The Pat Kenny Show
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Jan 27, 2025 • 10min
Refuse Sack Ban in Dublin
Mannix Flynn, Independent Councillor for Dublin City Council, sits down with Pat to discuss new rules that have just come into effect that aim to ban plastic refuse sacks on select streets,Businesses that fail to comply from 1 January could face fines of €150, as the transitionary period of just over three months has now ended. From now on, all occupiers of buildings on the list of streets on the south side of the city will not be permitted to present waste in plastic bags on city streets for collection.
Jan 27, 2025 • 18min
Gaza Ceasefire
Israel has opened checkpoints to allow Palestinians to return to the north of Gaza. It follows a delay that Israel says was caused by Hamas reneging on part of the ceasefire agreement.US President Donald Trump also made comments over the weekend suggesting the Gaza strip be ‘cleaned out’.Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, joins Pat to discuss.
Jan 23, 2025 • 11min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
America leaving the WHO and the consequences for health plus the lies Disinformation, propaganda, and dangerous precedents from Trump’s inauguration. All to discuss in our disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes.
Jan 23, 2025 • 8min
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Severance'
On this week's Boxed, John Fardy fills us in on scifi dystopian thriller Apple TV series Severance.
Jan 23, 2025 • 7min
Will we see election of a Taoiseach?
Resumption of the Dáil is pushed back again, will we see election of a Taoiseach? All to discuss with Daniel McConnell, Editor Business Post.
Jan 23, 2025 • 9min
Concerns over hare ‘lamping’ and ‘baiting’ of foxes and badgers
Gardai have launched a crackdown on illegal hunting due to rising concerns over hare ‘lamping’ and ‘baiting’ of foxes and badgers. There are fears that gangs from cities are travelling to rural parts of the country to set up illegal hunting rings including the use of ‘blooded’ dogs to hunt rabbits, badgers and foxes. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Pat McLoughlin, a Farmer from near Birr, Co. Offaly.
Jan 23, 2025 • 9min
How science is crucial for evidence based decision making
Science is crucial for evidence-based decision-making. Public trust in scientists can help decision makers act on the basis of the best available evidence, especially during crises. The good news is in a recent survey Ireland does very well in trusting scientists ranking 14th out of 68 countries, and is second in the EU after Spain. For more on this Pat chatted to Prof Luke O'Neill.
Jan 23, 2025 • 8min
Stateside news update with Terry Sheridan
With only a few days back in the White House, Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders and started a feud with a bishop. Meanwhile, in California a new wildfire fire erupts north of Los Angeles.
Jan 23, 2025 • 10min
Dr Eva Orsmond on her new book
Dr Eva Orsmond joined Pat on the show to chat about her new book 'The Belly Fat Solution'. The book contains over 50 recipes which are backed up by science, helping readers understand on how to lose that tummy fat.
Jan 23, 2025 • 19min
The Dáil descended into chaos yesterday!
The Dáil descended into chaos yesterday with four suspensions, the opposition on their feet and no election of Taoiseach. Will there be progress when the Dáil resumes this morning?TD, People Before Profit-Solidarity, Dublin South Wes Paul Murphy TD joined Pat on the show to discuss.
