The Pat Kenny Show

The tourism industry are concerned about the lack of hotel availability in the country. We hear why from the CEO of Failte Ireland Paul Kelly.

This morning on the show, Newstalk Technology Correspondent and host of Tech Talk Jess Kelly takes a look at smart clothes and what is available for you to buy.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

The UK is set to call out Russia at a meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers in Brazil. Dan Bloom, Deputy London Playbook Editor for POLITICO brings us the latest.

Is an early exposure to porn resulting in more cases of sibling sexual assault? Pat spoke to Christiane Sanderson, Psychologist and expert in child sexual abuse, domestic abuse and complex trauma about her new book on the subject.

Summer holidays are on the way. Megan Virgo Travel journalist will be giving us all of her travel hacks.

Fewer than 5% of learner drivers surrender their licence following conviction. We ask how can this system be better policed with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

Russia has taken control of Avdiivka, a town in eastern Ukraine. With the second anniversary of the war looming, we get the latest on the situation there with Ukrainian MP, Kira Rudik.

Pressure is mounting on RTE to make public the details of exit packages. To discuss the latest on the scandal that just rumbles on was Terry Prone Chairperson of The Communications Clinic and David Davin Power Broadcaster & Commentator. 

Aideen Kate, Murphy, Makeup Artist and Founder of True Beauty makeup answers listeners all makeup related questions on this week's Ask the Expert .

Is no one good enough for your mother? Or is there inappropriate flirting over the dinner table? We’ll talk to clinical psychotherapist Stephanie Regan about what to do with embarrassing relatives.

Ten years on from the public beheading of kidnapped American journalist, James Foley. His mother Diane along with Colum McCann tells the story of James’ time in captivity in in a new book 'American Mother'.  Pat spoke to Diane Foley and Colum McCann in studio this morning.

Why have TikTok beauty trends such as looksmaxxing and glow up challenges gone viral? To explain all we heard from Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss.ie.

Mortgage rates hit a market record gap between the highest and lowest rates. Martina Hennessy, Doddl Mortgages tell us how you can save money on your mortgage by switching.

Canada And Australia are hotspots for Irish emigrants, but should we give Ireland another chance before we pack our bags? Bella Finn sent us this report.

Minister for Media Catherine Martin has requested RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst and Chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh meet with her in the Department. We hear from Niamh Smyth  Spokesperson on Arts and Culture. Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and TD for Cavan Monaghan and also Donal O'Donoghue, Managing Director Sanderson Recruitment. 

A timeline has been set for an Israeli offensive in Rafah. We get the latest on this with Duncan Bullivant  Special advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson risk group, an international risk management advisory.

Our own Henry McKean was in London and on the red carpet for the Bafta awards and he spoke to Pat about the big winners and the stars he spoke too on the night.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in the studio was Hugh O’Connell Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Independent & Sunday Independent, Richard Boyd Barrett  People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire  and Lorraine Clifford Lee Fianna Fail Senator for Dublin Fingal. 

We get the latest developments on Israel’s raid of largest functioning hospital in Gaza with Hannah McCarthy, Freelance Journalist.

The perfect steak dinner, it can be made. Gareth Mullins joins us to talk through rib eye steak with chunky chips and peppercorn sauce.

The Irish casting director behind ‘Normal People’ and much more Louise Kiely, speaks to us about the new Oscars category for Best Casting.

We speak to the family of Bryonny Sainsbury about the inquiry into their daughter’s death and what they are calling for. Speaking to Pat in studio was Chris and Alison Sainsbury, the parents of Bryonny.

From Golden handshakes to golden visas. We hear about the scheme which granted residency in Ireland in return for 1 million euro with

The largest hotel in Drogheda, The D Hotel, plan to move hundreds of asylum seekers into the premises from March 5th. Local politicians in the area were made aware of this on Wednesday, but what has the reaction been in the local area? Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte finds out.

