The Pat Kenny Show

No running water, no pain killers, bodies left on the ground. We speak to Consultant Surgeon Nick Maynard about the appalling hospital conditions in Gaza.

We have discussed before about the number of derelict buildings around Dublin, they are many but one of those buildings in particular is the site across from the Coombe Hospital, a much sought after area. Why a prime site in Dublin city centre is still derelict after 20 years? We discuss this with Ronan McGreevy, Journalist for the Irish Times  who has been writing about this issue.

Paraic Horkan joined Pat with tips and advice on what to plant in your garden this April.

Anne Marie Kingston Professional Declutterer and Owner of White Sage Decluttering gives spring cleaning tips to get your house summer ready.

In honour of Easter Sunday, we look at the films that experienced a rebirth. Inside Hollywood with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator

Today marks the start of 'Bowel Cancer Awareness month'. Joining Pat to discuss the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer was Dr Grainne O’Kane, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Trinity St. James’s Cancer Research Institute and also Deirdre Dee Fleming, a Stage 4 Bowel Cancer Survivor.  

Nearing six months on from the riots, has there been any improvement? Pat speaks to Green Party Councillor Janet Horner and Editor of the Business Post Daniel McConnell about ‘Dirty Dublin’.

On this week's ''Green Scene' Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses two recent studies. One about a new study identifying hidden chemicals in plastics, and another which links plastics to serious health issues.Green Scene is with thanks to AIB.

Attacks on judges, a pool of potential Vice-Presidents and a $175 million dollar bond We get the latest from the world of Trump after the break with Larry Donnelly Law lecturer at NUIG.

Electric car sales drop 41% as the industry seeks new measures to make them more affordable. We get reaction in our commuter slot with Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant and CEO of the RIAC.  

Over 8,500 children living in the Liberties are without a green area to play sports in and despite constant local campaigning, there has been little or no progress on the issue.Pat first spoke about the issue with JJ O'Mahony, Chairperson of the Sporting Liberties back in December. Also to discuss the impact of the lack of green spaces is having on the area was Tom Magee, President of Liberty Saints Rugby Club.In February Pat visited the Liberties and spoke with a teacher from St Catherine's National School, Karen Jordan and Sienna, 16 year old girl who has no facilities to play sport and also Gail from the Oliver Bond Flats.

Departing and former members of the Defence Forces provided services to strongman Khalifa Haftar in an apparent breach of a UN arms embargo. We get the latest with Naomi O’Leary, Irish Times Europe Correspondent.  

Google has agreed to delete billions of records and place some restrictions on how they track users. We get the latest on this with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

Parents may be waiting as long three years on creche waiting lists. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Elaine Dunne  Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers and also Sinead O'Moore Mum of two and Host of the Stretchmarks podcast.

Simon Harris has a short amount of time to make a lot of impact, Philp Ryan Political Editor for the Irish Independent joined Pat to discuss what he should be focusing on before the next General Election.

Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange joined Pat this morning on the show to speak about the appeal her husband will now take against his extradition to the States.

Dogs can grasp more than simple commands that's according to a new study. We discuss the findings with Suzi Walsh Dog trainer and behaviourist. 

Kids, tweens, teens and adults the lines between the clothing categories of each are increasingly blurred. But is the adultification of children's clothing really something to be concerned about, or is the fear of early sexualisation overblown Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

We get an update live from Israel from Sky News’s Alistair Bunkall. Pat was also joined by Duncan Bullivant from the Henderson Risk Group to discuss  the escalating situation in the region.

Easter will be celebrated in many different ways over the weekend.For many, it’s a time to spend with family, for others it’s the most important religious event on the calendar and then of course there will be plenty of chocolate.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been speaking with people about their different traditions and those who work during Easter.

This week on Boxed, John Fardy discusses 3 Body Problem, the most complicated thriller ever on Netflix.

Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic have split as player coach following 6 years of an incredibly successful partnership which saw Djokovic double his Grand Slam tally from 12 to 24.   Off The Ball's Colm Boohig looks at other iconic sporting partnerships .

The clocks go forward this weekend and Professor Luke O’Neill tells us why this could be potentially harmful.  

Keeping kids out of the mafia. We hear about the expansion of Italy’s Free To Choose Scheme with Criminology and Organised Crime Professor at the University of Essex Author of the book Mafia, Deviant Masons and Corruption Shifty Brotherhoods in Italy. 

It’s been four years since covid arrived in Ireland. Many children born around the time of the first lockdown will be starting school this year. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been finding out if there’s been any developmental differences/delays with this cohort of children.

