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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Jan 30, 2025 • 16min
Is the State meeting their legal obligations when it comes to domestic violence?
In 2018 the government introduced new legislation around domestic violence. A year later Ireland ratified the Istanbul Convention a European legal commitment which aims to combat violence against women.But is the state meeting their legal obligations?Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into the referral process for perpetrators of domestic violence.
Jan 30, 2025 • 6min
VHI announces price plan increase
VHI announces an average price increase of 3% across its health insurance plans from 1st March 2025. We speak to Dermot Goode Insurance Expert at Total Healthcover.ie a Lockton company about this increase and what it means for customers.
Jan 30, 2025 • 7min
The art of the political comeback
When a politician is embroiled in scandal, they often resign or move to the shadows of the media spotlight. But as time passes, can a comeback be made? Gabija Gataveckaite from the Irish Independent looks at the art of the political comeback.
Jan 30, 2025 • 9min
The cuts in US aid already hitting Ukraine
Donald Trump has paused US Aid programmes around the world. One country this is already having an impact in is Ukraine. With more on this, Pat spoke to Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent, RFI and France 24.
Jan 30, 2025 • 5min
The psychology of being sustainable
Many of us feel that being more sustainable will be time-consuming, expensive, or a chore, but what if being more environmentally and socially active could improve our moods? Jo Linehan digs into the psychology of being sustainable.
Jan 30, 2025 • 20min
How do we address the teacher shortage crisis?
Three-quarters of secondary school's report having no applicants for recent teaching vacancies due to the ongoing retention and recruitment crisis. This is according to a survey carried out by the Principals and Deputy Principals Association. Pat discussed these findings with and we are now joined by the Principals and Deputy Principals Association President, Michael Murphy
Jan 30, 2025 • 13min
US plane and military helicopter mid collision in Washington DC
An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport. We get the details from Kevin Byrne a Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.
Jan 29, 2025 • 7min
Belarussian President re-elected amidst no real opposition
On Sunday, Belarussian President Aleksandr Lukashenko won his seventh election in a row claiming 86.62% of the vote in an election that has been described by both the European Union and opposition leaders as a sham. Joining Pat this morning to discuss the election result was Franak Viacorka, Chief Advisor to exiled opposition leader Sveltana Tikhanovskaya.
Jan 29, 2025 • 11min
Roisin O'Donnell on her new book 'Nesting'
Five years ago, then teacher Roisin O'Donnell was approached by radio one’s ‘spoken stories’ to produce a piece for air. The resulting 3,000 words would form the basis of her debut novel ‘Nesting’.
Jan 29, 2025 • 8min
Milan's vertical gardens
Garden Designer Diarmuid Gavin tells us all about Milan's vertical gardens.
