The Pat Kenny Show

From getting the bus alone or doing household chores we find out how best to help your child help themself. We speak to Mary O'Kane Lecturer in Psychology, Parenting and Early Childhood Education.

A surge in theft and criminal damage offences last year pushed up crime rates in 76 garda stations to their highest level in a decade. Joining Anton to discuss was Pat Marry  Former detective inspector, Senior Investigating Officer and also Mark O’Meara, President of the GRA. 

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this week on the forum was Brid Smith, TD people before profit in the Dublin south central, constituency candidate for the European union election in Dublin, Neasa Hourigan, Green Party's TD for Dublin Central and also Louise O’ Reilly, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Fingal.

We unpack the potential political fallout from Trump's verdict with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Vending machines selling cigarettes will be banned to reduce underage smoking but will move have any impact on tackling the problem? We asked Simon Clark, director of smokers’ rights group Forest.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee unveils plans on police body cams and she discussed this and more with Anton this morning on the show.

“Father's Day” is the gripping new revenge thriller from the Sunday times bestselling author, Richard Madeley who joined Anton on the show this morning.

Gareth Mullins will be here to talk us through a bank holiday brunch with American pancakes, Wexford strawberries, bacon and maple syrup. Prefect for a sunny bank holiday weekend.

It’s the Champions League final this weekend. Kathleen McNamee looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

Ticketmaster has been the subject of a cyber-attack but how will it affect the more than half a billion customers whose data has been stolen? We get the details from Ronan Murphy, Chairperson Smart Tech 247.

As anticipation builds for many students across the country ahead of next week's state examinations. We discuss some common queries student and parents with Brian Mooney Guidance Counselor and Irish Times education Correspondent.

Trump found guilty on 34 counts in his hush money trial while Biden continues to be put under pressure on his Israel policies. Columnist and Law lecturer at the University of Galway joins us to give us a US update.

Paul Connolly is an investigative journalist, and he’s the host of an exclusive Newstalk podcast ‘Inside Ireland's Rising Right’. Paul joined Pat in studio to discuss this exclusive Newstalk podcast.

With Real Madrid playing in the Champions League final this weekend, Cameron Hill takes a look at who had a huge role in the amateur beginnings of the club. 

Whether solo, in a couple or out with the kids we hear some fun things to do out and about this weekend with Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator.

We take look at the disinformation around raw milk with David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert.

From surviving to thriving: Georgie Crawford, health coach and creator of 'The Good Glow,' returns to share updates on her journey, book, and the heartwarming story of her new baby, Tahlie. 

Are people avoiding public transport due to systemic problems with the system or is there a stigma attached to taking the bus over your car? Recently Andrea Horan, Owner of Tropical Popical, podcaster and self-proclaimed Dublin lover wrote about this and joined Pat to discuss.

Women in Ireland need to work eight years longer than men to achieve the same pension pot at retirement, according to startling new research by Irish Life. How can this persistent inequality be addressed, and what steps can be taken to close this gap? Pat discusses with Shane O’Farrell Director of Employer Solutions at Irish Life. 

Festivals are going green this summer, from plastic free gigs to carbon neutral stages. Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine fills us in on the most sustainable events.

As the National Children's hospital faces further delays our reporter Josh Crosbie asks what the staffing plan is or does one even exist?

A clearance operation began this morning to remove around 100 tents being used to house asylum seekers along Dublin's grand canal. We discussing the latest on this with Pat Leahy Political Editor of The Irish Times and also Olivia Headon, Local Volunteer and Migration Expert.

A chef and mother of two offers accessible cooking workshops for schools, where she teaches children valuable skills that extend beyond the kitchen. These skills include planning, concentration, problem-solving, and teamwork. Through her workshops, she aims to inspire kids to make healthy food choices, which will benefit them and their future families. By doing so, she hopes to break the generational cycle contributing to food poverty in the Ballymun area. Éilis Davenport  Chef and Founder of ‘Learn Local’ joined Pat on the show to tell him all about her workshops in schools.

Paraic Horkan joined Pat in studio this morning to answer listeners gardening questions and also gives us a taster of what to look forward to seeing at Bloom 2024.

Surgery, chemo ,scans and the stress of testicular cancer. We hear the very personal cancer journey of our own Sean Defoe.

On 'Inside Hollywood' this week, Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator looks a work of the King Of Horror Stephen King.

On the Green Scene this week, we hear about new research on how companies might be pulling the wool over our eyes with greenwashing. Also studies which show the impact biodiversity loss might have on our health. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

The Irish Data Protection Commission has this morning published it’s annual report, a hundred and forty eight pages long, and details some of the high-profile investigations into big tech, including Meta and TikTok. Pat was joined on the show this morning by Dale Sunderland, the Commissioner with the DPC.

