Podcasts about fergus finlay

We get reaction to the surprising findings in the Grace Case report from Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnados,

Fergus Finlay joins JP to discuss the Farrelly Commission's final report in relation to the woman, known as 'Grace', who has severe disabilities and was in the care of one foster family for a period of 20 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiachra O'Cionnaith, RTÉ Reporter and Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnados explain what the report is about.

Ireland has been pondering its place within EU and international security and defence structures with some now questioning whether our military neutrality can be maintained. To discusss this columnist and former senior adviser to the Labour Party Fergus Finlay and by retired Army Officer and Independent Senator Dr. Tom Clonan.

“Our military neutrality effectively ended last week. It happened in the course of an hour, when Volodymyr Zelenskyy was forced to stand up for himself and his country against two schoolyard bullies and was then thrown out of the White House.” So wrote Fergus Finlay, Columnist with The Irish Examiner who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“Our military neutrality effectively ended last week. It happened in the course of an hour, when Volodymyr Zelenskyy was forced to stand up for himself and his country against two schoolyard bullies and was then thrown out of the White House.” So wrote Fergus Finlay, Columnist with The Irish Examiner who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

How do we tackle an issue like school absenteeism? Fergus Finlay, Political Commentator, Irish Examiner Columnist & Former CEO of Barnardo's joins Andrea with a number of other guests to go through this rising problem.

“We need to take a stand and make misogyny a criminal offence”. That's the view of Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist and Former CEO of Barnardos who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“We need to take a stand and make misogyny a criminal offence”. That's the view of Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist and Former CEO of Barnardos who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Lise Hand, journalist; and Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist.

President Michael D Higgins reacted yesterday to the claims that Ireland is anti-semetic.Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, accused Ireland of delegitimizing and dehumanising Israel…In his speech, Michael D said, “To say that the Irish people are antisemitic is a deep slander…”What are your thoughts?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Columnist with the Irish Independent, Ian O'Doherty, Political Commentator & Irish Examiner Columnist, Fergus Finlay and Daniel O'Dowd-Epstein.

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Former Advisor to the Labour Party; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Former Advisor to the Labour Party; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Emma McMillen, Director of Homeless and Community Services with the Dublin Simon Community; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Former Advisor to the Labour Party; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Following the conclusion of the 2024 General Election, there will be a massive change of the guard as regards to TDs. Leaving are the Haugheys, Cowens, Coveneys, and MacSharrys amongst others – stalwarts of Dáil life.Joining Kieran to discuss this phenomenon is Fergus Finlay, former Labour Party Adviser, Campaigner, and Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

After spending 5 years on the board of the HSE, Fergus Finlay believes for the HSE to work, it needs to be broken into functions rather than regions.Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner joins Kieran to discuss.

The government has suggested that asylum seekers who are working could have to contribute up to 238 euros toward their state accommodation and services.Is this reasonable and fair to ask of Asylum Seekers coming to Ireland?Kieran is joined by Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner, to discuss.

Today's panel includes; Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner; Alice Leahy, Homelessness Campaigner; Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics DCU; Brenda Power Columnist with The Sunday Times and The Irish Daily Mail and by phone, Dr. Margaret Kennedy, long-term campaigner for victims of clerical abuse and the rights of disabled people

“Retribution for abuse survivors must be swift, comprehensive, and respectful,” that's according to Fergus Finlay, columnist with the Irish Examiner. Fergus joined Ciara this morning on the show to discuss further.

“Retribution for abuse survivors must be swift, comprehensive, and respectful,” that's according to Fergus Finlay, columnist with the Irish Examiner. Fergus joined Ciara this morning on the show to discuss further.

Ciara Doherty talks to Jim O'Callaghan, Fergus Finlay, Terri Harrison, Darren McGavin, Elaine Burke and Jack Horgan-Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Cork City Councillor has called for harsher penalties for those found to be public intoxicated and aggressively begging in hopes to tackle anti-social behaviour.What is ‘aggressive' begging? And will this actually work?Kieran is joined by Cllr. Shane O'Callaghan and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner to discuss.

Anti-immigration protests and riots have been rife in the UK over the last number of days, but where the far-right finds itself most at home and often where these types of sentiments spark up is online. Fergus Finlay believes we should be shutting down social media platforms that help to spread hate, but is this a realistic or indeed practical option? He joins Seán to discuss.

Anti-immigration protests and riots have been rife in the UK over the last number of days, but where the far-right finds itself most at home and often where these types of sentiments spark up is online. Fergus Finlay believes we should be shutting down social media platforms that help to spread hate, but is this a realistic or indeed practical option? He joins Seán to discuss.

