The Pat Kenny Show

RTE Investigates and the Sunday Independent aired a joint investigation into Women’s football in Ireland last night which revealed historical abuse allegations. We speak to Mark Tighe Senior News Reporter for the Sunday Independent on the investigation and its findings.

We look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Ivan was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland, Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fail TD for Cavan-Monaghan and Chairperson of the joint committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media, and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Fingal.

With discussions on whether Joe Biden should leave the campaign for the next US presidency, Ivan Yates spoke with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University Galway and columnist with thejournal.ie, about the best outlook for the Democrats.

After the Labour landslide win in the UK, Ivan Yates speaks with Amanda Ferguson, freelance journalist, about how Sinn Fein is faring in Northern Ireland.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Ivan in studio to talk through his recipe for sticky pork ribs with sesame and lime.

Blathnaid Raleigh bravely waived her right to anonymity at the sentencing of her rapist this week. She joins Ivan Yates in the studio to share her story and the impact of the conviction.If you have or someone you know has been impacted by the content of this interview you can contact The Rape Crisis Centre 24 hour helpline on 1800 778 888 or The Samaritans at 116123

Following the Labour landslide win, Ivan Yates goes live to London for further analysis and reaction with Vincent McAviney, a freelance journalist based in London.

John Duggan, broadcaster with Off The Ball, joins Ivan Yates to preview the hurling semi-finals and the quarter-finals in the Euros, including a focus on his beloved Clare team.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is proposing taxi fare hikes of up to 9% by the end of the year to combat inflation, fuel increases, and mandatory contactless payment. Ivan Yates spoke with Conor Faughnan, transport consultant, to discuss the implications of these price hikes.

Votes have been counted and the results are in: a Labour landslide win in the UK election. Ivan Yates spoke with Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent, live from London to discuss the state of play following the results.

Presumed Innocent on Apple TV starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp is featured in this week's 'Boxed' with John Fardy.

"A gripping mystery with an emotional narrative". Author Chris Whitaker joined Ivan in studio to chat about his latest release “All The Colours Of The Dark”.

David Robert Grimes give us an insight into a a recent campaign of deepfakes has emerged from Russia targeting the Ukrainian leader and his wife. Also we hear about the disturbing trend of diets and fads than promise to cure cancer.

The Irish at Wimbledon and the only ever Wimbledon finalist with a murder conviction. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball will be here to discuss

Here to tell us all you can get up to this weekend is Food, travel and content creator Eadaoin Fitzmaurice.

No shame in a doggy bag! We have top tips for reducing your food waste with Taz Kelleher Co-founder of The Useless Project.

We look at the Olympics's sustainability strategy this year and the Irish companies making sustainability moves.  All to discuss with Jo Linehan Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine.

Legislation to raise the smoking age to 21 will come before the Dáil today but is this more nanny state politics? And how will it be enforced? All to discuss with John Crowne, Medical Oncologist at St Vincents hospitals group and former Senator and Simon Clark, Director, Forest.

The historic Shorts Brother factory in Belfast faces an uncertain future after being taken over by Boeing. We hear why with  Alan Perry Senior Officer, GMB Northern Ireland.

Antiaging skincare that works, including sun protection and the use of SPF to prevent skin cancer. All to discuss with Professor Niki Ralph Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists.  For more on this our Correspondent Seán Defoe is discussing skin cancer on this week’s Let Me Explain podcast which is out this morning – in which he’s asking whether Ireland should become the first European country to fully ban the use of tanning beds. You can check that out on the Newstalk app or wherever you get your podcasts.

The media committee have recommended that the TV licence fee be abolished. We get the latest on this with Pat Leahy Political Editor, Irish Times.

Sweet peas are not just your average garden flower. These delicate blossoms,  possess a charm and beauty that have captivated gardeners and flower enthusiasts for centuries. From their vibrant colors to their intoxicating fragrance, sweet peas have the power to transform any garden into a magical oasis.We get loads of gardening tips and advice from Paul Smyth Head gardener of RHSI Bellefield  in Shinrone, Co Offaly.

Despite heading into the second week of July, people across the country are still asking - where is our summer?! We speak weather expert Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather to discuss.

Plenty of people give out about working five days a week, so Greece have now changed it – to six days! We’ll go live to Athens to hear about this controversial move with Helena Smith at Athens Correspondent at The Guardian.  

Revolut are to launch their own mortgages in 2025, we’ll discuss what we expect from the company with Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor, The Irish Independent.

UNICEF have made an emergency aid appeal as the situation in Gaza worsens. Ivan spoke to Jonathan Crickx, Chief of Communications, UNICEF, Palestine on the appeal.

On Inside Hollywood, Dee Reddy takes a look at the films from the Brat Pack with the release of Brats, a doc on the group which will appear on Disney.

