The Pat Kenny Show

42% of farmers have no family member looking to take over the farm. These are the findings from a new survey from the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association. To discuss this further Pat spoke to Denis Drennan a farmer and also President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association

Ireland now has no jet aircraft in the Defence Forces Air Corps. With a handful of PC9 turboprop aircraft the state's ability to police its sky's is limited. To discuss this further with Pat was Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Expert, Declan Power, Defense and Security Expert and also Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford. 

Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent of The Crux, joins us to discuss developments in Pope Francis’ condition as he reaches his eighteenth day in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

With droves and droves of Irish people emigrating to the sunny shores of Australia, does the Down Under Dream live up to its perception? Laura Kennedy and Aisling Moloney both took the plunge and moved to Australia over one year ago. They speak to Pat about their lives in Australia.

Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine. Confirming the decision a white house official declared that the U.S is “pausing and reviewing”, the military aid it contributes to Ukraine. Pat discusses this move by President Trump with Donnacha O Beachain, Professor of Politics at DCU.

Enda Dooley, Hearing Aid Audiologist joins us this morning for World Hearing Day. Enda joined Pat this morning to promote awareness around maintaining your hearing and to encourage you to regularly check your hearing health. All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

Teasing, intimidation, exclusion and negative comments. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist tell us how to deal with bullying in the workplace.

Finnish  Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen speaks to Pat in studio ahead of her meeting with Tanaiste Simon Harris future of European security and how the EU can support Ukraine following increased Russian aggression.

Pól Ó Conghaile joins us to discuss the many marvelous travel destinations that Northern Ireland has to offer. From a road trip along the Causeway Coast to sleeping in Bubble Domes in Fermanagh, Pól gives us his top travel recommendations.  All with thanks to Ryanair.

Log Cabin owners hear they may face an extra property tax while Irelands first co-housing project for middle agers is unveiled! We hear the views of our housing panel. Joining Pat this morning was Barbara Scully, broadcaster and author,  Dr Lorcan Sir, Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin and also Karl Deeter Karl Deeter, founder of onlineapplication.com.

Anora is the shock winner at last night’s Oscars ceremony. Dee Reddy joined Pat in studio to recap on all the big moments from the 97th Academy Awards. 

Following that shocking meeting between Zelensky and Trump last Friday. The Fallout from the scenes we witnessed in the Oval Office continues. For more on this Pat spoke to Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute, UCD and Pat Leahy Political editor with the Irish Times.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton today in studio was Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South Central, Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal East and Party Whip and Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with The Irish Independent.

Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks through pancakes ahead of pancake Tuesday.

We hear the incredibly story of Dennis Okwera ,from escaping abduction to building schools and hospitals in his hometown. Joining Anton this morning on the show was Dennis Okwera Founder of Lumule Foundation.

A look ahead to the weekend of sport with Colm Boohig from Off The Ball.

A new wave of social media users has emerged who specialise in making content you hate. So what makes this so popular? We discuss this with psychotherapist Richard Hogan.

Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year, despite the Commissioner promising to appoint 75. It comes in a year in which 174 people lost their lives on Irish roads. Newstalk’s Alex Rowley reports. 

The Dáil's register of members' interests, published shows 32 of the 174 TDs declared rental income in the last year . Joining Anton this morning to discuss further was Karl Deeter the CEO of OnlineApplication.com.

Why can’t we offer MRIs and ultrasounds in hospital 24/7? Why is it still an accepted norm to wait hours in A&E? Why do issues with staffing, such as spending unnecessary amounts on agency nurses, persist? All to discuss with Dr Chris Luke, Former A&E Consultant and Phil Ní Sheaghdha from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

We look at the career of legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman who died today. Dee Reddy looks at his brilliant career in movies.

Why do some people need less sleep? What is sleep for? Sleep and the immune system and what science says about ‘short-sleepers’. All to discuss with Luke O'Neill Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

Questions surrounding the future of our energy supply are being raised again. It comes as the Taoiseach and Ministers have voiced their support for an LNG facility of some kind.  Given this, our reporter Josh Crosbie travelled to North Kerry to meet with those who are for and against the proposed Shannon LNG project. 

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan announced plans to establish register for those convicted of serious sexual assault or domestic violence. The call has been welcomed by survivors of domestic violence but there are concerns over the anonymity of the victims with a public register. To discuss this further Jonathan was joined on the show by Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with The Irish...

Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump meet in Washington following announcement to increase UK defense spending. Joining us to discuss this and more news from the UK was Enda Brady, TRT Presenter and International TV News Anchor.