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Rex Heuermann is scheduled to be sentenced in Long Island, New York on June 17, 2026, after pleading guilty to the murders of seven women and admitting responsibility for an eighth. In this episode, Profiling Evil looks at the Gilgo Beach case from a criminal behavior perspective, not by glorifying the killer, but by asking a practical question: why do serial killers do what they do? We'll talk about four things that often show up in serial murder cases: fantasy, the thrill of the hunt, the gap between fantasy and reality, and the offender's desire for legacy. Most importantly, we'll remember the victims: Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, and Karen Vergata. We'll also talk about Shannan Gilbert, whose disappearance helped expose the terrible reality hidden along Ocean Parkway, and why we need to keep pushing for answers in cases involving unidentified and overlooked victims.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LongIslandSerialKiller #MelissaBarthelemy #MeganWaterman #AmberLynnCostello #MaureenBrainardBarnes #JessicaTaylor #SandraCostilla #ValerieMack #KarenVergata #ShannanGilbert #AsianDoe #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #ProfilingEvil #MikeKing #CriminalBehavior #Victimology #BehavioralAnalysis #SerialKiller #ColdCase #CrimeScene #JusticeForVictims #PersonalSafety #CrimePrevention #FBI #GilgoFour #LongIslandCrime #MissingPersons #UnidentifiedVictims #GIS #storymaps #Esri========================================20% OFF Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26========================================Discounts on eBikes: https://aipasbike.com/?ref=PROFILINGEVILReferral Coupon Code: PROFILINGEVIL========================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================

El Ayuntamiento de Cieza ha puesto en marcha un gemelo digital del municipio, una innovadora representación virtual desarrollada por Strategia y Kalidad SIG con tecnología geoespacial de Esri que permitirá una gestión más inteligente, eficiente y sostenible de la ciudad. Integrado en la plataforma de ciudad inteligente y respaldado por un geoportal que reúne información sobre movilidad, urbanismo, transporte, padrón y servicios municipales, el sistema facilita la toma de decisiones basada en datos, la simulación de escenarios urbanos y la mejora de la planificación. Entre sus aplicaciones destaca el cálculo de la radiación solar de los edificios, una funcionalidad que orienta a los ciudadanos sobre la instalación de paneles solares y contribuye al desarrollo de políticas públicas más sostenibles

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday's newspapers are Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent & Sunday Independent; Alan Barrett, Research Professor at the ESRI; Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor and Green Party Deputy Leader and Cormac Lucey, Columnist, The Sunday Times.

Dr Claire Keane, Associate Research Professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute, discusses its latest report which has found that recent energy price increases are placing a disproportionate burden on low-income households.

Recent energy price increases are placing a disproportionate burden on low-income households, with government supports only partly offsetting the impact. That's according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Joining Anton to discuss these findings was Dr Claire Keane, Associate Research Professor at the ESRI.

Recent energy price increases are placing a disproportionate burden on low-income households, with government supports only partly offsetting the impact. That's according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Joining Anton to discuss these findings was Dr Claire Keane, Associate Research Professor at the ESRI.

The Government set up a task force last year in the hope of somehow coming up with a clear action plan for how the State can speed up the delivery of major infrastructure projects.Seán O'Driscoll was one of the key driving forces on that task force and is also the chair of UCC and the former chair of the ESRI.

For our World Ocean Day June 2026 extra-length episode, Seabed 2030 Head of Partnerships Steve Hall interviews Dr Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, better known as ESRI, and a leading exponent of how we understand data and share our discoveries for the greater good. Dawn is a member of the Strategic Advisory Group for Seabed 2030 and holds many other honours - see here for her 'about us' page on the Seabed 2030 site and click here for her detailed cv. Many other links out there for Dawn, search for 'Deep Sea Dawn' and you'll find many links! Here's one from her page at ESRI Her dive with Victor Vescovo to the Challenger Deep marked a career highlight in a long story of achievement that started modestly as a sea-going technician on board the JOIDES Resolution as part of the Ocean Drilling Programme in the 1980s. In the episode Dawn talks about her long career, which has encompassed being a sea-going technician, 17 years as a professor of geography and oceanography at Oregon State University, authoring more than 180 articles and 12 books on marine geographical information systems and more. Her latest book "Mapping the Deep" is available through ESRI and your regular bookseller. Dawn is a keen cyclist, a fan of Charles Schulz's 'Snoopy', and an inspirational role model. Other links - YouTube 'Making the Limiting Factor' click hereLaura Trethewey's book The Deepest Map as mentioned by Dawn. YouTube Lego Stop Motion Diving Challenger Deep click here Link to the story about Dawn's 'Snoopy' being archived by the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich here Episode recorded and edited by Steve Hall, click here to email. Find out more about Seabed 2030 here. Music and extra narration by Emily Boddy. Copyright Seabed 2030, 2026. Revealing Hidden Depths - the Seabed 2030 Podcast Find out more about our project at www.seabed2030.org Brought to you by the Nippon Foundation and GEBCO 

