The Pat Kenny Show

Simon Coveney has announced his retirement from politics. We get the latest on this breaking news this morning with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

Irish woman Tori Towey faces charges in Dubai of alcohol consumption and attempted suicide after she was the alleged victim of a brutal attack in her home. We hear the latest with Liz Dunphy, journalist with the Irish Examiner and Claire Kerrane, Sinn Fein TD for Roscommon Galway.  

Jess Kelly has been testing out the HMD Pulse Pro and she gave her review to Jonathan this morning on the show. All with thanks to the Viatel Technology Group.

A new report from the Office of Health Economics (OHE) has found that thousands of lives would be saved with considerably less hospital admissions if the government were to implement vaccination programmes for adults. With more on this we heard from Professor Sam McConkey Infectious Disease Specialist and Head of Dept. International Health and Tropical Medicine, RCSI  and  Kate O’Co...

The Biden Campaign has been under increasing pressure in recent months with repeated calls for the President to step aside from the campaign trail. Should he quit while he’s ahead. Jonathan is joined by Terry Sheridan Managing Editor WSHU Public Radio in the US and Terry Prone Chairman of The Communications Clinic in studio to discuss.

We go live to Rome to hear about the Vatican’s involvement in a London property trial. With all the details was Hugo McCaffrey a Journalist based in Italy.

Following an attack on a children’s hospital in Kyiv, we hear the latest from Ukraine with James Waterhouse  Ukraine Correspondent at the BBC. 

Many European countries are attempting to renovate their recycling policies. Rather than returning dirty plastic bottles and beverage cans, the Reuse Vanguard Project aims to start at the home by selling products in reusable packaging. Can we go bigger and better? Joining Jonathan to discuss was Nathan Dufour Reuse Systems Manager and Leader of the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) - Zero Waste E...

Cabinet to approve plans for pre-election budget in summer statement. We more on this with Jack Horgan Jones Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

A quarter of marriages are sexless, young men are suffering from erectile dysfunction and ever more gen z / millennials are choosing situationships over longterm romance. What's going on with intimacy, and why are we turning our backs on sex? Sarah Madden reports for us.

Has modern music been dumbed down? According to a study from Queen Mary University of London, it is. Speaking to Jonathan this morning with more on this was Madeline Hamilton, PhD student in Computer Science, a co-author of the research from Queen Mary University of London.

Aer Lingus have accepted the Labour Court’s recommendation for pilots’ pay increase of 17.75%. Now it will be put to the IALPA to see if they will accept. Both parties must accept to resolve the ongoing dispute. We get the latest details with Eoghan Corry Journalist and Lead Travel Commentator.

Brand new technology that customises your eye surgery. Our expert today was Dr Arthur Cummings Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Medical Director at the Wellington Eye Clinic.

The already backlogged courts are set for further interruptions with barristers set to strike. Criminal barristers will withdraw service over pay disputes dating back to 2008 with three-day action planned throughout July. We hear from Sara Phelan, SC Chair of the Council Of The Bar.

The new leader of The Green Party was announced this morning. Sean Defoe Political Correspondent for Newstalk brought us the breaking news.

Two men have suffered cardiac arrest due to energy drinks. It has prompted calls for the widespread ban of the sale of energy drinks to children, and even adults, in Ireland. We ask should we ban the sale of energy drinks? We discussed with Professor Joseph Galvin Cardiologist at the Mater Hospital.

Starmer in Stormont: the newly elected Prime Minister is set to meet ministers in Belfast today. We get the latest with Enda Brady Presenter with TRT World.

Loyalty cards for businesses, do they work and is there any really discount for shoppers? We sent Josh Crosbie out to investigate

Property prices are rising at fastest rate in 17 months, with Dublin rising the fastest and prices of second-hand properties across the country are increasing strongly. We get reaction to this with Karl Deeter CEO Onlineapplication.com .

Hurling semi finals, Euro 2024 Quarter Finals and Ireland’s Rugby team in South Africa. There’ll be plenty to talk about when Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball as he looks back on an fantastic weekend of sports.

We get tips and tricks to a youthful smile with Dr Bronagh Keane the Tooth Fairy.

A surprise vote surge for the leftist New Popular Alliance, a win that has blocked far right National Rally from power. Now, France faces a political deadlock. We get the latest from France with Lara Marlowe Paris based author and journalist. 

RTE Investigates and the Sunday Independent aired a joint investigation into Women’s football in Ireland last night which revealed historical abuse allegations. We speak to Mark Tighe Senior News Reporter for the Sunday Independent on the investigation and its findings.

We look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Ivan was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland, Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fail TD for Cavan-Monaghan and Chairperson of the joint committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media, and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Fingal.

With discussions on whether Joe Biden should leave the campaign for the next US presidency, Ivan Yates spoke with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University Galway and columnist with thejournal.ie , about the best outlook for the Democrats.