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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Mar 6, 2025 • 16min
Revenue sends a warning to social media influencers
Social media influencers in Ireland issued with more than 450 letters by Revenue over gifts. This is the latest attempt in response to growth of earnings on social media. But how many industries are avoiding paying their income tax?To discuss further with Pat was CEO of Fairstone Ireland and AskPaul.ie Paul Merriman.
Mar 6, 2025 • 15min
Commuter slot with Conor Faughnan
In this week’s Commuter Slot we hear about the New RSA ad, how young Drivers 85% more likely to be involved in road accidents than older drivers and the penalty point loophole.
Mar 5, 2025 • 14min
The impact the War in Ukraine is having on Children there
After three years of war in Ukraine the devastation inflicted upon their communities is immense. With the scars of wars not just physically felt but also psychologically. Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland Peter Power is just back from Ukraine and he joined Pat to discuss the impact the war is having on Children in the war torn Country.
Mar 5, 2025 • 10min
Garden stories: Brian McCarthy founder of Cork Rooftop Farm
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian McCarthy stood atop a bare concrete roof in Cork city centre and envisioned a transformation. With limited gardening experience, he embarked on an ambitious project: converting this unused urban space into a thriving rooftop farm.Brian joined Pat this morning on the show to tell him all about his gardening journey.
Mar 5, 2025 • 18min
The lads of Italia 90 are back!
Italia 90 heroes set for stage show honoring 35 years after iconic World Cup. To chat to Pat about the show and Italia 90 memories was Niall Quinn Former Republic of Ireland Footballer and also John Aldridge Former Liverpool and Republic Of Ireland Footballer. Shows take place in the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin Friday 14th March and Cork Opera House Sunday 16th March.
Mar 5, 2025 • 9min
‘The Open Door’ pop-up restaurant incentive in Cork prison
Over 50 invited guests including 25 prospective employers from the hospitality industry gathered at the prison for a final exam like no other. Six prisoners who took part in an intensive eight-week culinary course served up a feast behind bars last night. It’s the fourth year of ‘The Open Door’ pop-up restaurant, which is a collaboration between the Irish Prison Service and Munster Technological University. Newstalk’s southern reporter Jamie O Hara went inside Cork Prison to speak to the people involved
Mar 5, 2025 • 12min
Political speeches at the Oscars necessary or sheer nonsense?
Making controversial political speech at the Oscars. Necessary or sheer Nonsense? Lisa Cannon brings us some examples of the speeches that caused boos and scandal & those that garnered applause.
Mar 5, 2025 • 16min
Tackling illegal dumping and getting recycling right
Conor Walsh, secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA) joined Pat on the show this morning. Topics up for discussion was how to tackle illegal dumping, the cost of water mangement and getting recycling.
Mar 5, 2025 • 9min
Green Scene: How impressive the memories of fish are!
On this week's Green Scene. Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman is here to explain some watery skills. We hear how dancing baby sea turtles unlock the secrets of their navigational abilities, and impressive fish memories.All with thanks to Repak.
Mar 5, 2025 • 10min
What is Urticaria or better know as nettle rash?
Urticaria is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years. What causes it and what the treatment? To discuss further Pat spoke to Selene Daly Tarpey, Nurse Tutor and Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
