The Pat Kenny Show

Live from Doonbeg Newstalk Chief Reporter Barry Whyte report on how locals are welcoming Donald Trump to Doonbeg.

Local election polls open across England in ballot test for Sunak as PM while King Charles prepares for his coronation. We get all the news from the UK with George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times.

Why does Dublin have the most expensive public transport? Speaking to Pat this morning was Feljin Jose Chairperson of the Dublin Commuter Coalition.

Paraic Horkan tells us why its time to plant some exotic fruiting plants.

In the book ‘’Service’’ a tale of intrigue evolves as three stories intertwine, we speak to its author Sarah Gilmartin.

We look at Ireland’s electoral system and why the number of TD’s needs to increase with Tim Carey Head of Electoral Operations.

The master of the screenplay, we look at director Quentin Tarantino and his impact on modern cinema.

Why are up to 50,000 people overpaying for their health insurance and how to resolve it? Dermot Goode, health insurance expert at total health cover part of the lockton group joined Pat to discuss and advise.

Should teenagers start making pension contributions at 16? We debate with Colette Bennett Economic and Social analyst with Social Justice Ireland, Alex Rowley 1st Year College Student and also Carol Brick Managing Director of CWM Wealth Management And Her Money.ie.

Trump will arrive in Doonbeg today but how will he be received? We’ll discuss with Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte and also Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.ie.

We hear about the mystery of how an elderly couple in Cork disappeared without a trace 32 years ago. Speaking to Pat this morning about this case was Ralph Riegel,Journalist with the Irish Independent.

Sales of SUVs continue to increase, is this canceling out EV sales? And if so, is it time to phase out SUVs?. To debate with Pat were Professor Brian Caulfield, School of Engineering, Trinity College, and also Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.

Newstalk Technology correspondent Jess Kelly gives us the rundown on the latest text scam called the ‘hi-mom’ scam.

medical prescriptions may soon be scannable via your mobile phone or tablet, what does this mean for pharmacists and patients? For more on this Pat spoke to Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist, at wondercare.ie.

We talk about the cons of artificial intelligence and the dangers of deep fakes with Barry Scannell, Senior solicitor with William Fry's Technology Group.

Government are to allow council tenants to rent out rooms for up to 14,000 euro a year. We’ll discuss the initiative with Pat Mary Fitzpatrick FF Spokesperson on Housing and also Conor Skehan Sunday Independent Columnist and Former chair of the Housing Agency.

Ecologist & Author of wild waters Richard Nairn will bring us on a journey through Ireland’s lakes and rivers.

On World Asthma Day, we ask Should asthma medication be free for all? To discuss further Pat spoke to Professor Marcus Butler, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at St Vincent's Hospital and also Eilis Ni Chaithnia, CEO of the Asthma Society.

A major revision of EU rules on driving licences to address mobility issues in remote areas includes a proposal that could change the legal driving age to 16 – is this a good idea? To debate this Pat was joined this morning by Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry and also Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of Complete Car.ie.

The coalition’s €1bn housing plan and the review of Irish abortion laws coming up on the Friday Panel. Joining Pat this morning was Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, Roisin Shortall, Social Democrats TD, and also Senator Fiona O'Loughlin Fianna Fail Kildare South Senator and Chair of The Oireachtas Women’s Caucus.

Russian air strikes have hit cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least 12 people. We get the latest on the war in Ukraine with Paul Rogers Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.

Overcrowding in Irish prisons has reached crisis levels with the current situation described as grossly inhumane. For more on this Pat was joined by Senator and former Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Michael McDowell to discuss the conditions.

We highlight the magic of The Make-A-Wish Foundation once again with 17-year-old Grace and we hear about her wish with her father Brian.

Crispy haddock goujons with Tartar sauce Gareth Mullins has the recipe for you to try this long weekend.

Regional airports are feeling the strain. We’ll find out why from the CEO of Ireland West Airport in Knock Joe Gilmore.