The Pat Kenny Show

Over the last year, we have heard that more people are making the decision to permanently leave Ireland but do the figures tell that story? Joining Pat to discuss how emigration is measured and analysed is Keire Murphy, Policy Officer at the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Uisce Éireann appeals to the public to conserve water as demand in Greater Dublin Area reaches critical levels - but how do you do that? Angela Ryan, Asset Strategy Manager for Uisce Eireann joins Pat in studio with an appeal to conserve water.

New PRSI Rules could see employers encouraging staff over 66 to take the State pension to split the benefit of lower PRSI charges. Munro O’Dwyer, Partner at PWC breaks it down for Pat.

30 percent of Americans under 35 say they’d be more likely to back a Presidential candidate supported by Taylor Swift – But just how powerful is the singer? Fionnuala Jones, Host of the Flop Culture Podcast joins Pat to discuss the impact the global icon has on her fans.

Frank Greaney and his team are back with this award-winning podcast telling the story of Una Lynskey. The civil servant disappeared minutes from her home in 1971, and was later found in the Dublin Mountains. But who murdered her? Frank sits down with Pat to talk about the new series. Every Tuesday, a new episode will drop on GoLoud or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to Episode One here: htt...

2023 was a record year for the number of complaints against taxi drivers with overcharging, a refusal to accept cards as payment and bad behaviour among some of the incidents raised by passengers according to the National Transport Authority. Jim Waldron, Spokesperson for the National Private Hire and Taxi Association joins Pat to discuss the situation.

VHI have increased their premiums for the third time in a year. Dermot Goode, insurance expert at Total Health joins Pat to explain how this may impact your health insurance.

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent spoke to Pat about the soaring rate of unpaid TV licences and prosecutions as the list of top RTÉ earners for 2022 is released.

When Clair was in her twenties, she learned she had a cousin she never met. Born in a mother and baby home in 1950's Ireland, her cousin grew up in an institution not far from where Clair grew up. Clair Wills, cultural historian and author, joined Pat in studio today to discuss her latest book.

This morning Pat was joined by Dr. Arthur Cummings, Medical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Wellington Eye Clinic to address your vision needs.

We look back on the big news stories of the week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was FG Senator Mary Seery Kearney Dublin South Central, Richard Boyd Barrett  People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire Spokesperson for Housing and Further Education and Elaine Loughlin, Political Reporter Irish Examiner.  

During the Holocaust, six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators.   As the world prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday, our reporter James Wilson went to meet two survivors living in Ireland who miraculously survived the genocide. 

With hospitals across the country packed with trollies we examine the hidden cost of overcrowding  with Paul O’Connor, Consultant anesthetist and former clinical director of Letterkenny Hospital.

Chef Gareth Mullins will be talking us through how to make a spiced chicken with mint sauce in the air fryer. All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

With the government likely to suspend the signing of new contracts with hotels to accommodate Ukrainians we examine the potential impact with Jack Horgan-Jones, political reporter with The Irish Times and also Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier and Businesswoman.  

We look forward to a busy weekend of sport with all the weekends FA cup action which sees Tottenham play Man City while Aston Villa travel to Stamford bridge. elsewhere the finals of the Australian open promise spectacle and the Women’s Super League sees some big clashes. 

Podiatrist from the CureSpa Clinic in Goatstown joined Pat in studio this morning to explain how Having issues with your feet, 3D printing could provide the solution for yr feet issues.

Minister for Public Expenditure, President of the Eurogroup. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central Pascal Donohoe joined Pat in studio this morning to discuss Pay, policing and the future of the party.

Taste is something we take for granted but what is the actual science of taste. Luke O Neill looks at taste, smell and what DNA has to do with it

Shane Hannon takes a look at the week that was Saudi sportincluding Rafa Nadal’s Saudi deal and Snooker’s Saudi 23rd ‘Golden Ball.

This week Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at the business of gyms. All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events.

Our reporter Josh Crosbie met with passengers and staff of Dublin Bus to talk about safety and anti-social behaviour.

is it time we decriminalised drug possession? We discuss this with Dr Garrett McGovern, Medical director of priority medical clinic in dundrum GP specialising in addiction medicine.

Jo Linehan, Editor of CLIMATE Sunday Times Ireland / Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine / Founder of GAFF Shop  shares some sustainable holiday destinations. 

We hear the 2024 wedding trends to watch for newly engaged couples with Sara Kennedy Award Winning Expert Author/ Irish Wedding blog.