The Pat Kenny Show

Justice Minister Helen McEntee unveils plans on police body cams and she discussed this and more with Anton this morning on the show.

Vending machines selling cigarettes will be banned to reduce underage smoking but will move have any impact on tackling the problem? We asked Simon Clark, director of smokers’ rights group Forest.

Ticketmaster has been the subject of a cyber-attack but how will it affect the more than half a billion customers whose data has been stolen? We get the details from Ronan Murphy, Chairperson Smart Tech 247.

It’s the Champions League final this weekend. Kathleen McNamee looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

As anticipation builds for many students across the country ahead of next week's state examinations. We discuss some common queries student and parents with Brian Mooney Guidance Counselor and Irish Times education Correspondent.

Trump found guilty on 34 counts in his hush money trial while Biden continues to be put under pressure on his Israel policies. Columnist and Law lecturer at the University of Galway joins us to give us a US update.

Whether solo, in a couple or out with the kids we hear some fun things to do out and about this weekend with Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator.

Paul Connolly is an investigative journalist, and he’s the host of an exclusive Newstalk podcast ‘Inside Ireland's Rising Right’. Paul joined Pat in studio to discuss this exclusive Newstalk podcast.

With Real Madrid playing in the Champions League final this weekend, Cameron Hill takes a look at who had a huge role in the amateur beginnings of the club. 

We take look at the disinformation around raw milk with David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert.

From surviving to thriving: Georgie Crawford, health coach and creator of 'The Good Glow,' returns to share updates on her journey, book, and the heartwarming story of her new baby, Tahlie. 

Are people avoiding public transport due to systemic problems with the system or is there a stigma attached to taking the bus over your car? Recently Andrea Horan, Owner of Tropical Popical, podcaster and self-proclaimed Dublin lover wrote about this and joined Pat to discuss.

Women in Ireland need to work eight years longer than men to achieve the same pension pot at retirement, according to startling new research by Irish Life. How can this persistent inequality be addressed, and what steps can be taken to close this gap? Pat discusses with Shane O’Farrell Director of Employer Solutions at Irish Life. 

Festivals are going green this summer, from plastic free gigs to carbon neutral stages. Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine fills us in on the most sustainable events.

As the National Children's hospital faces further delays our reporter Josh Crosbie asks what the staffing plan is or does one even exist?

A clearance operation began this morning to remove around 100 tents being used to house asylum seekers along Dublin's grand canal. We discussing the latest on this with Pat Leahy Political Editor of The Irish Times and also Olivia Headon, Local Volunteer and Migration Expert.

A chef and mother of two offers accessible cooking workshops for schools, where she teaches children valuable skills that extend beyond the kitchen. These skills include planning, concentration, problem-solving, and teamwork. Through her workshops, she aims to inspire kids to make healthy food choices, which will benefit them and their future families. By doing so, she hopes to break the generatio...

Paraic Horkan joined Pat in studio this morning to answer listeners gardening questions and also gives us a taster of what to look forward to seeing at Bloom 2024.

Surgery, chemo ,scans and the stress of testicular cancer. We hear the very personal cancer journey of our own Sean Defoe.

The Irish Data Protection Commission has this morning published it’s annual report, a hundred and forty eight pages long, and details some of the high-profile investigations into big tech, including Meta and TikTok. Pat was joined on the show this morning by Dale Sunderland, the Commissioner with the DPC.

Hotels are one thing. But there’s a whole world of alternative stays out there, from treehouses to former prisons, a ring fort and even Barbie’s Dream House. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor fills us in on some unique places to stay. All with thanks to Ryanair.

On 'Inside Hollywood' this week, Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator looks a work of the King Of Horror Stephen King.

On the Green Scene this week, we hear about new research on how companies might be pulling the wool over our eyes with greenwashing. Also studies which show the impact biodiversity loss might have on our health. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

The scooter at the center of a love affair scandal between then French president François Hollande and actress Julie Gayet was sold at a French Chateau on Sunday for €20,500. We get the details from John Lichfield, veteran correspondent based in France.

ActionAid Palestine works with partners on the ground delivering humanitarian support. It also has its own team in Gaza who have been hugely affected by the war and who have been displaced multiple times with their families. Speaking to Pat was Riham Jafari ActionAid Palestine Advocacy and Communications Coordinator.