The Pat Kenny Show

Instagram to crack down on teen extortion. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly explained the details.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

Men and style. We hear how you can have some basics in your spring and summer wardrobe with Aoife Duncian Founder of The Stylebob.

Five years after Notre Dame burned down, the building project is on track with the cathedral set to reopen on December 8th .John Lichfield Paris based journalist reports on the progress of the rebuild.

Ten Years to Save the West, Liz Truss memoir is released today. TRT World Presenter Enda Brady joins us to talk us through the biggest shocks revealed in the book.

Joining Pat this morning was Abigail Dean author of Day One, a fictional examination of what happens to a community following a gun attack in a school.

As tensions continue in Middle East, Scott Lucas Political Analyst and Professor at the Clinton Institute UCD joined Pat discuss the latest situation in Iran.

One year of the war in Sudan, we discuss the worst displacement crisis in history with Irish Times Correspondent and Author Sally Hayden.

Ireland’s planning system has been called into question after comments made by the Governor of the Central Bank. We asked is our planning system too slow? To discuss with Pat was Conor Skehan Environment & Planning Consultant & Former Head of planning and Environment Department at TU Dublin and also Claire McManus RIAI Housing Spokesperson & Director JFOC Architects. 

Pharmacies closed late at night, why does this happen? How does it take the influx of care when GPs recommend going to a pharmacy and do the pharmacies have capacity? We discuss with Sheena Mitchell Pharmacist at Milltown Totalhealth pharmacy and health advocate at WonderCare.ie .

Ireland’s tooth fairy Bronagh Keane was our expert this morning and had some advice for those who have dental anxiety. 

Pat was joined on the show by Emma Donoghue of Room and The Pull of the Stars to talk about her brand new play.

Scheffler takes home the green jacket at Augusta, Ireland thrash Wales in the Six Nations and Dublin dominate against Meath – Kathleen McNamee looks back on the weekend of sport.

We get an update on the situation in Israel following Iran’s attack on Saturday. It follows a call by the UN General Secretary for countries to ‘step back from the brink’.Pat was joined on the show by Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

The first Career Fair for Emergency Services & Military Personnel looking to change careers, comes to Dublin on Thursday. We get all the details from Stephen Moore, Founder of Out of the Blue Training and Former Garda .

Thousands affected as VHI phases out popular health insurance plans to ‘simplify’ offerings. How will this effect customers? We asked Dermot Goode from Total Health cover.ie a Lockton company.

There are calls for more train services to be provided for the people of Co. Louth Drogheda and Dundalk are the largest towns in Ireland and are continually growing in population. Locals want existing rail networks to be utilised.  Our reporter Josh Crosbie reports for us.

On our Friday Forum this week, we look at Simon Harris’ first week as Taoiseach plus Ireland’s entry into the controversial EU Migrant Pact. This week joining Pat was Jim O’Callaghan Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South, Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training, The Communications Clinic  and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein Senator for Dublin

Pat delves into the life and controversies of OJ Simpson following his recent passing. Filmmaker and producer David Blake Knox joins us to recount his personal experiences working with Simpson, offering unique insights into the troubled legacy of the American football star and actor.

There is a new requirement for all Gardaí to conduct 30 minutes of road policing daily. Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy Rae, joins Pat to debate whether this change is sufficient for improving road safety.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to reveal the secrets behind making a scrumptious chicken and tiger prawn pad thai. Get ready to spice up your cooking skills with tips straight from a culinary master!

Mother Ailish and daughter Keely share their unique story of attending college together through Dublin's adult educational supports for lifelong learning. Pat talks to them about how they overcame educational struggles and what this experience has meant for their family bond.

As Ireland work with Spain and others to build support for recognition of Palestine, Dana Erlich, Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland joins Pat in studio

Kathleen McNamee, Digital Producer for Off the Ball, joins Pat for an overview of this weekend's sport highlights.

Caroline Flack's family has expressed that they still have "unanswered questions" following the decision by the Metropolitan Police to re-examine the charges against the late star. Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter, joins Pat to provide the most recent developments from the UK.If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this discussion, The Samaritans can be reached at freephone 116123

Dublin City Council faces criticism for overlooking the needs of individuals with disabilities following their announcement that cars and vans will be prohibited from accessing parts of the north and south quays starting in early August. Businesses have expressed concerns about how this will affect their customers and delivery operations. Our correspondent, Emma Tyrrell, brings Pat the details from the quays

Teacher shortages, unfinished school buildings, a lack of places – education in Ireland has it’s issues at the moment, but what is being done to improve things? Pat is joined by Norma Foley, Minister for Education of Ireland ahead of the Fianna Fáil ard fheis later today.

