The Pat Kenny Show

Minister for Education Norma Foley announced the details of a reform of the senior cycle, including the introduction of two new subjects, we get a reaction from Geraldine O’Brien, President ASTI, Alex Rowley, 2nd year Journalism Student / leaving cert class 2021, and Brian Mooney Guidance Counselor & Irish Times Education Correspondent.

How apes may have evolved shoulders as brakes for climbing down trees, and a new method to convert plastic to soap, all up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland. All with thanks to AIB. 

We discuss a life lived amongst animals with Zookeeper Gerry Creighton in his new book ‘’Raised by the Zoo’’.

The Finance Minister mandates public bodies and potentially private-sector businesses must accept cash payments, addressing digital exclusion and social inclusion concerns. Speaking to Pat with more on this was Conor Pope Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times, Celine Clarke Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs at Age Action, and also Vincent Jennings CEO of the Convenience Stores...

Apple to issue iPhone 12 update in France after-sales halted over radiation levels, Newstalk Technology Correspondent brought us the details as well as helping listeners with their tech queries.

Dr. Dominic Hegarty, Consultant in Pain Management and Neuromodulation, Mater Private hospital Cork and Clinical Director of pain relief Ireland. discussed the life-altering condition of living with chronic pain.

The inside story of Scappaticci, the IRA’s nutting squad, and the British spooks who ran the war with Richard O'Rawe Former provisional IRA prisoner and author. 

The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030.  Sean Defoe, Bauer Media Political Correspondent joined us live from New York.

Following devastating floods hitting the Libyan port city, there are still over 10,000 missing with the death toll currently standing at 11,300. For an update on the situation there, Pat spoke to  Aml Albarghouti  Unicef Communications & Advocacy Officer. 

The ploughing championships begin at Ratheniska in Laois today, our reporter Josh Crosbie finds out what is in store for the thousands of visitors expected. 

Alarming patient safety concerns arose as a consultant at Temple Street Children's Hospital was allowed to continue surgeries amid ongoing investigations and allegations. We get the latest from Paul Cullen Health Editor with the Irish Times and also Paul Murphy People Before Profit TD for Dublin Southwest.

The National Women's Council of Ireland is staging a Day of Action today at Liberty Hall, advocating for the implementation of a publicly funded childcare model in preparation for Budget 2024. Speaking to Pat this morning was Orla O'Connor Director of the National Women's Council.

The Metropolitan Police has received a report of an alleged sexual assault in 2003 in the wake of media allegations about Russell Brand. We get the latest from Dorothy Byrne President Murray Edwards College, Cambridge University. Former Head of News and Current Affairs, Channel Four Television.

Sleep Consultant and Author Lucy Wolfe will be here to answer your queries on getting the kids and babies into a proper sleep routine.

Francis Brennan is preparing to turn 70, he’ll be sharing some of his wisdom on aging gracefully which is all detailed in his new book 'Age Is Just A Number'.

The European Union launched an investigation into Chinese electric car subsidies. For more on this Pat spoke to Geraldine Herbert Motoring editor with the Sunday Independent.

What are the very best hotels in Ireland? We all love a good list, and Irish Independent Travel Editor, Pól Ó Conghaile, is here to talk through the Hot 100, a ranking of the 100 best hotels in Ireland this year.  

A series of public and private hearings on the regulation of artificial intelligence is getting underway in the US. Speaking to Pat this morning with more on this was Aiden Connolly CEO and Co-Founder of Idiro Analytics.

Comedian, Russell Brand is facing grave allegations of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse dating from 2006 to 2013. With broadcasters like the BBC and Channel 4 initiating investigations. To discuss this further Pat spoke to Enda Brady London-based Journalist and also Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications Clinic and Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

We take a look back on a very busy weekend of sport and a great success for Ireland with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast.

A number of Primary school management bodies have issued a joint statement today calling on the Government to provide more funding. We ask if should there be an increase in funding for primary school. Speaking to Pat this morning was Emer Nowland Chief Executive Officer of Educate Together  and also Aisling Dolan Fine Gael Senator and education spokesperson.

Ozempic, a commonly used drug to treat type 2 diabetes is now being used by people who are overweight which is causing a shortage of the drug in pharmacies. Speaking to Pat was Brendan O'Shea Kildare GP and assistant adjuvant professor for public health and primary care at Trinity College Dublin. 

A new survey highlights Ireland’s real estate graduate pool is running dry. With more on the findings of the report, Pat was joined on the show by Avril Clare Managing Director of Avril Clare Recruitment.

Just 90 seconds on social media can negatively impact women’s self-esteem. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Dr Anne Kehoe President of The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).  

We take alook back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this weekend was Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South, and Elaine O'Loughlin Political Editor of The Examiner.