The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 24, 2025 • 8min
Jo Linehan on sustainability in the health care sectors
When it comes to assessing and reducing the impact of specific sectors, healthcare is rarely on the agenda. Unlike other industries and services, healthcare has traditionally been deemed essential, regardless of the environmental cost. Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland discuss this further with Pat.
Jul 24, 2025 • 20min
The risk of mass starvation in Gaza
Another ten Palestinians have died in the past 24 hours of starvation. That follows yesterdays statement from over 100 aid agencies warning of the risk of mass starvation in Gaza, something the Israeli military has rejected. Irish Times Correspondent Sally Hayden joins us from a lookout over Gaza and war photographer Lynsey Addario tells us of the importance of the harrowing images we are seeing from Gaza.
Jul 24, 2025 • 11min
We mark Samaritans 24/7 awareness day
It's the 24th of July, 24 / 7, something the Samaritans Helpline knows a thing or two about. The charity is today highlighting the round the clock nature of their vital service. Our reporter Sarah Madden joined Samaritans volunteers on the overnight shift to mark Samaritans 24/7 awareness day.
Jul 24, 2025 • 14min
The EU and US are closing in on a trade deal
Pressure is on for EU negotiators as they want to secure a deal with the US before August 1st.. This comes just days after the US struck a similar deal with Japan. All discuss with Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief with Bloomberg.
Jul 23, 2025 • 10min
Gardening Stories: Isola Bella the Beautiful Island
There are some gardens that seem born of imagination rather than geography. Gardens that defy their setting, their time, even their materials. And on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, there’s a garden like that. Isola Bella. The Beautiful Island. It wasn’t always beautiful. Originally it was just a lump of rock. A fishing islet, bleak and stony, known as Isola Inferiore.All with thanks to Tirlán.
Jul 23, 2025 • 11min
How to switch off and master that work/ life balance
In the era of modern devices and constant email notifications, it is hard to switch off whether it is in the evening, weekend or on holidays. Sinead Brady, Career Psychologist, guides us on how to switch off and master that work/ life balance.
Jul 23, 2025 • 24min
How is Donald Trump’s U.S. Performing as a country?
How is donald trump’s U.S. Performing as a country? Is the U.S. Behaving as a successful country should? All to discuss with Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and Former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Administration.
Jul 23, 2025 • 11min
Inside Hollywood: Jaws the original summer blockbuster
In a new series we dive into a different title that has stood the test of time for its story, craftsmanship, cultural impact and just how seamlessly every piece fits together. And what better place to begin than with Steven Spielberg’s Jaws – the original summer blockbuster, and a masterclass in suspense, storytelling, and accidental genius.
Jul 23, 2025 • 11min
How to set financial foundations in your 30s for the future
In your 30s, your most valuable asset is not a job title, property, or a savings account it is time. This is because that decade in your life can provide time for financial planning. Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Financial guides us on how to set financial foundations in your 30s for the future.
Jul 23, 2025 • 12min
Report: Do disadvantaged areas have a more negative view of immigration?
A new study by the ESRI has found rural areas and disadvantaged communities were more likely to have negative attitudes towards immigration. the findings also show that rural areas with high proportions of migrants had more positive views. Do disadvantaged areas have a more negative view of immigration? Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this.
