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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Mar 24, 2025 • 12min
The government plans to incentivize apartment building!
The government plans to incentivize apartment building. The idea is to allow property developers to invest less and borrow. Will this make a difference? To discuss further Jonathan was joined on the show by Labour Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan.
Mar 24, 2025 • 12min
The value of friendships
Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined Jonathan this morning. Up for discussion this morning was the subject of friends, the value of them and why some end.
Mar 24, 2025 • 10min
Ask The Expert: Employment law
Knowing your rights when it comes to employment law can be confusing and daunting. Joining us to discuss the most common issues that arise in relation to employment law and to answer your questions was Julie Galbraith head of Employment at Evershed Sutherlands.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
Mar 24, 2025 • 7min
What kind of cyber threats do Ireland face?
The past few years have seen an exponential rise in cybersecurity threats, particularly cybercrime-as-a-service. What kind of cyber attacks do we face and how do we combat them? All to discuss with George Foley Cybersecurity Expert at ESET Ireland.
Mar 24, 2025 • 5min
The gambling industry effect on the beautiful game?
How much of a grip does the gambling industry have on the beautiful game ? Analysis conducted by investigate Europe has found that 66% of clubs in 31 divisions across Europe have at least one betting deal. Jonathan discuss this and more with Martyn Ziegler The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter.
Mar 24, 2025 • 9min
People are moving away from fast fashion
People are moving away from fast fashion brands. They are more conscious of the working conditions of the staff and also the environmental impacts. We discuss this with Laura Jordan Image and Brand Consultant Owner Of Style Savvy and also Sinead Ryan Host Of The Home Show and Journalist with The Independent and Sunday Independent.
Mar 24, 2025 • 13min
Pól Ó Conghaile visits The Isle of Man
The Isle of Man was once a famous seaside holiday destination. Despite being just a short hop away, it has faded from view. So what’s it like to visit now? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent, is just back. All with thanks to Ryanair.
Mar 24, 2025 • 12min
Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 amid rescue efforts
The toll from Myanmar's deadliest earthquake in decades has continued to rise, compounding an already dire humanitarian. Peter Power, Executive Director of UNICEF joined Pat Kenny on the show.
Mar 24, 2025 • 13min
Reforms to teaching training coming
All trainee teachers will be required to undergo mandatory placement in special education under reforms proposed by Minister for Education Helen McEntee. We discuss these proposals with Anne Marie Ford Principal of Scoil Naomh Colmcille, in Togher, Co Louth.
Mar 21, 2025 • 31min
Friday Forum look back on the big news stories of the week!
Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week! Joining Ivan this morning in studio was Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil, Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Sinead Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie.
