The Pat Kenny Show

Are we about to miss a golden opportunity to introduce a rules-based planning system? We discuss the government’s proposed planning legislation with Conor Skehan Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

We debate the latest plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in Dublin’s inner city with Brendan O’Connor, President of the Garda Representative Association, Senator Barry Ward, Fine Gael Justice Spokesperson and Vice-chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, and Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.

We speak to best-selling author Sinéad Moriarity about her new children’s book ‘Finding Hope’.

Children as young as 15 are being tricked into becoming money mules as fraudsters use social media to target Irish students. Just how has this been done and what is a money mule? To explain Pat was joined on the show by Ronan Murphy Executive chairman at smarttech247.

How do the weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy work and how their makers Novo Nordisk is now worth more than all of Denmark? Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College brings us the details.

Louise Cooney, the renowned Irish fashion, travel, and lifestyle blogger joined Pat to share her top three favourite books that have captured her heart and imagination. 

To discuss the social media policies in workplaces with Pat was Damien McCarthy  CEO of HR Consultancy Firm, HR Buddy.

With a continuously increasing aging population, what must be done to provide sufficient care to elderly people?  Pat discussed this with Professor Professor David Colin-Thomé an Independent Health Care Consultant.

Ukraine reels after Russian missile strikes kill 17 people. We speak to Lara Marlowe Paris-based author and Contributor to the Irish Times joined Pat as she returned from her latest trip to the war-torn country. 

As a young boy is reduced to tears by ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, we can’t help but wonder: What's the absolute crème de la crème of sporting chants? Shane Hannon gives his view.

A report looking at Irish students' gambling activities has shown one in five 16-year-old boys has had trouble with a gambling habit. To discuss the findings Pat spoke to Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin.

This morning Pat was joined on the show by Author and Journalist Aoife Moore to discuss her new book 'The Long Game: Inside Sinn Féin'.

RTÉ is grappling with financial difficulties, and the government is considering providing interim funding with conditions attached, while also planning for long-term reforms in the public service broadcasting and media sector.   David Davin-Power, former RTE correspondent spoke to Pat with reaction this morning.

Could a second tier of child benefit lift 40,000 children out of poverty? To discuss this further Pat spoke to Karen Kiernan, CEO of One Family Ireland.

As the Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, there are rising concerns over safety.  For more on this Pat spoke to Naomi O'Leary Irish Times Europe Correspondent.

Taking Tinseltown by storm, Lisa Cannon takes a dive into Florence Pugh’s meteoric rise to fame in this week's 'Inside Hollywood'.

Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens tells us what jobs you can undertake in your garden during September.

Former Proud Boys chairman receives the longest sentence so far handed down for the January 6th riots.  We get all the news and reaction stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

750 Ukranian refugees are being housed in glamping tents from Electric Picnic. Concerns have been expressed by many about the tent's suitability as emergency accommodation. To discuss this further Pat spoke to CEO of Doras John Lannon.

Will new speed limits combat fatalities on Irish roads? Authorities embark on a mission to lower speed limits on the roads as a response to the rising death toll due to road crashes. To get a reaction Pat was joined on the show by Conor Faughnan  Transport Consultant and  CEO at the RIAC.

You’ve heard of global warming but what do you know about Pacific cooling, Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland explained this phenomenon.

Is vaping worse than smoking? We debate on the show with Dr. Garrett McGovern GP Specializing in Addiction Medication and also Dr. Emmet O'Brien Chairperson of ASH Ireland, Council of the Irish Heart Foundation, and Consultant Respiratory Physician, Beaumont Hospital. 

Richard Bruton has announced his intention to retire at the next general election. He has served as a councillor, senator, TD, and Minister who played a central role in three governments. Richard joined Pat in studio this morning.

Tomorrow is International Day of Charity, chosen as such to mark the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on how Irish people are giving back, and what Ireland's leading charities are doing to help those at home and around the world. 

There’s about 1200 fuel stations in Ireland – and counting – and while all offer fuel (petrol and diesel) most will also provide snacks, hot coffee and grocery basics. However, increasingly larger motorway service stops are going beyond their original job spec, to become hubs of action and amenities for local communities. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.