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To the surprise of almost no one in the pensions industry, Ireland's auto enrolment scheme has been delayed again. This time to the start of next year. It's designed to get the less well off saving for their retirement. But a new survey from Red C suggests that women are far less likely to have heard of the new scheme than men and they are the ones who will need more money in their dotage. With more on this Joe spoke to Teresa Kelly Oroz, Head of Public Policy and Governance with Irish Life.

The Dublin office of global law firm Taylor Wessing has advised on multiple high-profile deals in 2024, cementing its position as a leading law firm in Ireland for complex domestic and cross-border transactionalwork. Taylor Wessing Ireland was instrumental in delivering deals such as RIP.ie's sale to the Irish Times Group, Sherweb's acquisition of MicroWarehouse, and the acquisition of Mahon Retail Park. These market-leading transactions are a testament to the global law firm's commitment to expanding its Irish operations, while showcasing the depth of its legal expertise. The firm experienced strong growth in its banking and finance, corporate, disputes, IP, data, real estate, patents and tax capabilities, while solidifying its status as a pre-eminent law firm in its key sectors of technology, life sciences, healthcare and real estate. Highlight transactions on which Taylor Wessing Ireland advised include: Banking and Finance Global financial institution, ING Bank N.V's €55 million facility loan to an investment fund managed by Ireland's largest life insurance and pensions provider, Irish Life. The loan was used to refinance existing facilities in respect of Fernbank PRS, a residential development located in South Dublin. Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Ireland's leading online platform for death notices, RIP.ie, on its sale to the Irish Times Group. Leading global cloud solutions provider, Sherweb, on its acquisition of MicroWarehouse, a prominent player in the Irish cloud technology market. Customer communications technology provider serving financial and regulation industries Mail Metrics, on its acquisition of Adare SEC and a simultaneous equity investment by MML and debt financing by AIB and Bank of Ireland. The management team of Kyte Powertech, a leading manufacturer of distribution transformer solutions, on its sale to R&S Group, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure products headquartered in Switzerland. Activist investor, Engine Capital, on its agreement with drinks company C&C. ATC, a leading energy efficiency, heating and related automated solutions business headquartered in Dublin, on LED Group's acquisition of the company (subject to CCPC approval). LED Group is a leading platform for energy transition solutions backed by Oaktree Capital Management. Real Estate and Real Estate Finance French real estate investment fund, Corum Origin, on its €50 million acquisition of Mahon Retail Park from Ireland's leading commercial property company, IPUT. A number of global real estate investment managers on several deals including: a €100 million refinancing of a landmark development in a prime South Dublin location; a €100+ million refinancing of a landmark mixed-use development in Dublin city centre; an €80+ million financing of a logistics park in Dublin; and a Dublin city centre landmark hotel refinancing. Leading Irish investment and development partner, Elkstone through its investment fund, Geminiville Limited, on the sale of its development lands in Barna, on the outskirts of Galway. Global investment firm, Investcorp, on the acquisition and financing by Capital flow, of two retail parks from US investment group, Davidson Kempner. Advised on lease or sale and leaseback agreements for various clients, including Corum (in relation to the lease of office space at George's Quay House to Personio) and Appeals Centre Europe (in relation to the lease of new office space from Kennedy Wilson). Commenting on the extent of Taylor Wessing Ireland's activity throughout 2024, Adam Griffiths, Partner and Head of the Dublin office said: "2024 has been a year of significant growth for Taylor Wessing Ireland. I want to take a moment to congratulate our clients on a successful year and the key milestones they have achieved. As we look to 2025, Taylor Wessing Ireland remains committed to supporting our clients in their future ventures, leveraging the expertise of our partners to help them prosper and grow." Founded and led ...

Today's guest is Peter Fitzsimons, Senior Manager - Innovation and Data at Irish Life. The application of AI is proving to be a game-changer across various industries and at the forefront of this revolution in the insurance sector is Irish Life, who recently won the 2024 AI Award for Best Application of AI in Consumer/Customer Service. In the episode, Peter tells us more about Irish Life's winning AI application CARA and its impact on the customer experience. Topics include: 0:00 His journey from actuary turned AI leader with entrepreneurial experience 2:29 Driving AI innovation through collaboration and clear communication 4:14 How CARA accelerates claim payouts, prioritizing empathy and technology 5:36 Start with the "why" and how motivated change impacts Irish society 6:47 The need to understand processes, then use AI to automate and assist 7:59 Why LLMs excel at analyzing language, but user comfort is key 10:42 Reducing Claim acknowledgment time from nine to less than three days 11:39 How AI adds a fourth layer to enhance claim assessment insights 13:06 How AI will handle small tasks, improving claims processing and personalization 14:33 Advice to start with a clear purpose, learn by doing and evolve

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon. Diarmaid is an author and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD. He writes a weekly column with the Irish Times.Recorded on 9th September 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the bonkers.ie podcast, Daragh sat down with Kate Connor from Irish Life to discuss all things life insurance. Life insurance is an affordable way to get peace of mind about the future, but it can seem confusing at times. So whether you already have cover, or want to learn more, you've come to the right place!