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday's newspapers are consultant in paediatric intensive care at CHI Crumlin, Dr Suzanne Crowe; head of the ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit, Pete Lunn; political correspondent at The Irish Times, Ellen Coyne; and commentator and head of the Iona Institute, David Quinn.

Fógraíodh go bhfuil Iar-Uachtarán Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, an tOllamh Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, ceapaithe mar Chathaoirleach ar Chomhairle na hInstitúide um Thaighde Eacnamaíochta & Sóisialta, an ESRI.

We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!As organized crime gets bolder and more sophisticated, so do the tools that retailers can deploy to stop criminals in their tracks.  ORC has become a $112 billion annual loss for retailers with mass theft feeding fencing operations across a retail enterprise. Every retailer needs to be concerned about what these gangs are up to, how they're infiltrating their organizations and impacting not just their profitability, but also the safety of their customers and their employees. It has gotten so flagrant that 90 percent of frontline workers say they've had situations in the store that make them feel unsafe. Join Shelley and Gary Sankri, Retail Lead at Esri, as they discuss risk assessment and reveal the strategies and forensics tools retailers can use to reverse this ORC tide. They explain how data sharing, facial recognition, parking lot surveillance, escape routes, license plate readers, timing analysis, heat maps, RFID scanning tools and high-tech security cameras that are loaded with heat and sonic sensors that are valuable ammunition in arsenals to fight retail crime. Listen and learn how to be highly-alert and proactive to help prevent ORC. Special Guest:Gary Sankary, Retail Industry Lead, EsriFor more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com, where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and other retail industry experts, and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Alan Barrett, Economist with the ESRI and Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor

ESRI's Dr Lucie Martin discusses how farmers and non-farmers have more in common over climate change than they think.

Both farmers and non-farmers worry about climate change and say they are willing to take action, yet they underestimate each other's worry and willingness. That's according to new research published this morning by the Economic and Social Research Institute. To discuss the research findings was Professor Pete Lunn Research Professor and Head of the ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit.

The ESRI has just released research showing that non-farmers believe that farmers care less about climate change than in reality. But, do farmers really care about the climate? And how is it affecting their work?Joining Shane to discuss is Pat Aherne, a Homeopathic Dairy Farmer from Cork.

Both farmers and non-farmers worry about climate change and say they are willing to take action, yet they underestimate each other's worry and willingness. That's according to new research published this morning by the Economic and Social Research Institute. To discuss the research findings was Professor Pete Lunn Research Professor and Head of the ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit.

"One of the encouraging things for me that I'm seeing is that the role of planners and what they're doing in the strategic decisions they're making is now greatly overlapped with economic developers."Are you interested economic mobility and zoning reform? What do you think about the connection between housing capacity and housing affordability? How can we leverage housing for better urban economic outcomes? Interview with Keith Cooke, Director of Planning & Community Development Markets at Esri. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, economic mobility, the connection between housing capacity and affordability, urban geography, and many more. Keith Cooke is the Director of Planning & Community Development Markets at Esri. A graduate of Auburn University, he has been a GIS professional since 1994 and has worked for planning and community development agencies at the regional and municipal level. Prior to this role, he was an account executive at Esri for 15 years working with over 100 local governments. Keith regularly collaborates with industry leaders, planners, economic developers, and technology experts to drive innovation in community development practices using GIS, and is an active member in the American Planning Association.Find out more about Keith through these links:Keith Cooke on LinkedIn@RKeithCooke as Keith Cooke on XKeith Cooke at EsriConnected episodes you might be interested in:No.108 - Interview with Dr Anthony Kent about economic geographyNo.429R - Cities as labour marketsNo.430I - Interview with Alan Bertaud about market-driven developmentNo.433R - The effect of housing supply regulation on housing affordability: A reviewWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay

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Action plan for offshore wind energy launched as first projects expect to get planning this year. Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) today launched its Offshore Wind Action Plan 2026, setting out the urgent steps needed to . accelerate the delivery of offshore wind energy and achieve energy independence for Ireland. The plan, launched before more than 400 delegates at the annual Offshore Wind Conference taking place today and tomorrow in the Clayton Burlington Hotel in Dublin, comes at a time of rising costs for households and businesses driven by continued reliance on imported fossil fuels. Minister Darragh O'Brien TD will deliver the keynote address on Day One of the conference at 1.35pm and Minister Timmy Dooley TD will deliver the keynote address on Day Two at 9.30am. Recent research from the ESRI confirms that Ireland's electricity prices are the highest in Europe because of our dependence on imported gas. The report also pointed out that countries like Spain which, after the previous fossil fuel crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, cut their dependence on gas the fastest saw prices fall quickest. The action plan highlights significant progress over the last 12 months driven by the Taoiseach's new Clearing House for Offshore Wind Energy and a successful auction for the new Tonn Nua offshore project on the south coast, with industry confident that the first planning decisions on east-coast offshore projects can be expected later this year. However, while progress is clear, challenges remain and the plan identifies 18 actions for delivery over the next 12 months with key priorities including: An Coimisiún Pleanála must be supported to deliver on its commitment to offshore wind planning decision timelines – including getting the first decision out in September; The CRU, EirGrid and industry must finalise all grid agreements and specifications for the existing east-coast projects so they can connect to the grid; Clarity is needed on Ireland's future offshore wind pipeline, which sites will be available to progress and when; The Government must publish the National Ports Policy and, where a strong and credible business case is made, facilitate State investment in ports so they can build Irish offshore wind farms. The Government should advance plans for coastal Green Energy Parks which use offshore wind energy to attract new industries and create jobs. Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, said: "Irish families and businesses are living through their second global fossil fuel energy crisis in five years. As long as we choose to depend on energy imports, in an increasingly volatile and erratic fossil fuel market, we are vulnerable. "And when the next crisis hits, pensioners will, again, worry about the price of heating oil. Transport, fishing and agricultural sectors will, again, face enormous pressures as diesel prices rise. Families will, again, sit at the kitchen table looking in disbelief at their electricity bill. "Let's make a different choice. We choose Irish energy independence. We choose to generate our own clean and affordable power from our own enormous offshore wind energy resources. We can transport this on our upgraded grid, we can store this using new technologies, like long-duration energy storage. "We can invest in electrification and use our opportunity as holders of the EU Presidency later this year to prioritise the coming European Electrification Action Plan." Achieving this will require a concerted and joined-up effort right across the policy system to enable the first phase of projects to be built and energised in the early 2030s. Noel Cunniffe continued: "Ireland is radically and permanently transforming our entire energy system from how we generate electricity, to how we move and store it, to how we use it. "Achieving this cannot rest with one single department or group of policymakers, no matter how committed they might be. "It requires sustained support across Government, EirGrid, the regulato...

