The Pat Kenny Show

Immature, under-resourced and hardly considered, three new reports on RTE leave much to be desired. We discuss the findings with Aisling Moloney  Political Correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail. 

This week in the Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman explains how small prompts can help change our food waste habits and orangutans using medicinal plants to heal wounds.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Ireland made history last night, with the first non binary act to perform in Eurovision.  Bambie Thug has made it it into the finals and we go to Malmo for the celebrations with Henry McKean.

Growing numbers are in favour of checkpoints at the border of Northern Ireland. To discuss further Pat spoke to John O’Brennan Professor of European Politics, Maynooth University  and also Deirdre Heenan Professor of Social Policy, Ulster University. 

Apple is holding its first product event of the year today and Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning to preview it. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

Bryan Dobson joined RTE in 1987 and has been one of their leading news broadcasters ever since. From Six One to the News at 1, he’s been an integral part of news media in Ireland. On Friday, Bryan presented his last radio show on RTE and he joined Pat to talk about his retirement and new plans.

An abducted child, a mother accused, and a skeptical detective all await readers in the next installment of John Connolly’s Charlie Parker series. John Connolly joined Pat this morning to chat about the new book 'Instruments Of Darkness'.

Today in the UK, MP's will be told of a massive data breach involving The Ministry of Defence. It follows a big weekend of politics with the results of the local elections proving grim for the Conservatives.For more on this Pat was joined on the show by George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times.

The number of asylum seekers who’ve arrived in Ireland in the first four months of this year has increased by 95% when compared to the same period last year. Figures from the Department of Justice show that up until the end of April this year 7,080 people applied for international protection here (3628 asylum seekers arrived here in the first four months of 2023).Meanwhile there are over 80 tents pitched along the Grand Canal in Dublin where asylum seekers are sleeping rough. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined us from the area this morning.Pat was also joined on the show to discuss the situation further by Mannix Flynn, Independent Dublin City Councillor.

The first Eurovision semi-final takes place tonight with Ireland performing 7th. It’s against the backdrop of the Israel Gaza conflict however which has caused the atmosphere around Eurovision to be a little different this year. Our report Henry McKean is live now from Sweden.

A ceasefire in Gaza was a possibility yesterday but it was over before it started. We speak to Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University about what happened.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning live from The Shelbourne Hotel was Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein T.D. for Dub Mid-West. Spokesperson on Housing, Local Govt & Heritage, Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions & Insurance and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and also Sinead O'Carroll Editor at The Journal.ie.

Vegan chef and author Holly White talks to Pat about why self-love can be applied to the foods you eat and what a vegan lifestyle is like in 2024.

Do we need a new anti-smoking strategy? Professor John Crowne Medical Oncologist and Former Senator, talks to us about the impact of vaping and why and how we stop smoking. 

Will there be a possibility of a ceasefire in the Middle East? Scott Lucas, Professor and political analyst, Clinton institute, University College Dublin joined Pat on the show to discuss.

Author Jo Spain joined Pat on the show as we broadcasted live from The Shelbourne Hotel to chat about her new book 'The Trial'.

JP Kavanagh is the General Manager of The Shelbourne “The Shelbourne could be described as Ireland's front door for nearly 200 years. It's where Ireland comes to celebrate". JP shares with us some of his most magical memories in this historic hotel.

The UK local elections begin today and to discuss what might the results bring Pat was joined on the show by former private secretary to Margaret Thatcher Caroline Slocock.

Russian disinformation is resulting in an EU probe for META. Pat discusses this with Dr David Robert Grimes  Disinformation Expert and author.

How did an influx of British pop stars in the early 80’s kick-start a cultural transformation in Ireland? Well all is detailed in a new book Tax, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll and its author Damian Corless joined Pat in studio today.

Beyond the world of our 'regular' sports like football, rugby and golf, lies a realm of the wacky and wonderful sports that you may, or may not, have heard of. Off The Ball's Shane Hannon talk us through some of them.

On this week’s Boxed, John Fardy will take a look at the Netflix phenomenon, Baby Reindeer. The story of a comedian and the complicated relationship with his stalker.

Who wants to live forever? Scientists have now discovered, finally, how you can live longer. Luke O’ Neill discusses a range of studies over the last 10 years that show we can live longer.

