The Pat Kenny Show

College dropouts are on the rise, we look into the reason behind 7,000 people failing to progress to second year. Alex Rowley Journalism Student in Dublin City University and also Brian Mooney Irish Times Education Columnist.

From satellite regulation to telescopes on the moon, we discuss Ireland’s space industry and what could be in store down the line. Joining Pat for the discussion was Malcolm Macdonald, Director and founder of the Applied Space Technology Laboratory at the University of Strathclyde; Visiting Professor at the Centre for Space Research (C-Space) at University College Dublin; and Vice-Chair of the UK Space Agency’s ‘Space Technology Advisory Committee’ and also Lorraine Hanlon, Professor of Astronomy & Director of C-Space at University College Dublin.

TD Charlie Flanagan tells Pat about his recent visit to Ukraine and the condition of the country 2 years into the war with Russia.

Paraic joined Pat this morning to answer listeners gardening questions as spring gardening season descends upon us.

Pat was joined on the show this morning by Pat Sheedy, on his new book entitled “One Hundred to One” where he reveals how he gambled away nearly 1 million euro and how he got caught.

Part 2 is not released in cinemas until the end of this month, but it has already the ‘highest-rated film of all time’ on IMDb we hear a review in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood' with Jen Gannon.

A bike or car is stolen every 3 hours in Dublin city. Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant and President of the RIAC and Paul McQuaid from The Good Bike Project discuss how they get stolen and how to protect them.

La dolce vita is getting longer and longer, we discus what's behind Italy's ageing population and why economists are so worried about it.

Energetic anchovies and a potential save for endangered rhinos is all featured in this weeks 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB.

Professor John Crown is to be awarded Outstanding Contribution to cancer medicine and research award at the Convention Centre next week. We were delighted to have John chat to us today.

We discuss the fallout from last night's Oireachtas Committee meeting with Shane Ross  Journalist & Former Government Minister, Aisling Moloney  Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail & Former RTE Journalist and Senator Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fail Senator for Wexford.  

This week, Jess takes a look at the S24 and brings us the latest news from Mobile World Congress.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group

In 2021 Hughes's pub closed its doors for the final time. A mecca for many of the traditional music players from around Dublin City. Actor Brendan Gleeson was one of them and his latest documentary ,'Brendan Gleeson's Farewell To Hughes' he says farewell to the establishment he often played.Brendan joined Pat this morning to chat about this documentary which was a labour of love for him.

With a hearing today in the UK parliament on the Post Office Horizon scandal, we get an update on the mountain the victims will have to climb to get compensation with Enda Brady

Minister Catherine Martin will appear before an Oireachtas committee today.  Pat spoke to Senator Marie Sherlock who says the minister must go.

New roadside Garda checks to be introduced for e-bikes and e-scooters. The Geneva Motor show - BYD EVs, Renault 5, MG3 are among key debuts at the Geneva Motor Show. Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

In 2021, our next guest made the incredibly tough and brave decision to go to the authorities and report historical abuse. It has now been 1,000 days since she picked up the phone to report the crime and in that time, she has wrestled with the decision but also the incredibly long waiting period involved in reporting a crime and bringing someone to justice. She joins us today to tell us her story.

We ask our expert pharmacist Sheena Mitchell how to spot measles and what to do if you’re sick.

No you can’t have it or you’re not able to do it. It’s trending on TikTok but what is rejection therapy? To explain we were joined on the show by Stephanie Regan  Co-host of Tough Love Podcast & Clinical Psychotherapist. 

We get all the tips on where to stay, eat and do on a visit to London with Pol O’Conghaile.All with thank to Ryanair.

With so many people only working in the office Tuesday to Thursday, the city centre is buzzier and busier on midweek evenings. Is Thursday the new Friday? Our reporter Henry McKean finds out.

Architect and Host of Room To Improve Dermot Bannon joined Anton this morning to chat about carbon neutral ways to keep your house warm.

The Taoiseach will reaffirm support for Ukraine at a conference in Paris today. With reaction Anton spoke to Duncan Bullivant Special advisor to the head of the Bosnian peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and Ceo of the Henderson Risk Group, an international risk management advisory. Also Duncan gave us an update on the situation in Israel and Gaz

A very late winner for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup with Irish hero Caoimhin Kelleher dominant in goal and Ireland continue their march towards back-to-back Grand Slam victories. We get all the sports news with Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off the Ball.

