The Pat Kenny Show
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Aug 6, 2025 • 10min
Supporting biodiversity and rewilding across Ireland and the UK
Connecting to Nature is an Irish company that specialises in Irish-native wildflower seeds, bulbs, trees, hedge whips and wild bird food, supporting biodiversity and rewilding across Ireland and the UK. Speaking to Pat this morning was Julie Power is Founder and Managing Director of Connecting to Nature.
Aug 6, 2025 • 22min
Has Ireland become too pricey for tourists?
In 2024, Eurostat compared countries for the mix of prices of their hotels and restaurants. It found that Ireland was 29.3 per cent higher than the EU average. This begs the question has Ireland become too pricey for tourists? All to discuss with David W Higgins, Independent Economist, Paul Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Irish Hotels Federation and Sarah Slattery, Travel Expert.
Aug 6, 2025 • 9min
What jellyfish float in the Irish sea?
While summer is the time when the evenings get longer, the sky is bluer and of course it's when the jellyfish are out in the Irish water. So, what jellyfish float in the Irish sea and are they as terrifying as some of us think? To tell us all was Dr Tom Doyle is a Lecturer in Zoology in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UCC.
Aug 6, 2025 • 11min
The medical students of the future
The countdown to leaving cert results day is on, and before we know it a whole new crop of medical students will be entering their first of many years of training. But what has the future got in store for the class of 2030? Sarah Madden reports.
Aug 6, 2025 • 10min
Inside Hollywood: Best movies
This week Lisa Cannon takes a look at one of the best movies on the silver screen. The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
Aug 6, 2025 • 17min
Upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250%
Yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250%, after starting at a lower level. Trump also added he plans to unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. Speaking to Pat this morning was Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent for Euronews and also Gareth Sheridan, CEO of Nutriband.
Aug 6, 2025 • 7min
Green Scene: The toothed-whale strandings in Europe
On this week's Green Scene we hear about the beached whale in Mayo and other toothed-whale strandings in Europe and a major new study showing how we are losing groundwater at a faster rate than previously known. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.With thanks to Repak.
Aug 6, 2025 • 8min
Sick leave rights for employers and employees explained
Have you ever called in sick and felt guilty about it? Have wondered what your working rights actually are when you're unwell? We discuss all with Donal O'Donoghue Managing Director at Sanderson | Host of Talent Matters Podcast.
Aug 6, 2025 • 14min
Ireland has already surpassed it's 2025 EV target!
Ireland has surpassed the 175,000 EV target for 2025, as contained in the Government’s Climate Action Plan. Driving test wait times reduce again and the new car sales in July. All to discuss with Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert.
Aug 6, 2025 • 15min
Gardaí are unlikely to hit promised recruitment levels
The Policing Authority has warned that the Gardaí are unlikely to hit recruitment targets set out in the Programme for Government. To discuss further with Pat was Mark O’Meara, President, Garda Representative Association.
