The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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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Sep 16, 2025 • 11min
What exactly is the future of business in Ireland?
The EU-US relationship has undergone a number of geopolitical shifts since the start of this year. Most notably, the agreement of 15% trade tariffs back in July. But what exactly does the future of business in Ireland look like amidst the economic uncertainty of shifting global trade policies?All to discuss with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at University of Galway, columnist with The Journal.
Sep 16, 2025 • 12min
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza says UN Commission
A UN Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. We get the latest on this with Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.
Sep 16, 2025 • 9min
Is there a need to ease the planning rules for farmer’s children?
New research shows that there is massive support from the public to ease the planning rules for farmer’s children. According to the latest Farming Independent Ireland thinks poll, 83 per cent said they believe it should be made easier to build on family farms. To discuss further Pat spoke to Denis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association.
Sep 16, 2025 • 12min
All the Irish political news updates
Eoin Hayes has found himself at the centre of another controversy, this time for wearing blackface at a 2009 Halloween party. Political Editor, The Irish Times Pat Leahy brings us the latest on this and the Presidential election nominations.
Sep 16, 2025 • 6min
President Trump to make second UK state visit later today
Later today, US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump will arrive for their visit to the UK. Trump will be making his second state visit to the UK, which is a formal trip to the UK by a head of state. We get the details on the visit with Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter.
Sep 16, 2025 • 22min
Conor Murray reflects on the highs and lows of his career
Limerick native, Conor Murray, is an Irish Rugby Union legend who made his name as an all-conquering scrum-half for Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish lions. His journey from Patrickswell to Landsdowne road placed him at the pinnacle of rugby. now, in his new book “cloud nine”, subtitled “My life in Rugby”, Murray reflects on the highs and lows of his career.
Sep 16, 2025 • 10min
Depaul highlights a stark year for homeless figures
Depaul this morning launches its 2024 Impact report highlighting the almost 10,000 people it helped last year among 50,000 interventions. Their CEO, David Carroll highlights the figures and what needs to be done to improve the current situation.
Sep 15, 2025 • 13min
Ask The Expert: On Auto-enrolment pension savings scheme
Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. They will be automatically included in the scheme but can opt out after 6 months. The introduction of the auto-enrolment retirement savings scheme, called my future fund, will start from 1 January 2026. To explain all the details and to answer listeners queries was Keith Dundon, Head of financial services at SYS Financial.
Sep 15, 2025 • 10min
How important is a part time job?
Is the part time job dying? How important is a part time job? Are young people looking for them or are they relying on the bank of mum and dad? Do they offer financial independence and build confidence or are they a distraction from study? Henry McKean sent us this report.
Sep 15, 2025 • 8min
What is the Tik Tok shop?
The social media platform where people share videos from tales to trends. But the latest addition to the app, Tik Tok shop Ireland, has allowed Irish businesses to boom. But how exactly does it work and what does it do for Irish businesses? All to chat with Katey McElroy from TikTok Shop Ireland and Denise Buckley, Founder of Sugar Plum Sweetery.
