Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

A baby has made history by being treated with the first custom-made gene editing therapy to prevent them developing a potentially fatal disease. Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College brings us the full story.

We are fast approaching summer and thus festival season. But between the tents and plastic bottles festivals have been noted for their unsustainable nature. But this year some of Irelands top festivals are taking steps to reduce the harm they cause to our environment.  o Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine tell us all.

Two Israeli diplomats have been killed in Washington D.C outside the Capital Jewish Museum. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan and analysis from Scott Lucas. We also look back at yesterday’s Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

On Monday the EU and the UK struck a new post-Brexit deal, which extends their access to each other’s fishing waters beyond the initial 2026 date to 2038. So how will this impact both Irish and UK fishermen? To discuss with Pat was John Lynch, CEO Of Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation and Mike Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, Nation.

A new report, released today has highlighted concerns over Irelands aviation industry. Pat discusses the findings with Eamonn Brennan, former Director General of EUROCONTROL and coauthor of the report. 

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport is having its first meeting today. The Dail speaking rights row has effectively stalled it for weeks; it was initially to be up and running before St Patrick’s Day.What will be on their agenda?  We discussed further with Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator.

For over 45 years the truth about the sex abuse scandal at Kincora Boys’ Hostel in Belfast has remained beyond reach. Award winning former BBC journalist Chris Moore has doggedly investigated this story for over four decades. His new book Kincora exposes the rampant sexual abuse of young boys that took place at the Belfast Boys’ home.Chris joined Pat in studio this morning.

This week on the show Diarmuid Gavin takes a look at the history of the Chelsea Flower Show.All with thanks to Tirlán.

Searches are continuing on the farm of Michael Gaine near Kenmare as Gardaí continue their murder investigation. We get the latest on this with Gerry O'Sullivan , Presenter of Radio Today on Radio Kerry.

Today we’re talking about 2025’s must-have fashion accessory: the world’s first T-Rex “leather” handbag. The first product could be available by year’s end and the creators claim this next-gen material could be a high-quality, cruelty-free and eco-friendly alternative to standard leather. Also overfishing is causing issues with herring as, younger fish haven’t been able to find traditional spawning ground.All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.

Rising rents, less rental properties available and small landlords leaving the market leaving the market. But just difficult is it now to find an affordable place to rent in a location near your place of work?Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out, he has been speaking to estate agents and renters.

Rachel Blackmore joins us to talk about her surprise retirement after her 16 year career, her new children’s novel Granny National and being named one of the ambassadors for the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, Ireland’s largest sailing event of the year. 

We go inside Hollywood to look at The saddest tearjerker movies and why we need them. All to discuss with Lisa Cannon , Entertainment Presenter and Producer.

One4Humanity has been working in both Ukraine and Gaza in order to help the victims of both wars. Last year on the show we heard from Shane Leahy about their container which was to be used as a surgical unit that had just arrived in Gaza. We hear about their latest work from on the ground in Ukraine from Shane Co Founder, One4Humanity and their work in Gaza with Ross Kelly Director of Gaza Response, One4Humanity.

More and more homebuyers are paying way over the odds to buy second hand properties in Dublin. Exclusive research carried out for the Pat Kenny Show has found that one in ten second hand homes in the capital are now selling for €100k or more over their asking price.Bidding wars are becoming the norm, with many pointing the finger at Estate Agents for inflating prices. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been looking into the current second hand home market in Dublin.

Are we getting closer to driverless cars? Well the UK certainly is. UK driverless cars are expected to arrive in 2027. But Uber says it's ready now. All to discuss with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

The Funny Woman Awards are an annual celebration that looks at some of the best women comedy performers and creators in the industry. This year its taking place in Dublin. The list of past winners and finalists is Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, and Rosie Jones. Pat was joined this morning on the show by Writer and Broadcaster  Barbara Scully and Comedian and Producer Val Troy. 

Why are there so few offshore wind farms? Are objections to wind farms harming our energy security? All to discuss with Hannah Daly, Professor in Sustainable Energy at University College Cork.

On the 13th of June 2019, mother of three Valerie French was cruelly and violently murdered by her husband at her own home just outside of Castlebar in Co. Mayo. David French, Valerie’s brother, is here today to discuss his new book titled “For Valerie”, in which David recounts his sister's death and its devastating aftermath on his family. 

Dublin Bus has over 4,000 staff on it’s books and more than a thousand buses in it’s fleet, but the company is also home to hundreds of thousands of bees. Our reporter Emma Tyrrell went down to one of its depots to find out more as part of World Bee day today