Hotels are one thing. But there’s a whole world of alternative stays out there, from treehouses to former prisons, a ring fort and even Barbie’s Dream House. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor fills us in on some unique places to stay.All with thanks to Ryanair.

The scooter at the center of a love affair scandal between then French president François Hollande and actress Julie Gayet was sold at a French Chateau on Sunday for €20,500. We get the details from John Lichfield, veteran correspondent based in France.

ActionAid Palestine works with partners on the ground delivering humanitarian support. It also has its own team in Gaza who have been hugely affected by the war and who have been displaced multiple times with their families. Speaking to Pat was Riham Jafari ActionAid Palestine Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. 

A Googlepocalypse is sweeping the United States and its devastating effects are on their way to Ireland. Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.All with thanks to the Viatel Technology Group.

With summer holidays just around the corner find out the best ways to keep your kids occupied. Got get some advice Pat spoke to  Aoife Lee, Parent coach of parentsupport.ie and also Newstalk Presenter Tom Dunne.

Pharmacist and Founder of the Health Podcast at Wondercare.ie  Sheena Mitchell unpacks the surge in seasonal allergies and how to fight back.

What does an MEP do day to day? Frances Fitzgerald has been a Member of the European Parliament from Ireland for the Dublin constituency since July 2019. She joins us in studio to tell us about her day to day in Brussels.

Are you thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle but not sure what criteria you should be looking for? To explain all Pat spoke to Derek Reilly, partnership director at Nevo.

Ash dieback was first detected in the Republic of Ireland in October 2012 on plants imported from continental Europe. The disease is now prevalent throughout most of the island of Ireland and is likely to cause the death of the majority of the ash trees over the next two decades. Are we witnessing the end of the ash tree in Ireland? Pat discussed this with Simon White Chairman of the Limerick andthe Tipperary Woodland Owners and also  David Dowling  Hurley maker in Kilkenny The Star Hurley.

The Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said the EU is considering sanctions against Israel if it refuses to comply with rulings from the International Court of Justice.Speaking to Pat this morning was Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin .

According to the EPA even if all the actions listed in the Governments latest climate action plan were fully implemented it would still not be enough to meet our emissions reduction targets for 2030. We hear why with Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior Climate Advisor to Friends of the Earth.

With the enactment of recognition of the state of Palestine today, we find out what this means in the European contact and what the impact will be? Joining Pat this morning on the show was Hugh O’Connell Political Editor - The Sunday Times Ireland and also  Rosie Birchard Freelance Journalist in Brussels.

Bestselling author Michelle McDonagh joined Pat on the show to chat about her new book 'Somebody Knows'.

From solutions to help you exercise if you have a health condition that hinders your mobility, to tips on fitting exercise into a hectic lifestyle. Our expert today is here to help, joining Pat was Andrew Dunne, chartered physiotherapist and clinical exercise specialist. Founder of Personal Health Medical Exercise clinic.

Young royals including prince George would not be exempt from Rishi Sunak's plan to reintroduce the national service scheme. We will get all the latest from Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter.

From Hilary Clintons 2016’s “Pokémon Go” to the polls, to Joe Bidens search for a “seasoned meme lord” how has social media changed the campaign trail?  We discuss with Eoghan Thomas McDermot, CEO Communications Clinic.

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined us this morning to discuss how we individually manage our stress that impacts our relationship.

Global health leaders will gather in Geneva on 27 May at the annual World Health Assembly, where a new agreement for countries to work together to prepare for, prevent, and respond to pandemics known as the “pandemic accord” will top the agenda. Pat was joined the show to explain more about the Pandemic Accord was Dr Mike Ryan  Dr Mike Ryan from the World Health Organisation  

Cliffs of Moher visitors have been shocked by a charge to ‘offset their carbon footprint’ even if they arrive by public transport. We ask should we charge to see tourist attractions such as cliffs, waterfalls and parks. Eoghan Corry - Editor of Air and Travel Magazine 

Further attacks from Hamas on Israel and the US reviving hostage talks. We get the latest on the Israel Gaza crisis  with Fawaz Gerges  Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.   

A third loss in a Champions Cup final for Leinster, victory for Manchester United in the FA Cup final and Galway left licking their wounds after their loss to Dublin. Phil Egan looks back on the busy weekend of sport.

The scene is the same in almost any town you go to children playing in a park or playground, while parents keep watch nearby. But if you look closer, you may spot a change in the arrangement fathers are getting older.And for an increasing few, it’s their second time around. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Ireland's second time Dads.