The Pat Kenny Show

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

Minister Hildegarde Naughton will launch the transformative "Buttoned Up" initiative at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Galway today. We discuss why it is so important to end the stigma around periods with Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Ellie Loftus Nurse, Barrister and Founder of Nickeze. 

A meeting between Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has been postponed. It comes amid tensions between the UK and Ireland over the movement of migrants.We get the latest on this with Aisling Moloney Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail and also talking to Pat was James Lawless TD Fianna Fail TD for Kildare North and Chair of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice. 

Gold prices have hit an all-time nominal high above $2,400 per troy ounce in recent days. Who are Ireland's Gold 4 Money kings? Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden reports on the storied history of gold in Ireland.

The number of people being caught for speeding and driving while intoxicated is down but the incidents of mobile phone use while driving is on the rise. What does this mean for our poor road safety record? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Kevin Doyle Group Head of News Mediahuis and Executive Editor at the Irish Independent. 

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Regina Doherty Fine Gael Senator for Dublin, Harry McGee Political Correspondent for the Irish Times  and Peadar Toibin Leader of Aontu & TD for Meath West.  

With the lovely weather we’ve been having, a spring green crunch salad is on the cards from Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel.

On this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, we hear about a digital doorbell in the Netherlands, connected to an underwater livestream is helping migrating fish pass through a Dutch Canal. Also we hear about new approaches to saving koalas.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

This morning on the show Pat speaks to the family of GAA Chairman Sean Brown on their quest for answers on their father’s murder. Sean Brown was murdered in Bellaghy in May 1997. Joining Pat this morning was Siobhan Brown daughter of Sean Brown and also Daman Brown who is his grandson.  

"The day just lit him up, it was really the last thing he was able for and that was all thanks to Make A Wish” Conor and Anne tell us about the invaluable work of Make A Wish does to make children’s dreams come true, including for their son, Michael, who got the chance to meet Rory McIlroy.Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.

On this day 30 years ago, South Africans went to the polls and voted for Nelson Mandela as President in a democratic South Africa. But what has the impact of Nelson Mandela’s politics been on the country? And how will the ANC fare in the upcoming election?  To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Professor Steven Friedman, Faculty of Humanities, Politics Department, University of Johannesburg.

An internal report raised concern about weak controls in relation to the “golden visa” scheme almost four years before the scheme was discontinued. We’ll get the details with Arthur Beasley Current Affairs Editor of The Irish Times.

Do sporting events sometimes cause a 'baby boom' nine months later? Shane Hannon from Off The Ball has been investigating the apparent phenomenon.

Whether flying solo, going on a date or heading out with the kids, we hear some fun suggestions for what to get up to this weekend with Eadoin Fitzmaurice, Food and Travel Content Creator.  

25 years ago, two High School students murdered 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Colorado. One of the officers who was part of the SWAT team who entered the building that day was AJ DeAndrea. The event shaped the rest of his career. AJ joined Pat on the show this morning.

A survey has showed that a quarter of Irish adults flush incorrect items such as wipes, sanitary products and dental floss. Jo Linehan Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine examines the effects this has and look at some reusable alternatives.

No one is above the law, not even the president. Or is he? Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer from University of Galway and columnist for thejournal.ie will join us on Trump’s immunity case.

This week on 'Boxed' John Fardy featured Ripley starring Andrew Scott.

German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges. An Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing information to Beijing. We get the latest on this with James Rothwell Berlin Correspondent Daily Telegraph.

The Tanaiste Michael Martin visited a Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan yesterday as he concluded his visit to the Middle East. The Talbieh Camp, which is 35km south of Amman, is home to 10,600 people. It’s consists of a school, a medial centre and homes. And it’s one of ten UNWRA funded refugee camps in Jordan that accommodate 2.5m people. Our reporter Barry Whyte, who is part of a small group of journalists who travelled with the Tanaiste, sent us this report.

Do drivers fear penalty points? And if not, how can we make our roads safer. Shane O’Donoghue Editor of completecar.ie joined Pat to discuss.

Controversial career breaks? We discuss teacher’s career breaks and why they have come under so much scrutiny with Ian O'Doherty Journalist with the Irish Independent and also Simon Lewis Primary School Principal & Host of If I were The Minister for Education podcast.

My grandad’s war: It’s the 80th anniversary of D Day. The largest land, air and naval operation in history. We retrace Henry McKean's grandfather’s footsteps George Borny on Sword beach. 100,000 Irish fought with the Allies during WWII.