The Pat Kenny Show

Increasing numbers of jellyfish and what to do if stung and the amazing diversity of microbes on coral reefs. All up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

Eight years on: How have things changed for LGBT+ people in Ireland after the marriage referendum? Pat is joined on the show by Dr. Brian Tobin Deputy Head of School and Lecturer in Law at University of Galway.

You would think roads are dangerous in Winter but actually, there is a peak in Summer when there is good weather. Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant joins us to talk road safety this summer.

We discuss why it's important to abolish lower minimum wage for young people with Brid Smith and Pat McDonagh, Founder and CEO of Supermacs.

The new 15-inch MacBook Air, apps and tech for travel, and banning phones in schools are all up for discussion with Ciara O'Brien Business & Technology Journalist with The Irish Times.

With the government set to take in an extra €65 billion in cash, is it time to create a sovereign wealth fund? We debate on our Big 11 with Colm McCarthy, Economist and Ged Nash, TD for Louth and Meath East and Labour Party spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure, and Reform.

Alastair Campbell Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner discusses Trump, Sturgeon, and Boris with Pat this morning.

Many of you are cycling more in the summer months, but have you considered swapping your peddle bike for an electric one? Henry McKean with Paddy Behan from Specialized took 6 electric bikes to Dun Laoghaire and asked cyclists of all ages, on the Dun Laoghaire to Blackrock cycle path to swap their peddle bike.

Strike action by retained firefighters could result in half of the fire stations closing today. To explain why this strike action is taking place, Pat spoke to Jonathan Madden Retained station officer and firefighter in Mallow and also Barry Naughton Driving mechanic with Limerick Fire and Rescue Negotiating Team for SIPTU.

In our political round-up, the Dáil returns to an ascending Sinn Féin in the polls and dissension amongst government on where to allocate budget spending. All to discuss with Daniel McConnell Editor of the Business Post.

Why do we speak differently to our family than we do to our colleagues? We investigate ‘’The Language of the Office’’ with Gail Flanagan Linguist from the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick.

Professor Luke O’Neill brings us an update on covid 19 and reminds people who are eligible to get their booster.

EasyJet has secured slots in Dublin Airport: Is this a fight or flight for Ryanair? We get all the details from Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine.

Pat was joined on the show by Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Playwright Colin Murphy who is the creator of the play ‘’The Asylum Workshop’’ which delves into the unspoken history of Grangegorman mental hospital.

Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile discusses Portugal as a holiday destination and some of the areas that you might have missed.

Our 'Ask The Expert' joining Pat this morning on the show was Brian McIntryre, Programme Manager for the SEAI. Brian gave advice and tips on retrofitting.

When it comes to enforcing the law of the land it is not only the gardaí who are out on the beat. From our skies to our coasts illegal activity is being monitored by a number of different agencies and personnel. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been out with Fishing Officers and Dog Wardens to see what a day in the life of someone enforcing the law is like...

Alison Morris columnist with the Belfast Telegraph & commentator specialising in politics and security joined us on the show to bring us the latest following the murder of Chloe Mitchell where two people have been charged.

Over a quarter of new cars licensed in the first five months of the year were EV or PHEV (plug-in hybrid), according to data released by the CSO. Ger Herbert, Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent takes a look at 6 new EVs on the market

Pat was joined on the show by Dave O’Toole, Owner of Amien Street Locksmiths and President of the European Locksmith Association to share some tips and advice to keeping your home safe from burglary.

Are you running in the long summer evenings? Podiatrist, Gillian Fox joined Pat to discuss what shoes you should be wearing.

Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor of Social Policy at Maynooth University joined Pat to discuss why more than 5,000 social homes were rejected.

Hugo McCafferty, an Irish journalist based in Italy joined us on the show to bring us the latest on the death of the Scandal-hit Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

A huge weekend in sport with two incredible hurling finals, Manchester City take the treble and Rhasidat Adeleke sets a new Irish record. Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball joined Pat to review the weekend's sporting action.

Pat was joined by George Parker, Political Editor of The Financial Times who brought us the latest on Nicola Sturgeon as the Former Scottish First Minister is released without charge following arrest.