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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Jul 14, 2025 • 12min
French Ambassador Céline Place on celebrating Bastille Day
Today, approximately 25,000 French people living in Ireland will be celebrating Bastille Day. We are joined live in the studio by the French Ambassador to Ireland, Céline Place, to discuss the holiday and relationship between both countries. We will also discuss Franco-Irish relations, French defence and migration policies, and much more
Jul 14, 2025 • 18min
What can a President of Ireland actually achieve?
Over the next three months we will hear pitches from candidates as to why they believe they should be the next Uachtaráin na hÉireann. But when it comes to those pitches…what can a President of Ireland actually achieve? What are their powers? PhD candidate at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University Seán Rainford and , Law Lecturer, South East Technological University Dr Jennifer Kavanagh explained to Pat this morning.
Jul 14, 2025 • 17min
EU ministers to weigh up their response to Trump’s tariff threat.
EU ministers are to debate the bloc's approach to trade talks with the United States. With Brussels scrambling to head off 30% tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump. Pat discusses this and more with Nora Strecker, Associate Professor of Economics at UCD and also Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent for Euro News.
Jul 14, 2025 • 12min
Would a tax on vapes lead to a decline in usage?
As the government is expected to launch a new tax on vapes, will this actually lead to a decline in usage? There have been a number of measures introduced to help curb the number of people using vapes. Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden finds out if these measures really do act as a deterrent or are they simply ignored.
Jul 14, 2025 • 14min
Are our cycle lanes even safe to ride on?
The government has spent 20 bn on walking and cycling projects since 2020. However, many people are still reluctant to cycle around the city. Melanie Finn of the Irish Independent is one of those people and explained why to Pat this morning.
Jul 11, 2025 • 26min
The Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week
Joining Ivan for the Friday Forum today was Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath. Gary Gannon TD, Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Social Democrats, Dublin Central. Also on the panel was Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent, at the Journal.
Jul 11, 2025 • 16min
Are the Gen z impacting the nighttime industry in Ireland?
All this week we have been looking at how young people in Ireland socialise in 2025. With more people reducing their alcohol consumption and the cost of going out gen z are changing the way they socialise. But how is this impacting the nighttime industry in Ireland? We discuss with Nialler9, DJ and Donal O’Keefe, CEO of Vinters Association.
Jul 11, 2025 • 5min
Food recipes for a sunny weekend!
Gareth Mullins talks through barbequed beef burgers with crispy bacon, cheese, egg and tomato relish and bbq chicken and pepper kebab, flat breads, garlic mayo and tomato salad.
Jul 11, 2025 • 6min
Does the workplace need a maximum temperature limit?
As temperatures are set to hit the late 20s today, does the workplace need a maximum temperature limit? All to discuss with Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise.
Jul 11, 2025 • 12min
Director Ross Whitaker on his new doc 'This is Open Country'
A new documentary airing this week This is Open Country, coming to Sky Sports Golf and NOW. Ahead of the Open arriving into Portrush next week, this one-hour special feature examines just how golfers from the island of Ireland have proved to be undeniably successful at this great tournament. For the first time within one film, we hear from Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington and Darren Clarke, to understand what transformed these four men from young boys on the golf course to Major success. Ivan spoke to its Director Ross Whitaker.