By this time tomorrow voting in the UK elections will be well underway, and it looks certain that the Labour Party will win an overall majority with Keir Starmer becoming the next UK Prime Minister. As for the Conservative Party, they are facing a wipeout, with some opinion polls suggesting they could lose as many as 250 MP’s. And the Tory losses could include the constituency of Richmond and Northallerton in North Yorkshire the home of the current UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.No UK Prime Minister has ever lost their seat in UK election history, so could the unthinkable happen? Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been to North Yorkshire to find out…  

Pacific grey whales have shrunk by 13% in two decades, according to a new study that sheds light on the impact of climate change on marine mammals, and scientists fear this could have a significant impact on whale health. Also, an extensive aerial survey in South Sudan has revealed an enormous migration of 6 million antelope – the largest migration of land mammals anywhere on Earth.We get the details from Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland in this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

A New Zealand Cat curbing competition has proved controversial, but is that an approach we should be taking to save our wildlife and eco systems? We discuss with John Gibbons Environmental Journalist. 

New car sales figures for June EV  sales are down 25%. We discuss these figures and more with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor and Columnist for the Sunday Independent.

Aer Lingus and the union representing its pilots are to meet at the Labour Court on Wednesday afternoon. After facilitating eight hours of discussions on Monday, the Labour Court decided to use its authority to have a formal meeting on Wednesday, after which it will issue a recommendation.To get the latest Ivan spoke to Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine. 

The drama continues in the Euros with the Portugal Slovenia game heading to penalties, tears from Ronaldo and will Bellingham be allowed to play in England’s next game? John Duggan from Off The Ball has all the latest.

This week on the show, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Loop Quiet 2 earplugs and also answers listens tech queries.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

A Fine Gael order has hinted at an upcoming General Election, so what date could it be? And how will it fall for the various parties? All to discuss with Aisling Moloney  Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail and Former RTE Journalist and also Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor of the Sunday Times Ireland.

Coffee sales have boomed in recent years and continue to rise. The popularity of coffee has led to many people opting to meet in a café over the pub.  Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into Ireland’s coffee culture and the effects of caffeine.

US Supreme Court grants Trump partial immunity in criminal prosecution case. President Biden has condemned the decision. We get the latest on this with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor/News Director, WSHU Public.

There’s a new commission leading the EU. Ivan spoke to Jane-Ann McKenna the CEO of Dochas about the EU following the visit to Dublin of the EU Commissioner.

Infections of COVID and other viruses is on the rise, with a summer wave apparently upon us. But is there reason to worry? We ask Kingston Mills Professor of Experimental Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin.  

Several significant changes to the proposed Dublin City Centre Transport Plan have been laid out at a Dublin City Council. The discussion also comes in the wake of of Minister of State Emer Higgins calling for a delay on its implementation. To discuss further with Ivan this morning was Daithí Doolin Sinn Féin Councillor for the Ballyfermot/Drimnagh Area.

Ever wish you learned good money habits at a young age? Sinead Ryan Irish Independent Journalist and Presenter of the Home Show discusses things we probably should have been taught in school.

In a new development, a formal Labour Court hearing will be held tomorrow in the dispute between IALPA Pilots and management at Aer Lingus. It follows talks which lasted late into the night at the Labour Court. We get an update on this with Anne Marie Walsh Industry Correspondent, Irish Independent.

Our expert will be here to discuss helping your child to sleep during the summer months as school holidays and travel impact their routine. Joining Ivan this morning was Lucy Wolfe sleep specialist and author. 

A number of leading NGO's are calling for the reform of the family courts bill that is currently going through the Oireachtas. They believe that as it stands, the family courts offer inadequate facilities and processes to protect children and couples. To discuss further Ivan was joined on the show by Clíona Saidléar  Executive Director of the Rape Crisis Network Ireland and also Peter Doyle Chairperson of the Law Society’s Family and Child Law Committee.

Trouble in space. Two NASA astronauts are stranded on the International Space Station as concerns over space debris mount. We’ll be finding out just what’s going on up there?

Driver Theory Test Changes Coming in to effect this week : As of Monday, July 1, the 2024 version of the driver theory test administered by the RSA will go live at examination centres across the country. This new test will feature updated questions and new images that are more relevant to current road safety standards and legislation.We get the latest from Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant and President of the RIAC.

England make it through to the Euros quarter finals, Galway surprise Dublin in the Senior Football Championship and Wimbledon kicks off today.Kathleen McName brings us all the sports news.

Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist and host of the Tough Love Podcast tell us about the importance of forgiveness.

From carpets to slug pellets wool is a versatile natural material. Despite this, there is no money to be made for farmers. An average sheering cost of €3 per sheep, means the prices being paid for wool won’t be come close to covering shearing costs. We ask is there even any money to be made from wool? Speaking to Ivan this morning was Darren Carty Sheep and Schemes Editor, Irish Farmer’s Journal.  

With Labour topping all major polls we look ahead to one of the most anticipated general elections in decades with George Parker – Political Editor with The Financial Times and Edwina Currie Writer, Broadcaster and former Conservative MP.