4th December, 2024 – Mark McDermott is joined by Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin.   Bishop Denis gives a very positive message to Radio Maria listeners and its importance in Irish Life and future.  He speaks about his background and much more…. L'articolo Interview with Bishop Denis Nulty | Mariathon Special proviene da Radio Maria.

Pfizer's 'Smart Factory Co-pilot' and Irish Life's CARA, which revolutionises claims processing, were among the big winners at this year's AI Awards, which was held at the Anantara Marker Hotel in Dublin. Other winning entries included companies focusing on early cancer detection, protecting children from cyberbullying and developing remote working hubs to reduce carbon emissions. Powered by AI Ireland, in conjunction with principal sponsor Microsoft Ireland, the awards are designed to support the growth and development of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence in Ireland. Ronan Geraghty, COO Microsoft Ireland, celebrating the winners said, "Microsoft Ireland is proud to support the AI Awards for the sixth consecutive year and since their inception. The transformative impact of AI in Ireland has been remarkable, fostering innovation across healthcare, sustainability, academia, and beyond. AI AWARDSThese awards have played a crucial role in nurturing the indigenous AI ecosystem, and we are delighted to be at the heart of this vibrant community, championing technological advancements and supporting Irish AI talent." The 12 winners from the 2024 AI Awards are the following: Best Application of AI in a Large Enterprise Pfizer Global Supply - for developing the "Smart Factory Co-Pilot," an AI-driven solution that monitors manufacturing processes, detects issues and provides real-time insights to optimise yield, reduce costs and improve quality. This innovation enhances decision-making and is being expanded across Pfizer to support its goal of becoming an AI-driven company. Best Application of AI in Consumer/Customer Service Irish Life - for CARA, which revolutionised claims processing by using advanced AI to enhance speed, accuracy and customer satisfaction. CARA streamlined operations, integrating with legacy systems and ensuring compliance. It significantly improved processing times and set a new standard in the insurance industry, with plans for broader AI applications. Best Application of AI in Healthcare Axial3D - for their new software platform, which automates the creation of patient-specific 3D anatomical models from 2D scans, drastically reducing development time and costs. This innovation enhances surgical precision and scalability, transforming patient-specific solutions from niche applications to routine practices in global healthcare. Best Application of AI in a SME BuyMedia - for their AI-powered platform which helps SMEs in Ireland and the UK overcome advertising challenges by simplifying planning, purchasing, execution and learning. It offers data-driven insights, a centralised marketplace and automated campaign management, enabling SMEs to compete effectively with larger enterprises and improve their ROI. Best Application of AI in a Startup Durotimi AI - for their work in enhancing early cancer detection by providing GPs with real-time decision support through AI-driven analytics. The platform is transparent and adaptable, and integrates seamlessly into healthcare environments. They improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce delays, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and potentially saving lives. Best Application of AI to achieve Social Good CeADAR ReLeafHubs - for their Remote Working Hubs (RWHs), which uses AI tools to reduce carbon emissions, alleviate urban congestion and boost rural economies. Aimed at supporting sustainable and balanced development., it employs the myRWH.app for personalised hub recommendations, AIDTs for real-time monitoring and GCNs for analysing user patterns. Best Use of Responsible AI and Ethics Chirp - for developing an ethical, AI-powered solution embedded at the smartphone's OS level to detect and block harmful content like cyberbullying, grooming and self-harm. Their privacy-by-design approach prioritises child safety and agency while involving parents without violating children's privacy. Best Application of AI in Sustainability SynCarbAI- for tackling ...

Do you ever feel like your career is stuck, even though you know you're capable of so much more?You've climbed the ranks and have the accomplishments to prove it.Yet, despite all you've achieved, something feels off - maybe you're itching for a change but worry it's too late, or you're struggling to find the balance between career success and a personal life.In this episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Barbara O'Malley, Chief People Officer at Irish Life Group, to talk about making courageous career moves, setting clear boundaries, and the importance of advocating for ourselves as women in leadership. Barbara's story is so inspiring -she moved from finance to HR at a senior level without adding extra degrees, using her existing skills and passions to find a role that truly fits.This episode is packed with insights and actionable steps, especially for any woman ready to take control of her career path and find a new level of balance.Tune in to discover: [00:02:00] How Barbara Pivoted From Finance to HR Executive Level[00:05:15] How to Leverage Your Existing Strengths for a Career Shift.[00:09:45] The Power of Using Your Voice To Create Your Own Path[00:15:30] Barbara's Journey Of Setting Boundaries & Finding Balance [00:26:45] Menopause in the Workplace and Reshaping Workplace Culture[00:30:55] Gen Z Advisory Board: Listening to the Next Generation[00:35:10] Must Hear: Barbara's Top Takeaways for Women in LeadershipWant more?Download My proven 5-step Survive to Thrive method™️ to give you the tools to thrive in high-pressure environments, without sacrificing time with your family or compromising your performance, even if you don't believe it's possible yet!What are you waiting for?

A generational divide has emerged in Ireland's health and wellbeing standards with more than half of younger adults considered in ‘poor health'. That's according to the Irish Life 2024 Health of the Nation annual research report. We discuss the findings of the report with Dr Carol Rogan, Psychologist with Irish Life.

A generational divide has emerged in Ireland's health and wellbeing standards with more than half of younger adults considered in ‘poor health'. That's according to the Irish Life 2024 Health of the Nation annual research report. We discuss the findings of the report with Dr Carol Rogan, Psychologist with Irish Life.

InsTech, has launched its "State of Irish Insurtech Report 2024, to position Ireland as a global centre for insurance innovation, where industry giants and start-ups can come together to collaborate and create the next generation of insurance solutions. The findings of the new report were presented to Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Neale Richmond in a productive meeting on the potential for the sector. As the independent, neutral convener InsTech.ie plays a pivotal role in Ireland becoming a leader for insurance technology and insurance innovation. It champions Irish Insurtechs, supporting them to scale into international markets, by building awareness of the depth and breadth of insurance innovation emerging from Ireland. Founding members include AA, Allianz, Aviva, Axa, FBD, Irish Life, VHI, Laya, Scor, Unum and RSA/123.ie. One of the first activities InsTech.ie conducted back in 2022 was the mapping of the indigenous Insurtechs in Ireland. Each year InsTech updates this map and it has now grown to 114 Insurtechs. To coincide with the release of the latest version of the map, InsTech.ie conducted a survey of Irish Insurtechs to gain a better understanding of the landscape in Ireland and learn more about how it can support them to scale and encourage better, stronger collaboration across the ecosystem. On receiving the report Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Neale Richmond said, "Innovation in the Insurtech sector has the potential to pass on huge benefits to customers. Ireland hosts all of the world's top 10 global software companies and 11 of the top 15 global insurers. With a strong track record in both insurance and technology, Ireland has all of the elements to create a powerful cluster of insurance innovation and is a natural hub for the next wave of disruptive Insurtech firms. This InsTech report gives us a framework to explore the opportunities." On the launch of the report InsTech.ie CEO Gary Leyden said, "We have seen huge growth in the number and funding of Insurtech startups in Ireland and it has the potential to be a global centre for insurance innovation . The main finding of the survey this year is that there is an acknowledgement between incumbents and startups in the insurance sector that they can work together to a greater extent and have an increasing appetite to do so. This has the potential to deliver better experiences to consumers. " Leyden added, "InsTech.ie will be the forum to encourage greater innovation and we will be announcing more initiatives to support incumbents and startups collaborate and innovate together in the coming months." Some key findings of the survey in the report include: Background of Founders: 39% of founders came from an insurance background. Interestingly, a greater number of respondents stated that they came from a non-financial services background. Ambition: 90 percent Insurtech startups are seeking to enter into new markets. Challenges: Founders listed "resistance to change" as the main barriers to implementing technological innovations in the insurance industry. Potential for innovation: 68.7percent of stakeholders surveyed said emerging technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain) were "essential for innovation and growth." Ireland has witnessed a range of successful startup ventures, with the Irish Insurtech cluster being led by Fineos. Fast-growing companies such as Kota and DOCOsoft are also providing crucial technological solutions for the insurance industry. Working with their large incumbent members and these startups InsTech.ie aims to accelerate further collaboration and innovation in the industry. For the full report please download here: https://www.instech.ie/2024-irish-insurtech-report See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using wha...

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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Declan Bolger, CEO of Irish Life

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Financial Advisor with Irish Life, David Roche to answer all of your pension questions!Segment with thanks to Irish Life. To learn more or to get trusted pension advice, you can check out irishlife.ie/pensions.