In this week's Boxed, John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime, talks to Pat about about the new documentary on Apple TV, "Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces."

Boeing has been hit after a new whistleblower raises safety concerns. Joining Pat to discuss is Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety & Security Expert.

The five main pillars of health are checking yourself, diet, sleep, exercise and orgasms - that's according to Laura Dowling, AKA The Fabulous Pharmacist, who joins Pat to explain why we are so bad at discussing sex!

Michael O’Farrell, Journalist and Author joins Pat to discuss his new book, 'Fugitive: The Michael Lynn Story - The True Story of the Epic Hunt to Bring One of Ireland's Most Notorious Fugitives to Justice.'

Shane Hannon, OTB Producer joins Pat to discuss stories of the most fascinating sporting animals.

Professor Luke O’Neill talks to Pat about the latest on driverless cars.

RTÉ is cracking down on staff and presenters receiving gifts – anything worth over €100 should be refused. Ellen Coyne, Irish Independent Journalist joins Pat to discuss.

There are more cars on the roads yet fewer Gardai policing them – is this the cause behind our increased fatalities? Joining Pat to discuss is Brendan O’Connor, President of the Garda Representative Association, and Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant & CEO of the RIAC.

Paddy Cullivan joins Pat to talk about his shows including "I can't believe it's not Ireland" which imagines what a United Ireland might look like – the Metro built, a new anthem and a new capital city.

There are growing numbers of people getting their skincare education from social media. In particular, TikTok trends are growing but is the information provided safe? Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists joins Pat to give her take on some of these trends.

Members of the European Parliament have given their approval to an overhauled migration system, which has been advocated by the pro-European political centre. This revised system is aimed at diminishing irregular arrivals and aims to counteract the advances made by far-right factions in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary election in June. To delve deeper into this topic, Pat is joined by Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP for Ireland South.

It’s rose time in the garden and Paraic Horkan has loads of advice for planting some lovely roses in your garden.

All's fair in love & war – or is it? We’ll talk to Senior Family Mediator Michelle Browne and author about modern day divorces.

The Trial of 27 people charge in connection with the worldwide Panama Papers money laundering commenced on Monday. We get the latest from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s annual fundraising day, 65 Roses Day, which is taking place on Friday, April 12th. We speak to a mother who is advocating for her son. Joining Pat on the show was Louise Dowling is Mum to Aaron who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Aaron carries two rare CF gene mutations. This means that Aaron is considered part of the 10% of the CF population who is not eligible for access to life- changing modulator drug therapies. Also joining Louise was Professor Paul McNally is an Associate Professor of Paediatrics in Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) in Dublin. He is a consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine and Director of Research and Innovation in Children’s Health Ireland.

Beyonce is inspiring everyone to keep it country. We look at the best small town America films in this week's 'Inside Hollywood' with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.

No medical aid, no food, no hope. To hear about the conditions on the Gaza Strip Pat spoke to Tess Ingram, UNICEF spokesperson who is currently in Rafah.

The woman who made it happen. Pat was joined on the show by Sam McAlister, the producer who organised the interview with Prince Andrew for Newsnight.

In this week's Green Scene. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland will look at how trees might be responsible for a local cooling trend in the eastern US.All with thanks to AIB.

A number of criminals and sex offenders have changed their names to hide their identities and past. We discuss with Peadar Toibin, Meath West TD and Leader of Aontu. 

An Irish actress has said she had to flee the United States after being targeted by a stalker in Hollywood who planted a tracking device on her car. Aine O’Neill, who is originally from Dublin, is one of three plaintiffs who are taking a class action lawsuit against Apple over the sale of AirTags.Intended to allow people to find objects like their keys or laptops, there have been dozens of cases in the US where the trackers have been misused in sinister stalking incidents.Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been looking at the details of the lawsuit, while Aine O’Neill has told him that she had to eventually leave America because Apple would not disable the AirTag that was being used by a stalker to track her movements…

This week on the show Jess Kelly takes a look at the autopilot lawsuit involving Tesla. Also Jess answers listeners tech queries.

Catherine Rabess Author of the 30 plan, Specialist Dietician and NHS clinical lead is encouraging people to add diversity to their diet to improve gut health. She explained to Pat how and why.

Many families are back from their Easter holidays but have you ever considered what our getaways might look like in the future? Well with some people 'flight- shaming' others for going abroad and with attractions constantly changing, where will be the destinations of tomorrow?  Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been finding out what holidays will be like in the future: