The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 8, 2025 • 19min
Are apartments really a solution for our housing crisis?
As the government plans to reduce minimum apartment size, we ask are apartments really a solution for our housing crisis? Ivan discusses this further with Orla Hegarty, Architect & Assistant Professor at UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.
Jul 7, 2025 • 8min
Ask The Expert: On employment law
Julie Galbraith, Head of Employment at Eversheds Sutherland and Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland is our expert today. Julie give advice to our listeners employment law queries.
Jul 7, 2025 • 12min
Homeless and emergency accommodation costings
Homeless and emergency accommodation has cost the state over 360 million euro last year. One way to cut down on this spending is the suggestion that Councils purposely build or buy designated accommodation for the homeless. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into the costs involved. He has also been meeting with those who have experienced these private homeless hostels.
Jul 7, 2025 • 13min
How to manage perfectionism
Clinical psychotherapist Stephanie Regan, an expert on perfectionism, sheds light on its complicated nature. She discusses how perfectionism can mask itself as high achievement yet leads to personal dissatisfaction. The conversation dives into the psychological roots underlying this behavior and its gender differences, illustrating how men and women experience perfectionism uniquely. Regan emphasizes the need for self-awareness and self-kindness to combat the anxiety and strain that perfectionism places on mental health and relationships.
Jul 7, 2025 • 8min
Search and rescue operations continue in Texas
Search and rescue operations continue after the devastating flash floods in the U.S. state of Texas have taken the lives of at least 80 people. We get the latest in the operations there with Terry Sheridan Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.
Jul 7, 2025 • 10min
How young people socialise
Are young people swapping the late-night club for the run club? The last number of years, there has been an increase in Gen Z ditching the late night drinks for an early morning run. This week we are looking at how socialising has changed over the last decade especially among young people.We chat to Sean Coughlan, Co-founder of Happy Feet Run Club and Newstalk's own Ciara Treacy.
Jul 7, 2025 • 6min
A look back on the busy weekend of sport!
Donegal will face off Kerry in the All-Ireland football final in two weeks time as they dominated against Meath in yesterday’s semifinals. Also, the Wimbledon's final came to a close as Jannick Sinner managed secures first Wimbeldon title against reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball reviews the weekend of sport.
Jul 7, 2025 • 25min
How have first time TDs found the experience in Dáil Éireann?
As the Dáil winds down for the summer, how have first time TDs found the experience in Dáil Éireann? We are joined by two new TDs: Albert Dolan of Fianna Fáil and Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats along with our political correspondent Seán Defoe.
Jul 7, 2025 • 9min
Netanyahu visits Washington
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently en route to Washington DC to meet with US President Donald Trump. There are hopes that the third meeting between the pair will lead to a ceasefire in Gaza. We get the latest from Gregg Carlstrom Middle East Correspondent, The Economist.
Jul 7, 2025 • 10min
Are kids overexposed to online purchases in their video games?
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have recently joined Europe-wide investigations into practices related to online purchases in games. With the aim of protecting children from online purchases in games and the tactics companies use to induce children into purchasing from the virtual world.Ivan discusses this and more with Ciara O Brien, Tech and Business journalist from Irish Times.