Marama Labs, a life-sciences instrumentation start-up, has secured €280,000 in funding from Enterprise Ireland to fund the expansion of the company's Irish operations. Enterprise Ireland's High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) investment is part of the company's Q4 2023 seed-plus round led by leading Irish VC The Yield Lab Europe and brings the total funding of the round raised by Marama Labs to €2m. The company, founded in New Zealand in 2019, is led by Irish-born CEO and co-founder Dr Brendan Darby with offices in Dublin and Wellington (New Zealand). The investment from Enterprise Ireland will be used to fund the expansion of Marama Labs' Irish operations, opening a commercially-focused applications lab in North Dublin and hiring a life-sciences applications team to support its customers in the Northern Hemisphere. Dr Brendan Darby, CEO and Co-Founder of Marama Labs, said: "We are delighted to have secured investment from Enterprise Ireland as part of our recent capital raise. Ireland's position as a leader in the global life sciences industryprovides the perfect launchpad for Marama Labs to scale our commercial footprint in the Northern Hemisphere life sciences market. "I am personally very excited about working with Enterprise Ireland to build out our Irish activities and leverage the unique life sciences skills available in Ireland. Our mission is to become a global leader in scientific instrumentation, removing bottlenecks in the chemical analysis of liquids, enabling faster and cheaper development of life-saving products." Tom Kelly, Divisional Manager, Industrial & Life Sciences at Enterprise Ireland said: "Congratulations to the team at Marama Labs on its recent investment wins. Enterprise Ireland's HPSU investment in this highly innovative company will support its exploration into the rapidly growing life-sciences market and the expansion of its operations in Ireland." Marama Labs develops novel spectroscopy technology that can rapidly analyse the chemistry of highly complex high-value liquids in industries such as life sciences and fermentation. Its CloudSpec product is able to quantify crucial quality information about new classes of therapeutics, called nanomedicines, in seconds, compared to hours it takes with existing technologies. Marama Labs is working with some of the world's leading therapeutic manufacturers to speed up their drug discovery and manufacturing workflows, with the life sciences product due to launch on the market in 2025. Marama Labs, a Victoria University of Wellington spinout company, was founded in 2019 in New Zealand by physicists Dr Brendan Darby (CEO), Dr Matthias Meyer and Professor Eric Le Ru (CSO), when they discovered a fundamentally new way to optically interrogate highly cloudy liquids using light-based sensors; the breakthrough led to the development of its CloudSpec UV-Vis spectrophotometer. Life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing Initially commercialised for winemaking analysis, Marama Labs has widened the CloudSpec applications into the life-sciences market, where opaque liquids are a major hurdle for drug discovery, process monitoring, quality assurance and new product development. CloudSpec's unique ability to measure UV-Vis spectra of highly turbid samples, like lipid-based nano-medicines, has caught the attention of the life-sciences industry. Commercial trials are underway with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in Europe and the US, for optimising vaccine development workflows. Compared to expensive and time-consuming analytical techniques like HPLC and fluorescent-based assays, which can take hours to get a result, CloudSpec can obtain the same information in a few seconds. See more stories here.

Liam O'Callaghan – Blood and Thunder: Rugby and Irish life – A history...with TRE's Giles Brown

On this week's show:Barbara Brennan poured her personal experience of mental illness into her work with See Change, working for many years with the organisation to remove mental health stigma in the workplace, championing their green ribbon campaign. She has since go on to set up her own business Mental Health Matters specialising in best practice mental health policy, procedures, strategy, training and changing culture in organisations such as An Post, Irish Life and Ibec. Barbara remains at the forefront of changing the conversation around mental illness and health.Having turned around two picky eaters in her house Louise Lennox has retrained to help others give their children a love for food.

The Dublin Leadership Summit is to return for the third time on October 3rd 2024. Held at the prestigious Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, and hosted by AAB and The Dublin Network, this event has become a must-attend on the annual business calendar. Not only is The Dublin Leadership Summit designed to be the preeminent networking event of the year, but it also seeks to impart and upgrade leadership skills for all attendees to stay ahead in today's fast-evolving business landscape. Dublin Leadership Summit October 3rd One of the key drawing cards for The Dublin Leadership Summit has always been the speakers. This year, the Summit has raised the bar even higher with renowned leaders from the worlds of business and sport. An Esteemed Panel of Speakers. Attendees are guaranteed to be entertained and informed by the esteemed panel of speakers who will appear on stage at The Leadership Summit. All of the speakers are recognised thought leaders in their fields - and one is even known as a guru! Kingsley Aikins, CEO of The Networking Institute, will serve as the event's host and MC. Known as the "guru of global philanthropy", Kingsley's extensive experience spans multiple industries and countries. His mission is to teach the power of networking, and he has shared his insights on prestigious platforms like TEDx. Caroline Dunlea, CEO of Core Optimisation, brings over 15 years of experience in digital growth and transformation. Under her leadership, Core Optimisation has become a key player in the Irish and UK markets. Caroline's achievements have earned her recognition as a finalist in the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Emerging category and the winner of the 2019 Women in Tech Entrepreneur Award from the Dublin Tech Summit. Louise Phelan, former Vice President of PayPal Ireland and current Board Member of Ryanair, is a strategic advisor with extensive experience in leading Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise spans global operations, strategic planning, and fostering innovation. She has been recognised for her work, including receiving the Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Award and her role in supporting female entrepreneurship. John Purdy, Founder and Chairman of Ergo, is a trailblazer in Ireland's tech industry. Over the past 30 years, he has led Ergo to become a €200m business, spinning off successful companies like Fenergo and FlowForma. John's contributions to the industry have earned him the Tech Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award, and his leadership insights are highly sought after in both media and business circles. John Martin, CEO of Shamrock Rovers F.C., has a unique blend of leadership experience in both sports and the corporate world. His extensive career includes roles in coaching, corporate strategy at Irish Life, and now leading Shamrock Rovers. His leadership in sport and CSR initiatives demonstrates how success can be driven by strong community engagement and innovation. Why Attend? As the name says, The Dublin Leadership Summit is about bringing together Irish professionals to take a deep dive into the topic of leadership. After all, when leadership is mastered, it becomes the driving force behind innovation and transformation - two areas organisations can ill afford to neglect. The Dublin Leadership Summit aims to equip attendees with practical knowledge, actionable strategies and fresh perspectives to become more effective leaders. Whether you're a business executive, entrepreneur, or sports professional, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from Ireland's most accomplished leaders. By attending, participants will: Learn Proven Leadership Strategies: The panellists will share firsthand experiences and methods for overcoming challenges and achieving sustained success. Gain Networking Opportunities: The event is a hub for connecting with hundreds of like-minded professionals across various industries, expanding your network with key decision-makers. Drive Innovation in Your Organisation: Ins...

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about his new book The Revelation of Ireland 1995-2020. Diarmaid Ferriter is an author and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD. He contributes a weekly column to The Irish Times.Recorded on Friday 6th September 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myles is joined by Liam O'Callaghan, author of the book 'Blood & Thunder: Rugby and Irish Life: A History'

In a study conducted by Metamo in partnership with Amárach Research, it has been revealed that Credit Unions across Ireland have undergone substantial change over the past five years. The study, which surveyed Credit Union members nationwide, found that 58% of members believe their Credit Union has undertaken considerable transformation during this period. The findings underscore the dynamic evolution within the Credit Union sector, driven by technological advancements and an increasing demand for modern financial solutions. According to the research, 79% of members agree that technology is crucial in managing their daily lives. Metamo, a joint venture between Fexco and 16 of Ireland's largest credit unions, has been recognised as a strategic enabler and catalyst for this change within the credit union sector. Through cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a customer-centric approach, Metamo is driving innovation and excellence, improving overarching infrastructure and capabilities in the sector. Since its establishment in 2019, Metamo has achieved several key milestones that underscore its pivotal role in the sector: Strategic Joint Venture: As the first of its kind in Ireland, Metamo has significantly enhanced its capabilities and expanded its reach within the credit union sector, enabling CUs modernise and digitalise with leading-edge technology. Innovative Solutions: Metamo offers innovative solutions like the Total Lending Solution and Bespoke HR services, supporting credit union boards, CEOs, and management teams. Metamo has recently reached a landmark milestone of 30 credit unions engaging their services, with combined assets of over €5 billion, empowering over 1,200 staff, and supporting over one million members nationwide. Strategic Partnerships: Metamo has formed strategic alliances with Irish Life and Allianz to enhance its financial advisory service offerings. Financial education is central to credit unions, with 60% of members seeking more comprehensive advice and 85% trusting their credit union over major banks. These partnerships help credit unions expand their range of financial products and services. Metamo's Total Lending Solution (TLS): TLS uses advanced technology to analyse loan application data and Open Banking inputs, delivering personal loan decisions in as little as three minutes, compared to several days with traditional methods. TLS is fully integrated with credit unions' core and digital solutions, and enables online loan approvals anytime, enhancing accessibility and efficiency. A key value-added benefit is a first-class data analytics and reporting feature, powered by Salesforce Tableau, providing real-time insights for better operational outcomes. Neale Richmond, TD, Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance said: "In an environment where Credit Unions need to evolve to cater for changing member's needs, it is incumbent on the sector to embrace innovative solutions and technologies. Metamo has successfully deployed some of these solutions across the sector and I strongly encourage their continued innovation and support of the Credit Union sector." "Since 2019, Metamo has grown and become viewed as a catalyst for positive change in the Credit Union Sector," said Denis Cleary, CEO of Metamo. "By bringing together best in class technologies and industry partners we have developed a sophisticated set of products and services that enable the Credit Union to modernise and adapt to members' demands and deliver a new suite of services in collaboration with their strategic needs." See more stories here.

An Irish Olympic champion for the ages, Ronnie Delaney won Gold in the 1500m at the Summer Olympics in Melbourne in 1956. He was recorded for Irish Life and Lore in 2019 at the RDS in Dublin. This podcast features details of his young life, leading up to that memorable gold medal win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College students from Dublin have been learning data science skills and putting them into practice to suggest policies that could support people facing homelessness. The students from Larkin Community College and St. Joseph's, Fairview, used publicly available short-term letting data to find out how much housing is available to rent across four areas - the city of Dublin, Dunleary, Fingal, and South Dublin. They presented their findings at a recent showcase event, detailing how many people could be supported into housing from the €242 million of funding allocated by the Irish government to tackle homelessness. Analytics and AI leader SAS sponsored the project, which is part of the global education initiative P-TECH, founded by IBM. It aims to equip young people with the academic, technical and professional skills required for 21st-century jobs and ongoing education. It includes a number of partners from industry and education, as well as a school and two colleges. As part of the five-week course, the students visited SAS' Irish headquarters in Dublin, where they took part in a range of team-building activities and learned how to use software such as SAS Visual Analytics and SAS Visual Statistics. They also developed their project management and presentation skills. Jean de Villiers, Head of Analytics at SAS Ireland, said: "As always, it was a pleasure to work with such inquisitive and talented students who discovered how data can be used to devise solutions to real-world problems. In just a few weeks, the team learned valuable new data analytics skills that could help set them up for a future career in tech. "Demand for use of data across every industry, including the appetite for artificial intelligence (AI), means that it's critical to the economy and our society that the next generation have the opportunity to learn data literacy and analytics skills. The tech industry offers highly rewarding career pathways, and we want to open them up to as many people as possible." There is a major shortage of people with the data-related skills that businesses are looking for. SAS conducted a survey of decision-makers from major firms in the UK & Ireland, with an average of 27,000 employees, which revealed that 44% of firms surveyed plan to invest in AI technology but 63% said their staff did not have the AI skills necessary and 61% did not have enough staff to deliver the benefits of AI. Compounding this problem, 53% of respondents were unsure what AI qualifications and skills were needed. De Villiers added: "Initiatives like P-Tech play a key role in ensuring that organisations have the capabilities they need to make the most of new technologies so they can innovate and grow - and we are pleased to be able to share our expertise through training." Alongside SAS and IBM, other P-Tech industry partners include Irish Life, Salesforce, Cisco, Virgin Media and Irish Water. SAS offers a number of training courses aimed at people who want to gain or build on their data analytics skills.

New research from pension provider, Irish Life, suggests women need to work eight years longer than men to achieve the same pension pot at retirement - leaving more working women at risk of old age poverty. Director in Employer Solutions at Irish Life, Shane O'Farrell tells us more.

Women in Ireland need to work eight years longer than men to achieve the same pension pot at retirement, according to startling new research by Irish Life. How can this persistent inequality be addressed, and what steps can be taken to close this gap? Pat discusses with Shane O'Farrell Director of Employer Solutions at Irish Life.

Vincent tells a fascinating story about his father, his naval experiences during WWI, and being unable to settle after returning to his farm in Kerry. His subsequent migration to Meath, leaving his family behind, is discussed in detail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Using sound clips from the Irish Life and Lore Archive, in this podcast, Kerryman Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty and his extraordinary and dangerous work is recalled by Sr. Noreen Dennehy who speaks for the first time about her experiences of working with him in helping to shelter Jews from the Nazis in Rome during WW11.Monsignor O'Flaherty's nephew, also named Hugh O'Flaherty, is also included in this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Irish Life was formed 85 years ago Ireland was a very different place. A poor agrarian recently independent nation with low living standards and life expectancy. Now it's one of the wealthier places in Europe with much higher wages and standards. Irish Life has changed too from being part of Permanent TSB to being part of the Canadian business Great West Lifeco. It's still the biggest life assurance player in Ireland but also increasingly in healthcare and one of the biggest investors in Europe. The person in charge is chief executive Declan Bolger who joined Joe in the studio this morning.

Tomorrow is International Women's DayNew research from Irish Life finds that women are less confident than men when it comes to making financial decisions with 1 in 3 women not confident at all in making financial decisions. To advise those who may have apprehensions about financial planning, Kieran was joined by Laura Duffy, Certified Financial Planner from Irish Life

In 2009 Maurice O'Keeffe travelled to the Falkland Islands in the remote South Atlantic Ocean to compile recordings for Irish Life and Lore with members of the small population living there at that time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tá sé ina imní go bhféadfadh árdú a bheith in ann do thaillí árachais sláinte an chomhlachta Irish Life – an ceathrú uair i mbliana a leithide tarlaithe san earnáil seo.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: October 26, 2018“Samhain” (pronounced "sow-in," with the "ow" like in "cow," or “sow-een,” with “ow” as in “glow”) is an Irish Gaelic term for the time of "summer's end,” as well as a festival to mark the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter which, in the Gaelic / Celtic calendar, marked the beginning of the year. Because the Celtic day began and ended at sunset, not sunrise, the festival was traditionally celebrated from October 31 to November 1. Sanhaim is the ancient backdrop to Halloween, not only in terms of the calendar, but also in terms of basically all the modern elements of that holiday. This episode investigates the history of Samhain and its curious links to the ancient biblical worldview of demons, giants, and the realm of the dead.Articles for this episode:In public domain, via archive.org, from Hastings' Encyclopædia of Religion and Ethics (ed. James Hastings, John A. Selbie, and Louis H. Gray; Edinburgh; New York: T. & T. Clark; Charles Scribner's Sons, 1908–1926):“(Celtic) Cosmogony”“Celtic Feasts and Festivals”“Irish Deities”Journal articles not in public domain:Helen Sewell Johnson, “November Eve Beliefs and Customs in Irish Life and Literature,” The Journal of American Folklore 81:320 (Apr. – Jun., 1968), pp. 133-142Jack Santino, “Halloween in America: Contemporary Customs and Performances,” Western Folklore 42:1 (Jan., 1983), pp. 1-20rThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4656375/advertisement

It's the Weekend Takeover here on Newstalk with Irish Life, and we're asking how you might get your financial house in order? Laura Duffy, Wealth Management Consultant with Irish Life joined Kieran to discuss..

On the Alive & Kicking Podcast this week: Marie McCarthy looked in the mirror at 39 and wondered why she wasn't further along in life. Even though she had a good salary, a family, a home, and a fancy car there was something not quite fulfilling her. Her journey out of this led her to retrain as a mindset coach to empower others to take control of their lives - she joins Clare to discuss. Clare met Naoise Ni Bhroin in D Light studios in Dublin to give techno yoga a try. And the Irish Life marathon takes place in Dublin on October 29th and many people will run for a host of different reasons – one of those will be Venetia Quick who began running after he life was turned upside down following the loss of her husband Martin - she joins Clare to tell her more.

Paul Rouse is live in studio to talk about his book "Sport in Modern Irish Life".

Paul Rouse, Author, historian and sports fan.

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Health insurance policyholders with Irish Life can expect to see a 5% jump in premiums from the start of July. It comes after the insurance provider increased costs by 4.5% in January... Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover which is a Lockton company joined us this morning on the show.

Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert Locktons Ireland explains the implications

Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life

Lorcan Allen, Business Editor with the Business Post, reports on the changing commercial property market and the knock-on effect it's having on the Irish Life property fund.

Liam Lynch was Chief of Staff of the IRA during much of the Civil War in Ireland. He was killed in South Tipperary on 10 April 1923 while attempting to escape capture by the Free State Army.Two voices from our Irish Life and Lore archive may be heard in this podcast - those of his nephew, Diarmuid Mullins and his niece, Peggy Lyne. Comments by the General's namesake, Liam Lynch from Knocknagoshel are also included. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 30th November 2022 the centenary was marked at a ceremony in Listowel at which I spoke, and also at a number of other venues in Kerry during the month of December. I used audio material from our Irish Life and Lore archive to illustrate my talk and to demonstrate the importance of recorded oral history. In this podcast you will hear the sound clips I used, in the order in which they occurred during the century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on this episode of the Tunes From Doolin Podcast is Susan Daly.  Susan was born in Doolin and grew up in Gus O'Connor's Pub, she learned the tin whistle and played with Micho Russell as a duet in the 1970s. We talk about her upbringing in Doolin, Micho Russell, his brothers and other local musicians from days gone by, learning the uilleann pipes as a young teenager, making people feel special in Doolin, music as a way of life, keeping the spirit alive and well and much, much more.The tunes and songs played by Susan Daly on this episode are :Willie Coleman's Jig*The Boys of Bluehill (Hornpipe)The Soldier's Farwell (song)The Honeymoon Reel**Duets with Charles MonodTo know more about Susan and her wonderful B&B Daly's House, visit https://dalyshouse.com/Watch a video of Susan singing “The Doolin Song” with her daughter Kate here: https://youtu.be/dg1a87z3QhM--------If you would like to help and support this podcast and the Tunes From Doolin project in general, you can become one of our Angels on Patreon for as little as a coffee (or a pint) per month. As patron you can have access to a whole bunch of extras, but most importantly you have my eternal gratitude for helping me create more podcast episodes, videos and content.

