The Pat Kenny Show
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Mar 20, 2025 • 9min
What now for US pharmaceutical companies in Ireland?
A number of US pharmaceutical companies are now planning for a scenario in which they could leave the Irish market. John O'Loughlin, Partner responsible with global trade and customs at PWC Ireland.
Mar 19, 2025 • 10min
The Hungry Hooker Bakes and Wee Treats!
Following an injury that forced Jonny Murphy to retire from his professional rugby career, he decided to trade his passion for rugby for baking. He gained is love of baking in his nanny’s kitchen growing up. He joined Ivan this morning to chat about his new book
Mar 19, 2025 • 13min
Putin agrees to stop targeting Ukraine energy targets
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a U.S. proposal for a full ceasefire in their war with Ukraine, instead agreeing to a thirty day pause on attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Sir William Browder, Head of Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign joined Ivan on the show to discuss further.
Mar 19, 2025 • 11min
The remaining files on John F. Kennedy’s assassination are being released
Following an executive order from President Trump, the remaining files on John F. Kennedy’s assassination are being released by the US National Archives. More than 80,000 unredacted records are expected to be released. Will this shine a new light on the case, and could it pose a threat to US national security? Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio Terry Sheridan joins us to discuss.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Gardening advice with Diarmuid Gavin
Here’s a story about one man’s vision, a man who saw cities drowning in floods and believed they could be saved not with more concrete, but with nature. His name is Professor Kongjian Yu, a landscape architect. Ridiculed, rejected, even accused of betraying progress, he stood by his radical idea that cities should work with water, not against it. Today, China and many other countries are reaping the benefits of his persistence.Diarmuid Gavin shares the story of sponge gardens.
Mar 19, 2025 • 9min
Rethink Ireland the leading funding body for Irish charities and social innovators
The government has agreed to start matching donations from organization that has raised €109 million investing in big ideas in education, health, social enterprise, equality, and the green transition. Rethink Ireland is a leading funding body for Irish charities and social innovators. CEO Deirdre Mortell talks about how the organization aims to grow its fund to €200m.
Mar 19, 2025 • 9min
Is Ireland’s defence system prepared for the global world we live in today?
Is Ireland’s defence system prepared for the global world we live in today? Ivan discusses this further with Patrick Bury, Senior Security Lecturer at The University Of Bath, Former NATO Analyst and Army Officer.
Mar 19, 2025 • 11min
Motoring with Geraldine Herbert
Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Independent Geraldine Herbert highlights road safety concerns, particularly for pedestrians and the dangerous roads during holiday weekends.
Mar 19, 2025 • 13min
Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English
Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes. Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year. But how will this roll out work? Education Editor of the Irish Times Carl O’ Brien joined us to tell us all.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Does heat alter the DNA of older people
Can extreme heat increase your risk of cardiovascular disease? Does heat alter the DNA of older people .Dr Ruth Freeman joins Ivan to answer all of the questions behind heating and ageing. All to discuss on this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to Repak.