Claire Brock speaks to Cathal Dennehy, Aisling Moloney, Elaine Burke, Dr Harry Browne, Fergus Finlay and Dahlia Scheindlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plans for €725 million in public funding for RTE are set to go to Cabinet. The TV licence fee will remain at its current rate of €160 per year, supplemented by Exchequer funding on a three-year basis. Pat discussed these plans with Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist and Aisling Moloney, Irish Daily Mail Editor.

That’s the question Treasa put to Fergus Finlay, author and Irish Examiner columnist who’s also a former chief executive of the charity Barnardos, and a former strategist with the Labour Party.

Ciara Doherty speaks to Gavan Reilly, Timmy Dooley, Sinéad O'Carroll, Fergus Finlay and Daniel Hussey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an eclectic mix of stories from society, culture, history and what Cork was like way back when. Firstly, we focus on a very interesting aspect of Presentation Brothers College history and indeed Cork social history: Pres and the Jewish community. We begin with a brief segment from Dan Cowhie as he recounts the Jewish students in his class in Pres in 1934 before moving onto an interview with David Goldberg who tells us about his father, Gerald, a Pres boy and the first Jewish Lord Mayor of Cork. We feature an interview with Fergus Finlay, a Pres student in both Pres Bray and Pres Cork who talks about Pres and his career as a political advisor with Labour and CEO of Barnardos. To close, we feature an interview with the late Kieran Clancy on his schooldays in Pres in the 40's and early 50's as well as his wartime memories and the pub trade in Cork.This podcast is presented by PBC alumni George Hook and Ronan McAuliffe. It was produced by PBC teacher Éanna O'Loinsigh with Elaine Smith on sound and post production and piano composition by PBC student Liam Ring. Thank you to our contributors for sharing the stories and fond memories and to Presentation Brothers College Cork for their continued support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has suggested that NGOs should not give out tents to asylum seekers coming into the country. Is this the right reaction?Guest host Anton Savage is joined by Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner, to discuss.

Just 48% of people in Ireland believe the EU is moving in the right direction. That's according to new research published this morning, which also found an overwhelming majority of people both North and South believe Ireland should remain a member of the European Union. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Ray Bassett, Former Senior Irish Diplomat and Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist.

Just 48% of people in Ireland believe the EU is moving in the right direction. That's according to new research published this morning, which also found an overwhelming majority of people both North and South believe Ireland should remain a member of the European Union. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Ray Bassett, Former Senior Irish Diplomat and Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist.

Today Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has been elected our new Taoiseach. He is the sixteenth man to take the position. So who have been the standout Taoisigh over the last century? Joining me to discuss is Fergus Finlay, former senior advisor to the Labour Party and Irish Examiner columnist.

Today Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has been elected our new Taoiseach. He is the sixteenth man to take the position. So who have been the standout Taoisigh over the last century? Joining me to discuss is Fergus Finlay, former senior advisor to the Labour Party and Irish Examiner columnist.

Today's panel includes John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University, Aisling Maloney, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish & Board member of HSE and Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor

Leo Varadkar has said his reasons for resigning as Taoiseach are ‘both personal and political' in an emotional speech outside Leinster House.The 45-year-old has officially announced his resignation after the shock move caused ructions in political circles this morning.Kieran was joined by Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist and Mandy Johnston, Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk to discuss...

The CSO has launched its new gender equality database in which it has revealed a breakdown of all types of information on men and women in Ireland. It reveals that women are more likely to work unpaid hours as carers, whilst men are less likely to be teachers. And there is a 10% difference in pay between a woman and a man. Joining me now to discuss this is Saoirse Hanley, Features writer with the Irish Independent, Estelle Birdy, author and journalist and Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Sarah McGuinness, Business Post Assistant News Editor and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner...

Joining Brendan to discuss the newspapers are Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos and former Labour Party strategist; Hazel Chu, Green Party Councillor in Dublin; Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist The Sunday Times Ireland; Olivia Kelly, Dublin Correspondent, The Irish Times

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Ellen Butler, Newstalk Reporter and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner to discuss...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos joined Kieran to Post Office Scandal in the UK and how this is not the first time or perhaps the last time we will see stories like this...

Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos; Gina London, international communications strategist & trainer; and John Cunningham, former Chair of the Immigrant Council of Ireland & Relationship Director at Morgan Mckinley.

Ciara Doherty is joined by Mary Robinson, John Lee, Louise Burne, Fergus Finlay, Shane Ross and Louise Bayliss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Downing Street Declaration that paved the way for the Good Friday Agreement. We look back on this with Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Downing Street Declaration that paved the way for the Good Friday Agreement. We look back on this with Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist.

Joining Anton to go through some of the main stories from the Saturday papers is Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail & Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner columnist.

