The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Apr 17, 2025 • 19min
Chris Connolly a powerful tale of pulling back life from the brink
Chris tells a powerful tale of pulling yourself back from the brink, and escaping even the darkest moments. Chris found himself trapped in a spiral of drink and drugs that led to extreme paranoia and psychosis. Today Chris runs 5km (at least) every day, and he has done that for over 700 days in a row now. The road between these two points was winding, often rough, and ultimately inspiring. Chris told his story to Pat on the show this morning.
Apr 17, 2025 • 13min
The impact of a tourist tax on hotels in Dublin
Dublin is one step closer to finally getting a tourist tax, but what impact will it have on hotels across the city? Pat discusses this with Janet Hornet, Green Party Councillor for Dublin City Council and also Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine.
Apr 17, 2025 • 17min
A report into adult safeguarding in the wake of the Grace inquiry
The long awaited inquiry into the treatment of a young woman with severe disabilities has published its final report. The Farrelly Commission of investigation found insufficient evidence to support claims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse of this woman, known as Grace, during her time in foster care. However it did find neglect of grace in relation to her personal and dental hygiene. The eight year investigation brings the issue of adult safeguarding into the spotlight once again. Our reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into adult safeguarding in the wake of this case.
Apr 17, 2025 • 9min
Fuel prices are failing to fall at the pumps
Fuel prices are failing to fall at the pumps despite crude oil hitting a four year low following Donald Trump’s tariffs. We get more details on this with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.
Apr 17, 2025 • 13min
Minister Martin Heydon on his US trade trip amidst tariff chaos
Fresh from his week long trade trip to the US, Minister for Agriculture Martin discusses the view of American businesses and politicians of Donald Trump’s now paused tariffs.
Apr 17, 2025 • 7min
How to be sustainable this Easter!
Jo Linehan brings us tips to have sustainable easter. We hear about sustainable chocolate, the waste that comes with easter. Also just how many eggs will be eaten this year.
Apr 17, 2025 • 9min
Landlord case against journalist thrown out
Judge throws out Christian Carter's attempts to use anti-stalking laws to gag journalist Amy Molloy. We get the latest on this with Shane Phelan, The Legal Affairs Editor, at the Irish Independent.
Apr 16, 2025 • 10min
Garden Stories: The History of St Stephen’s Green
In the heart of Dublin’s bustling city centre lies St Stephen’s Green, a place of calm amid chaos, a patch of peace in a fast-moving metropolis. Known simply as “the Green” to Dubliners, it’s where students loll on sunny afternoons, office workers grab quiet lunch breaks, and tourists pause for breath amid their sightseeing. But behind its ornamental lake, elegant railings and leafy paths lies a fascinating and, at times, fiery history stretching back nearly a millennium. Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story of St Stephen's Green.All with thanks to Tirlán.
Apr 16, 2025 • 11min
Why travel insurance is a vital piece of our holiday luggage!
We hear how to get the best deal on your travel insurance, the details of what is and isn't covered and in what way and also how best to make a claim, be it for travel disruption, lost luggage or medical expenses. All to discuss with Jason Whelan, MD of Multitrip.com.
Apr 16, 2025 • 17min
Reaction to the findings of the Grace Report
We get reaction to the surprising findings in the Grace Case report from Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnados,