What Happens When AI Starts Protecting the Power Grid Before Humans Even Spot the Problem? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Kaitlyn Albertoli, co-founder and CEO of Buzz Solutions, about how AI, drones, and computer vision are changing the way utilities inspect and maintain power infrastructure. As weather events become more frequent and energy demand continues to rise from EV adoption, renewable energy growth, and AI-driven data centers, utilities are under growing pressure to modernize systems that were built decades ago. Kaitlyn explains how utilities once relied on crews walking transmission lines with binoculars and handwritten notes before moving toward helicopter inspections and aerial imaging. Today, autonomous drones and aircraft can capture hundreds of thousands of inspection images every year. The real challenge now is turning that mountain of visual data into useful action before damaged equipment leads to outages, fires, or safety risks. We discuss how Buzz Solutions processes enormous image datasets in hours instead of weeks, helping utilities identify damaged insulators, corrosion, vegetation risks, and failing components before they become larger problems. We also talk about the people behind the infrastructure. Kaitlyn shares why AI should support frontline workers rather than replace them, especially as utilities face an estimated shortage of thousands of skilled linemen over the next several years. The conversation covers balancing false positives with missed detections, reducing operational data silos, and why partnerships with companies like Skydio and Esri are helping utilities connect inspection workflows more effectively. Kaitlyn also shares how Buzz Solutions is expanding into solar inspections, where AI can detect damaged or underperforming panels before warranties expire and energy production quietly drops over time. Alongside the technology discussion, she reflects on how competing in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials shaped the resilience and mindset she now brings to building a fast-growing AI company. From wildfire prevention and storm recovery to renewable energy operations and autonomous inspections, this episode looks at how AI is quietly becoming part of the infrastructure keeping modern society running. As utilities modernize aging systems under growing environmental and operational pressure, can AI help prevent the next major outage before it happens?

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has announced that Waterways Ireland has developed an interactive digital map exploring the rich heritage of the Grand Canal. The map, titled A Boatman's Journey, brings the public on an immersive storytelling experience across Ireland, from Dublin's docks in the east to Shannon Harbour in the west. It was built using Esri's ArcGIS technology. Waterways Ireland is responsible for restoring, developing, and promoting over 1,100 kilometres of inland waterways across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Grand Canal, completed in 1804, was a marvel of engineering and a crucial artery for trade and passengers. The interactive map charts a boatman's virtual journey along the 130-kilometre-long waterway, travelling on a barge which was designed specifically for the Grand Canal in 1925. Beginning at Dublin's bustling docklands, the boatman navigates a variety of locks, bridges, and aqueducts, as well as landmarks such as the Guinness Brewery. Leaving the urban landscape behind, the barge travels over the Bog of Allen, and through towns including Edenderry and Tullamore, before reaching its final destination of Shannon Harbour. Along the way, users can click on points to reveal information and links to fascinating historical documents, old photos, oral histories, amusing verbal anecdotes, 3D animations, and video clips relating specifically to each location. Presenting material mainly derived from the Waterways Ireland archive in an engaging format, the public can learn about how the canal was built, what life was like for workers on board the barges, and gain a new appreciation for the colourful history and vibrant present of the canal. It also helps people to develop stronger connections to the waterway in relation to their local communities and their own family histories. As well as a cultural voyage through history, A Boatman's Journey is also serving as an invaluable educational resource and Waterways Ireland has created lesson plans for teachers that link the map to the school curriculum. The map can continue to be expanded with new and additional content into the future and Waterways Ireland plans to develop further digital stories using Esri's ArcGIS technology relating to the other waterways it manages. Martina McCarthy, Heritage Officer, Waterways Ireland, said: "ArcGIS has undoubtedly enabled us to bring Ireland's Grand Canal heritage to a wider audience. People who might not otherwise engage with heritage information are really intrigued by the map and quickly become caught up in the narrative. The map enables people to visualise where events took place in their communities and improves their sense of connection with the local heritage on their doorstep. It immerses citizens in what it was like to work on the canal a hundred years ago and, in particular, it is amazing to see how the story draws young people in and gives them a new appreciation of their local waterways." Patricia Cleary, Lifelong Learning Programme Lead, Esri Ireland, said: "Esri Ireland's collaboration with Waterways Ireland demonstrates the transformative potential of ArcGIS technology in bringing stories to life. Additionally, the initiative promotes continuous learning via a rich, map-based storytelling experience. The map presents the material in a new and engaging way, making it easier for audiences to explore and understand the rich data and unique heritage facilities of Waterways Ireland. "As Waterways Ireland continues to boost public interest in the Grand Canal, the map will be pivotal in bridging the gap between past and future generations. As manager of the ArcGIS for Schools Programme, I highlight this StoryMap and other Waterways Ireland educational resources to the teachers I work with who find it easy to use and engage the students in. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with Waterways Ireland into the future." See more stories here. More about Irish ...

