The Pat Kenny Show

We speak to the family of Bryonny Sainsbury about the inquiry into their daughter’s death and what they are calling for. Speaking to Pat in studio was Chris and Alison Sainsbury, the parents of Bryonny.

The largest hotel in Drogheda, The D Hotel, plan to move hundreds of asylum seekers into the premises from March 5th. Local politicians in the area were made aware of this on Wednesday, but what has the reaction been in the local area? Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte finds out.

It’s been revealed that payouts of €2.6 million were made to executives during Dee Forbes's time as Director General. We discuss the details with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent.

Two referendums will take place on March 8th 2024, International Women’s Day: on plans to remove the reference in the Constitution to the role of women in the home, and an expansion of the concept of the family.. We have a head to head debate with  Fergus Finlay Columnist with the Irish Examiner  and Estelle Birdy Writer & Spokesperson.  

Are you night owl? Love to sleep late? Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College  asks can you become a morning person?

Can school uniforms influence how much exercise a child does? To find out more Pat was joined on the show by Dr. Grace O’Malley , Senior Lecturer at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Clinical Lead of Childhood Obesity Service at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street Hospital.

Irish Independent Travel Editor Pól Ó Conghaile is here to tell us what to expect when visiting the Kerry greenway and what tours and trips you should look out for. All with thanks to Ryanair.

Joining Pat in studio this morning was candidate for The Apprentice 2024, Maura Rath. We heard what it is like to be part of the popular series.

Pat was joined this morning on the show by the Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster to discuss the plans to cut agency staff and focus on maximising productivity.

Controversy surrounding RTE continues as it’s revealed that former Chief Financial Officer, Breda O’Keeffe received €450,000 as an exit package. The announcement raises more questions, yet again, about governance and financial management within the broadcaster. To discuss further Pat was joined this morning by Ciaran Mullooly, Community development and tourism worker and also Dr Orla Linehan, Assi...

Professor Catriona Ryan Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists discusses hair loss and the best ways to tackle it in this month's skin-deep series.

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns joins us in studio. She talks to Pat about her party’s policies, why a merger with Labour won't work and why we need to be ‘realistic’ with voters about solutions to the housing crisis.

Paraic Horkan Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens   shares advice loveable plants to plant now.

Two months on from the rare Congress expulsion, we’ll hear about Democrat Tom Suozzi who has replaced George Santos after last nights nail biting district election with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Caring for your heart this Valentine's Day. Dr Roisin Colleran Cardiologist with the Mater Private is asking people to care for their hearts in more ways than one this February 14th and consider "How good am I to my heart?".

A new self-help book entitled' Break Through' gives readers the practical steps to go from “stuck to unstoppable”. But what are the steps?   Pat was joined by its author Mark Fennell High Performance life coach. 

To mark Valentines day we review five new romcoms in this weeks Inside Hollywood  with Jenn Gannon, Pop culture Journalist.

New measures and technology in place to protect principals being targeted by reputationally damaging content. Pat was joined on the show by Rachel O’Connor, National Association of Principals  and also Nicola Byrne RiskEye, CEO and founder.        

RTE will be going in front of the Oireachtas today following their musical scandal. Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent brings us the latest.

Traffic lights, how are they set and controlled, who is watching them and what are they doing? Conor Faughnan tells us in this week's commuter slot

Researchers from the Italian Institute of Technology have developed a unique robot which mimics some of the adaptive behaviours of climbing plants. Also up for discussion Canada’s sand tar where a new study show that air pollution impacts have been massively underestimated. Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

“Boy done good” and other icks this Valentines Day, a new comedy show and turning 40 all with comedian Emma Doran.

Early prison release expected for killers Tom and Molly Martens. We get the latest from Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

This week, Jess Kelly takes a look at Elon Musk facing tough questions about his Twitter takeover and she also answers listeners technology questions. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

A rise in scabies cases, abetted by extreme shortages of treatments, is posing an increasing public health issue, Irish doctors have warned. We get more details from Selene Daly, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology.