The Pat Kenny Show

Keeping kids out of the mafia. We hear about the expansion of Italy’s Free To Choose Scheme with Criminology and Organised Crime Professor at the University of Essex Author of the book Mafia, Deviant Masons and Corruption Shifty Brotherhoods in Italy. 

The tech behind a flying car, originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been bought by a Chinese firm. Powered by a BMW engine and normal fuel, the AirCar flew for 35 minutes between two Slovakian airports in 2021, using runways for take-off and landing.  To chat more about the flying car was Kevin Byrne  Lieutenant Colonel Retired, Airport Safety & Security.

A new vaccine could be the answer to dealing with RSV next winter so why are we not ordering sufficient supplies? Pat discusses this issue with Sheena Mitchell Pharmacist and Podcast host.

We hear about the most sustainable chocolate and packaging options ahead of the easter weekend with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

We get tips and advice on what to do with friends and family this Easter weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, food, travel and culture content creator.  

The HSE recruitment freeze has been referred to the Workplace Relations Commission amid health and safety concerns. With more on this Pat was joined by Liam Doran, Ex General Secretary INMO, former member of Implementation team for Slainte Care.

Alex Slazenger Head Gardener at Powerscourt Estate and gardens tells us what to do in the garden over the Easter Break.

Nearly 60% of teachers have experienced physical abuse in schools. We get reaction from Simon Lewis Principal and Host of If I Were The Minister For Educations Podcast.

Trocaire's Lenten campaign this year is focusing on the people of Malawi and how they're affected by climate change. Ben Finnegan reports on the impact a warming planet is having on the poorest people in the world.

Following a dramatic week in Irish politics Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at political thrillers in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood'.

In any classic thriller it's the age old question, which one is the other woman? Edel Coffey will be with us to talk about her brand new book In Her Place.

Pat is joined by former Army Ranger & Independent TD Cathal Berry and Security Analyst Declan Power to discuss Ireland’s capabilities when it comes to defending ourselves, why our alliances are important and why the European Union may have eroded our independent foreign policy.

According to the ESRI more than two thirds of people are living in under occupied homes. For more on these findings Pat was joined by Karl Deeter CEO Online Applications.com .

We challenge some paradigms about animals in today's 'Green Scene'. We ask if animals mourn their dead and are males always bigger? All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

With job losses in the sector on the rise; we ask what the future of the tech labour market looks like. Joining Pat to discuss was Donal O'Donoghue, Managing Director Sanderson Recruitment Ireland and Host of the Talent Matters Podcast. 

The Governments new transport strategy includes plans for a congestion charge, this comes at the same time as an announcement to reopen the public consultation on the Metrolink. We get reaction from Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant and CEO of the RIAC.  

Florida is set to ban under 14s from social media with fines in place if that law is breached. Jess Kelly joined Pat to discuss.

It’s the only photographic identification guide of its kind in Ireland and has been updated to include climate and habitat changes with 1600 photos . We speak to the authors of Birds of Ireland Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody.

Listeners of this show will be familiar with Author and Immunologist, Professor Luke O'Neill.  Well, along with leading groundbreaking trials and research in Trinity College Dublin and his contributions to  this show Luke is on a mission to recruit more Irish scientists some as young as nine.   Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden gets a bird's eye look at the action as Luke wen...

How is aid getting into Gaza? And should you keep donating if it isn’t reaching areas it’s needed most? We hear about the ongoing crisis there with Jonathan Fowler, Spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. 

With a flood of resignations in the last few weeks, it seems that politics is experiencing a crisis in recruitment and retention. We ask, is a career in politics worth it? Joining Pat in studio was Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State for Disability in the Dept of Health & Dept of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and also Noel Rock, former Fine...

Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne joined Pat in studio with a reaction to our reporting on Dublin 8. Over 8,000 children in the area have no access to a green space we ask the Minister what is being done to rectify the situation.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will today call on Justice Minister Helen McEntee to introduce mandatory sentencing for assaults on gardai following a rise in incidents against members of the force. We ask how the Minister is likely to be received as she addresses the AGSI conference with Kevin Bolger, member of the AGSI National Executive and also Liz Dunphy, Journalist wit...

Dr Roisin Colleran, Cardiologist with the Mater Private was our expert today who joined Pat in studio to discuss how you can prevent heart disease.

The new JetBlue airline that has just started flying from Dublin to US. Pól Ó Conghaile brings us all the details. TuesdayTravel is with thanks to Ryanair.