New plans will see accommodation for asylum seekers be provided by the use of empty office spaces, rapid builds and leasing of commercial properties. Pat discusses these plans with Nick Henderson, CEO of the Irish Council of Refugees and Michael Healy Rae Independent TD for Kerry.

A new vaccine could be the answer to dealing with RSV next winter so why are we not ordering sufficient supplies? Pat discusses this issue with Sheena Mitchell Pharmacist and Podcast host.

The tech behind a flying car, originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been bought by a Chinese firm. Powered by a BMW engine and normal fuel, the AirCar flew for 35 minutes between two Slovakian airports in 2021, using runways for take-off and landing. To chat more about the flying car was Kevin Byrne  Lieutenant Colonel Retired, Airport Safety & Security.

We hear about the most sustainable chocolate and packaging options ahead of the easter weekend with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

We get tips and advice on what to do with friends and family this Easter weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, food, travel and culture content creator.  

The HSE recruitment freeze has been referred to the Workplace Relations Commission amid health and safety concerns. With more on this Pat was joined by Liam Doran, Ex General Secretary INMO, former member of Implementation team for Slainte Care.

Alex Slazenger Head Gardener at Powerscourt Estate and gardens tells us what to do in the garden over the Easter Break.

Trocaire's Lenten campaign this year is focusing on the people of Malawi and how they're affected by climate change. Ben Finnegan reports on the impact a warming planet is having on the poorest people in the world.

Nearly 60% of teachers have experienced physical abuse in schools. We get reaction from Simon Lewis Principal and Host of If I Were The Minister For Educations Podcast.

In any classic thriller it's the age old question, which one is the other woman? Edel Coffey will be with us to talk about her brand new book In Her Place.

Following a dramatic week in Irish politics Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at political thrillers in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood'.

Pat is joined by former Army Ranger & Independent TD Cathal Berry and Security Analyst Declan Power to discuss Ireland’s capabilities when it comes to defending ourselves, why our alliances are important and why the European Union may have eroded our independent foreign policy.

We challenge some paradigms about animals in today's 'Green Scene'. We ask if animals mourn their dead and are males always bigger? All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

According to the ESRI more than two thirds of people are living in under occupied homes. For more on these findings Pat was joined by Karl Deeter CEO Online Applications.com.

With job losses in the sector on the rise; we ask what the future of the tech labour market looks like. Joining Pat to discuss was Donal O'Donoghue, Managing Director Sanderson Recruitment Ireland and Host of the Talent Matters Podcast. 

The Governments new transport strategy includes plans for a congestion charge, this comes at the same time as an announcement to reopen the public consultation on the Metrolink. We get reaction from Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant and CEO of the RIAC.  

Florida is set to ban under 14s from social media with fines in place if that law is breached. Jess Kelly joined Pat to discuss.

It’s the only photographic identification guide of its kind in Ireland and has been updated to include climate and habitat changes with 1600 photos . We speak to the authors of Birds of Ireland Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody.

How is aid getting into Gaza? And should you keep donating if it isn’t reaching areas it’s needed most? We hear about the ongoing crisis there with Jonathan Fowler, Spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. 

Listeners of this show will be familiar with Author and Immunologist, Professor Luke O'Neill.  Well, along with leading groundbreaking trials and research in Trinity College Dublin and his contributions to  this show Luke is on a mission to recruit more Irish scientists some as young as nine.  Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden gets a bird's eye look at the action as Luke went to meet the primary school boys from Holy Child BNS in Larkhill, Santry.

With a flood of resignations in the last few weeks, it seems that politics is experiencing a crisis in recruitment and retention. We ask, is a career in politics worth it?Joining Pat in studio was Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State for Disability in the Dept of Health & Dept of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and also Noel Rock, former Fine Gael TD.

Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne joined Pat in studio with a reaction to our reporting on Dublin 8. Over 8,000 children in the area have no access to a green space we ask the Minister what is being done to rectify the situation.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will today call on Justice Minister Helen McEntee to introduce mandatory sentencing for assaults on gardai following a rise in incidents against members of the force. We ask how the Minister is likely to be received as she addresses the AGSI conference with Kevin Bolger, member of the AGSI National Executive and also Liz Dunphy, Journalist with the Irish Examiner.

Dr Roisin Colleran, Cardiologist with the Mater Private was our expert today who joined Pat in studio to discuss how you can prevent heart disease.

The new JetBlue airline that has just started flying from Dublin to US. Pól Ó Conghaile brings us all the details.TuesdayTravel is with thanks to Ryanair.