The Pat Kenny Show

The United Nations' highest court said countries must address the threat of climate change. Countries who fail to meet their climate targets could face legal action. Pat discusses this further with Oisin Coughlan, Policy Advisor for The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition.

Weight based vehicle tax has been mooted by the Tax Strategy Group ahead of Budget 2026. The proposed tax tax that would apply to vehicles with a weight of over 1,600kg. To discuss further we heard from Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator.

The US President is making a private trip to the UK to visit his luxury golf resorts at Turnberry in Ayrshire and Menie in Aberdeenshire. How do the locals feel about his visit. Pat spoke to Catríona Stewart a Freelance Reporter in Scotland.

Shelbourne, St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are in European action over the next few weeks, hoping to qualify for the league phase of their respective competitions for next season. But one European tie made headlines recently, as it took place 65 years after it was due to be played! Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill tells us more

John Fardy tell us about a new expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. A new two part documentary called Billy Joel and so it goes is featured in this week's Boxed.

Former lawyer and international best-selling author, Steve Cavanagh, joined Pat on the show to chat about his new thriller ‘two kinds of stranger’, the ninth book of Cavanagh's renowned ‘Eddie Flynn’ series. 

E-scooters could be forced to carry a license and face firmer restrictions in the UK as ministers propose regulation plans. Should Ireland do the same?  To discuss with Pat was Guests: Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent and also Enda Brady, International Tv News Anchor at TRT World. 

We are joined by Dr . David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert to discuss two cases of disinformation.  First, how does disinformation impact healthcare? We look at how antivaccine disinformation is putting strain on nurseries in the UK. Als in U.S. politics and the “dangerous disinformation” campaign against former President Barack Obama.

As the summer brings sunshine and outdoor adventures, particular skin issues can arise. Strimmer’s rash and horse fly bites can wreak havoc on your outdoor activities. Selene Daly Tarpey, Nurse Tutor, discusses how Strimmer’s rash (phytophotodermatitis) and Horsefly (Clegg) bites appear and what we can do to treat them .   

 We should all go to a 4 day week! Science strongly supports the Four-day work week, benefiting workers and employees  Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin tells us all.

When it comes to assessing and reducing the impact of specific sectors, healthcare is rarely on the agenda. Unlike other industries and services, healthcare has traditionally been deemed essential, regardless of the environmental cost.  Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland discuss this further with Pat.

Another ten Palestinians have died in the past 24 hours of starvation. That follows yesterdays statement from over 100 aid agencies warning of the risk of mass starvation in Gaza, something the Israeli military has rejected. Irish Times Correspondent Sally Hayden joins us from a lookout over Gaza and war photographer Lynsey Addario tells us of the importance of the harrowing images we are seeing f...

Are tourists more likely to get ripped off on their travels? A local journalist in Paris went undercover as an American to find out if a cafe was upcharging tourists. Speaking to Pat this morning Air and Travel Magazine Editor, Eoghan Corry to discuss whether it’s a wider issue across the globe. 

It's the 24th of July, 24 / 7, something the Samaritans Helpline knows a thing or two about. The charity is today highlighting the round the clock nature of their vital service.  Our reporter Sarah Madden joined Samaritans volunteers on the overnight shift to mark Samaritans 24/7 awareness day.

Pressure is on for EU negotiators as they want to secure a deal with the US before August 1st.. This comes just days after the US struck a similar deal with Japan. All discuss with Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief with Bloomberg.

How is donald trump’s U.S. Performing as a country? Is the U.S. Behaving as a successful country should? All to discuss with Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and Former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Administration.

There are some gardens that seem born of imagination rather than geography. Gardens that defy their setting, their time, even their materials. And on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, there’s a garden like that. Isola Bella. The Beautiful Island. It wasn’t always beautiful. Originally it was just a lump of rock. A fishing islet, bleak and stony, known as Isola Inferiore. All with thanks to Tirlán.

In the era of modern devices and constant email notifications, it is hard to switch off whether it is in the evening, weekend or on holidays.   Sinead Brady, Career Psychologist, guides us on how to switch off and master that work/ life balance.   

In a new series we dive into a different title that has stood the test of time for its story, craftsmanship, cultural impact and just how seamlessly every piece fits together. And what better place to begin than with Steven Spielberg’s Jaws – the original summer blockbuster, and a masterclass in suspense, storytelling, and accidental genius.

In your 30s, your most valuable asset is not a job title, property, or a savings account it is time. This is because that decade in your life can provide time for financial planning.    Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Financial guides us on how to set financial foundations in your 30s for the future.

A new study by the ESRI has found rural areas and disadvantaged communities were more likely to have negative attitudes towards immigration. the findings also show that rural areas with high proportions of migrants had more positive views. Do disadvantaged areas have a more negative view of immigration? Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this.

This week on the Green Scene we hear how climate change might impact the nutritional content of our food. It’s Shark Week and to mark the occasion, we’re looking at the blue shark that can change the colour of its skin and how shark science has changed 50 years after Jaws premiered. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland. All with thanks to Repak.

Over 100 aid agencies have warned that mass starvation is spreading in Gaza. The 2.1m population are essentially confined to an area less than the size of Galway City and its Suburbs with just under 90% of the territory under evacuation orders. Pat discusses this further with Juliette Tuoma Director of Communications, UNRWA.

We are joined by Award-Winning author Sarah Maria Griffin to discuss the inspiration behind her newest novel, Eat the Ones You Love. It is described as a twisted and tangled story about possession, monstrosity, and working in retail. Fans are calling it a modern spin on Little Shop of Horrors. 

The State’s Competition Watchdog has found several breaches in the retail motor fuel sector. Petrol stations were found not displaying their prices, as the law requires. Conor Faughnan discusses this along with the Government’s latest funding boost for the long-delayed Dublin MetroLink.