The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 9, 2025 • 13min
What are the dangers of driving in the heat?
As the weather is expected to heat up this week and many of us will be out enjoying the heat,it can also cause some issues on the road. So, when the sun is shining, what dangers do we need to look out for when driving? Also, more than €4 billion has been awarded in compensation for personal injuries over the past two decades. All to discuss with Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator.
Jul 9, 2025 • 6min
Green Scene: Preventing the slowdown of the Atlantic current
In the Green Scene this week, Dr Ruth Freeman looks at an innovative idea from scientists to prevent the slowdown of the Atlantic current. Also we hear how engineered bacteria might protect us from mercury in fish.All with thanks to Repak.
Jul 9, 2025 • 12min
Stark variation in access to cancer care across the country
Figures released today from the Irish Cancer Society show a significant variation in access to cancer treatment across the country which it says is causing avoidable deaths. Full analysis from Professor John Armstrong, President, Irish Society of Radiation Oncology and Radiation Oncologist, St Luke’s Hospital.
Jul 9, 2025 • 8min
How important is dairy in our diet?
43 million litres of milk may have been produced for human consumption in May. But with more and more milk alternatives available, do we need to be careful of cutting out dairy? Dietician at eatwell.ie Sarah Keogh busts the myths around dairy.
Jul 9, 2025 • 12min
Who are the likely runners for the Presidential Election?
Anti-immigration protests blocked the main entrance to Leinster House yesterday evening and who are the likely runners and riders for the Presidential Election? Political Correspondent with the Irish Times Harry McGee discusses all.
Jul 9, 2025 • 15min
Are we getting closer to a ceasefire in Gaza?
U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a second time this week to discuss the “close” progress of the 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.
Jul 8, 2025 • 13min
Elon Musk has announced that he plans to launch a new political party
Elon Musk has announced that he plans to launch a new political party in America the America Party. It comes after the Tesla founder has fallen out with Donald Trump over his recently passed Big Beautiful Bill. So could it have an impact? All to discuss with President of The Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement at The White House during the Obama Presidency Brett Bruen.
Jul 8, 2025 • 7min
Irish Conductor and Musician David Brophy
Irish Conductor and Musician, David Brophy will conduct National Symphony Orchestra Ireland at the National Concert Hall in a compelling programme pairing Shaun Davey’s The Brendan Voyage with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World'. David joined Ivan to chat about his career and upcoming shows.
Jul 8, 2025 • 12min
Protecting against scam texts
A new policy to 'likely scam' text messages under new rules from Comreg is now leading to confusion over hospital appointments and much more. A number of large organizations have seen legitimate texts labelled scams. We get the details from Adrian Weckler Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent .
Jul 8, 2025 • 10min
What happened to the former Russia Minister Roman Staravoit?
The Kremlin yesterday announced that Vladimir Putin had sacked their Transport Minister, Roman Staravoit. Hours later, Russia’s Investigative Committee announced that he had been found dead. So, what happened to the former minister? We discussed this with Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News.
