The Pat Kenny Show

235,000 people remain without power, delays to train services following debris on the line, Dublin airport flight cancellations & significant structural damage in places across the country. Pat spoke to Conor Faughnan, CEO of the RIAC & Transport Commentator. 

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this week was Philip Ryan, Political Editor with The Irish Independent, Thomas Byrne, Minister of State at Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Sport and Physical Education) and TD for Meath East and Louise O’Reilly Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal. 

40% of children in secondary school faced cyberbullying during the last school year. What happen outside school gets into the class room too. We discuss the way bullying has changed and how it can be addressed with Chris Sherlock, Broadcaster Mental Health Advocate and Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist. 

Twenty six years ago Claire Bowes lost her sight in the Omagh bombing. Since then she has gone on to graduate from both a degree and a masters, open her own business and raise a family. She lives by a philosophy live life with no regrets. Claire joined Pat on the show this morning.

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, talks us through how to make a Thai green Vegetable curry and fragrant jasmine rice.Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.

This week we have seen scuffles at Racket Hall between the Gardai and protesters as 16 Asylum seekers, women and children tried to seek refuge. Phrases like 'Roscrea is Full, 'Plantation' and 'Scam' have been used by protesters. Why is it that many people have fallen for these slogans? David Robert Grimes, author of "The Irrational Ape, Why we Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories and Propaganda" tried to debunk protesters conspiracies.   Henry McKean sent us this report.  

Palestine’s Ambassador to Ireland Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid joined Pat on the show today to discuss the ongoing conflict.

Connacht take on Bristol Bears tonight. In premier league news, Arsenal will face Crystal Palace while Brentford are up against Nott’m Forest this weekend. What can we expect from the world of tennis as we discuss this year's Australian open. Kathleen McNamee takes a look ahead of a busy weekend of sport.

We take a look at the career of Emma Stone ‘ a trailblazer at awards season in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood'  with Lisa Cannon  TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.  

Just one third of shops have signed up for a new scheme which will see cash handed out in exchange for empty plastic bottles. Pat spoke to Vincent Jennings CEO of The Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association of Ireland. 

New Harlan Coben Netflix hit Fool Me Once features in this weeks Boxed with Screentime Presenter John Fardy.

Sewage on the streets, overcrowding and amputations without anesthetic: We hear from a UNICEF spokesperson who has just left Gaza. Tess Ingram, UNICEF Spokesperson told Pat what she has seen and experienced.

Cinema takings soared in Ireland last year . Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam looks at the business of cinema. All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events.

In US news, Donald Trump is back in court for a defamation trial while also in the running for the US 2024 election.   We get the latest stateside from Terry Sheridan  Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio. 

As we gear up for the COVDO-19 inquiry, Professor Luke O’Neill looks at what happened during the pandemic in terms of treatments that were being talked about, which ones actually worked and that are helping patients now.

73% of irish workers are considering a new job we hear why and what the flood of job seekers may mean for competition on the job market? Pat was joined on the show by Sue Duke, LinkedIn Ireland Country Manager.

Extra nurses in GP practices, more reserve gardaí and additional English language teachers for schools are some of the options on the table as part of a new package of state supports for areas which have taken the most migrants, but where will these additional workers come from?We had a discussion with Brendan O’Connor President GRA  and Simon Lewis Primary School Principal & Host of If I Were The Minister For Education Podcast.  

A former Army Ranger tells how to navigate the dangers of working in a conflict zone. Speaking to Pat this morning was Danny Cluskey Former Army Ranger and Co-Owner and CEO at Irish Training Solutions .

People are most likely to drop their new year resolutions this Sunday, Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate, Sunday Times Ireland / Sustainability Columnist Irish Country Magazine / Founder of GAFF Shop is here to motivate you to stick to being more sustainable in 2024

85% of teenagers will suffer from acne at some point, as will many adults, Consultant Dermatologist Professor Niki Ralph joined Pat on the show to share solutions.

Schools out and public transport is at a standstill as more than 170,000 people go on strike in Northern Ireland today . For more on this Pat spoke to Amanda Ferguson,  Freelance Northern Ireland Based Correspondent. 

With cold frosty weather promised for this week our attention turns to some indoor gardening, Paraic Horkan joined us to give some gardening advice.

No fuss and under 500 calories. Bored Of Lunch author Nathan Anthony shares some of his signature slow cooker recipes made even easier on the show with Pat today. 

After hearing the problems from our listeners we talk to two experts in the health industry about what the main concerns are and how we can go about solving them. Pat is joined in studio by Tony O’Brien former Director General for the Health Service Executive and Professor Chris Luke former A&E Consultant.

