Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Sinéad Burke, advocate and CEO will discuss growing up in Ireland with a disability, her business and the plans for 2025, tackling systemic issues that need to be addressed in relation to disability in Ireland and her new home.

From today, there will be a broadcasting ban for tv and radio on the advertising of alcohol. Dr Sheila Gilheany, Ceo of Alcohol Action Ireland joins as her organsiation welcomes the measure. Dr Sheila what exactly this measure means, and the positive impact it hopes to have.   

Colm Boohig of Off the Ball discusses the weekend sport as the Champions Cup is back. Leinster will travel to France for a pivotal match against their rivals la Rochelle. Connacht hosts Lyon, but without Mack Hansen, as he has been banned for three games, over comments he made following Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the URC in December. 

Over 10,000 structures are likely to be destroyed and at least ten people have been killed as five wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles. We get the latest on this and more USA news with J.D. Capelouto, Lead Writer of Semafor’s Flagship Newsletter.

As the cold weather continues and people are advised to stay indoors, the hospitality industry says they have taken a hit with restaurants facing mass cancellations. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Adrian Cummins, CEO, Restaurants Association of Ireland.

With a spike of flu cases across the country, is it time to increase paid sick leave. But in a time where remote working has become the norm, should people just opt to work from home. We discuss with Brenda Power, Columnist for Sunday Times and Irish Daily Mail and also Dr Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy and Employment Affairs at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement that Meta is scrapping factchecking in the U.S. across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has drawn widespread criticism from lawmakers, experts, and human rights advocates. David Robert Grimes discusses the significant concerns about the spread of misinformation, hate speech, and harmful content globally.

Over the past few months, Ukraine have been making positive military gains in the Kursk region. Over the weekend, Ukrainian forces intensified their offensive in the region, gaining tactical advances in multiple sectors.  Ukrainian forces appear to have maintained the pressure.  While Ukraine earns military advances, the Russian economy is worsening because of high inflation and interest rates.  Patrick Bury joined Pat to discuss.

John Fardy reviews explosive Netflix show that documents controversial 90’s presenter Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action in this weeks 'Boxed'. 

Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College discuss a break through in type 1 diabetes and also fascinating facts about the body's cell atlas.

Everything you need to know about investing. If you want to take the leap and invest your money. CEOof Fairstone Ireland Paul Merriman gives the best tips to start your investment journey.

Temperatures as low as -7.5C were recorded last night, with the coldest temperature recorded in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. A status orange warning was in effect for the entire country overnight, except Donegal. We get updates from our reporters across the country.

Apparently most resolutions die off on Jan 19th! So, what are the long-lasting, impactful environmental resolutions we can make (and stick to) this year? Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  Jo Linehan tells us.

With another day of the cold snap set to hit the country, are the cold temperature warnings too much or just apart of the winter months? Aontu TD Peadar Toibin says that the current weather warnings are catastrophizing normal winter weather. 

Brian Warfield of The Wolfe Tones has written Celtic Exodus The Musical, which opens for a special premiere run from January 22nd – 25th 2025 at the complex arts centre, Smithfield. Brian joins Pat, alongside Irish actress Clelia Murphy, who will play a reading role in the musical. 

Reports show that Tusla placed children with firm blacklisted over vetting concerns. The third party company oversaw supervised visits between parents and children in care. Reporting on this was Jack Power, Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times and he spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

Sinead Ryan, Host of The Home Show and journalist with The Independent and Sunday Independent joined Pat this morning with New Year money saving tips.

Award winning Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin shares the story of cosmic speculation in Scotland.

Awards Season kick off we ask what Stars have yet to accept an Oscar even after 40 years in Film. Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ brings us all the details. 

Tony Canavan, Regional Executive Officer for HSE West Northwest division, discusses how hospitals in severe weather warning areas are coping.