The Pat Kenny Show

Rupert Everett, award-winning actor, writer and director has released a new book called ‘The American No.’ The book is comprised of personal anecdotes with witty and fanciful collection of short stories that draws on the abundance of film and tv ideas Rupert Everett has curated over the duration of his career. Rupert spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

RSA has announced price increases across a range of its services, including Driving Licenses and NCT tests. IndependentTD for Kerry Michael Healy-Rae joins us to give his reaction.

Salted Caramel and Ferrero Rocher Brownies with Salted Caramel Ice Cream  and Baileys cream Tiramisu Trifle. Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel,  Gareth Mullins tell us how to make it all !

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this morning was Neale Richmond TD, Fine Gael, Dublin-Rathdown, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Jennifer Whitmore TD, Social Democrats, Wicklow, Spokesperson for Climate, Environment and Biodiversity and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.&nbs...

Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, Travel and Food content creator tells us about some great things to do this weekend.

Over a lifetime 20-30% of people in the general population will experience vertigo. Vertigo’s symptoms can range from mild dizziness to chronic nausea and vomiting.  We hear here how debilitating it can be and the differing ways of treating the condition including how physiotherapy can prove highly effective for some. Joining Pat in studio was Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist an...

It is well and truly work Christmas party season, a time where colleagues can catch up and unwind.      To discover how we go about Christmas parties, we heard from Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR suite and an HR and employment law expert.

As the cyber warfare threat increases in Europe, the Dutch Central Bank has issued an unprecedented warning to citizens to consider keeping cash at home. But should we be keeping cash deposits in our house? We discuss with Eoin Keary, Founder of Edgescan.

Last weekend the EU agreed a new trade deal with four Mercosur countries, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. But it still needs to be ratified by at least 15 EU countries representing 65% of the population. To look through the new parts of the deal and its history we were joined by Charles Lichfield of the Atlantic Council.

It's no secret that Ireland is experiencing an epidemic of domestic violence.  Supporting victims and survivors is incredibly important, but does it actually tackle the problem?  Should we turn our attention to helping offenders instead or at least as well? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

The end of the year is coming which means its health insurance renewal time. With premiums rising significantly a new provider in town and with benefits under the axe, we get tips to get you covered ! All to discuss with Dermot Goode Insurance Expert at Total Healthcover. Ie  A Lockton Company.   

Journalist and Writer Lara Marlowe joined Anton this morning to discuss the moment she interviewed Bashar Al Assad a short time before he was declared President of Syria .

The Society of St Vincent de Paul expects to have its busiest year on record this Christmas. The charity is supplying everything from toys, clothes, food and more to those struggling this time of year.  Josh Crosbie has been meeting with some of the volunteers, and those using the services of St Vincent de Paul at Christmas.

This week we discuss how fact-checking alone cannot stop misinformation and also Dr Mike Ryan warns vaccine disinformation will only worse. All up for discuss with Author and Disinformation Expert David Robert Grimes.

House prices here are overvalued by between 8-10% according to the ESRI in their latest quarterly economic report. It leaves the market at risk of correction like that seen after the 2007 crash. To discuss the report with Pat was Senior Lecturer TU Dublin Lorcan Sirr.

Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland gives up tips and advice on how to have a sustainable Christmas this year.

Cyclists and e-scooter users are 11 times more likely to sustain severe injuries in road traffic collisions than motorists, a report from the Injuries Resolution Board’s has found. We ask Should e-scooter users be wearing helmets? To discuss this and more with Pat was Dr John Legge, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

As we enter ‘peak’ flu season, a significant increase in hospitalisations has been reported due to low vaccine intake.    Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP discusses this trend. We also ask whether it is too late to get the flu vaccine this year to be covered for Christmas.

After 14 years of rule by Bashar Al- Assad came to a crashing end last weekend. Life goes on for Syrians. With Shops open and workers commuting a sense of normality is starting to emerge. But with reports of wide scale torture being recorded and a country still gripped by internal conflict. Sustained peace for Syrians may still be a faraway dream.

As Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael continue to drive Government formation talks, there is some turmoil on the opposition benches among the smaller parties. Seán Defoe Newstalk's Political Correspondent brings us up to speed.

Norway is a similar size to Ireland and all of the arguments against EVs apply at least as much there as here rural locations, driving distances, dispersed population, batteries in Winter.  Yet Norway has made a spectacular success out of its plan to switch to electric cars.  We discuss this and more with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

It has been a year of quickly evolving and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Syria. In the weeks and months ahead, how are these conflicts likely to play out? To discuss Pat was joined by John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor.

In the heart of Beijing’s prestigious Haidian district, amidst government buildings and universities, a surreal sight captured the imagination of many a sprawling traditional Chinese garden perched atop a 26-storey luxury apartment block. Diarmuid Gavin tells us more about these wonderful gardens.

Today on the 'Green Scene' we hear about the unusual carnivorous pollinator, and unexpected ways to keep warmer this winter inspired by the past. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Lisa Cannon has rounded up the top 10 old-fashioned Christmas movies for this week’s ‘Inside Hollywood’