The Pat Kenny Show

The European Union launched an investigation into Chinese electric car subsidies. For more on this Pat spoke to Geraldine Herbert Motoring editor with the Sunday Independent.

What are the very best hotels in Ireland? We all love a good list, and Irish Independent Travel Editor, Pól Ó Conghaile, is here to talk through the Hot 100, a ranking of the 100 best hotels in Ireland this year.  

A series of public and private hearings on the regulation of artificial intelligence is getting underway in the US. Speaking to Pat this morning with more on this was Aiden Connolly CEO and Co-Founder of Idiro Analytics.

Comedian, Russell Brand is facing grave allegations of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse dating from 2006 to 2013. With broadcasters like the BBC and Channel 4 initiating investigations. To discuss this further Pat spoke to Enda Brady London-based Journalist and also Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications Clinic and Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

A number of Primary school management bodies have issued a joint statement today calling on the Government to provide more funding. We ask if should there be an increase in funding for primary school. Speaking to Pat this morning was Emer Nowland Chief Executive Officer of Educate Together  and also Aisling Dolan Fine Gael Senator and education spokesperson.

We take a look back on a very busy weekend of sport and a great success for Ireland with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast.

Ozempic, a commonly used drug to treat type 2 diabetes is now being used by people who are overweight which is causing a shortage of the drug in pharmacies. Speaking to Pat was Brendan O'Shea Kildare GP and assistant adjuvant professor for public health and primary care at Trinity College Dublin. 

A new survey highlights Ireland’s real estate graduate pool is running dry. With more on the findings of the report, Pat was joined on the show by Avril Clare Managing Director of Avril Clare Recruitment.

Just 90 seconds on social media can negatively impact women’s self-esteem. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Dr Anne Kehoe President of The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).  

We take alook back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this weekend was Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South, and Elaine O'Loughlin Political Editor of The Examiner.