The Pat Kenny Show

The Childcare sector calls for change as Taoiseach sparks uncertainty over cost cuts. Karen Clince, CEO Of Tigers Childcare and the Chairperson of Fingal County Childcare Committee and Sinead O’Moore, Host of the Stretchmarks podcast joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat today to discuss.

We look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Barry Ward Fine Gael Senator from Dun Laoighaire, Seanad Justice Spokesperson, and barrister, Gary Gannnon Social Democrats Td for Dublin Central and Spokesperson for Education, Higher Education, Arts, Social Protection & Foreign Affairs & Defence and Elaine O'Loughln Political Editor of The Irish Examiner.

The latest from the US, with McGregor's sexual assault allegations, and body parts stolen and sold from Harvard morgue. All with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Chef Gareth Mullins brings us a delicious Ribeye steak with cowboy butter for your fathers day treat.

We look at the validity of pre-nuptials in Ireland and come to terms with the fine print before and after marriage with Alan Finnerty Partner at Orpen Franks Solicitors and Practicing in Family Law Orpen Franks Solicitors LLP.

A whopper schedule of sports is coming our way this weekend from the GAA to the US Open. OTB’s Adrian Barry filled us in on what we can look forward to this weekend.

Public toilets in Ireland, where to go when there is nowhere to go? We discuss with Donna Cooney Green Party Cllr for Clontarf North Central and Fianna Fail Cllr John Sheehan.

A new poll conducted on behalf of the group Retailers Against Smuggling examined Irish people’s attitudes toward the illicit cigarette trade. It found that Over 30% of smokers in Ireland willing to buy illegal cigarettes.

How the exploration of the world's most precious materials led to a journey around the globe. Pat was joined on the show by Sky Economics Editor and Author Ed Conway on his new book Material World.

Proposals to turn student accommodation into a refugee centre faces backlash from local TDs. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Marc McSharry Independent TD for Sligo, Leitrim, North Roscommon & South Donegal.

Famers raise fears on the rise of food prices in the industry Speaking to Pat this morning with more on this was Lorcan Roche Kelly, Agri-business Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal.

Shane Hannon profiles athlete Rhasidat Adeleke who is, lighting the US colleges circuit up and consistently breaking records, a real Olympic prospect for Ireland next year and could well become one of our greats.

We take a look at the lack of inclusivity and representation for older women in the fashion and beauty industry with Cathy O'Connor stylist and broadcaster.

With mortgage interest rate increases set to hit, mortgage expert Martina Hennessy gives her tips on how to manage the latest hikes.

Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to Pat about his debut novel ‘Central Park West’.

Can AI help stop gambling addiction? We discuss this with Emmet Ryan, Technology Correspondent with The Business Post.

The Paddy Power Comedy Festival is back: Comedy duo Dirtbirds joined Pat in studio.

Deflating tyres to slash emissions-SUVs damaged in the name of climate change in Churchtown. We get a reaction from Sadbh O'Neill Coordinator of Stop Climate Chaos Coalition and Lecturer in Climate and Energy Law at TU Dublin and also Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.

Ash trees are in full leaf at the moment which highlights the issue of Ash dieback disease on existing trees right across the country. Paraic Horkan brings us all the detail and answers listeners' gardening queries.

Don’t lose your reason this hay fever season: We talk tips to reduce symptoms with Ruth Marrow Respiratory Nurse Specialist at The Asthma Society of Ireland.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to holding classified documents. We get the latest on ‘The Donald’s’ legal woes with Terry Sheridan News Director at WSHU Public Radio.

We hear from Kyiv as the Russians launch air attacks in response to Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Speaking to Pat this morning was Kira Rudik Member of the Ukrainian parliament and leader of the political party Golos.

We profile the life and works of Underground favourite, Director David Fincher in Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ .

We remember the great Christy Dignam with Don Mescall, songwriter and producer, and also Stuart Clarke Deputy Editor of Hot Press.

As 650 staff were laid off following the temporary closure of Tara Mines we heard from Adrian Kane SIPTU Divisional Organiser and also Senator Shane Cassells.