The Pat Kenny Show
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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'.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 14min
The defective concrete block grant scheme and costings to homeowners
Houses are crumbling due to the presence of pyrite or mica in concrete blocks from certain quarries. The Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme is meant to help homeowners repair or rebuild, but only 7% of the nearly 2,900 applicants have had their homes fixed since the scheme began in 2020. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group and a lecturer at the Technological University of the Shannon and grant recipient.
Aug 25, 2025 • 23min
All the news updates stateside
After weeks of political pressure over Donald Trump’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein, the US Justice department has released a transcript of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell. We discuss this and more with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News Public Radio and also Greg Swenson, Chair of Republicans Overseas UK and Ireland.
Aug 25, 2025 • 11min
The new aviation service, operated by Bristow Ireland
Kevin Byrne, a retired lieutenant colonel and airport safety expert, dives into Bristow Ireland's innovative aviation service featuring six cutting-edge AW189 helicopters. He discusses their advanced capabilities in search and rescue operations, comparing them to older models like the S92. The conversation touches on the Coast Guard's new fixed-wing service, highlighting enhancements in emergency responses along the Irish coast. Byrne also emphasizes the importance of training and equipment in ensuring safety and efficiency during rescue missions.
Aug 25, 2025 • 10min
A call for the reopening of the Young Farmers Scheme
Many young farmers are feeling forgotten as the IFA and the ICMSA call for the reopening of the long established Young Farmers Scheme. To discuss this with Pat was Dennis Drennan, President of the ICMSA.
Aug 25, 2025 • 6min
A look back on the weekend of sport
The weekend was packed full of action, It was a successful opening game for Ireland in the women’s rugby world cup. Co-captain Edel McMahon's return from injury helped with Ireland's impressive 42-14 win against Japan. As the Premier League continues, Everton fans enjoyed a first win in their brand-new stadium with the help of former man city star Jack Grealish. However, Man United continued with a winless game in a draw against Fulham. Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off the Ball looks back on the busy weekend of sport.
Aug 25, 2025 • 12min
Caretakers and secretaries are set to begin an indefinite strike
Some small primary schools could remain closed from Thursday this week as caretakers and secretaries are set to begin an indefinite strike for parity in public sector pensions and employment conditions. Andy Pike, Head of Education at Fórsa
Aug 25, 2025 • 11min
Barry Ward to meet Zelensky in Kyiv
Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to “to push Russia to peace” as Kyiv marked its Independence Day yesterday. Barry Ward, FG TD and Chair of EU Affairs Committee is currently in Kyiv at the invitation of Verhova Rada, the speaker of the parliament, he is due to meet president Zelensky later today. Barry Ward spoke to Pat ahead of this meeting.
Aug 22, 2025 • 22min
The Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week
Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Tabitha Monahan, Political reporter for Irish Independent and Presenter on The Indo Daily Podcast and Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora all joined Pat for this week's Friday Forum.
Aug 22, 2025 • 7min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks through multi seeds flapjack, banana bread and carrot and walnut cake. A great lunch box fillers just in time for the kids heading back to school.
Aug 22, 2025 • 10min
65,000 students got their Leaving Cert results
Today over 65,000 students got their Leaving Cert Result. Henry McKean visited St Mary's Girls Secondary School Baldoyle Dublin as students got their results.