Suella Braverman, the UK Home Secretary, said multiculturalism has "failed" during a speech on migration in the US She also called for a new international approach to granting asylum and changes to the 1951 refugee convention. Speaking to Shane this morning with reaction wasJohn McGuirk, Editor of Gript Media and also Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist and Former CEO of Barnardos.

Suella Braverman, the UK Home Secretary, said multiculturalism has "failed" during a speech on migration in the US She also called for a new international approach to granting asylum and changes to the 1951 refugee convention. Speaking to Shane this morning with reaction wasJohn McGuirk, Editor of Gript Media and also Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist and Former CEO of Barnardos.

A second tier of child benefit has the potential to take more than 40,000 children out of poverty - that's according to a report by the ESRI todaY. For more on this Anton spoke to Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist and Former CEO of Barnardos.

A second tier of child benefit has the potential to take more than 40,000 children out of poverty - that's according to a report by the ESRI todaY. For more on this Anton spoke to Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist and Former CEO of Barnardos.

David Quinn, Columnist with the Independent, Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist, and Dr. Evelyn Mahon, Sociologist at Trinity College Dublin all joined Pat to discuss the future of frontline workers.

“Democracy risks being strangled by the red tape of proceduralism”. That's the title of an article written by Irish Examiner Columnist and Former CEO of Barnardos, Fergus Finlay who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“Democracy risks being strangled by the red tape of proceduralism”. That's the title of an article written by Irish Examiner Columnist and Former CEO of Barnardos, Fergus Finlay who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Claire Brock speaks to Timmy Dooley, Christina Finn, Fergus Finlay, Adrian Cummins, Lisa Eccles, Stephen Kinsella, Peter Thorne & Joan Larkin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Tommy Bowe to run through some of the top stories from the Saturday papers is Claire Brock, news presenter with Virgin Media Television & Fergus Finlay, columnist with the Irish Examiner.

Ciara Doherty is joined by Emer Higgins TD, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, John Lee, Fergus Finlay, Eoghan Tomás McDermott, Claire Ronan, Lauren Boland, Siobhan Conmy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Doherty is joined by Barry Andrews MEP, Bríd Smith TD, Fergus Finlay, Aoife Moore, Gavan Casey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should GAA clubs and counties be allowed to promote charities and causes on their jerseys? There's been a surprised reaction from many at the move by the GAA to ban the promotion of charities and causes on jerseys in the future. Andrea was joined by Liam Brazzil from Kilrossanty GAA in Waterford, Jimmy Norman from Aoibheann's Pink Tie, Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and many more to discuss…

The term “woke” has become a common pejorative, but one man who wears the term with pride is Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist. Fergus told Newstalk Breakfast why he is proud to call himself woke.

The term “woke” has become a common pejorative, but one man who wears the term with pride is Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist. Fergus told Newstalk Breakfast why he is proud to call himself woke.

The co-leaders of the Social Democrats have announced they are stepping down. Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall confirmed they are resigning with immediate effect, and a leadership contest will take place soon. Kieran was joined by Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Hugh O'Connell, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Independent to discuss...

Joining Anton to go through the main stories hitting the headlines throughout the week is campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth & Fergus Finlay, columnist with the Irish Examiner.

Thousands of families across the country have started to get their double child benefit this week. As part of the cost of living crisis, this month's payment will be €480 instead of the usual €240. One woman in today's papers is saying that since she would probably just spend it on extra Christmas presents, she plans to give the extra money to someone who needs it more. Claire McKenna was joined by Louise Bayliss, Spokesperson for SPARK (Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids) and Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Columnist with the Irish Examiner to discuss…

Ciara Doherty speaks to Gas Smith, Lorraine Clifford Lee TD, Fergus Finlay, Amii McKeever, Paul Hosford, Paul Murphy TD, Bobby Smyth & Joanna Donnelly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sean O'Conaill, Lecturer in Constitutional Law at UCC; Fergus Finlay, Columnist, Irish Examiner, Former Government Advisor and Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fáil TD for Dubln Central.

Fergus Finlay, Board member of the HSE; Prof. Louise Kenny, Pro Vice Chancellor in the Health & Life Sciences Dept. at the University of Liverpool

Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos and Columnist with the Irish Examiner & Christina Finn, Political Correspondent at thejournal.ie joined Gavan to run through the main stories from this morning's Sunday papers. Together they discuss the government's €20bn housing plan, the ongoing controversy regarding the planned appointment of Katherine Zappone as a UN Special Envoy, as well as the latest Covid developments. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.      Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Fergus Finlay, Labour adviser and Former CEO of Bernardos, joined Sean on the show... Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Girls don't want to do apprenticeships, Irish immigration, Trump v Kim Jong-Un, Fergus Finlay on homelessness, honesty needed about STDs, helicopter nannies and more.

Surprise surprise, Michael Graham and Fergus Finlay don't see eye to eye on the refugee crisis.