The Pat Kenny Show
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'.
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May 26, 2025 • 17min
Ask The Expert: Eye health and care
Phone screens and earphones, we all use them, but how detrimental can they really be to our brains cognitive function? Arthur Cummings, Consultant Eye Surgeon at Wellington Eye Clinic is our 'Ask The Expert' today.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
May 26, 2025 • 12min
How airports deal with air traffic management for greater efficiency and safety
The complex way in which busy airports deal with air traffic management for greater efficiency and safety. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel & Airport safety and security expert.
May 26, 2025 • 12min
New traffic management measures for Dublin City
New traffic management measures for Dublin City’s Westland Row have come into effect. From today, only public transport, taxis and cyclists will be allowed to turn left from Westland Row onto Pearse Street. We discuss this and more with Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor & Columnist with the Independent.
May 26, 2025 • 7min
Remains found on Kerry farm are those of Michael Gaine
Gardaí confirm remains found on Kerry farm are those of Michael Gaine, We get the latest on the case with Jerry O'Sullivan Presenter Kerry Today Show Radio Kerry.
May 26, 2025 • 17min
The do’s and don’ts for students spending their summer in the states?
As summer is just around the corner, flocks of college students will be heading over to the US on a J1. However there are growing concerns of students under a Trump presidency. So what are the do’s and don’ts for students spending their summer in the states? Pat was joined on the show by Louise Corrigan, Immigration Lawyer, Oisin Gaffey Outgoing Editor in Chief of The University Observer and Alex Rowley, Newstalk reporter who will be travelling over to the states this summer.
May 26, 2025 • 11min
What has happened to our native woodlands?
Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. Despite having a reputation for being one of greenest places on earth, Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. So what happened to our native woodlands and who are the people working to restore them? Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into this.
May 26, 2025 • 9min
Travel news and updates with Pol O’ Conghaile
Overtourism and slower more responsible tourism. Pol O’ Conghaile has all the latest travel news.All with thanks to Ryanair.
May 26, 2025 • 10min
Transforming brown bin waste into natural gas and organic fertilizer
For many years, food waste has been a topic of contention. Previously, Irish retailers were forced to transport food waste to Northern Ireland, as there was no solution to the issue south of the border. However, there is now a less carbon intensive solution located in Dublin.Pat spoke to Dr Stephen Nolan, Technical lead for Bia Energy.
May 26, 2025 • 16min
Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on the European Union
On Friday Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on the European Union to take effect on 1st June. However, yesterday Trump u-turned and said the tariffs would not come into effect until 9th July. Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne joined Pat to discuss further.
May 23, 2025 • 29min
A look back in the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum
Senator Fiona McLoughlin, Fianna Fail, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mirror and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Fein TD make up our Friday Forum this week. We discuss the new stories of the week.
