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 22, 2025 • 15min
How can the housing crisis be solved?
Continuing our housing series on the show with Barry Whyte. With not enough new homes being built we find out how many are needed and when they can be delivered. Barry brings us this report.
May 22, 2025 • 8min
The gene editing therapy that lead a baby to make history
A baby has made history by being treated with the first custom-made gene editing therapy to prevent them developing a potentially fatal disease. Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College brings us the full story.
May 22, 2025 • 22min
Donald Trump and South African President what happen in the Oval office?
Two Israeli diplomats have been killed in Washington D.C outside the Capital Jewish Museum. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan and analysis from Scott Lucas. We also look back at yesterday’s Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
May 22, 2025 • 6min
How Irelands top festivals are aiming to become sustainable
We are fast approaching summer and thus festival season. But between the tents and plastic bottles festivals have been noted for their unsustainable nature. But this year some of Irelands top festivals are taking steps to reduce the harm they cause to our environment. o Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine tell us all.
May 22, 2025 • 13min
How the updated UK EU deal is impacting fishermen here and the UK
On Monday the EU and the UK struck a new post-Brexit deal, which extends their access to each other’s fishing waters beyond the initial 2026 date to 2038. So how will this impact both Irish and UK fishermen? To discuss with Pat was John Lynch, CEO Of Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation and Mike Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, Nation.
May 22, 2025 • 19min
Highlighted concerns over Irelands aviation industry
A new report, released today has highlighted concerns over Irelands aviation industry. Pat discusses the findings with Eamonn Brennan, former Director General of EUROCONTROL and coauthor of the report.
May 21, 2025 • 7min
Gardening Stories: The history of the Chelsea Flower show
This week on the show Diarmuid Gavin takes a look at the history of the Chelsea Flower Show.All with thanks to Tirlán.
May 21, 2025 • 11min
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport meets today
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport is having its first meeting today. The Dail speaking rights row has effectively stalled it for weeks; it was initially to be up and running before St Patrick’s Day.What will be on their agenda? We discussed further with Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator.
May 21, 2025 • 17min
Former BBC journalist Chris Moore on his new book 'Kincora Britain's Shame'
For over 45 years the truth about the sex abuse scandal at Kincora Boys’ Hostel in Belfast has remained beyond reach. Award winning former BBC journalist Chris Moore has doggedly investigated this story for over four decades. His new book Kincora exposes the rampant sexual abuse of young boys that took place at the Belfast Boys’ home.Chris joined Pat in studio this morning.
May 21, 2025 • 15min
The pressure of finding and keeping a house to rent
Rising rents, less rental properties available and small landlords leaving the market leaving the market. But just difficult is it now to find an affordable place to rent in a location near your place of work?Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out, he has been speaking to estate agents and renters.