Driving in poor conditions and dealing with toll dodgers feature in this weeks commuter slot Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant. 

A tidying mouse (and other tidy animals) and an ancient fossil sponge discovered in Co.Clare. Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland brings us all the details on this week's 'Green Scene'.All with thanks to AIB.

Minister Darragh O’ Brien Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. TD - Dublin Fingal. addresses the frustrations of renters, buyers and landlords with Pat on the show this morning.

Former Irish ambassador Dan Mulhall joins us to discuss the latest situation in Israel and his career at the forefront of Ireland’s diplomatic relations.

The Government has agreed in principle to examine funding mechanisms to support a community hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Will more supports for certain counties quell public anger over asylum seekers? Pat discusses this with three guests this morning, Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail, Peter Flynn Westport Fine Gael Councilor and also Roscrea Independent Councillor Shane Lee.

Meta is making changes to its platforms to give teens more age-appropriate content. Jess Kelly brings us the details.

Teaser violent threats to bus drivers on the number 13 bus has led to a suspension of the evening service in certain areas of the route. We get the details from a local councillor Francis Timmons, Independent Councillor for Clondalkin. 

Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Pat Rabbitte was reappointed to Tusla chair. Pat spoke to him about the hopes for the organisation and the Election Year ahead.

Over the weekend, the Danish Queen Margarethe handed power over to her son, Frederik X. We hear about the new Danish king with James Rothwell, Berlin Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph.

The show that has often been credited with the beginning of the Golden Age of television. We will take a look at the legacy and the impact of the Sopranos with superfan our own Ger Gilroy.

Around 17 asylum seekers moved into Racket Hall, a hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. The garda public order unit visited yesterday afternoon when the international protection applicants of women and children arrived. There were skirmishes between protesters and gardaí, filmed on social media. Last night 200 people came out to add their support to the protesters in sub zero temperatures. Henry McKean visited Racket Hall and sent this report

The conflict in the Middle East has passed the 100 day mark: We speak to Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich about the latest situation in Gaza and Hamas’s claim that Israeli strikes have killed two hostages.

Despite reports that rents are stabilising, severe supply issues remain. We speak to those working in the industry about what can be done to solve this continuing crisis. Joining Pat this morning was Andrew Rafter, Director of Flynn Estate Agents and also Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin and Housing Policy Analyst.  

Small house renovation projects are getting too expensive – we speak to Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder who is our 'Ask The Expert' this week.

2023 was the worst year for road fatalities since 2016. 69 drivers, 44 pedestrians, 34 passengers, 26 motorcyclists, 8 cyclists and 3 e-scooter users lost their lives for a total of 184 deaths.   Ten people have been killed on the roads so far this year, with a pedestrian and driver losing their lives in separate incidents over the weekend.   Newstalk’s Jamie O Hara has been speaking to road safety advocates and has this report: 

Trump made a last-minute appearance in Iowa last night ahead of his expected victory in the caucus. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

January is traditionally the month for dreaming of and booking holidays. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent will tell us about the new flights and travel trends for the year ahead. All with thanks to Ryanair.

 Understaffed, ‘chaotic’ and in some cases, unclean conditions we hear your A&E experiences. We were contacted by people across the country who had presented to hospitals. Sinead spoke to Pat about her recent experience.

Being estranged from family members can be difficult to deal with. We will be talking to Clinical Psychotherapist, Stephanie Regen gives some guidance on how deal with this issue.

Counties on the west coast of Ireland are housing a higher proportion of Ukrainian refugees who fled the Russian ­invasion, new figures show. We get reaction to these figures with Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry.

In a tense final, Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his 8th Masters while Munster celebrated victory over Toulon – Katlheen McNamee joined Pat on the show review the weekend of sports.

Israel versus South Africa is one of just five cases taken to the International Court of Justice, we’ll hear about when we can expect decisions to be made and we’ll have the latest on China’s calls for a peace conference. With more on this Pat was joined on the show by Dr David Keane Assistant Professor in law, Dublin City University.

From today, An Garda Siochana will be recruiting new gardai to join the force The latest Garda recruitment campaign opened today with a main change being the age limit has increased from 35 to 50. Pat spoke to Brendan O'Connor President of the GRA  this morning on the show.

After 20 years, justice is finally being restored to UK postmasters who were wrongly accused of false accounting, theft, and fraud.  We speak to Sam Fowles, Barrister, Columnist, and author.  

Gareth Mullins joins us with a healthy recipe to kick off the New Year! Steamed fillet of Salmon with ginger and spring onion, green egg fried rice.Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.