The Pat Kenny Show
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Jan 30, 2025 • 16min
Is the State meeting their legal obligations when it comes to domestic violence?
In 2018 the government introduced new legislation around domestic violence. A year later Ireland ratified the Istanbul Convention a European legal commitment which aims to combat violence against women.But is the state meeting their legal obligations?Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into the referral process for perpetrators of domestic violence.
Jan 30, 2025 • 6min
VHI announces price plan increase
VHI announces an average price increase of 3% across its health insurance plans from 1st March 2025. We speak to Dermot Goode Insurance Expert at Total Healthcover.ie a Lockton company about this increase and what it means for customers.
Jan 30, 2025 • 8min
Sperm cells carry traces of childhood stress study finds
Sperm cells carry traces of childhood stress, epigenetic study finds. Fathers may carry traces of their childhood trauma in their sperm cells, a new study finds. Prof Luke O'Neill brings us the details of this study.
Jan 30, 2025 • 7min
The art of the political comeback
When a politician is embroiled in scandal, they often resign or move to the shadows of the media spotlight. But as time passes, can a comeback be made? Gabija Gataveckaite from the Irish Independent looks at the art of the political comeback.
Jan 30, 2025 • 20min
Eamon Ryan reflects on his career post politics
Former Leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan joined Pat in studio. Up for discussion was promoting roads-based solutions to traffic problems and his career post politics.
Jan 30, 2025 • 16min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
David Robert Grimes brings us through what Irish schools can learn from Finland about tackling media literacy early on and shares how fake cancer cures are being peddled on hugely popular podcasts.
Jan 30, 2025 • 5min
The psychology of being sustainable
Many of us feel that being more sustainable will be time-consuming, expensive, or a chore, but what if being more environmentally and socially active could improve our moods? Jo Linehan digs into the psychology of being sustainable.
Jan 30, 2025 • 9min
The cuts in US aid already hitting Ukraine
Donald Trump has paused US Aid programmes around the world. One country this is already having an impact in is Ukraine. With more on this, Pat spoke to Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent, RFI and France 24.
Jan 30, 2025 • 20min
How do we address the teacher shortage crisis?
Three-quarters of secondary school's report having no applicants for recent teaching vacancies due to the ongoing retention and recruitment crisis. This is according to a survey carried out by the Principals and Deputy Principals Association. Pat discussed these findings with and we are now joined by the Principals and Deputy Principals Association President, Michael Murphy
Jan 30, 2025 • 13min
US plane and military helicopter mid collision in Washington DC
An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport. We get the details from Kevin Byrne a Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.