The Mincéirí archives is a new audio visual initiative where Irish children have the opportunity to grow up with a greater understanding and respect for the traveller community. We hear all about it with Oein DeBhairduin Traveller Culture Collections Development Officer at the National Museum of Ireland.

“It's time to have a serious conversation about the Minister”: We hear about last night’s Fianna Fail party meeting as well as comments from the UK Prime Minister with Pat Leahy Political Editor of the Irish Times.

Companies getting sustainability right in Ireland and what they are doing? CSRD legislation is coming down the track and every company will need to have a good sustainability strategy. All up for discussion with Jo Linehan Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine.

We all know that waiting lists and supports for children with neurodiversity and their families are long and limited, but a grassroots group of mums in one Dublin suburb have come together to make their town neuro-diverse friendly, and their ambitions are growing.  Newstalk’s Sarah madden reports.

The Government has launched a drive to buy or rent empty properties from landlords, developers and builders to help house record numbers of asylum-seekers. We get the details from Gabija Gataveckatie,  Political Correspondent at the Irish Independent.

On this week's 'Inside Hollywood' Dee Reddy brings us those tense movie moments that had us on the edge of our seats 

Paraic Horkan joins us to discuss gardening for the long weekend and planting in your greenhouse.

A governance report finds Multiple compliance failings in RTÉ. Pat gets the details from Arthur Beesley, Current Affairs Editor of The Irish Times.

Young people want more road safety in schools as the number of road deaths increases. We get more on this with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.

The Department of Justice now say that the vast majority of asylum seekers who have applied for international protection this Ireland this year, arrived here via the land border with Northern Ireland. It is something that our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been highlighting for almost a year, and joined us this morning to look into how the Government are now planning to crackdown on this? And will this crackdown actually work or act as a deterrent?

What has the impact of climate change been on Emperor Penguins? Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland tell us all and more on this week's 'Green Scene'.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

The fate of the Scottish Government hangs in the balance as Parliament votes in a crucial no-confidence debate .Will this trigger a snap election? Pat discusses this with Mark Paul, London Correspondent for The Irish Times.

Mark Moriarty joined us live in studio to talk about his new show The Off Duty Chef on RTE.

Smartphones will be obsolete in 10 years, that’s according to Meta. Newstalk Technology Correspondent bring us the details.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

DAA has been prevented from acquiring additional parking spaces while other options have been frustrated by planning policy. Now the parking that is available is selling out quickly for peak summer dates. We get more on this with Eoghan Corry Editor of Travel Extra.

The Government need to step in and support those with rare diseases, that’s according to The Get Rare Aware Campaign. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Gillian Dunne who has Neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic disorder and Vicky McGrath CEO of Rare Diseases Ireland.

We hear from of the former President of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland about his proposed new approach to the controversial auto enrolment scheme. Joining Pat in studio was Colm Fagan Retired Actuary and Former President of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland. 

30 years on from its debut, we speak to one of the original dancers from Riverdance Lorcan Murphy.

The 39th edition of the Eurovision took place on the 30th April 1994 a big night for Irish talent, our very own Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan were victorious with Rock n Roll kids. Paul and Charlie spoke to Pat about that glorious night 30 years ago.

Medicine shortages and still awaiting an increase in dispense charges. Just a couple of the issues facing the incoming new Irish Pharmacies Union President Tom Murray who joined Pat on the show.

Protests have been taking place across US campuses. We discuss why that is and why police have had to get involved with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer UCG and columnist with the Journal.ie.

What can be done to stop the catastrophic decline of salmon returning to Ireland? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Dr Cathal Gallagher, the Deputy Chief Executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland.

We discuss the UK Rwanda policy and the impact on Ireland with Dominic McGrath, UK Correspondent, Sunday Business Post, Declan Power Security and Defence Analyst and Immigration Lawlor Cathal Malone.

With brighter days here it’s a good time to upgrade your home surroundings. We get interiors design advice in this week's expert slot with Avril Murphy Interior Designer and Artist.

Menage a trois or just a mess? We discuss the trouble with love triangles with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

Professor Rose Anne Kenny joined Pat this morning on the show to talk about her memories of the late philanthropist Chuck Feeney. We hear about the new ‘Feeney Way’ and the significant benefits of volunteering.

Why is it that we won’t see a Russian team at this summer’s Olympic games, but we will see one from Israel? We discuss with  Professor Mike Cronin Academic Director of Boston College Ireland,