The Pat Kenny Show

The 34th Dáil resumes today where Micheál Martin will be elected Taoiseach following the formation of a coalition Government between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Regional Independents and the Healy-Raes. After a new Taoiseach is elected, where will the cabinet posts go? Host of the ‘Let Me Explain’ podcast and Political Correspondent for Newstalk Seán Defoe brings us through the runners and riders and...

With the future of TikTok remaining uncertain in the US, how are other social media platforms reacting? Our Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the latest.

We are three days into the Gaza ceasefire, but there is still uncertainty at what lies ahead. A search is currently underway to find ten thousand Palestinians who are believed to be buried under rubble. We speak to UNICEF’s Communication Specialist in Gaza Rosalia Bollen.

The wedding gift dilemma, do you have to give cash? How much is the going rate? If you get an invite and don’t attend, do you still give a present? Wedding expert Sara Kennedy has all the answers.

Prince Harry is preparing for battle against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in the long awaited High Court trial. The Duke of Sussex is suing News Group Newspapers over claims that the paper worked unlawfully with private investigators to get information on the Prince between 1996 and 2011. We get the latest on this with Freelance Journalist Vincent McAviney.

Ireland's divorce rate is relatively low when compared to its European Counterparts. However, you still have to live with your partner for two years before filing for a divorce. Is this too long of a wait? To discuss, we are joined by Keith Walsh, a Family Law Solicitor. All with thanks to Hidden Hearing

Are you struggling to achieve your New Years Resolutions? Well, Dr. Mark Rowe’s new practical book called ‘Things your Future Self Will Thank You For’ can help guide you on a roadmap to a healthier future. 

President Donald Trump has signed actions on the first day of his second term to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement. This is the international climate change treaty in which nearly 200 countries agreed to work together to limit global warming. We get reaction from Sadhbh O’Neill Climate Policy Researcher and Trinity candidate for the senate election.

How to get best deals in summer, why September is good for over 55s, and November good for 5-star deals in Ireland. Pól Ó Conghaile bring us some great travel tips and ideas. All with thanks to Ryanair.ie

Posting pictures, saying too much! The sensitivities of sharing too much with Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan. 

Today, Donald Trump will have become just the second US President to serve non-consecutive terms when he is sworn in as the forty seventh president of the United States. If the first number of days of his first presidency are anything to go by, this could be a very busy week. So, what can we expect? To discuss we are joined by Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College...

The governor of Mountjoy prison says he is grappling with an “overcrowding crisis.” We find out how the congestion issue is affecting Mountjoy, but other prisons in the country. We discuss this with Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent with the Irish Examiner.

Schools have issued a warning about highly addictive nicotine pouches being used by students. the tiny pouches, which users tuck inside their lips to receive a nicotine hit, fall outside of existing laws on tobacco or vapes. the pouches are based off the Scandinavian tobacco product called ‘snus.’   To find out more about this huge concern, we are joined now by Paul Crone, Director of Th...

After 470 days of fighting, Israel and Hamas enter its second day of a ceasefire. Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich discusses what will happen in the next stage of the ceasefire.  

The setbacks facing sustainable aviation fuel, who is flying where and we get further insight into the Jeju air accident. All to discuss with retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.

It’s Inauguration Day in Washington D.C. Donald Trump will, this afternoon, be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at a ceremony moved inside the US Capitol due to cold weather. Seán Defoe, our Political Correspondent has been talking to those there for the inauguration and brings us through the day. 

In our Friday Forum this week we examine the new programme for government and the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Joining Pat this morning in studio was Timmy Dooley TD, Fianna Fáil, Clare, Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner and Richard Boyd Barrett TD, People Before Profit, Dún Laoghaire.

With a ceasefire agreement set to be approved today, family members of the hostages are pleading with Netanyahu to push forward. Moshe Emilio Lavi is urging for all hostages to be released as his brother in law Omri Marin, who was captured by Hamas on the October 7th , has not been released. 

Nearly 14% of children are exempt from Irish and now schools have been told that they cannot award exemptions for the study of Irish on the basis of psychologists’. So what has lead to the increase in secondary school students opting out of Irish? Pat discusses this with Carl O’Brien, Education Editor with The Irish Times and Prof Pádraig Ó Duibhir, Former Deputy Dean at the Institute of Educ...

We are in for a real treat this week. Gareth Mullins takes us through a delicious profiteroles recipe.

It's the final leg of the pool stage for the Champions Cup and the Australian Open starts to heat up as Alcaraz secures his spot in the fourth round. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster of Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

As Trump's inauguration is on Monday Newstalk's own Simon Tierney brings us this report on moments from the history of American inaugurations. From JFK's famous inauguration speech in 1961, Obama messing up his oath in 2009 and having to redo it later in the day, to Trump's infamous 'America First' speech in 2017. 

Aldi Ireland is calling on aspiring Irish entrepreneurs to apply to the  ‘ Grow with Aldi’ programme. Successful applicants will see their products stocked in 162 stores nationwide.  Cassie Stokes, Foodie Content Creator and ALDI brand ambassador told Pat all about this year's programme.  

David Robert Grimes brings us through some of the myths being peddled surrounding the LA Wildfires, including by some prominent public figures. 

266 motorists were caught using their mobile phones when driving during a Garda national day of action to detect the offences. Gardaí used their lorry cab in helping to catch those using the mobile phones.