The Pat Kenny Show

The Minister for Justice is expected to bring a bill to cabinet to overhaul the states' asylum system.  One of the many new changes includes new plans proposed by Jim O'Callaghan that will see refugee families having to wait three years before bringing spouses and children to Ireland Pat discusses this further with Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central and party spokesperson for...

As Ireland moves closer to the introduction of the EU pay transparency directive, salary visibility has become one of the most pressing and unavoidable issues facing employers, recruiters, and jobseekers alike. We ask how will the issue of salary visibility be solved? All to discuss with Avril Clare, Founder and Owner, Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd Property and Asset Management Recruitment Specialis...

Jessie Buckley has been named best female actor at the Golden Globes for her role in Hamnet. The movie also picked up the award for the best motion picture in drama . We hear all about the awards night from Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media. 

After Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela, where is next? Lara Marlowe Paris based journalist and author discusses the potential next targets as Trump increases his rhetoric against Cuba and also Iran, following significant protests there in the past two weeks.

Friday Forum reviews the news stories of the week. Joining Pat this morning was   Regina Doherty MEP, Dublin, Fine Gael, Richard Boyd-Barrett TD, Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Gareth brings us some slow cooker style recipes to try in January. Really healthy, not too expensive, freeze well so perfect for batch cooking, nourishing and packed with flavour.  

Ireland’s first purpose built senior living community has opened its doors to new residents. The Heritage Village is based on an Australian model, with a community hub that provides a range of supports from medical care to home maintenance.    When finished it will have 160 homes, purpose built for over 55s with many still working. Supported living could help people downsize and hel...

Garda figures show that more than 25,000 bicycles have been reported stolen across Ireland since 2019. However, campaigners estimate that up to three-quarters of victims never report their bikes as stolen. So, a question remains what needs to be done to keep bikes safe and keep your wheels moving? All to discuss with Una Morrisson, Spokesperson for Dublin Cycling Campaign.

‘No matter how slow your pace is, you are still a runner’ is the message of Celina Stephenson, Content Creator, founder of Runner’s High Dublin and London and General Manager of Wicklow Way Wines. Celina chatted to Pat this morning.

The FA cup, the rugby Champion’s Cup and the upcoming GAA fixtures. Shane Hannon from Off The Ball previews the weekend of sport.

Despite Ireland deciding to vote against the Mercosur trade agreement, a majority of European countries are expected to approve the agreement today. But will that mean more Brazilian beef in Ireland? All to discuss with Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, EuroNews and Barry Kerrigan, Managing Director, Kerrigan Butchers.

As Donald Trump’s foreign policy manoeuvres shift from Venezuela to Greenland, much of his rhetoric has caused deep alarm within Europe and beyond. The Trump Administration has made it clear that they intend to acquire the Arctic territory one way or another. However, is the commentary around all this missing some historical context? Newstalk reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating.

A young scientist project has found a glaring gender disparity within math's based school subjects. Three first year students from Kinsale Community School found that from fifth class, girls lose confidence in their ability, thus making them less likely to study the discipline. Joining Pat to discuss their project which is part of The Young Scientist Exhibition was Cushla O'Reilly, Elise O'Sulliva...

Father and 12-year-old son named after suspected murder-suicide in west Dublin. Father and son named locally as Wayne O’Reilly and his son Oisin . Barry White, Chief News reporter Newstalk spoke to locals on their reaction to this tragedy.

What a week of Premier League managerial sackings. It feels hard to think of a time before the cult of the manager but we didn't always have managers in sport. To take us inside how it all came about, OTB managing editor Adrian Barry.

A desperate father searching for his runaway daughter gets caught up in a murder case and stumbles upon secrets that could destroy his family for good in New Harlan Coben Netflix Drama Runaway starring James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver. John Fardy tells us all about this show.     

Ahead of Patrick Nevin’s release from prison, we speak to one of his victims who we are calling “Zara” who tells us her story. Listener discretion is advised.

A 37 year old woman was shot dead by an ICE officer in the American city of Minneapolis yesterday. The woman was in her car and shot by an ICE officer in front of the car as she attempted to drive away. We get the latest on this stateside with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

In Poland, TikTok accounts with AI-generated women have been advocating a Polish exit from the European Union and promoting far-right politics. So is anti-EU sentiment on the rise in Poland and are societies becoming more vulnerable to AI content? Pat discusses this further with John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Maynooth University.

How Your brain changes as you age with big changes happening  at 9, 32, 66, and 83. Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin explains all. 

Ireland is set to vote against the contentious Mercosur trade deal tomorrow, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have confirmed.  This may keep the peace within the coalition, but will it spell trouble for Ireland’s rapport with Brussels?  Pat discusses this and more with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

Another bout of cold weather is fast approaching us with Storm Goretti on the way. The storm has wreaked havoc already on the continent, with over 1,000 travelers stranded at Schiphol airport. In other news, the sanctioned Marinera Tanker was finally seized in the North Atlantic yesterday by US Forces, in conjunction with the UK Defence Ministry. Pat discusses this and more with Enda Brady, TV Anc...

The dark history of the white genocide myth. From 18th Century France to the Dreyfus affair, Enoch Powell, Rhodesia, the alt-right - and a chunk of current EU Leaders too! All to discuss with David Robert Grimes, Disinformation Expert, Author of The Irrational Ape.

How to take care of your skin in the winter months, cold weather and post Christmas indulgence. Professor Niki Ralph, consultant Dermatologist with the institute of dermatology gives us advice and guidance.

This spring, the man known as “The Tinder Rapist” will be free to leave the midlands prison in county Laois. Patrick Nevin, previously ofnow of no fixed abode, has been in custody since 2014 for the attack of three women over an eleven day period in 2014.  We get the details from Stephen Breen, Crime Editor, The Irish Sun.