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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Oct 7, 2024 • 10min
Ask The Expert: On mortgages
David Quinn, Managing Director, Investwise Financial Planning is our expert today and he gives advice and guidance on all things mortgages.
Oct 7, 2024 • 14min
Should Ireland stop using coal power for electricity?
After 142 years of coal power and the nation behind the Industrial Revolution, Ratcliffe on Soar closed in the UK this week. It makes the UK the first G7 country to stop using coal power for electricity. Could we follow suit? Pat discusses this with Aoife Foley Professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Queen’s University.
Oct 7, 2024 • 25min
Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich on the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks
Today marks the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel and the beginning of the war in Gaza. One year on, what has the progress been in a war that has cost thousands their lives in Gaza? We speak to Israeli ambassador Dana Erlich.
Oct 7, 2024 • 11min
John McColgan on his new photo exhibition!
John Mc Colgan multi-award-winning producer and director joined Pat in studio to chat about his new photo exhibition dedicated to the men and women of the RNLI.
Oct 7, 2024 • 9min
is it the end for Erik Ten Hag?
A very drawn-out goalless draw at Villa Park puts more pressure on Erik Ten Hag but all the drama was at Brighton and Spurs .Ger Gilroy looks back on the weekend of sport.
Oct 7, 2024 • 9min
Latest UK politics news
Enda Brady, Presenter of TRT News on the latest on UK news and politics as Cork man, Morgan McSweeney has been appointed as Kier Starmer’s Chief of Staff, following Sue Gray’s controversial departure. McSweeney is considered to be one of Starmer’s top aides and was credited with Labour’s landslide general election victory.
Oct 7, 2024 • 11min
Dublin Bus is introducing a new private security unit
Dublin Bus are hoping to tackle anti-social behavior by introducing private security. We hear about their plans with Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann.
Oct 7, 2024 • 13min
Local concerns on second house development in Donabate
Despite a lack of amenities and local public services, Fingal County Council has given the go ahead for the second phase of a housing development in Donabate. Our reporter Josh Crosbie went to Donabate to talk to the community and local representatives about the issue
Oct 7, 2024 • 9min
Is Ireland seen as a playground for Russian espionage?
Extensive assets and a weak security culture make Ireland ‘ground zero’ for hybrid attacks and influence operations by Russia. So says Cathal Berry TD Independent TD for Kildare and Former Army Ranger and Cathal joined Pat this morning on the show.
Oct 4, 2024 • 27min
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week – Election speculation and the crisis in the Middle East. All up for discussion with John Lee Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland, Emer Higgins Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West. Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail and Richard Boyd Barrett TD People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire.