A new ESRI report projects major increases in HSE primary and community care workforce needs by 2040, driven mainly by population growth and ageing, with all staff categories expected to expand significantly. The biggest increases are forecast for services focused on older people, including occupational therapists, podiatrists, audiologists, and public health/community nurses, with annual workforce growth needs of up to 3.2%. Dr Aoife Brick, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI, and lead author of the report joined Anton to discuss.

Three in four 17-year-olds in Ireland feel they experience some type of discrimination at least a few times a year. That's according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ciara Doherty is joined by, Dr. Helen Russell is a Research Professor with the ESRI

Infrastructure Minister Jack Chambers is set to provide an update on the Government's Accelerating Infrastructure Report later this morning at an engineering conference. Among the speakers at the event is Sean O'Driscoll, Chair of the ESRI, and a leading member of the government's Accelerating Infrastructure Task Force.

The Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight has heard that if oil prices reached $140 (€120) a barrel, Ireland would be worse off by €7.5 billion, or 2.5% of national income.On a national scale, depending on how high oil prices go, this could necessitate Government borrowing as soon as next year…Joining Shane to discuss this is Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin and Research Affiliate with the ERSI, John FitzGerald.Image: Reuters

This week on Tapod, we catch up with Tibo Torche – Group Talent Acquisition Manager from Esri (Australia and South Asia). If you've ever checked a rain radar, or dialled before you dug – Esri probably provided the tech – and recruiting in this field is very interesting. We discuss process to tech-stack to AI and future plans. And the end of the day, Tibo has a teamwork-first philosophy and it has enabled him the build a highly successful team. It's a great episode and we learned a lot – you will too.Thanks to Daxtra for partnering with us this month. 

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Talk show host and former Independent Ireland candidate in the European elections, Niall Boylan; Alison O'Connor, political commentator with The Sunday Times; Research Professor at the ESRI, Alan Barrett and Dr Shana Cohen, Executive Director of the independent think-tank TASC.

A new ESRI report has found 14 percent of households couldn't afford to heat their homes or pay their utility bills in 2024. The institute argues the levels of energy poverty we've seen over the last few years is driven by low disposable income, high energy costs and poor quality housing. It suggests targeted supports are needed, and would be more cost effective than the universal energy credits handed out in recent years. On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Marie Moroney, Family Support Worker at Killaloe/Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre, and Jorien Szkudlarski, SVP's Member Support Officer for the MidWest region. Photo (c) Luda311 Getty Images via Cnava

The ESRI's Dr Andrés Estévez discusses widespread growth in energy poverty.

Report from John Cooke followed by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at the St. Vincent de Paul

Some 14% of Irish households in 2024 said they were unable to afford adequate warmth or pay energy bills in full, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Jonathan was Sinn Fein's spokesperson on housing and TD for Dublin Midwest Eoin O'Broin.

More than one in ten households cannot afford a warm home or their energy bills. That's according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. To discuss the findings we heard from Dr Miguel Tovar Reaños, Senior Research Officer, ESRI.

A targeted package of measures to support people to move away from fossil fuels must be part of Government's strategy to support households with energy affordability. That's according to Social Justice Ireland, which is today launching its annual socio-economic review. Michelle Murphy, Research and policy analyst at Social Justice Ireland and Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist & Senior Research Officer with the ESRI joined Anton Savage on the show this morning.

The Government is looking at providing one-off payments for energy saving home upgrades such as heat pumps and efficient cars to help households become less reliant on fossil fuels amid the current global fuel crisis. Philip Hannon, chief executive of the Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating, and Muireann Lynch, senior research officer at the ESRI, join The Last Word to discuss the latest proposals being considered by Government.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The Administrative Office of the Courts is using GIS to integrate security systems, enhance safety and improve the visitor experience. Kyle Yoder, threat management branch chief within the Judiciary Security Division, said GIS technology is helping the agency integrate applications that support incident management, public safety and physical security operations. Speaking with GovCIO Media & Research at Esri's FedGIS Conference in Washington, D.C., Yoder said the office is replacing disparate systems with a more unified platform. The updated approach enables virtual walkthroughs of court facilities to enhance visitor experience while allowing employees to familiarize themselves with safety procedures and equipment in a virtual environment.

Joining Dearbhail to discuss the stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Officer at the ESRI & Sunday Independent columnist; Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant & former Fianna Fáil Advisor; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner; and Aisling Meehan, Farmer, Solicitor & Tax Consultant.