The RTE drama overpay outs continues. We get the latest with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

It’s a “slowness of reaction time”, the “feeling of being encased in bubbles”. Ciaran Bradley, Newstalk’s Digital Editor talks to Anton about the signs of depression and why he is speaking up about his battle with it, in the hope of encouraging others

Demand for migrant workers has more than doubled with 5,366 applications made to the Department last month, nearly double the amount made in the same period past year. For more on this Anton spoke to Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and also Donal O'Donoghue Managing Director Sanderson Recruitment and host of the Talent Matters podcast .

We look back on the big news stories of the week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Gary Gannon Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Fianna Fail Minister of State for Mental Health & Older People Mary Butler  and Philip Ryan Political Editor, Irish Independent.  

Could we see GAA football and hurling at future Olympic Games? We discuss with Alanna Cunnane, Sports Journalist at Hersports.ie.

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel will be here to talk us through 2 pasta classics - Spaghetti puttanesca and Cacio E Pepe.

Are early interventions the key to saving children from being recruited by drug gangs? We speak to experts in the area. Joining Pat this morning was Nicola Tallant Investigations Editor for The Sunday World, Trina O’Connor Criminologist, John Lonergan  Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison. 

Rob Kearney will be here to preview the Ireland v Wales Six Nations game and Kathleen McNamee will have the rest of the weekend sport

Tomorrow will be the 2nd anniversary of Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. We speak to James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson.

Siún Ní Raghallaigh said her position was "no longer tenable" because it was "abundantly clear" she had lost confidence of Minister for Media Catherine Martin.For more reaction to this latest development Pat was joined on the show by David Davin Power  Broadcaster, Commentator and Former Political Correspondent for RTE and also Terry Prone  Chairperson, The Communications Clinic. 

Shane Hannon will take a look at the latest saga involving the FAI and the recruitment of the Manager of the men’s team.

We hear how disinformation and how mal information is affecting the public's perception on health and politics with Dr David Robert Grimes, Scientist and Author.

More and more young people are finishing up their studies, packing their bags and coming over to Ireland to kickstart their careers. Newstalk’s Jessica Woodlock has been looking into it for us.

New figures show a 71% increase in High Court divorce battles. We discuss this with Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor.

Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland gives parents tips and tricks on choosing environmentally friendly childcare items.

The average child is seeing porn at age 9 – what is the impact of this on young people and how do we talk to our children about it. To discuss further Pat spoke to Dr Anne Kehoe, Past President of the Psychology Society of Ireland and Senior Clinical Psychologist.

 RTÉ Oireachtas Committee says an overlap of witnesses with the Public Accounts Committee is resulting in “negative public commentary”. We speak to Niamh Smyth, FF TD for Cavan Monaghan and Chairwoman of the Oireachtas Media Committee and also Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times. 

We are returning to a topic we have been covering on the show for a number of months that is  the lack of green spaces in Dublin 8.Sporting Liberties represents several local sports clubs involved in GAA, rugby, soccer and boxing in the Dublin 8 area, where 8,500 children are without a sanctioned green area to play sports. They have been lobbying Dublin City Council to engage with them on meaningful action on a green space for children to play on for the past decade.Pat took a trip to Dublin 8 to visit the local schools and have a look at the facilities that are available. 

It is the ideal time to prepare for the busy spring gardening season. Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens brings us all the gardening tips and advice.

Author Cathy Kelly joined Pat in studio to talk about her new book 'Sisterhood' and her recent battle with breast cancer.

We take a look at the vast and varied career of Samantha Morton in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood' with Jen Gannon, Pop culture Journalist. 

It's no surprise to learn that if a child has access to the internet they can potentially view anything. From gambling to graphic explicit content there are no boundaries.Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been investigating this with the ISPCC

Vincent Hyland, Author and Conservationist tells us what it takes to be a contender for Outsider Magazine’s Eco Person of the Year.

Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich joined Pat in studio following the United States decision to once again veto a resolution calling for a ceasefire  

On this week's 'Green Scene' Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland explains how women’s tears reduce male aggression in humans, and efforts to use IVF to save the Northern White Rhino.All with thanks to AIB.

Soon you’ll be asked to vote in two referendums, but what are you voting for? We get a referendums explainer with Ms. Justice Marie Baker Chairperson of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s Independent Electoral Commission.