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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Jan 15, 2025 • 13min
Fingal CC will not consider an application to lift the passenger cap!
Fingal County Council says it will not consider an application to lift the passenger cap that limits numbers at Dublin Airport to 32 million a year, saying the application from the DAA is invalid. Speaking to Pat this morning with more on this was Councilor Cathal Boland, former mayor and deputy mayor of Fingal Co. Council and former Vice President of the Airport Regional Council of Europe.
Jan 14, 2025 • 9min
TikTok says reports of possible sale to Elon Musk are ‘pure fiction’
TikTok says reports of possible sale to Elon Musk are ‘pure fiction’ We get the latest on this with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
Jan 14, 2025 • 13min
Is gym culture as judgmental as we perceive it to be?
It might be the busiest month of the year for gyms, but not everyone is rushing to sign up. Infact, according to recent UK research, a quarter of people are too embarrassed to work out in a gym, 27 per cent worry what regular members will think of them, while 28 per cent fear they wouldn't use the equipment properly. So, is gym culture as judgmental as we perceive it to be? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
Jan 14, 2025 • 10min
How will the new construction register crackdown on cowboy builders?
A new register of builders has been set up by construction industry regulation Ireland to crackdown on cowboy builders – but who does it work? The Construction Industry Federation explains how this will give home buyers more confidence. Speaking to Pat this morning on the show was Hubert Fitzpatrick Director General of the Construction Industry Federation.
Jan 14, 2025 • 11min
Warnings over a rise in deepfake nude photos of women on social media
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is concerned over the use of online advertisements in Ireland. Social media platforms are advertising AI undress apps, so called nuidify apps allow users to create deepfake naked images of any woman.Speaking to Pat this morning about this concern was Rachel Morrogh, Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.
Jan 14, 2025 • 8min
What impact will the UK ETA have on the NI tourism ?industry?
Last week the UK introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation for visitors from non-European countries. There is significant concern on the impact this could have on the Northern Irish tourism industry. We hear from Joanne Stuart, CEO of the Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance.
Jan 14, 2025 • 12min
How are we to a peace deal in the Middle East?
US President Joe Biden has said that Israel and Hamas are “on the brink” of a ceasefire deal that would bring peace to Gaza which has been under relentless attack by Israel since the October 7th 2023 attacks. For analysis we are joined by Gershon Baskin, former Israeli hostage negotiator.
Jan 14, 2025 • 18min
HSE's new campaign 'You Me and HIV'
The HSE have launched a new campaign which addresses misconceptions surrounding HIV and helps reduce the stigma that still exists in Ireland. The campaign is called 'You, Me and HIV'. It was developed in collaboration with HIV activists, HIV community groups, sexual health services and NGOS. To tell us more about the campaign Pat was joined in studio by Professor Fiona Lyons, HSE clinical lead of the sexual health and crisis pregnancy program and consultant in genitourinary medicine at saint James’ hospital Dublin and also Dr Robbie Lawlor, a HIV activist.
Jan 14, 2025 • 15min
Government formation talks continue!
We speak to Newstalk Political correspondent Sean Defoe as talks between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Independent TDs are set to continue today amidst growing expectation that the sides will reach an agreement by January 22nd.
Jan 13, 2025 • 9min
How different faiths mark this time of year
Many of you will be collecting your turkey tomorrow and getting ready for midnight mass.But not everyone celebrates Christmas the same way, and some people will not be celebrating at all.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been speaking to people of multiple cultures and religions to find out how they will spend this time of year.