In partnership with Irish Life , we bring you: The crucial link between the planet and your pension - because making the right investments can end up being more environmentally friendly than taking the bus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, has announced that life insurance and pensions company Irish Life has chosen Stripe as its strategic payments provider for its Smart Invest app. The partnership will make it easier for Smart Invest users to initiate one-off and top-up payments within the app. Irish Life launched Smart Invest in 2021 to make it easy for people to invest and track the performance of their investments. The app makes investing more accessible by allowing users to get started with as little as €100 in their accounts. Smart Invest also appeals to people who want to invest more responsibly by providing access to investment funds that support the planet. Stripe will facilitate investments through its payments platform and Stripe Billing while safely storing the payment details of Irish Life's Smart Invest customers. Stripe Radar will detect and prevent fraud using machine-learning algorithms that train on data across billions of global transactions. Smart Invest will also use Stripe Connect to enable client fund segregation, which will simplify its core financial operations. Irish Life joins tens of thousands of Irish businesses that are using Stripe to help grow their revenue and operate more efficiently. Those companies range from tech unicorns like Flipdish and Wayflyer to heritage brands like Foxford and McNutt of Donegal. “Our partnership with Stripe helps give our customers a world-class payment experience with a wide variety of payment methods including card payments and digital wallet integration. This will help us to further enhance our market-leading customer experience for our Smart Invest app and to continue to grow our business,” said Shane Carroll, digital product lead at Irish Life. “We're proud to be partnering with Irish Life on Smart Invest to help them enhance both their user experience and their operational efficiency. In the current macroeconomic climate, we are more focused than ever on helping Ireland's leading businesses increase their revenue and innovate faster,” said Eileen O'Mara, global head of sales at Stripe. See more stories here.

The Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell and The Currency's Dion Fanning joined Joe Molloy in the OTB studio for the latest edition of the Sunday Paper Review.

Joe Molloy is joined in the OTB studio by the Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell and The Currency's Dion Fanning for the latest edition of the Sunday Paper Review.

According to CIO, in 2021, 77.3% of companies globally rated digital transformation as their new top priority, pushing cybersecurity down to second place. John Mitchell, CEO of All human (formerly Strata3), believes that companies digital transformation is currently too focussed on aesthetics. He thinks that it should be focused on what consumers appreciate in a real, everyday sense. John also feels that the industry needs to take a step back and inject more pragmatism into the digital transformation process to drive measurable sales-focussed results. This includes using an analytics-first approach, hard metrics and testing. Ronan talks to John Mitchell CEO of All human (formerly Strata3) about this and more. John talks to Ronan about the digital experience, the metaverse, immersive shop experiences, Apple, and the brands investing in micro changes. John also talks about the democratisation of information, not having a distinct brand proposition, outsourcing to third parties, recreating the real word in a digital world, and the provenance of goods. More about All human: All human are one of Dublin's leading digital transformation consultancies and have recently gone through a rebranding process. They are behind the digital experience of many of Ireland's biggest brands including An Post, Discover Ireland, Irish Life, LetsGetChecked, Energia, Irish Rail as well as Bank of Ireland. John and the team believe that the web industry is on the precipice of major transformation away from “fluff” towards a much more pragmatic experience that consumers actually value.

According to CIO, in 2021, 77.3% of companies globally rated digital transformation as their new top priority, pushing cybersecurity down to second place. John Mitchell, CEO of All human (formerly Strata3), believes that companies digital transformation is currently too focussed on aesthetics. He thinks that it should be focused on what consumers appreciate in a real, everyday sense. John also feels that the industry needs to take a step back and inject more pragmatism into the digital transformation process to drive measurable sales-focussed results. This includes using an analytics-first approach, hard metrics and testing. Ronan talks to John Mitchell CEO of All human (formerly Strata3) about this and more. John talks to Ronan about what All Human (formerly Strata3) does, why search is a big problem, developing Discover Ireland, and working with well known Irish brands. John also talks about what is online and offline, brands ceding brand equity to a third party, cookies and privacy, advocates of a different way of thinking, and the generational shift. More about All human: All human are one of Dublin's leading digital transformation consultancies and have recently gone through a rebranding process. They are behind the digital experience of many of Ireland's biggest brands including An Post, Discover Ireland, Irish Life, LetsGetChecked, Energia, Irish Rail as well as Bank of Ireland. John and the team believe that the web industry is on the precipice of major transformation away from “fluff” towards a much more pragmatic experience that consumers actually value.