The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

The Government yesterday announced that it was to purchase the Citywest Hotel in Dublin to become a permanent international protection facility. Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan joined us to discuss this and more including our bail laws and prison spaces.

For years, scientists have warned us about ocean acidification often called the "evil twin" of the climate crisis. But a new report suggests we've underestimated the danger. The health of our oceans may have already passed a critical tipping point. Also we hear about a new study has found that dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%. The visual of a rhino being dehorned may sound brutal for the animals, but the experts say that cutting off the animals’ horns is more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and it costs less. Most of all, it can be done without causing pain for the animals.  All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.With thanks to Repak.ie.

Iran has fired hypersonic missiles at Israel on their sixth day of fighting. This follows Donald Trump’s warning of US’ protentional involvement, and his demand for Iran to surrender.   Sally Hayden, Irish international correspondent reports live from Beirut gave Pat an update on the situation.

With 40 million book sold globally in 120 different countries and a hit tv series on Disney plus, Karin Slaughter is one of the most successful crime fiction writers in the world. She returns with a new book part of series we are all guilty as part of a brand new the in which local two girls go missing and it sends the town of north falls into chaos. Karin tells Pat all about 'We Are All Guilty'.

The Coronas will be headlining Kaleidascope in July but next week they play Live At The Marquee in Cork as part of their tour to celebrate their latest album ‘Thoughts and Observations’. Danny joined Pat to talk everything about making music, touring the world and what they’ve been getting up to lately.The show today  was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

The Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any capital city in Europe and is home to around 600 deer but when it comes to holding concerts, events and even sporting events, how is the park managed and what goes on behind the scenes? Paul McDonnell is the Chief Superintendent of the Phoenix Park for nearly 10 years and he joined Pat to answer those questions and to tell us what his day in the life looks like as the Park’s Superintendent.The show today  was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

Every morning Christoph Schwitzer gets to wake up between a South African hornbill and a red river hog. But why wouldn’t he it's the standard accommodation for the Director of Dublin Zoo. Dr Christoph Schwitzer was appointed to the position just 5 years ago and he joins Pat to tell all his day-to-day life in the Zoo and his passion for animals.

trump leaves the G7 while lamenting the absence of Vladimir Putin. The Trump family have a new business venture. All to discuss with our panel, Gina London, Former CNN White House Correspondent and Columnist with the Sunday Independent and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal

Henry McKean went out first thing with the zookeepers and met the red pandas, sea lions and penguins just as Dublin Zoo opened its doors to the public.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

Now that we are well and truly into summer, its the time of year when businesses all preparing for the influx of visitors far and wide.  But despite CSO figures showing a drop in tourism earlier this year, industry experts are expecting a boom of North American visitors this summer.But how is the tourism sector preparing for their busiest time of the year? All to discuss with Lorraine Sweeney Hotelier and business woman and Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.The show today  was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.