The Pat Kenny Show

It’s the turn of the scientists to give evidence this week for the Covid inquiry in the UK. Enda Brady TRT World Presenter brings us the latest details.

New research reveals that the far right is growing in Ireland with a lack of action by tech companies being one contributor. We discuss this with Ciaran O’Connor, Senior Analyst, at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and Co-Author of the Report, and also Emmet Eyan Business & Technology Correspondent, at the Business Post. 

A loophole in the system means drivers who take disqualifications from driving can avoid penalty points. To explain more Pat was joined on the show by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, with the Sunday Independent and Timmy Dooley, Senator, Transport spokesperson Fianna Fail.

Every €1 spent locally generates up to €2.50 in the local economy while €1 spent online, with overseas retailers, is lost to Ireland inc for good – we hear the importance of considering our local spend for this black Friday. 

CARI, the support service for child victims of sexual abuse will have to close its doors unless it gets immediate funding. We speak to those desperate to keep the service open. With Pat this morning was Emer O’Neill, CARI CEO and Clinical Officer, and also Tony Delaney – Ambassador for CARI and child sex abuse survivor.

A truce deal is close, according to the Hamas chief. What is the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza? Speaking to Pat was Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.

Ireland has been getting a lot of love from the likes of Lonely Planet and National Geographic- Irish Independent Travel Editor Pól Ó Conghaile tell us why.

All with thanks to Ryanair.

As a new parent, sleep deprivation can become the norm. Our sleep expert Lucy Wolfe will discuss why that doesn’t have to be the case and she’ll be answering your questions on how to keep the kids asleep throughout the night. 

For the past week, our own Sean Moncrieff has been abroad in Somalia, where he received a first-hand view of severe flooding which, according to the Somali government, has left half a million people displaced in the country. Sean joined Pat this morning on his return from Somalia.

The Stephen Kenny era is coming to an end, Roy Keane and Jason McAteer’s latest spat, and F1 goes to Vegas. Eoin Sheahan joined Pat with a look back on the weekend of sport. will be here to give us the sports update next