Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

President Donald Trump’s arrival to Davos has been delayed after an electrical issue aboard Air Force One forced the plane to return to Maryland. But in Davos, it appears to be becoming more of a Trump Show than a World Economic Forum.To discuss further with Pat was Kathryn Carlson, Financial Regulation Reporter, Politico.

TikTok plans to roll out its new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks amid heightened scrutiny over child safety issues. After testing its new age-detection system in Britain over the last year, TikTok will start rolling out the tech across Europe in the next few weeks, according to a new report from Reuters. The move comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of the social video platform and its owner ByteDance, especially pertaining to the online safety of children.  Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, joined Pat Kenny to discuss and answer listeners' questions.

One of Ireland's best-known wild animals, the Sika deer, has been declared an invasive species in the European Union, raising questions around whether it must now be culled. The smallest of the country’s three wild deer, Sika was added to the EU list of alien invasive species of union concern last summer. Its inclusion means countries must eradicate the deer, control their populations or prevent their arrival in the first place.  Damien Hannigan, Irish Deer Commission Spokesperson joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, concerns are rising about whether or not AI will replace you in your job. Thankfully, the reality of AI in the workplace is more complex than either complete job displacement or simple augmentation. Pat Kenny was joined by Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise to discuss.

Thousands of family carers are being hit with tax bills going back years after Revenue got access to data on their payments. Charlie Weston personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, and Catherine Cox, head of communications and policy with Family Carers Ireland, both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Every year new diets and food trends come around and that includes superfoods. But are foods really super or is it just a wellness fad? Sarah Keogh , Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

US President Donald Trump will travel to Davos today to attend the World Economic Forum, where discussions are expected to be dominated by Trump’s threats to take over Greenland. Brett Bruen, President of The Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement in the Obama Administration, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

 It is argued that price tags are poor predictors of a garment’s actual longevity, and expensive pieces aren’t automatically more durable. Durability should be evaluated by design intelligence and how a product is made, not just where it sits in the market. Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant and Owner of Style, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

 Is staying in education causing our housing crisis? Should young people just be going straight into the world of work to make buying houses easier? Pat Kenny was joined by Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers and Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City and Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to debate.

Last night, twenty-six-year-old Brooklyn Beckham broke his silence over his ongoing feud with his parents, David and Victoria. In a series of posts on Instagram, the eldest Beckham son claimed his parents have “been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship” with his wife Nicola Peltz. So how much has this tarnished the Beckham brand?Enda Brady, TRT World presenter and Stephanie Regan, Host of Tough Love Podcast and clinical psychotherapist both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Ask the Expert. When you’re listening to the radio, music or a podcast do you opt for earbuds or headphones but which is better for your hearing? Dr Sandra Cummings, Consultant Audiologist at the Beacon hospital joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Thinking of a winter sun break? Cancún is a sunny option in the Caribbean, and Aer Lingus’s newest route out of Dublin. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with The Irish Independent joined Pat Kenny to discuss.

In 2023, Martin Lynn was on his way home from town and had just gotten out of a taxi near his home when he was fatally punched in the head by Christopher O’Neill.O’Neill drove past and stopped his motorbike before approaching Martin. The attack was carried out without warning or provocation and while Mr Lynn had his hands in his pockets.Last week, criminal Christopher O’Neill of Larkhill Road in Whitehall, Santry, was jailed for six years for the manslaughter of Martin Lynn. In an interview with The Sun, Martin’s sister Sharon is calling for the State to appeal the leniency of the killer’s sentence, and she joined Pat Kenny on the show this morning.

Thousands of new homes are planned for North Dublin. One particular area is Dunsink, a location many Dubliners will know as formerly being home to the capital’s largest dump. What’s being described as a major new urban quarter has raised some concerns among travellers who have lived in the area for many years. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those who support the development and also those who have some reservations…

100 Million Trees Project is about to hit its first million and maybe add another by end of 2026. Project Founder Richard Mulcahy joined Pat Kenny on the show.

 The European Union yesterday decided against immediate retaliatory measures to Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs against countries who have defended Greenland against the increasing takeover rhetoric from the US Administration. Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief with Bloomberg joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

It was a day that will go down in history for Kerry Football Club, Daingean Uí Chúis, who were crowned All-Ireland champions yesterday. Meanwhile, Man United’s new head coach, Michael Carrick, led his side to victory against Manchester City at Old Trafford. And Leinster keep the hopes for an Irish win alight as they advance to the next round of the Champions Cup.Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with OTB joined Pat Kenny to review all he weekends sporting action.

Ireland was largely on the outskirts of World War two but the reality of the war hit home on 31st May 1941. At 2.05 am, a five-hundred-pound bomb exploded in Dublin's North Strand, and the shock was felt throughout the city. The damage and devastation were horrific. Twenty-eight people died, forty-five were seriously injured and hundreds more suffered minor injuries. Now over eighty years later, one Dublin councillor is calling for the names of those who died to be included on the memorial.Pat Kenny was joined by Alison Field Labour Councillor for Dublin Bay North, Clontarf to discuss.

Declining construction, a shortage of workers, a lack of infrastructure are all some of the many issues that we hear are contributing to our housing crisis. But how do we get over these roadblocks? Andrew Brownlee, CEO, Construction Industry Federation joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.  

At least 39 people have died in a train collision in southern Spain and dozens more have been injured in the country's worst rail crash in more than a decade. Richard Fitzpatrick, Spain based journalist joined Pat Kenny on the show with the latest.