convention Centre has written to the city council's Chief Executive asking for ‘traffic management’ measures. Is there any solution to traffic congestion along the quays? To discuss further Pat spoke to Brian Caulfield, Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin.

Why the EU plans for rewetting agricultural land in Ireland, are meeting stiff opposition from Fianna Fáil. To look into this further Pat spoke to Malcolm Noonan Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform, Green Party T.D. for Carlow Kilkenny, and also Billy Kelleher Fianna Fail MEP for Ireland South.

We get the latest on the tragedies that occurred in Mayo and Donegal over the weekend. Speaking to Pat this morning was Oisin McGovern – Reporter with The Mayo News and also Damien Dowds Editor of the Inishowen independent, Buncranna.

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the panel this morning was Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire, Jim O’ Callaghan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South and Louise O’ Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal.

Now as the summer approaches and the weather improves more people are heading to the water." # The RNLI has 46 lifeboat stations across the country and is appealing to people to be aware of their water safety. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, went along to meet some of the crew of Clogherhead RNLI in Co Louth.

We get the latest from the elections in Spain with Graham Keeley Independent Correspondent based in Spain.

BBQ time is here and what better than an Irish lamb burger with cucumber tzatziki.

Japan’s Prime Minister will push for a pledge against the use of nuclear weapons at this weekend’s G7. We hear from Naomi O'Leary Irish Times Europe Correspondent.

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is understood to have left Ireland for Spain after secretly jetting out of Dublin Airport on Monday. This comes following his acquittal in the regency hotel murder case last month. With more on this Pat, spoke to the Crime Editor of The Irish Sun, Stephen Breen.

Ryanair calls on European Commission to keep skies open despite ongoing air traffic controller strikes in France. For more on this Pat spoke to Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor.

We hear about the ongoing initiative to reverse the state’s GP brain-drain with Dr Diarmuid Quinlan Medical Director of the ICGP Practicing GP IN Glanmire, County Cork.

HR expert Louisa Meehan will tell us about survivor grief, experienced those who remain in their jobs after widespread layoffs.

We preview a busy weekend of sport with Katie Taylor coming home and It’s Munster vs Stormers in the URC final. Kathleen McNamee previews a great weekend of sport. .

The Boxing World Champion who inspired Katie Taylor Deirdre Gogarty joined Pat in the studio today.

30,000 Ukrainians may be granted residency in Ireland. How will it work and what will the implications be? We’ll find out with Hugh O'Connell Deputy Political Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent and also Luba Healy from Ukraine who has been living in Ireland for a number of years.

We look at Ronnie O’ Sullivan’s take on how sports stars manage the end of their careers and the lessons he has learned from the sport. Ronnie spoke candidly about snooker being 'like his church' and he fears the day when he'll have to stop playing with Off The Ball Shane Hannon.

Sorting the guest list can be the biggest stress of planning a wedding. We get guest list etiquette expert advice from Sara Kennedy Wedding expert with The Irish Wedding Blog.

Northern Ireland goes to the polls today, who will come out on top? We hear from Alison Morris Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph.

You’ve goat to be kidding- Howth Head’s newest arrivals need names. For more on this Pat spoke to

Professor Luke O’Neill joined Pat in the studio this morning to bring us the science of happiness.

We hear the local reaction from Navan to the assault on a 14-year-old boy who was hospitalised on Monday. Speaking to Pat this morning was Darren O’Rourke Sinn Féin TD for Meath East - Spokesperson on Environment and Climate Action and also Trina O'Connor Criminologist and podcast host of ‘’Real lives untold’’.

44 % of Irish women feel societal pressure to start a family compared to 34 percent of men according to new findings. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Dr Roisin O'Loughlin GP and Founder of The FertilityHQ.

We speak to international media lawyer Paul Tweed on the disinformation being churned out by Chat GPT.

We get the latest from Navan where a 14-year-old boy was hospitalised following a horrific Assault. Pat spoke to Shane Dunphy Child Protection Expert and Author.

Paraic Horkan tells us why it's time to consider growing some of your five a day and how to get the whole family involved.

We speak to a father whose son’s life has been changed from being a high energy 8-year old to being too exhausted to play due to Long COVID. Speaking to Pat was Paul O'Connell father of Jake.

Born to a famous actor, we examine the life and times of Hollywood Royalty Angelina Jolie with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ .

Is road rage on the rise? According to recent research by the AA, drivers reported having things like coffee cups, plastic bottles, or lit cigarettes thrown at them, along with verbal abuse or physical threats. Conor Faughnan tells us how to deal with it in this week's commuter slot.

Journalist with The Guardian and New York Times best-selling author Luke Harding joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the devastation of the largest armed conflict in Europe since 1945.

Taoiseach announces there will be no cap on refugees entering the state amid the blockade of a asylum centre in Clare. We get a reaction to this and to the blockade with Paraic McMahon Head of News and Sport at the Clare Echo, Cathal Crowe TD For Clare & Fianna Fáil Spokesperson On Tourism & Aviation and also Deirdre Garvey Secretary General Of The Irish Red Cross.

Dr. Ruth Freeman tells us about statistical reasoning in giraffes and pollinating frogs in this week's 'Green Scene'. All with thanks to AIB.

We hear about the unique power of sport in Mountjoy prison, in the new documentary ‘’Gaelic in the Joy’’ Gaelic in the Joy follows Dublin GAA star Philly McMahon and comedian Rory O'Connor aka Rory's Stories as they run a unique educational and sports programme in Mountjoy Prison. Philly and Rory joined Pat on the show this morning.

The hotelier Brennan brothers tell us about their decision to sell their four and five-star Kerry hotels for €20.5 million. Pat was joined by brothers Francis and John to chat about their decision to sell up and what the future will bring for both.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the new Google Pixel 7A and answer listeners tech questions

We speak to author Claire Kilroy on her new book ‘’Soldier Sailor’’ and the alienating impacts of motherhood.

Ireland’s dietary habits need to change radically according to a new report. We’ll get the details with Tim Collins Chief Executive, Irish Heart Foundation.

Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani is being sued for sexual harassment by an ex-employee. We get all the details from the states with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Pat was joined on the show by Green Entrepreneur Pearse Flynn on his ambitions for offshore renewable energy.

What does Ukraine’s constitutional future look like? What are the challenges of aligning Ukraine's legal system with that of the EU ? All to discus with Dr Svitlana Khuyliuk Ukranian Catholic University in Lviv and also Dr David Kenny Associate Professor Of Law And Fellow At Trinity College Dublin.

We discuss the growing reluctance of local councils to house Ukrainian Refugees due to pressure on services. Speaking to Pat this morning was Peter Flynn Fine Gael County Councillor for Mayo and Paul Murphy People Before Profit for Dublin Southwest.

We hear about the high-octane world of music management is investigated in the book ‘’Adventures in Wonderland’’ with author Paul Charles.

EU Alcohol makers have lodged complaints against the Irish plan to use labels linking alcohol to cancer- will these labels work? Speaking to Pat this morning was Brendan Kelly, psychiatrist, and also Cieran Perry –Independent Councillor for Cabra-Glasnevin.