Kerry Today

Donald Trump has paused US military aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, The European Commission President has announced measures to ramp up defence spending. Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a five point "Rearm Europe" plan, and has written to EU leaders on the matter. It's hoped the proposals will see member states "massively boost" spending on military capability. Jerry spoke to Ireland South MEP and First Vice-President of Renew Europe, Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher.

Killarney girl Alexis O’Mahony, who suffers from a very rare condition called Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency, lost her dearly-loved cuddly toy that was her constant companion and had important sensory features for her. Amazingly, a teacher in Killarney Community College had an exact replica and has given it to Alexis. Jerry spoke to Alexis’ father Steve O’Mahony.

Kerry County Museum is hosting the Irish Museums Association annual conference this week. Minister Patrick O’Donovan will visit the Museum tomorrow morning at 10.50am in advance of launching the conference in Siamsa Tíre at 11.45am

Jerry spoke to Helen O'Carroll, Curator/Manager at the Kerry County Museum and Gina O’Kelly, Director of the Irish Museums Association

The Government is to approve Ireland’s first LNG facility in state-led project. A memo is before cabinet today. Jerry spoke to is Daniel Murray, journalist with the Business Post, who broke the news.

Jerry spoke to Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, who was speaking at the IHF conference in Killarney recently about air access and the price of air travel.

Yesterday’s Tralee MD meeting heard calls from Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Ferris for Uisce Éireann to back up power supply to water pump stations to avoid water outages when power goes.

Last week, the Ocean View Nursing Home was saved from closure, after it was purchased by Riada Care. Jerry spoke to Shane Scanlon, CEO of The Alliance - Supporting Nursing Homes, on Ocean View and the need for the government to do much more to prepare for the care that will be needed for Ireland's ageing population

The world watched on last Friday as a remarkable encounter took place in front of television cameras in the Oval Office, between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. What can we learn from this, and where does it leave our approach to geopolitical security? Jerry spoke to Cahersiveen woman Brigid Laffan, who is Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute.

The Kerry senior men's footballers were defeated by Mayo in the latest round of the Allianz National Football League, as the new rules trialed so far this year have come under scrutiny from some inter-county managers, including Donegal's Jim McGuinnes. Jerry spoke to Radio Kerry commentator Tim Moynihan.

Speaking on Kerry Today on Friday, Independent deputy for Kerry, Danny Healy-Rae said he will not be silenced by the opposition and has accused them of going too far in the row over Dáil speaking time. He also said he believes opposition TDs are treating Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy unfairly. Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, gave his reaction. Deputy Daly also spoke about the tragic death of Anila Mucaj, who passed away yesterday after she and two other pedestrians were hit by a jeep in Tralee.