The Pat Kenny Show Archiv
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A new report from the ESRI shows that many people believe immigration is happening in Ireland on a larger scale than it really. People also misjudged why migrants come to Ireland and the focus on asylum-seekers in media coverage and public discourse “may contribute to these biases”. So how much does this stem from migration.
Pat discusses this further with Dr Umar Al Qadri, Chairperson Irish Muslim Council.
Pat discusses this further with Dr Umar Al Qadri, Chairperson Irish Muslim Council.
8 Minuten
Many of us will declutter and dump unused and unloved items this January. But many do not know where to recycle and donate post Christmas. With all the advice was Jo Linehan, Sustainability Journalist.
10 Minuten
With rising anxiety among people currently due to the alarming actions of Trump, Putin and other world leaders. It is more important now than ever we facilitate ways in which positive societal and political change can be actively brought about at a grassroots level. All to discuss further with Stephen Donnelly, Melbourne based community organising specialist and Host of the Socially Democratic podcast.
16 Minuten
In 2023, 13 local authorities did not issue any derelict site levies despite having the power to do so. Almost €20.5m remains unpaid in derelict site levies ahead of a new derelict site tax in coming into effect in 2027. Pat discusses this further with Thomas Gould TD, Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration & Renewal, Planning, Public Realm & Local Government, Cork North-Central, Sinn Féin.
11 Minuten
Diarmuid Gavin, award winning gardener joined Pat Kenny on the show to dicuss the gardens of Bournville in Birmingham.
11 Minuten
As part of the Pat Kenny Show's focus on crime we are going to turn to Cork. A shoplifting gang has been caught by Gardaí following a raid on a home in Cork. €10,000 worth of stolen goods, including shoes, spirits, drills, hoovers and toothpaste were recovered. But does Cork have a shoplifting problem like Dublin and do people in Cork feel safe? Henry McKean met people on the streets of Cork and sent us this report…
12 Minuten
Oil prices are shaped as much by politics as by supply and demand, and so events thousands of kilometres away can still hit close to home. In recent weeks, renewed action by U.S. president Donald Trump against Venezuela has once again put the country’s vast oil reserves at the centre of global attention.
While Ireland doesn’t buy Venezuelan oil directly, moves in Washington can still ripple through European energy markets, influencing prices, volatility and fuel costs. So how could political decisions in the United States affect what drivers, households and businesses here in Ireland end up paying?
CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Duncan Bullivant joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
While Ireland doesn’t buy Venezuelan oil directly, moves in Washington can still ripple through European energy markets, influencing prices, volatility and fuel costs. So how could political decisions in the United States affect what drivers, households and businesses here in Ireland end up paying?
CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Duncan Bullivant joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
8 Minuten
Yesterday TDs descended onto the Dáil after the winter recess, and issues surrounding Merscour and migration were all on the table. Today, the hot lunch meal scheme and Uisce Éireann are set to be addressed.
Pat was joined by Harry McGee, political correspondent with The Irish Times to discuss all things politics.
Pat was joined by Harry McGee, political correspondent with The Irish Times to discuss all things politics.
11 Minuten
Pat Kenny was joined by Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring expert for carzone to discuss all things mororing and answers your motoring questions.
13 Minuten
Greenland and Denmark will hold high-stakes talks in Washington today over US ambitions to annex the arctic island. US President Donald Trump insists his country will take over Greenland “the easy way or the hard way”, citing security concerns and mineral interests, and his administration has not ruled out the use of force to do so.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen insisted on Tuesday his island, a largely autonomous part of the three-country kingdom of Denmark, “cannot be bought” and its future will be decided only by its people.
Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst Clinton institute UCD joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen insisted on Tuesday his island, a largely autonomous part of the three-country kingdom of Denmark, “cannot be bought” and its future will be decided only by its people.
Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst Clinton institute UCD joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
9 Minuten
On this week’s Green Scene Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland joined Pat Kenny to discuss the surprising evolutionary origins of sleep, and how time is running out for the world’s glaciers.
All with thanks to Repak.
All with thanks to Repak.
17 Minuten
Next Tuesday, 20th of January, is the reduced application fee deadline for students applying to the CAO. If registered before then, students will only be charged €35. That increases to €50 before the traditional 1st of February deadline.
These deadlines in the coming weeks will give students and guidance counsellors a chance to get first choices out of the way before turning their focus to the mock exams. For advice on the upcoming deadline and making choices, Brian Mooney, guidance counsellor and columnist with The Irish Times joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
These deadlines in the coming weeks will give students and guidance counsellors a chance to get first choices out of the way before turning their focus to the mock exams. For advice on the upcoming deadline and making choices, Brian Mooney, guidance counsellor and columnist with The Irish Times joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
14 Minuten
Niamh Smyth, Minister of State with special responsibility for trade promotion, artificial intelligence and digitalization, has said social media platform X should be banned if it won’t comply with online safety laws.
Niamh Smyth, Minister of State with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation and TD for Cavan–Monaghan joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
Niamh Smyth, Minister of State with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation and TD for Cavan–Monaghan joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
10 Minuten
Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent answers all your tech questions.
13 Minuten
Has the tipping culture in Ireland become more like the US? Is that a good thing? What is the average tipping rate, and how important are your maths skills when deciding what to tip?
Tanya Sweeney, journalist and author, and Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
Tanya Sweeney, journalist and author, and Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
