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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Apr 9, 2025 • 12min
Motoring legal loopholes
We look at a legal challenge to average speed cameras and other motoring legal loopholes in this weeks commuter slot. All to discuss with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.
Apr 9, 2025 • 18min
Locals in West Dublin fear someone will be killed by a scrambler bike
Fresh calls are being made for more action to be taken against scrambler bikes after a number of incidents at a park in West Dublin. Locals who live near Hartstown Park say someone will be killed by a young person on a scrambler if something isn’t done soon.Motorised vehicles are prohibited from the park and many other public parks in Dublin, however people say the law is not being enforced. So just how bad is the scourge of scrambler bikes, our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out.
Apr 9, 2025 • 7min
Green Scene: Playgrounds in Dublin are a hotspot for a parasite found in dog poo
New sources of microplastics, and why park entrances and playgrounds in Dublin are a hotspot for a parasite found in dog poo. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.
Apr 9, 2025 • 13min
Why are Government Ministers pushing back on an Air BNB crackdown?
In a bid to crackdown on Air BNBs, several Government ministers are pushing back against the proposed legislation. During yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, a number of ministers disagreed that this would curb the housing crisis and would have a knock on effect to the tourism industry. Minister of State Michael Healy Rae speaks to Pat this morning to discuss further.
Apr 9, 2025 • 12min
How AI impacts cybersecurity breaches
It is frighteningly easy to clone someone else's identity using readily-available artificial intelligence tools, and its a real threat to cybersecurity. Our guest this morning proved how easy it is to realistically impersonate any person on the planet Joining Pat on the show this morning was Jake Moore - Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET | Former Police Head of Digital Forensics / Cybercrime Officer.
Apr 9, 2025 • 24min
Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe on tariffs taking effect across the EU
Donald Trump’s 20% tariff across the European Union comes into effect from today. The European Union will also today decide on how to respond to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs imposed last month. But could the response harm Ireland more than the tariffs themselves? And are pharmaceuticals in the clear? Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe is live in studio.
Apr 8, 2025 • 13min
Public meeting on proposed wind farm along coast of Dublin took place
Public Meeting on Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm in Dun Laoghaire was held on Monday. The proposed wind farm will be located about 10 kilometers off the coast of Dublin and Wicklow counties, comprising between 39 and 50 wind turbines. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at the meeting and reported back on what took place.
Apr 8, 2025 • 8min
Tech with Jess: The calm kettle
Waiting for the kettle to boil is often a tedious task, but what if your kettle plays music while it boils? The Calm Kettle has all the regular functions but also includes soothing music, temperature sensor and a touchscreen display but is it worth it? Also, Jess Kelly answers all your tech questions.
Apr 8, 2025 • 13min
Eoin Sheahan on his new podcast 'Diverted'
The street celebrations in Argentina following their World Cup win in 2022 will live long in the memory of Argentinians and also one Off The Ball presenter who made it his quest to trek all across Central and South America with the goal of being in Argentina for that celebration. Along the way Eoin Sheahan had many experiences and gives Pat a taste of some of them which he has fully documented in his new 'Diverted' podcast which is available now.
Apr 8, 2025 • 21min
How tariffs affect the prices of goods in Ireland and the US
As Donald Trump continues course with the imposition of his worldwide tariffs, how will the prices of consumer goods be affected? Charlie Weston takes us through the impact here in Ireland and Jim Power takes us through the impact in the US.
