The Pat Kenny Show

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: 

The family of a soldier killed in the 1974 Guildford pub bombing have been told by UK police that they have a new "viable line of inquiry" but will not be investigating because of the new Legacy Bill. Pat was joined by Richard O’Rawe to discuss the implications of the Legacy Bill.

Smartphones, social media and school are huge anxiety triggers for kids today. We discuss with Mary O'Kane Author of 'Anxious Children In An Anxious World'. 

The first measures of Dublin City’s new transport plan has been announced and it’s to the dismay of many. We discuss the introduction of bus gates with Brian Caulfield. Professor in Transport, Trinity College Dublin. 

Our expert today was Dermot Goode from Total Health Cover.ie brings us tips and advice on getting the best health cover for you and your family members.

A new RTE Series about the women’s football Premier Division in Ireland airs tonight, Pat was joined on the show by producer of the documentary Jennifer Healy Producer at Mind The Gap Films  and manager of champions Peamount United James O’Callaghan.

This week marks 10 years of the Wild Atlantic Way. Pol O’Conghaile tells us how it was dreamt up, and what’s changed.Travel with Pol is with thanks to Ryanair.

Paul McGinley, professional golfer and Sky Sports commentator will preview the Masters.

Man U and Liverpool drew in Old Trafford and Ireland Women’s Football confirmed to play two EURO 2025 qualifiers in the Aviva Stadium. Phil Egan from Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.

Vague commitments, balancing acts and little mention of the coalition: We take a look at at the rapid rise of incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris with Pat Leahy Political Editor at the Irish Times.

"Absolute disgrace” Dereliction in Drogheda. Campaigners say more than 100 vacant buildings in Drogheda. Our reporter Josh Crosbie took a visit Drogheda to see what is going on.

Israel have pulled out all troops from Southern Gaza. With Sunday marking 6 months at war, is it a sign of an ease in conflict, or a strategic rest ? We get the latest from Duncan Bullivant CEO Henderson Group, International Risk Advisory.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. This week joining Pat was Pippa Hackett  Minister of State for Land Use & Biodiversity, Louise O’Reilly TD  Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Central and Christina Finn Political Editor, of the Journal.ie.

Gary O’Hanlon will be talking us through Braised Shank of Achill Mountain Lamb with Root Vegetable Espagnole.

We hear about a fascinating opera which explores the events of the Monaghan Asylum Soviet in 1919. Joining Pat on the show was Michael Gallen Writer and Composer of 'Elsewhere'.

We discuss the rising tensions between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor at WSHU in New York.

Ireland will face France tonight as they kick off their qualifying campaign for the 2025 World Cup. Cameron Hill Digital Producer with Off the Ball looks at that and the rest of the weekend’s sport.

As the trolley crisis continues in University Hospital Limerick the Minister for Health has called on consultants to step up and do their part to fix the overcrowding issue. So why aren’t consultants taking up the public only consultant contract? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Peter O’Rourke Retired Orthopedic Surgeon.   

British police have launched an investigation into the WhatsApp "honey trap" scandal engulfing Westminster after a formal complaint from a serving MP. We get the details from Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.

Are you at a loss for plans this weekend? Well, if you’re looking for comedy, dancing and some 18+ performances, then the Dublin Burlesque Festival might just be for you. Newstalk’s Sarah Madden has been ingratiating herself into the Irish Burly community and she sent us this report.

As the Ard Fheis takes place this weekend, join us as we discuss the upcoming cabinet reshuffle and what’s in store for Fine Gael ?Speaking to Pat ahead of the Ard Fheis was Neale Richmond Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment & Retail. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown.

Chef, Conor Spacey gives us tips for all the ways in which we can reduce our household food waste. 

We speak to a woman who has suffered 3 miscarriages and is asking for more research into the area. Emily Duffy joins us to tell us her story. 

Forensic Science Ireland has recently opened a brand new 100-million-euro lab, the most advanced in Europe yet.  Pat was joined on the show by Chris Enright Director General of Forensic Science Ireland to tell us about the new lab.

Comments from Man United & France defender Raphael Varane this week: Varane believes heading the ball has 'damaged' his body would you let your kids head a football? Or play contact sport? We discuss this with Shane Hannon Producer from Off The Ball.

Doctors spreading medical misinformation and Havana syndrome back in the news. All to discuss in our weekly disinformation slot with  David Robert Grimes Scientist, broadcaster, and author of the Irrational Ape. 

A study shows that the cost of having a United Ireland could amount to at least 20 billion euro a year. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Ben Lowry  and also Deputy Editor of the Belfast Newsletter and also Professor John Doyle Vice President for Research in Dublin City University. 

An old set of Victorian toilets hidden under a waterfall in a Dublin park could be getting a new lease of life. The public bathrooms in Palmerston Park are one of dozens of so-called “public conveniences” built since the 18-hundreds that have since closed. Emma Tyrrell has been speaking to locals about the old toilets and their potential future use.

1 in 10 people are thought to have a morbid fear of flying, in some cases keeping them off planes altogether, we get advice on how to conquer that fear with Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel & Airport Safety and Security Expert.

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.

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.  

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

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.