Dr Rachel Slaymaker, Research Officer with the ESRI, analyses the effectiveness of the cost rental scheme.

The ESRI have published a report saying that Ireland officially has the highest energy prices in the European Union. They found that energy prices could rise by €106 per year for the next four years. Meanwhile, figures from Wind Energy Ireland show that 41% of our energy in March came from wind. What should we be looking at to help alleviate pressures on our energy supply?To discuss, Shane is joined by Fianna Fail Councillor in Meath Stephen McKee and Green Party Councillor in Dublin City Council, Janet Horner.

Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the Economic & Social Research Institute, outlines how Irish electricity prices compare to other European countries.

Ireland's reliance on natural gas pushed residential electricity prices to the highest in Europe in 2024 (before taxes and supports). Closely tracking global gas price trends, that's according to the latest ESRI report. To discuss the findings further was Dr Niall Farrell, Associate Research Professor.

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is announcing that its inaugural user conference will take place at The Round Room at Dublin's Mansion House on Wednesday, 29th April 2026. Themed Building a Stronger Future, the conference will showcase how location intelligence can enable smarter decision-making across our island's critical infrastructure sector. It will be opened with an address from Minister of State for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Frank Feighan TD. On the day, attendees will have a chance to hear from Esri Ireland customers on how they are using geospatial technology to transform their operations. ESB will explore how GIS is supporting the organisation's critical role in Ireland's Climate Action Plan and aims to reach net zero emissions by 2040, while Dublin Airport will examine how location intelligence is enabling large-scale infrastructure investments to take off – catering for its future growth and expansion. Attendees will hear how broadband provider Fibrus is using geospatial technologies to roll out next-generation fibre networks, and Northern Ireland Water will demonstrate evidence-led approaches to reducing demand on wastewater infrastructure. A panel of industry experts, hosted by Gordon Smith, will debate the challenges and opportunities of infrastructure development, while Esri Ireland's own experts will share new insights across a range of topics including artificial intelligence, field operations, GeoBIM, and Digital Twins. The free-to-attend event will bring together GIS professionals, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, with up to 500 people expected to attend. For more information and to register, click here. See more stories here.

Karina Doorley, ESRI, discusses the challenges the country faces with the future use of AI.

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Dr Paul Redmond, an associate research professor at the ESRI and the author of the latest report joined us for more details.

Seans go n-ardóidh an ráta boilsciú go 3.2% in Éirinn i mbliana, sin pointe níos airde ná an ráta boilsciú anuraidh, mar gheall ar an gcogadh san Iaráin.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks with Keire Murphy, policy officer with the ESRI about their recent research on public attitudes on immigration in Ireland and how that compares to the reality. We also discuss what factors influence people's views, and how this can be changed, from tackling disadvantage to local communities working to engage new communities. We also have a chat with Keire about her own experience as a renter in her 30s and her views on the new rental measures. Will supply ever bring down rents??? Latest Reboot Pod on the Rise in Evictions:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-153505035 MEP Lynn Boylan on Gaza, Iran and the EU: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-153100794 Support the Hind Rajab Centre here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/quick-thank-you-152402329

First up on this week's Inside Business is Ireland's housing crisis and where it is felt most – Dublin city. Mark Fitzgerald is chairman of the Fine Gael Commission for renewal and a non-executive director of Sherry FitzGerald Group. He joined host Cliff Taylor in studio to discuss a recent piece he wrote for the Irish Times where he highlights restrictive geography and the lack of imagination around land use and zoning as some of the key contributors to the challenging housing situation in the capital. But what decisions led to the current scarcity of supply and what choices could be made to meet demand for future generations in the capital?Also on this episode, the latest report from the Economic and Social Research Institute suggests Ireland is trending to fall far below the 2030 targets as set out in the Climate Action Plan.Focusing on decarbonising Irish households, the report highlights the slow uptake in retrofitting and the installation of heat pumps. The report also points out some of the barriers preventing homeowners from taking such measures.Muireann Lynch is a Senior Research Officer with the ESRI and co-authored the report. She joined Cliff on the line to go through the report's key points.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the Ecominic & Social Research Institute, discusses why Ireland is off-target for decarbonising residential heating.