The Pat Kenny Show
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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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Jan 13, 2025 • 16min
A new incentive to crackdown on cowboy builders!
A new register of builders has been set up by Construction Industry Regulation Ireland to crackdown on cowboy builders and give home buyers more confidence in the industry. We discuss this incentive with Peter Finn (Pete The Builder) of MDS Construction.
Jan 10, 2025 • 25min
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week! Joining Pat today was Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Mid West, Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Gary Gannon TD, Social Democrats, Dublin Central. Also joining Pat in studio was Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at MediaHuis and Executive Editor of The Irish Independent.
Jan 10, 2025 • 8min
Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles
Over 10,000 structures are likely to be destroyed and at least ten people have been killed as five wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles. We get the latest on this and more USA news with J.D. Capelouto, Lead Writer of Semafor’s Flagship Newsletter.
Jan 10, 2025 • 7min
A look ahead to the weekend of sport!
Colm Boohig of Off the Ball discusses the weekend sport as the Champions Cup is back. Leinster will travel to France for a pivotal match against their rivals la Rochelle. Connacht hosts Lyon, but without Mack Hansen, as he has been banned for three games, over comments he made following Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the URC in December.
Jan 10, 2025 • 10min
How will new visa rules affect NI tourism?
There is concern for Northern Ireland tourism as the UK has introduced Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for all visitors from countries outside of Europe. Sorcha Eastwood MP joins us to discuss the impact.
Jan 10, 2025 • 5min
Friday food with Gareth Mullins!
Gareth Mullins brings us a fantastic flavour packed recipe that is comforting and easy on the pocket, dahl with Naan breads.
Jan 10, 2025 • 12min
New broadcasting ban on the advertising of alcohol
From today, there will be a broadcasting ban for tv and radio on the advertising of alcohol. Dr Sheila Gilheany, Ceo of Alcohol Action Ireland joins as her organsiation welcomes the measure. Dr Sheila what exactly this measure means, and the positive impact it hopes to have.
Jan 10, 2025 • 18min
Sinéad Burke discusses her business and plans for 2025
Sinéad Burke, advocate and CEO will discuss growing up in Ireland with a disability, her business and the plans for 2025, tackling systemic issues that need to be addressed in relation to disability in Ireland and her new home.
Jan 10, 2025 • 13min
What’s behind the spike in exam cheating?
The number of students caught cheating in 2024 State exams was more than double that of 2023 but what’s behind the spike in cheating and what happens to those caught in the act? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden found out.
Jan 10, 2025 • 6min
How has the cold snap impacted hospitality industry?
As the cold weather continues and people are advised to stay indoors, the hospitality industry says they have taken a hit with restaurants facing mass cancellations. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Adrian Cummins, CEO, Restaurants Association of Ireland.
