The Pat Kenny Show

is it time we decriminalised drug possession? We discuss this with Dr Garrett McGovern, Medical director of priority medical clinic in dundrum GP specialising in addiction medicine.

We hear the 2024 wedding trends to watch for newly engaged couples with Sara Kennedy Award Winning Expert Author/ Irish Wedding blog.

Toy Show Musical doomed from the start, we hear about RTE’s latest woes with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor of Independent.ie and also Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Arts, Culture & Heritage, Chair of Oireachtas media committee TD for Cavan Monaghan. 

Paraic Horkan tells us what to do in your garden after the recent storms and the danger posed by dying ash trees.

Johnny Ward, Adventurer & Blogger with One Step 4Ward is the only person in the world to visit every single country, climb the seven summits and reach both the north and south poles. Johnny joined Pat to chat about his adventures and future plans.

A new report examining the nature and extent of alcohol use within North County Dublin found that most Dublin school children obtain alcohol from their parents and other adults. We discuss the report findings with David creed, prevention Coordinator of the North Dublin Regional drug and alcohol task force.  

Thinking of upgrading your motor this year? We hear about all the new cars coming in 2024 with Geraldine Herbert Sunday Independent Motoring Editor and Columnist.

The final draft of the EU’s AI act is due to be voted on today. We hear what is in the act and how might it impact us with Barry Scannell, Senior Solicitor with William Fry's Technology group and a member of the governments AI Advisory Council.

We get reaction to 2024 Oscar nominees and we hear the story of the three Oscar winners who refused to accept their academy awards and why? Joining Pat today for this week's 'Inside Hollywood' was Brian Lloyd, Movies Editor for Entertainment.ie .

We hear about extreme measures animals survive extreme cold. Also up for discussion a new start-up using animal bones to make meat and cut carbon emissions. All to discussed in 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB.

Donald Trump has won the key New Hampshire Primary, we get the latest with Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Columnist with the journal.ie .

Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire deal as the US carry out fresh strikes against the Houthis. We get the latest from Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.

Irish PAYE workers are missing out on millions in unclaimed tax reliefs each year, we have advice on how to get that money back! Pat was joined this morning by Olive O’Donoghue, Tax Partner, KPMG 

RTE Board to face calls to quit over Toy Show fiasco. Five current board members were in situ when the flop musical ran, with a loss of €2.2m. We get the latest on this with Fionnan Sheehan Ireland Editor at Irish Independent.

The new s24 is here and Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent reviews it for us.

It cost the Department Of Education almost 3 million euro to post pay slips to staff last year, despite pledging to address these costs as matter of urgency in 2021, we hear why this matter hasn't been resolved with Paul McAuliffe, FF TD, Spokesperson on Social Protection and member of The Public Accounts Committee. 

We talk to Brian Lloyd Movies Editor for Entertainment.ie about what Ireland should be expecting in nominations.

Grocery shops and pharmacies will have to accept cash as part of a new plan to keep physical money in the economy. Will this keep a cashless society at bay? We discuss with Vincent Jennings  CEO of The Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association of Ireland and also Elaine Burke Science and Technology Journalist & Host of For Tech’s Sake Podcast.  

The Israeli army says 24 of its soldiers were killed in Gaza on Monday - making it the deadliest day for Israeli forces since the start of their ground operation, we'll speak to Scott Lucas , Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, UCD.

Performers running late, taking videos and talking during quiet songs. Just what kind of etiquette do we expect at gigs? To discuss Pat was joined by Claire Beck, DJ and Today FM presenter.

Kids in Irish schools are more bilingual than ever before with Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Afrikans and Zula being heard in the classroom. Some children are translating for their parents and picking up English within a year. Studies show switching between two or more languages improves our attention, planning, memory and problem solving skills. Henry McKean visited St Laurence O'Toole's in Dublin 1 where more than 10 languages are spoken. 

Fashion influencer Emma McEvoy aka Emma Noodle tells us about taking the plunge into being a full-time fashion content creator.

Nicola Sturgeon is under pressure as Covid families are 'considering' criminal probe. We get the latest on this with Catriona Stewart, Columnist with The Herald.

According to a new report, new cars are growing wider by 1cm every two years, what does that mean for our roads, parking spaces and pedestrians? We hear from Shane O'Dongohue Motoring Correspondent and editor of completecar.ie.

 Our expert this morning was Timothy Lynch Consultant neurologist at the Mater hospital and Clinical Director of the Dublin Neurological Institute and we hear all about the inner workings of the brain.

Dirty dishes, clothes everywhere and loud noises, how do we set boundaries with our housemates?   We get advice from Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Ron DeSantis has ended his campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination and endorsed his rival, Donald Trump. This now leaves Nikki Haley as Trump’s main opponent for the nomination. We get the latest from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal.

Struggling to renew or set up your health insurance? We will have the top tips for you with Dermot Goode Of Total Health Cover (A Lockton Company). 

2021 marked the first time in the history of the State that a law was passed with someone's name ascribed to it. Coco's Law was the result of years of campaigning from Jackie Fox after the tragic loss of her daughter. Jackie spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

Ian Bailey, the chief suspect in the Sophie Toscan  Du Plantier murder has died suddenly at the age of 66, the journalist always protested his innocence. With more on this Pat was joined on the show by  Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent Irish Independent. 

We hear about a new confrontation between both Donald Tusk’s and President Andrzej Duda. Speaking to Pat this morning was Kamil Tchorek  Consultant for investors into Eastern Europe and former Foreign Correspondent for the Economist and The Times. 

Ireland’s men’s hockey team qualify for the Olympics while a controversial decision over a goal overshadowed the Senior Hurling Club final. Kathleen McNamee looks back on the weekend of sport.

Aspiring homeowners do not stand a fighting chance at owning their own home due to the increase in social housing being bought by the state . We discuss this with Paul McNeive,  Motivational Speaker and Author, Opinion Columnist for The Irish Independent . 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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