The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 23, 2025 • 11min
Aid agencies have warned that mass starvation is spreading in Gaza
Over 100 aid agencies have warned that mass starvation is spreading in Gaza. The 2.1m population are essentially confined to an area less than the size of Galway City and its Suburbs with just under 90% of the territory under evacuation orders. Pat discusses this further with Juliette Tuoma Director of Communications, UNRWA.
Jul 23, 2025 • 9min
Green Scene: The blue shark that can change the colour of its skin
This week on the Green Scene we hear how climate change might impact the nutritional content of our food. It’s Shark Week and to mark the occasion, we’re looking at the blue shark that can change the colour of its skin and how shark science has changed 50 years after Jaws premiered. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.
Jul 23, 2025 • 15min
Sarah Maria Griffin, Author of' Eat the Ones You Love'
We are joined by Award-Winning author Sarah Maria Griffin to discuss the inspiration behind her newest novel, Eat the Ones You Love. It is described as a twisted and tangled story about possession, monstrosity, and working in retail. Fans are calling it a modern spin on Little Shop of Horrors.
Jul 23, 2025 • 10min
Dublin MetroLink gets €2bn but no start date!
The State’s Competition Watchdog has found several breaches in the retail motor fuel sector. Petrol stations were found not displaying their prices, as the law requires. Conor Faughnan discusses this along with the Government’s latest funding boost for the long-delayed Dublin MetroLink.
Jul 22, 2025 • 19min
Does Love Island have a problem with misogyny?
Women’s Aid Uk have filed a complaint against this year’s love island, over the behaviour of its male participants. They have accused love island of allowing contestants who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour to partake in the reality show. women are often made fun of, lied to, or manipulated, which viewers are finding disturbing because of the deep-rooted sexism. We ask Love Island have a problem with misogyny? Pat discusses this and more with Ali Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss.ie and Mark Fennell, High Performance Life Coach and Business Coach.
Jul 22, 2025 • 10min
Meta has said it won't sign the EU’s AI code of practice agreement
Meta has said it won't sign the EU’s AI code of practice agreement. Meta snubs the EU’s voluntary AI guidelines 'Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI.’ The code published by the EU on July 10th is a voluntary set of guidelines to help companies follow the AI Act’s rules around general-purpose AI before they come into effect in a few weeks. Jess Kelly explains all.
Jul 22, 2025 • 12min
Should vasectomies be free?
Vasectomies could soon be offered free of charge across the country. The proposal follows a call from Labour TD Marie Sherlock, who told the Dáil that it’s time for men to “step up” and stop relying solely on women for contraception. Pat spoke to Marie this morning with more on this.
Jul 22, 2025 • 8min
Legal aid board warns of delays due to funding shortfall
The Legal Aid Board is warning that its family law services could face delays as it faces a funding shortfall amidst a significant increase in international protection cases. Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent Shane Phelan brings us the full details.
Jul 22, 2025 • 14min
Is a ceasefire in Gaza in sight?
It's been nearly 18 months since the war in Gaza began unleashing a litany of violence across the middle east. As the war continues to wage on, Pope Leo made a call for the ‘barbarity’ of the war to end but is a ceasefire in sight? To discuss further Pat spoke to Gershon Baskin, hostage negotiator and the Middle East Director for the International Communities Organization, a UK-based NGO.
Jul 22, 2025 • 10min
Why has Brexit been a disaster for British travelers?
Travel requirements for British citizens visiting the E.U. are changing as part of the new entry-exit system. Travellers will see the introduction of the European travel information and authorization scheme (Etias). British holidaymakers will need to apply online and pay a fee of €20, before travelling within the E.U. We discuss further with Simon Calder, Travel correspondent with The Independent UK.
