The Pat Kenny Show
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Dec 12, 2024 • 11min
House prices here are overvalued by up to ten percent
House prices here are overvalued by between 8-10% according to the ESRI in their latest quarterly economic report. It leaves the market at risk of correction like that seen after the 2007 crash. To discuss the report with Pat was Senior Lecturer TU Dublin Lorcan Sirr.
Dec 12, 2024 • 13min
Health advice as we enter peak flu season!
As we enter ‘peak’ flu season, a significant increase in hospitalisations has been reported due to low vaccine intake. Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP discusses this trend. We also ask whether it is too late to get the flu vaccine this year to be covered for Christmas.
Dec 12, 2024 • 14min
The latest on the situation on the ground in Damascus
After 14 years of rule by Bashar Al- Assad came to a crashing end last weekend. Life goes on for Syrians. With Shops open and workers commuting a sense of normality is starting to emerge. But with reports of wide scale torture being recorded and a country still gripped by internal conflict. Sustained peace for Syrians may still be a faraway dream.
Dec 11, 2024 • 12min
Zhang Biqing’s Rooftop Paradise
In the heart of Beijing’s prestigious Haidian district, amidst government buildings and universities, a surreal sight captured the imagination of many a sprawling traditional Chinese garden perched atop a 26-storey luxury apartment block. Diarmuid Gavin tells us more about these wonderful gardens.
Dec 11, 2024 • 15min
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael continue to drive Government formation talks
As Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael continue to drive Government formation talks, there is some turmoil on the opposition benches among the smaller parties. Seán Defoe Newstalk's Political Correspondent brings us up to speed.
Dec 11, 2024 • 17min
John Simpson on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Syria
It has been a year of quickly evolving and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Syria. In the weeks and months ahead, how are these conflicts likely to play out? To discuss Pat was joined by John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor.
Dec 11, 2024 • 11min
Norway and its success with switching to ev's
Norway is a similar size to Ireland and all of the arguments against EVs apply at least as much there as here rural locations, driving distances, dispersed population, batteries in Winter. Yet Norway has made a spectacular success out of its plan to switch to electric cars. We discuss this and more with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.
Dec 11, 2024 • 7min
Green Scene: An unusual carnivorous pollinator
Today on the 'Green Scene' we hear about the unusual carnivorous pollinator, and unexpected ways to keep warmer this winter inspired by the past. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Dec 11, 2024 • 12min
Classic Christmas movies to watch!
Lisa Cannon has rounded up the top 10 old-fashioned Christmas movies for this week’s ‘Inside Hollywood’
Dec 11, 2024 • 11min
The mystery disease killing people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What do we know about the mystery disease killing people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? To give us more information Pat spoke to Kingston Mills Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
