The Pat Kenny Show
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Aug 26, 2024 • 11min
Gardaí have warned of a "staggering" rise in cases of investment fraud
Gardaí have warned of a "staggering" rise in cases of investment fraud with more than €28 million stolen from victims last year. So far this year, more than €13.5m has been stolen through investment fraud more than 2021 and 2022 combined. Pat discussed this and more with Carl Widger, Managing Director of Metis Ireland.
Aug 26, 2024 • 12min
Continued calls to move Bishop Eamon Casey's remains
An Amárach poll commissioned by the Irish Daily Mail/ DMG Media has found that overall, 49% of some 1,000 adults surveyed believe that Bishop Eamon Casey’s body moved should be disinterred, with 17% disagreeing, and 34% saying they ‘don’t know’. A should Bishop Eamonn Casey's body be moved from Galway Cathedral? Pat discusses this with Anne Sheridan News Editor, Irish Daily Mail.
Aug 26, 2024 • 11min
The Irish school system still faces major systemic problems
The Irish school system still faces major systemic problems, even though the minor problems may be getting solved. Pat discusses this with Jennifer Horgan Teacher and columnist with the Irish Examiner.
Aug 26, 2024 • 12min
70% of young people have considered a career in construction
A recent survey by Chadwicks has shown that over 70% of young people in Ireland have considered a job in the construction industry. Chadwicks have partnered with Hugh Wallace on the campaign to raise awareness on the benefits. Hugh joined Pat this morning on the show.
Aug 26, 2024 • 14min
Ceasefire talks have broken down again in Egypt
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have broken down once again as strikes and drone attacks continued overnight. Pat discusses this latest development with Dr Mustafa Barghouti Leader of the National Palestinian Initiative.
Aug 23, 2024 • 25min
A news round up with our Friday Forum
We look back on the new stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Daniel McConnell Editor of the Irish Business Post, Niamh Smyth Fianna Fail TD Monaghan & North Meath and i's party spokesperson on spokesperson on Arts, Culture & Heritage and also Gary Gannon, Dublin Central TD for Social Democrats and party's spokesperson for Education, Higher Education, Arts, Social Protection, Foreign Affairs & Defence.
Aug 23, 2024 • 13min
Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democrats nomination
Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democrats nomination. Harry Browne Senior Lecturer at the School of Media in Trinity College Dublin take us through the final day of the Democratic National Conference.
Aug 23, 2024 • 15min
Leaving Cert results are out today!
Leaving Cert results are out today. We get advice from career guidance counsellor and columnist with the Irish Times.
Aug 23, 2024 • 17min
The end is nigh for the Ross O'Carroll Kelly series
The end is nigh for the Ross O'Carroll Kelly series! Wel talk to Paul Howard about this final installment, 'Dont Look Back In Ongar'.
Aug 23, 2024 • 5min
A preview of the weekend of sport with Shane Hannon
Premier League, College football in the Aviva and the Dutch Grand Prix all on this weekend, Shane Hannon from Off The Ball will have the rest of the weekend sport.
