The Pat Kenny Show
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Feb 4, 2025 • 12min
Will the new Iraqi marriage law strip away rights for children?
The Iraqi Parliament is passing a law that will permit children as young as nine to marry. There are calls for the law to be abolished, as activists warn it could legalise ‘child rape’. According to UNICEF, one in five girls globally marry as children. Pat spoke to Juliane Schmucker, Head of Programming at Plan International Ireland.
Feb 4, 2025 • 15min
Daniel McConnell brings us the latest news in politics
The end of the Dáil Technical Groups speaker rights, results for the Seanad after a marathon count and the EU reaction to Trumps tariffs. Editor of the Business Post Daniel McConnell brings us the latest in politics.
Jan 31, 2025 • 21min
The Friday Forum news review
We look back on the big news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid West and Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal.
Jan 31, 2025 • 11min
What will the UNRWA ban mean for humanitarian aid in Gaza?
A new law went into effect yesterday, preventing UNRWA from operating in Israel and Palestinian territories. This move is expected to leave tens of thousands of residents in occupied West and East Jerusalem without access to education, healthcare and other essential services. We speak to Juliette Touma, UNRWA Communications Director.
Jan 31, 2025 • 7min
Family express their disgust with sentence of hit-and-run killer
In 2023, 21 year old Joe Drennan was killed in a hit and run in Limerick. Yesterday, his killer was sentenced to a concurrent sentence to run alongside a drive by shooting sentence. Joe’s mother, Marguerite spoke to Pat this morning.
Jan 31, 2025 • 5min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks us through sweet and sour King prawns with steamed jasmine rice dish perfect for a long weekend.
Jan 31, 2025 • 14min
How Melania Trump is shaping her image
Head of Training at the Communications Clinic Lorcan Nyhan unpicks how Melania Trump is shaping her image from first lady to boss lady.
Jan 31, 2025 • 11min
Should there be a mandatory retirement age?
As life expectancy increases, many are questioning whether Ireland should set a mandatory age for retirement. Should you be forced to retire if you wish to continue working? What does the law say about age discrimination and equality? All to discuss with Clíona Kimber, co-author of Cyberlaw and Employment.
Jan 31, 2025 • 18min
Pashtana Durrani providing education to girls and boys in Afghanistan
The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Taliban Leaders over the persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan. Speaking to Pat this morning was Pashtana Durrani, an Afghan activist who is defying Taliban rule by running the country’s first digital school network, providing education to girls and boys.
Jan 31, 2025 • 9min
Is online pornography driving domestic violence?
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that online pornography is driving violence against women. His comments come after it was reported Gardai received 1,600 domestic violence-related calls each week over the Christmas period. Pat discusses this further with Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú.
