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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Feb 18, 2025 • 7min
A tourist tax for staying in Dublin is being considered
A tourist tax for staying in Dublin is being considered by Dublin City Council in order to increase revenue. This accommodation levy which would be put on hotels and short term lettings is being opposed by those in the tourism industry. Talking to Pat this morning was Michael Magner, President of the Irish Hotels Federation and Owner of Cork Vienna Woods Hotel.
Feb 18, 2025 • 17min
Developments this week on the Gaza ceasefire and negotiations
Developments this week on the Gaza ceasefire and negotiations. Hostage releases, negotiations in Cairo and Jordan and how will Egypt respond to Trump’s Middle East Riveria plan. All to discuss with Hussein Ibish Senior Resident Scholar at The Arab Gulf Institute in Washington Dc.
Feb 18, 2025 • 11min
The tips and tricks of painting your house
What are the tips and tricks of painting your house? Whether its tiles or wood Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra provides all the tips and tricks for painting your house.
Feb 18, 2025 • 9min
Sean Defoe on today's government agenda
The Tánaiste is set to propose non-lethal military support for Ukraine as Cabinet meets today. The issue of tax break for developers and negotiations for Section 39 workers will also be on the agenda for the Government. All to discuss with Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.
Feb 18, 2025 • 17min
Costs for National Children Hospital are increasing once more
Patients may not be moved into the new children’s hospital until 2026 as moving is delayed over the winter period. It comes as there are reports that costs for the hospital are increasing once more. We get reaction from David Cullinane from Sinn Féin and Columnist, Host of The Irish Medical Lives Podcast and Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine Dr Chris Luke.
Feb 17, 2025 • 18min
Ask The Expert: Eye care
Arthur Cummings, Consultant Eye Surgeon at the Wellington Clinic and Consultant Ophthalmologist at the beacon hospital is our expert today. As well as answering listeners' questions, Arthur speaks about the success of Ocumetra, an Irish data analytics company that helps to manage the symptoms of myopia, or short-sightedness.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
Feb 17, 2025 • 11min
Henry reports from the BAFTA's 2025
Henry Mc Kean was at the Royal Festival Hal in London for BAFTAs last night where there were a few surprises on the red carpet and in the winner's room. Henry joined Pat live from London.
Feb 17, 2025 • 11min
Travel with Pól: London
London is the city with most air access out of Ireland, full of iconic sights, starry shows and offbeat attractions. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent, is just back. Travel is with thanks to Ryanair.
Feb 17, 2025 • 16min
European leaders gather in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders gather in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine. We discuss what this meeting will bring with John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor Of European Integration at Maynooth University.
Feb 17, 2025 • 18min
Water, how we use it, how we waste it!
Paul O’Callaghan, Water Scientist, Filmmaker and Founder of Bluetech research joined Pat on the show today to chat about his new documentary which is showing at the forthcoming Dublin Film Festival.'Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey' explores the urgent global water crisis while showcasing solutions that bring hope, from sponge cities to drinkable rivers.
