The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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'

Butter and milk prices fall as the supermarket war ramps up. To discuss what this means for the consumer and farmers Pat was joined by Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent, Louise Crowley Dairy farmer based in Limerick, and also Neale Richmond Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs & Retail Businesses. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown.

We hear about some remarkable happenings with some big creatures in this week's Green Scene with Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland including what to do with the cocaine hippos.

Live from Doonbeg Newstalk Chief Reporter Barry Whyte report on how locals are welcoming Donald Trump to Doonbeg.

Local election polls open across England in ballot test for Sunak as PM while King Charles prepares for his coronation. We get all the news from the UK with George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times.

Why does Dublin have the most expensive public transport? Speaking to Pat this morning was Feljin Jose Chairperson of the Dublin Commuter Coalition.

Paraic Horkan tells us why its time to plant some exotic fruiting plants.

In the book ‘’Service’’ a tale of intrigue evolves as three stories intertwine, we speak to its author Sarah Gilmartin.

The master of the screenplay, we look at director Quentin Tarantino and his impact on modern cinema.

We look at Ireland’s electoral system and why the number of TD’s needs to increase with Tim Carey Head of Electoral Operations.

Why are up to 50,000 people overpaying for their health insurance and how to resolve it? Dermot Goode, health insurance expert at total health cover part of the lockton group joined Pat to discuss and advise.

Should teenagers start making pension contributions at 16? We debate with Colette Bennett Economic and Social analyst with Social Justice Ireland, Alex Rowley 1st Year College Student and also Carol Brick Managing Director of CWM Wealth Management And Her Money.ie.

Trump will arrive in Doonbeg today but how will he be received? We’ll discuss with Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte and also Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.ie.

We hear about the mystery of how an elderly couple in Cork disappeared without a trace 32 years ago. Speaking to Pat this morning about this case was Ralph Riegel,Journalist with the Irish Independent.

Sales of SUVs continue to increase, is this canceling out EV sales? And if so, is it time to phase out SUVs?. To debate with Pat were Professor Brian Caulfield, School of Engineering, Trinity College, and also Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.

Newstalk Technology correspondent Jess Kelly gives us the rundown on the latest text scam called the ‘hi-mom’ scam.

medical prescriptions may soon be scannable via your mobile phone or tablet, what does this mean for pharmacists and patients? For more on this Pat spoke to Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist, at wondercare.ie.

We talk about the cons of artificial intelligence and the dangers of deep fakes with Barry Scannell, Senior solicitor with William Fry's Technology Group.

Government are to allow council tenants to rent out rooms for up to 14,000 euro a year. We’ll discuss the initiative with Pat Mary Fitzpatrick FF Spokesperson on Housing and also Conor Skehan Sunday Independent Columnist and Former chair of the Housing Agency.

Ecologist & Author of wild waters Richard Nairn will bring us on a journey through Ireland’s lakes and rivers.

On World Asthma Day, we ask Should asthma medication be free for all? To discuss further Pat spoke to Professor Marcus Butler, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at St Vincent's Hospital and also Eilis Ni Chaithnia, CEO of the Asthma Society.

A major revision of EU rules on driving licences to address mobility issues in remote areas includes a proposal that could change the legal driving age to 16 – is this a good idea? To debate this Pat was joined this morning by Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry and also Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of Complete Car.ie.

The coalition’s €1bn housing plan and the review of Irish abortion laws coming up on the Friday Panel. Joining Pat this morning was Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, Roisin Shortall, Social Democrats TD, and also Senator Fiona O'Loughlin Fianna Fail Kildare South Senator and Chair of The Oireachtas Women’s Caucus.

We highlight the magic of The Make-A-Wish Foundation once again with 17-year-old Grace and we hear about her wish with her father Brian.