The Pat Kenny Show

Driving in poor conditions and dealing with toll dodgers feature in this weeks commuter slot Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant. 

Minister Darragh O’ Brien Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. TD - Dublin Fingal. addresses the frustrations of renters, buyers and landlords with Pat on the show this morning.

A tidying mouse (and other tidy animals) and an ancient fossil sponge discovered in Co.Clare. Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland brings us all the details on this week's 'Green Scene'.

All with thanks to AIB.

Former Irish ambassador Dan Mulhall joins us to discuss the latest situation in Israel and his career at the forefront of Ireland’s diplomatic relations.

The Government has agreed in principle to examine funding mechanisms to support a community hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Will more supports for certain counties quell public anger over asylum seekers? Pat discusses this with three guests this morning, Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail, Peter Flynn Westport Fine Gael Councilor and also Roscrea Independent Councillor Shane Lee.

Meta is making changes to its platforms to give teens more age-appropriate content. Jess Kelly brings us the details.

Teaser violent threats to bus drivers on the number 13 bus has led to a suspension of the evening service in certain areas of the route. We get the details from a local councillor Francis Timmons, Independent Councillor for Clondalkin. 

Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Pat Rabbitte was reappointed to Tusla chair. Pat spoke to him about the hopes for the organisation and the Election Year ahead.

Over the weekend, the Danish Queen Margarethe handed power over to her son, Frederik X. We hear about the new Danish king with James Rothwell, Berlin Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph.