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 9, 2025 • 10min
Tusla placed children with firm blacklisted over vetting concerns
Reports show that Tusla placed children with firm blacklisted over vetting concerns. The third party company oversaw supervised visits between parents and children in care. Reporting on this was Jack Power, Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times and he spoke to Pat this morning on the show.
Jan 8, 2025 • 14min
Are you ready for the €5k challenge?
Sinead Ryan, Host of The Home Show and journalist with The Independent and Sunday Independent joined Pat this morning with New Year money saving tips.
Jan 8, 2025 • 8min
The garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland
Award winning Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin shares the story of cosmic speculation in Scotland.
Jan 8, 2025 • 11min
The longtime stars who have yet to get an Oscar!
Awards Season kick off we ask what Stars have yet to accept an Oscar even after 40 years in Film. Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ brings us all the details.
Jan 8, 2025 • 10min
How are our hospital coping this week?
Tony Canavan, Regional Executive Officer for HSE West Northwest division, discusses how hospitals in severe weather warning areas are coping.
Jan 8, 2025 • 9min
Sister Simona Brambilla gets number one position in Vatican Office
A woman has been appointed to the number one position in a Vatican office for the first time. Sister Simona Brambilla has been appointed to head the office that oversees religious orders for both men and women. We get the details from Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent in Italy for The Crux.
Jan 8, 2025 • 19min
How the weather is impacting people across the country!
We get a roundup of weather impacts from our reporters across the country who have also been hearing from locals and frontline workers on the ground.Speaking to Pat this morning wasJamie O’Hara, Charleville on the Cork/Limerick Border, Stephanie Rohan in Kildare and surrounding areas. Also Barry Whyte inClonmel, Tipperary and surrounding areas and Henry McKean reported from how it is in Limerick.
Jan 8, 2025 • 7min
Green Scene: How birds are surviving the cold weather
Today on Green Scene we hear how birds are surviving the cold weather and how conservation really works. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.
Jan 8, 2025 • 10min
Meta to abandon third party fact checking for users in the US
Meta to abandon third party fact checking for users in the US. CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement that Meta will be adopting a community notes. For more on this Pat spoke to Ciara O’Brien, Technology and Business Reporter with The Irish Times.
Jan 8, 2025 • 17min
Weather impacts on the water and rail networks
Temperatures reached as low as almost -6C last night with hazardous commuting for many this morning. We get updates on the impact of the weather on the Water and Rail networks and also tips for safe driving in this weather.