It’s been revealed that payouts of €2.6 million were made to executives during Dee Forbes's time as Director General. We discuss the details with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent.

Two referendums will take place on March 8th 2024, International Women’s Day: on plans to remove the reference in the Constitution to the role of women in the home, and an expansion of the concept of the family.. We have a head to head debate with  Fergus Finlay Columnist with the Irish Examiner  and Estelle Birdy Writer & Spokesperson.  

Are you night owl? Love to sleep late? Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College  asks can you become a morning person?

Irish Independent Travel Editor Pól Ó Conghaile is here to tell us what to expect when visiting the Kerry greenway and what tours and trips you should look out for.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Can school uniforms influence how much exercise a child does? To find out more Pat was joined on the show by Dr. Grace O’Malley, Senior Lecturer at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Clinical Lead of Childhood Obesity Service at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street Hospital.

Joining Pat in studio this morning was candidate for The Apprentice 2024, Maura Rath. We heard what it is like to be part of the popular series.

Controversy surrounding RTE continues as it’s revealed that former Chief Financial Officer, Breda O’Keeffe received €450,000 as an exit package. The announcement raises more questions, yet again, about governance and financial management within the broadcaster.To discuss further Pat was joined this morning by Ciaran Mullooly, Community development and tourism worker and also Dr Orla Linehan, Assistant Professor in Governance, Sustainability and Finance, University of Galway.

Pat was joined this morning on the show by the Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster to discuss the plans to cut agency staff and focus on maximising productivity.

Professor Catriona Ryan Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists discusses hair loss and the best ways to tackle it in this month's skin-deep series.

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns joins us in studio. She talks to Pat about her party’s policies, why a merger with Labour won't work and why we need to be ‘realistic’ with voters about solutions to the housing crisis.

Paraic Horkan Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens  shares advice loveable plants to plant now.

Two months on from the rare Congress expulsion, we’ll hear about Democrat Tom Suozzi who has replaced George Santos after last nights nail biting district election with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

A new self-help book entitled' Break Through' gives readers the practical steps to go from “stuck to unstoppable”. But what are the steps?   Pat was joined by its author Mark Fennell High Performance life coach. 

Caring for your heart this Valentine's Day. Dr Roisin Colleran Cardiologist with the Mater Private is asking people to care for their hearts in more ways than one this February 14th and consider "How good am I to my heart?".

To mark Valentines day we review five new romcoms in this weeks Inside Hollywood  with Jenn Gannon, Pop culture Journalist.

New measures and technology in place to protect principals being targeted by reputationally damaging content. Pat was joined on the show by Rachel O’Connor, National Association of Principals  and also Nicola Byrne RiskEye, CEO and founder.    

RTE will be going in front of the Oireachtas today following their musical scandal. Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent brings us the latest.

Traffic lights, how are they set and controlled, who is watching them and what are they doing? Conor Faughnan tells us in this week's commuter slot

Researchers from the Italian Institute of Technology have developed a unique robot which mimics some of the adaptive behaviours of climbing plants. Also up for discussion Canada’s sand tar where a new study show that air pollution impacts have been massively underestimated. Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

“Boy done good” and other icks this Valentines Day, a new comedy show and turning 40 all with comedian Emma Doran.

Early prison release expected for killers Tom and Molly Martens. We get the latest from Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

This week, Jess Kelly takes a look at Elon Musk facing tough questions about his Twitter takeover and she also answers listeners technology questions.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

A rise in scabies cases, abetted by extreme shortages of treatments, is posing an increasing public health issue, Irish doctors have warned. We get more details from Selene Daly, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology.

Steak with roasted peppercorn sauce and chocolate pots to finish. Here with all your Valentine’s Day cooking tips is celebrity chef Neven Maguire.

The issues surrounding probate continue. We hear why delays are at a record high with our guest John Costello Solicitor.

Forced to remove a bike shed under threat of 12m fine and prison. We hear from Clontarf resident Siobhan Kelly on her fight to keep her bike storage on her property.