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 1, 2024 • 7min
Dublin Airport’s passenger cap explained!
Dublin Airport’s passenger capwhat is it, how does it work, and why could it send ticket prices soaring? All explained with Paul Hackett – Director and VP of Irish Travel Association.
Oct 1, 2024 • 12min
It is now illegal to buy, breed or import xl bully dogs
It is now illegal to buy, breed or import xl bully dogs. The minister for rural and community development Heather Humphreys signed the legislation to ban the dogs last week, which was motivated by a number of serious attacks in recent months. Bella Finn from our newsroom has been looking into the ban and what it entails.
Oct 1, 2024 • 21min
Israel launches a ground invasion into Lebanon.
A major escalation in the Middle East after Israel launches a ground invasion into Lebanon. We go live to Beirut as we get the latest from Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Oct 1, 2024 • 8min
Green Scene: Robot bees!
When you think of an octopus, you might picture it swimming alone, however scientists think these animals could be more social than we thought. A new study has found that octopuses sometimes team up with groups of fish in order to hunt together.Meanwhile, bees play a critical role in agriculture, helping to pollinate some 35 percent of the world’s food crops. But with habitat loss, climate change, pesticides and other factors threatening bee populations, in recent years, scientists have been turning to robot bees. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director, Research Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Oct 1, 2024 • 13min
What to do if you child refuses to go to school?
A child who refuses to go to school can be difficult to manage – what should you do about it and why is it happening? Dr Richard Hogan joins us to talk through the issues parents and students face.
Oct 1, 2024 • 20min
Budget 2025 a preview!
Minister Jack Chambers will deliver his first budget and the last of the current government this afternoon, it is expected to be a bumper giveaway. We hear details on how will all benefit with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and also Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent.
Sep 30, 2024 • 11min
Ask the Expert: Marathon running
With the Dublin marathon just a few weeks away, we get the best tips on how to manage the rest of your training and if you might be considering taking up a marathon. Joining Pat was John Treacy, former CEO of the Irish Sports Council and silver medalist at the Olympics.
Sep 30, 2024 • 15min
Can an affair ever lead to true love?
Can an affair ever lead to true love? Pat was joined by Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist to examine the topic of affairs.
Sep 30, 2024 • 15min
US Update - Helene causing over 100 billion dollars of damage and Trump fires shots at Harris
The death toll climbs as the most powerful storm on record devastates south-east US and Trump calls Harris mentally impaired Terry Sheridan joins Pat with the latest.
Sep 30, 2024 • 10min
All the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert
We get all the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert including import charges on cars and a call for a review of the internal combustion ban.
