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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May 7, 2025 • 9min
Annual electricity bills €350 higher than EU average
Why are Irish householders paying 350 euro more for their electricity than their average EU customer? We discuss all this and more with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.
May 6, 2025 • 9min
Why is news content not allowed on several major social media platforms within Canada?
Why is news content not allowed on several major social media platforms within Canada? Newstalk Technology Correspondent is in Canada and explains why this, Jess also answered listeners tech queries.
May 6, 2025 • 5min
Drone carrying pipe bomb crashes near family home in Finglas
Drone carrying pipe bomb crashes near family home in Finglas. We hear the latest on the local feud with Conor Lally Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times.
May 6, 2025 • 17min
The process of the conclave in Rome
The world’s cardinals will enter conclave tomorrow to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis. The process is steeped in history and tradition and to take us through the whole process is Dr Kurt Martens, Ordinary Professor in Canon Law at the Catholic University of America.
May 6, 2025 • 12min
The rise in vape shops popping up across Dublin city
With the rise in vape shops popping up across Dublin city, concerns are being raised over what has been described as the "proliferation" of these type of shops. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie finds out why this increase has occurred.
May 6, 2025 • 9min
Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert
New car registrations rose 1.9% in April to 8,731 units that’s a modest increase, but it brings the year-to-date total to over 73,500, up 3.4% on last year. Electric vehicles (EVs) saw a 23.7% jump in April, with 1,343 new EVs hitting the road, and a massive 25.5% increase year-to-date. Clearly, drivers are charging ahead with confidence. All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist, Irish Independent.
May 6, 2025 • 21min
Israel expands its offensive in the Gaza strip
Israel’s Security Cabinet yesterday decided on a plan to expand its offensive in the Gaza strip which would involve the displacement of ‘most’ of the enclave’s 2.1m people. We get the latest on this with Duncan Bullivant, CEO of the Henderson Risk Group, an international risk management advisory.
May 6, 2025 • 18min
Why are retailers becoming the primary victim for cyber-attacks?
Just weeks after UK retailer marks and spencer was hit by cyber-attack, luxury department store Harrods was another company who fell victim to an attack. Harrods said they experienced attempts to gain unauthorized access to some of our systems. So why are so many retailers becoming the target of cyber-crime? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Dermot Williams, Managing Director of Threatscape, an Irish Cyber security Company.
May 6, 2025 • 9min
Green Scene: The type of caterpillar known as the ‘bone collector’
European Gray wolves have recovered in the last decade and according to a study, they increased by 60% in 2022. The increase is especially impressive since in Europe wolves must share a largely human-dominated landscape. Also we hear about a type of caterpillar known as the ‘bone collector’ has been discovered by researchers, which wears dead insect body parts to disguise itself from spiders.All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.With thanks to Repak.
May 6, 2025 • 13min
Brendan McDonagh to keep his €430,000 Nama salary
New legislation will see Brendan McDonagh keep his €430,000 Nama salary despite failing to be appointed as the “housing Tsar”. Pat discussed this further with Craig Hughes Political Editor with the Irish Daily Mail.
