The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

The importance of wellbeing in the workplace has shifted significantly since the pandemic. That’s according to recent survey which found that more than two-thirds of Irish workers see hybrid or flexible work arrangements as essential to their health and wellbeing. Peter Cosgrove discusses if workplace wellbeing is essential for all companies now.

Meta is announcing plans to train AI at Meta using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the EU. Jess Kelly will explain how it will be used to improve their products.

Juliet, Erica and Maeve are the three separate protagonists of Anne Tiernan’s new novel. But as we learn throughout the book, they are not at all separate, but entirely intertwined. ‘The Good Mistress’ follows Anne’s first book, ‘The Last Days of Joy’ in which a personal experience found its way unexpectedly onto the opening pages. Anne Tiernan joined Pat in studio this morning.

Donald Trump once again has suggested that Ukraine started the war with Russia despite the opposite being true. The assertion comes just days after a Russian airstrike killed at least 34 people in Sumy. Pat discusses this and more with John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Jean Monnet Chair of European Integration.

According to CSO statistics the number of passengers flying from Dublin airport to Kerry airport has increased four-fold in the past number of years. With trains, buses and a road network available why are commuters and tourists alike choosing to fly over the other options? To discuss with Pat was Padraig Ó Céidigh, Former Senator and Founder of Aer Lingus Regional.

EU trade chief seeks joint effort with U.S. on fair tariff deal. Publication of the final report of an inquiry into the alleged abuse of an intellectually disabled young woman in a foster home setting is expected today. Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will update ministers on the new dedicated Infrastructure Division in his department and a taskforce that will support it. Also Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy Darragh O'Brien will seek Government approval to publish the Climate Action Plan for 2025.All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent with Newstalk and host of the Let Me Explain podcast. 

The development of artificial intelligence has come fast and has revolution computing.  But with the pressure and demand for ai from developers the need to build and expand data infrastructure is being felt worldwide.  In an effort to solve these problems scientists are considering placing data centers in space ! To explain more Pat was joined in studio by Space Commentator Leo Enright.

After a long eleven year wait, Rory McIlroy finally claimed Masters glory last night to complete the career grand slam. Henry McKean spoke to friends and kids at Holywood Golf Club in Co Down.

Now that the spring is here, all those renovations you were waited for summer can start now! So whether its fixing the pavement in your garden or cleaning the gutters.Our expert today with loads of tips and advice is Pete The Builder.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

Russian military strikes on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, killing over 30 civilians. Trump warns that China isn’t ‘getting off the hook’ when it comes to tariffs following his exemption of smartphones from the increase. All to discuss with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.