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The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Twitter:

@PatKennyNT

Language:

English

Contact:

1890453106

Episodes

Alastair Campbell on Boris Johnson and what next?

5/25/2022
With the Sue Gray report imminent, is Boris Johnson finally toast? We speak to former Labour strategist Alastair Campbell. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:13:24

80 euro a night charge for a hospital stay could be scrapped

5/25/2022
The Government could be planning to scrap the 80 euro a night charge for a hospital stay for public patients, will this lead to people cancelling their health insurance policies, and is that a good idea? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Dermot Goode from Totalhealthcover.ie. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or...

Duration:00:05:17

We get the latest on the school shooting in Texas

5/25/2022
We get the latest on the school shooting in Texas that has left 21 children and adults dead. Live from the USA Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio spoke to Pat this morning. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:17:33

Will the bank of Mum and Dad have to fund the basic needs of primary schools?

5/24/2022
Will the bank of Mum and Dad have to fund the basic needs of primary schools? To discuss this Pat was joined on the show by Seamus Mulconry General Secretary Catholic Primary Schools’ Management Association. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:08:12

Tech With Jess : A review of The Samsung Tab S8

5/24/2022
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at the Samsung Tab S8 and help listeners with the tech questions. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:07:25

The nitrous oxide scourge that’s plaguing Dublin

5/24/2022
We'll hear about the nitrous oxide scourge that’s plaguing Dublin with South Dublin Sinn Fein Councillor Derren Ó Brádaigh. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:10:56

"There's a lot of people on social welfare who just do not want to work"

5/24/2022
A Dublin pub manager has claimed that too many people on social welfare "are getting too much for nothing and they are getting everything too handy". There are currently 40,000 job vaccancies in the hoispitality sector. While at the same time there are 150,000 people on social welfare who are eligible to work. However Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central Gary Gannon says the reason the hospitality sector are struuggling to find staff is because of low wages. Our reporter Barry Whyte has...

Duration:00:19:10

'Run For Your Life' by Jane Mitchell

5/24/2022
Authur Jane Mitchell joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new novel about a young girl and her mother who flee to Ireland and are placed in Direct Provision 'Run For Your Life'. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:15:57

Professional spotlight: The career of a veterinary surgeon

5/24/2022
In the first installment of our new series professional spotlight, we take a look at the career of a veterinary surgeon. Pat was joined this morning by Elise O’Byrne White Veterinary surgeon at the DSPCA and also Conor Geraghty Veterinary Surgeon with Farmgate Veterinary Group. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by...

Duration:00:18:36

World's most expensive car sells for €135m

5/24/2022
Elon Musk retracts 20 million car ‘promise’ amid electric car shortage and a Mercedes-Benz breaks records selling for €135 million. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Correspondent for Sunday Independent brings us more on these stories in our motoring slot. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and...

Duration:00:08:23

Are passport delays about to ruin your holiday plans?

5/24/2022
Are passport delays about to ruin your holiday plans? We speak to travel journalist Eoghan Corry and Senator Lisa Chambers about the delay in getting passports processed especially with children's passports. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:14:55

Cavan farmer who has made a success of snail farming

5/23/2022
We speak to a Cavan farmer who is making a killing from snail farming. Peter Monaghan spoke to Pat this morning on the show. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:11:48

Travel With Pol: Why Spain is Ireland’s most popular sun holiday destination

5/23/2022
As Spain reviews it’s Covid rules on June 15 we find out why it’s Ireland’s most popular sun holiday destination with Travel with Pol Ó Conghaile. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:09:51

'His Name Was George Floyd' by Robert Samuels

5/23/2022
Pat was joined on the show by author Robert Samuels to discuss his new book 'His Name Was George Floyd' Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:17:41

Ask The Expert: Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Ann Maire Eustace Ryan

5/23/2022
Dr. Ann Maire Eustace Ryan Consultant Gastroenterologist in Tipperary University Hospital and who specializes in Endoscopy was our expert today and Ann Marie answered listeners gut related health questions on the show this morning. With thanks to Standard Life. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk...

Duration:00:13:53

Europe is repowering to distance itself further from Russia

5/23/2022
Green MEP Ciaran Cuffe joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss how Europe is repowering to distance itself further from Russia. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:11:17

Is it time to introduce a vacant property tax?

5/23/2022
As scours of empty properties lie empty up and down the country, is it time to introduce a vacant property tax? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Fiona Dunkin Policy Manager at Clúid Housing. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Duration:00:11:31

Josh Crosbie reports on the boom in pleasure boat sales

5/23/2022
With many people taking up new hobbies over the past two years there's been a boom in boat sales. Some suppliers are even having trouble trying to meet demand. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been finding out if sailing has become more accessible and affordable. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk...

Duration:00:10:14

Luke O’ Neill on the latest covid variant and Monkey Pox.

5/23/2022
Two cases of a new sub-variant of Covid-19 of concern were confirmed in Ireland earlier this month, according to the latest report from Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. Prof Luke O’ Neill brings us more details on the latest covid variant and Monkey Pox. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk...

Duration:00:11:35

Could a trade deal with the United States be off the table?

5/23/2022
Will a trade deal with the United States be off the table for the UK if Boris continues on his current course regarding the Northern Ireland protocol? To look into this further Pat spoke to Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer in NUIG. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play...

Duration:00:07:59

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