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Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers: Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer with the ESRI; Dan Mulhall, Former Irish Ambassador to the US; Prof Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College and Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times.

This morning on Newstalk Breakfast, Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers explained that we will not have anymore one-off supports toward energy costs…So, why are energy costs increasing, and is the Government right to not provide one-off supports?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist and Senior Research Officer with ESRI and Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, and TD for Donegal.

Dublin-based ATC Logistics has won the 2025 AWS Ireland Horizon Award in recognition of the company's outstanding contribution to employment, international service expansion, and for helping to elevate Ireland's reputation as a world-leading location for cloud infrastructure. Founded in 1979, ATC Logistics has transformed from a family business into a global leader in data centre operations management.Headquartered in Baldonnell, County Dublin, ATC Logistics provides comprehensive B2B solutions for data centre operations, including secure transport services, installation management, decommissioning expertise, and data centre relocation solutions. ATC Managing Director, Keith Young said: "The Horizon Award is tremendous recognition for the ATC team and their dedication to excellence in logistics and supply chain operations. Working closely with AWS has helped us transform from a local Irish business into an internationalplayer, while staying true to our core values of reliability and customer focus." Now in its third year, the award was presented by Neil Morris, AWS Ireland Country Lead, at an AWS Business Breakfast in Dublin. The event brought together a range of companies, service providers, and stakeholders to discuss Ireland's cloud infrastructure industry. The event featured insights from Barry Cowen MEP, Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at Economic and Social Research Institute, and Jenny Melia, Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland. A highlight of the event was the panel discussion, "Irish Cloud Ecosystem Firms and the AI Infrastructure of the Future", which examined Ireland's evolving role in global data centre infrastructure as AI investments surge worldwide. Barry Cowen MEP, said: "Ireland has established itself as a European leader in data centre development, combining our natural advantages, such as climate, with strong technical expertise. What's particularly encouraging to see is how this sector has created a ripple effect throughout the Irish economy, supporting thousands of jobs not just in construction and operations, but across a whole ecosystem of Irish suppliers and service providers. We're seeing local companies develop world-class capabilities and export their expertise globally." Enterprise Ireland's Jenny Melia provided perspective on the broader impact of data centre investment in Ireland over the years, stating: "Over a short space of time, the data centre sector has become a significant part of Ireland's economy. Using the skills that they have developed on Irish projects, many of these data centre firms have gone on to expand their business internationally." Neil Morris, Country Lead for AWS in Ireland, emphasised the importance of firms like ATC Logistics: "Irish companies have shown themselves to be innovative and willing to adapt, take risks, and grow as the industry changes. The data centre suppliers, which we recognise through the Horizon Award, have been pivotal in helping to establish Ireland as a world-leading location for cloud infrastructure." In Ireland, AWS employs over 4,200 employees directly, and around 6,500 people in total across Amazon and AWS. According to Indecon International Economic Consultants, there are also more than 3,000 working for AWS suppliers and sub-contractors. These numbers reflect real opportunities for professionals in Ireland's growing tech sector. AWS investment has enabled over 500 homegrown suppliers to expand and grow in Ireland and abroad. This includes major constructioncontractors, mechanical and electrical suppliers, professional services and a wide range of logistics services provided by local businesses. By working with AWS, many companies have been able to develop specialist, world-leading expertise, meaning those Irish firms are now market leaders in providing materials and services to data centres globally. In 2023, contracts won by suppliers and subcontractors to AWS, for the development of cloud infrastructure overseas, increased to an...

The security of Ireland's energy supply has been brought into question after the current cold snap left people around the country with no power, light or heat for days. Senior research officer for the ESRI, Muireann Lynch joins us to discuss.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Lawrence Donegan who is a renowned Scottish journalist, author and former musician with bands such as Llyod Cole and the Commotions. He is now based in the US and he's back on the US election beat for what he says is the biggest story of our lifetime. He has been traveling around America covering the US Presidential campaign and he gives us his take on where things stand in the race for the White House.And the big beasts of Wall Street are no longer having it all their own way anymore as a new wave of electronic-trading firms muscle in on their patch and we hear about the companies taking over the global stock market landscape.And finally - in the budget this week fuel prices went up, but that's not the only concern for households and car owners. As tensions escalate in the Middle East Mandy looks at the potential cause for concern about yet another energy crisis with Muireann Lynch of the ESRI. Plus, Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times gives us his take on Budget 2025.

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It emerged yesterday that from October household electricity prices will increase by €100. Is there anything that can be done to bring down the cost and why exactly is this happening? We speak to Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist and Senior Research Office with ERSI.

It emerged yesterday that from October household electricity prices will increase by €100. Is there anything that can be done to bring down the cost and why exactly is this happening? We speak to Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist and Senior Research Office with ERSI.

David Cameron was catapulted back into British politics this week; what does it say about Rishi Sunak/s leadership struggles and what now for the embattled Tory Party? This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Sir John Curtice about the state of the British Government.Ireland is struggling to cut emissions to say the least. But what can be done? David Mc Gee from PwC and Muireann Lynch from the ESRI share their views.And ‘Buying Silence; How Oligarchs, Corporations and Plutocrats use the law to gag their critics' the author of a new book on the subject David Hooper chats to Mandy about the growing trend of lawsuits designed to censor.

This episode is all about inflation, how did we get here and where are we going? Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer with the ESRI explains how global energy prices have impacted inflation and what is likely to happen next. Eoin answers your financial questions and gives tips on how to reduce the cost of everyday living.Got a question for Eoin? Get in touch on his socials:https://twitter.com/EoinMcGeehttps://www.instagram.com/eoin_mcgee/Watch on YouTube:Muireann Lynch: https://youtu.be/JJ5b_xcucRsAudience Q&A: https://youtu.be/x7VQ-kgTrcINew episodes every Wednesday.Like, subscribe, rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysis from Dr Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist with the ESRI.

Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer in the Economic Analysis division of the Economic and Social Research Institute speaks to KPMG's Colm O'Neill about the complexity of Ireland's energy transition, her reaction to Ireland's first ever offshore wind auction and what the industry can do to attract more women.   Muireann's Twitter/X thread referred to in this episode: https://twitter.com/mu_lynch/status/1656909522621825026  

Will Ireland have to face enormous fines from the EU in 2030 as a result of not meeting climate targets? Noel Cunniffe, Chief Executive at Wind Energy Ireland, and Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer on Energy Economics at ESRI joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister of State for Transport, Jack Chambers has signalled that the Government will consider deferring the proposed increase to toll charges. In reaction to this Shane was joined on the show by Eugene Drennan, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, and also Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist and Senior Research Office with ESRI.

Minister of State for Transport, Jack Chambers has signalled that the Government will consider deferring the proposed increase to toll charges. In reaction to this Shane was joined on the show by Eugene Drennan, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, and also Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist and Senior Research Office with ESRI.

The state's Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme for low-income households has come under fire for installing new oil and gas boilers For more on this, we were joined on the show by Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI.

The state's Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme for low-income households has come under fire for installing new oil and gas boilers For more on this, we were joined on the show by Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has promised energy supports for households and businesses as part of a cost-of-living package to be announced in October's Budget. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI joined Jonathan Healy on the show this morning.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has promised energy supports for households and businesses as part of a cost-of-living package to be announced in October's Budget. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI joined Jonathan Healy on the show this morning.

Now as the cost of living crisis continues, and energy bills remain heated, is there any chance they'll soon return to a more tolerable level? Wholesale energy prices have fallen by a third, but when are households going to see the benefits in their pockets? Senior research officer with the ESRI, Muireann Lynch, joins us.

Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer with the ESRI

Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss energy prices...

My guest is Dr Muireann Lynch of the economic and social research institute here in Ireland. She very carefully guides me an idiot on my first tour of the c-word. Carbon. How much it costs to use it, how much it costs, the maths of optimisation, Lagrange multipliers, carbon offsets, what happens when carbon has an infinite price. Warning – this contains traces of calculus that some listeners may find upsetting. But stick with it and we eventually get onto lighter topics like making twixes or other nougat-biscuit equivlants and then of course the end of habitable earth.

Muireann Lynch is an energy researcher with the Economic and Social Research Institute who has an incredibly detailed understanding of the irish energy system. During her interview she displayed both a professional and a personal interest in the challenges of decarbonisation.    For her policy changes, she propsed testing all behavioural change policies, thinking about systems instead of technologies, and reviewing the planning system.   For her personal changes she discussed breastfeeding for longer and buying a cargo bike.  

Today's panel includes Peter Brown, Managing Director, Baggot Investments; Niamh Hourigan, Vice President Academic Affairs, Mary Immaculate College; Daniel McConnell, editor, The Business Post; and Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer, at the ESRI.

Energy providers need to offer a better explanation for prices that consumers remain high despite falling wholesale costs. So said Finance Minister Michael McGrath yesterday, while elsewhere Sinn Féin will today call for electricity prices for households to be capped at pre-Ukraine War levels. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI gave her view on such a cap.

Sinn Fein have called for an energy price cap. Calls for retail electricity prices to be capped could benefit higher-income households the most, according to Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI. Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Fein's spokesperson on Climate and Energy joined Jonathan Healy to discuss...

Energy providers need to offer a better explanation for prices that consumers remain high despite falling wholesale costs. So said Finance Minister Michael McGrath yesterday, while elsewhere Sinn Féin will today call for electricity prices for households to be capped at pre-Ukraine War levels. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI gave her view on such a cap.

Claire Brock is joined by Christopher O'Sullivan TD, Louise O'Reilly TD, Gavan Reilly, Adrian Weckler, Nick Harper, Muireann Lynch and Daragh Cassidy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daragh Cassidy, Bonkers.ie, Peter Boland, Director of the Alliance for Insurance Reform, Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the ESR

Leo Varadkar has said that there are no plans to introduce congestion charges for commuters. If introduced in the future, would they be an effective and fair way to manage traffic and emissions? Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer on Energy Economics at ESRI and Dr. Lorraine D'Arcy, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Transport and Mobility at Technical University Dublin joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Claire Brock is joined by Billy Kelleher MEP, Matt Carthy TD, Pat Leahy, Sinéad Ryan, Will Denselow, Muireann Lynch, Ben Lowry & Conor Faughnan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Green Party will seek to pause energy credits this summer, when coalition leaders meet to discuss cost of living supports. The final 200 euro energy credit will be issued in April under the current plan announced last Autumn. The Government is under pressure to extend the support, as costs remain high for many, despite a fall in wholesale energy prices. Anton Savage was joined by Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Muireann Lynch, senior research officer with the ESRI to discuss…

Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI

Pinergy has become latest energy supplier to up its prices, as electricity is to rise by 18% from today. This comes despite a fall in wholesale energy prices – So what does this mean for your pocket in 2023? Ciara was joined this morning by Energy Economist at the ESRI, Muireann Lynch.

Pinergy has become latest energy supplier to up its prices, as electricity is to rise by 18% from today. This comes despite a fall in wholesale energy prices – So what does this mean for your pocket in 2023? Ciara was joined this morning by Energy Economist at the ESRI, Muireann Lynch.

Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer, Economic and Social Research Institute, discusses the group's findings that continued alignment of renewable energy targets in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland would result in lower costs across the island.

As the cold weather bites, how long will it last, and how much it will impact our bills? We discuss with Cathal Nolan, Climate scientist, and weather analyst, and also Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer ESRI.

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The Government is set to introduce a windfall tax on electricity companies generating huge revenues from the energy crisis. Is this the right move to alleviate the financial burden of electricity prices on households? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Muireann Lynch is an Energy Economist and Senior Research Officer with ESRI

The Government is set to introduce a windfall tax on electricity companies generating huge revenues from the energy crisis. Is this the right move to alleviate the financial burden of electricity prices on households? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Muireann Lynch is an Energy Economist and Senior Research Officer with ESRI

In episode two of Energy Matters, we examine how individuals and businesses can be more efficient in our energy use.Ian Kehoe is joined by Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at ESRI, and Madeleine Murray, CEO of Change By Degrees to look at ways we can reduce our energy usage and costs, and the shifts we need to make to our habits. Energy Matters is a new podcast series which will examine in detail the true state of the Irish energy sector, tackling everything from the war in Ukraine to the future of transport.Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.  Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. If you enjoy the show please hit subscribe and leave a review. Follow The Currency on Twitter. And on Instagram. Follow Pinergy on Twitter. And on Instagram. 

Ciara Doherty speaks to Mick Barry TD, Alan Farrell TD, Cathal Berry TD, Daniel McConnell, Muireann Lynch, Naomi O'Leary, Damian Browne with a special report from Paul Colgan Speaking to Paschal Donohoe TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government is planning to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies, but the Taoiseach said it is still unclear how much money the levy will raise. Micheál Martin has said it was "difficult to be precise on the exact amount" of money that may be forthcoming to Ireland as a result of European Commission proposals to cap energy prices and tax profits. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI

The Government is planning to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies, but the Taoiseach said it is still unclear how much money the levy will raise. Micheál Martin has said it was "difficult to be precise on the exact amount" of money that may be forthcoming to Ireland as a result of European Commission proposals to cap energy prices and tax profits. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI

As the colder winter months approach, the energy crisis shows no signs of abating. So, what is being done about it and how bad will it get? Conor Pope speaks to Irish Times political reporter Jack Horgan-Jones about the Government's response to soaring energy prices and what measures they will take to further protect consumers, while ESRI energy economist Dr Muireann Lynch explains why we are facing blackouts this winter and what can be done to find a way out of the crisis. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A memo is due to go to cabinet which will suggest new energy saving measures for the public sector, one of which will suggest turning down the temperature in public buildings. Dr. Muireann Lynch and Daniel Murray joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Muireann Lynch, Senior research officer with the ESRI, Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South

Muireann Lynch, energy economist with the ESRI, reports on warnings that blackouts are possible this winter if energy usage is not reduced.

ESRI energy economist Muireann Lynch joins us on this week's episode to look at how the energy crisis could impact Ireland. As supply dwindles and what's left becomes more expensive, will we be able to keep the lights on over the coming months? Under what conditions could a blackout happen - and how is the electricity supply managed in the first place? The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/

Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI

Are electricity blackouts on the way? We get a reaction to Eirgrid's ‘system alert' with Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer ESRI.

Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer ESRI, on her research showing a Government plan to increase the use of heat pumps could increase the cost of electricity generation.

Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI

Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI

Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI, on the impact of the EU's decision to ration gas to save for the winter.

Will negotiations help diffuse the impact of Russia's threat to turn off gas? To discuss further Pat spoke to Thomas Sparrow, a German Correspondent and also Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer ESRI.

Dr. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist with ESRI; Ciarán Cuffe, MEP & Member of the European Parliament's Energy Committee & John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin and Member of the Climate Change Advisory Council

This week the European Commission are set to tell it's member states to start cutting their gas usage immediately and will upgrade the EU's emergency status to ‘alert' as the likelihood of winter shortages increase Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI joins me now to tell us more.

This week the European Commission are set to tell it's member states to start cutting their gas usage immediately and will upgrade the EU's emergency status to ‘alert' as the likelihood of winter shortages increase Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI joins me now to tell us more.

Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at The ESRI

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has admitted he's 'worried' about the winter as energy prices are set to soar even higher. EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness this week has also cautioned that fuel rationing in Ireland 'could be a reality' in the autumn. Energy Economist & Senior Research Officer with ESRI, Muireann Lynch spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has admitted he's 'worried' about the winter as energy prices are set to soar even higher. EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness this week has also cautioned that fuel rationing in Ireland 'could be a reality' in the autumn. Energy Economist & Senior Research Officer with ESRI, Muireann Lynch spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

Rampant inflation is pushing more and more households into energy poverty. We get reaction and analysis with Dr. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist, Dr Tricia Keilthy, SVP Head of Social Justice and Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson on Finance.

The latest Russian oil and gas sanctions will likely see further price hikes in fuel and home heating. Muireann Lynch, an Energy Economist joins Shane on the show this morning with more on this.

The latest Russian oil and gas sanctions will likely see further price hikes in fuel and home heating. Muireann Lynch, an Energy Economist joins Shane on the show this morning with more on this.

Ciara Doherty is joined by Rosie Birchard, EU Correspondent, Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer ESRI, Richard Bruton TD, Peadar Tóibín TD, Kevin Doyle, Head of News Mediahuis Ireland, Geraldine Herbert & Kate O'Connell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With energy prices soaring and fears mounting over access to oil and gas, Cliff Taylor speaks to Muireann Lynch, Energy economist with the ESRI and Gerard Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec about the potential impact of EU embargoes on Russian energy supplies. Later on, Cliff is joined by Kevin O'Donovan, Managing Director at Statkraft Ireland and Senior Vice President of the company's wind and solar activities across Northern Europe. They speak about Statkraft's Irish offshore wind project, North Irish Sea Array and the future of renewable energy in Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With energy prices soaring and fears mounting over access to oil and gas, Cliff Taylor speaks to Muireann Lynch, Energy economist with the ESRI and Gerard Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec about the potential impact of EU embargoes on Russian energy supplies. Later on, Cliff is joined by Kevin O'Donovan, Managing Director at Statkraft Ireland and Senior Vice President of the company's wind and solar activities across Northern Europe. They speak about Statkraft's Irish offshore wind project, North Irish Sea Array and the future of renewable energy in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paschal Donohoe said today in his role as the Eurogroup finance Minister chairman that the group still has to assess whether or not to cut off the remaining oil and gas supplies coming from Russia. This confused many who were perplexed that the Eurogroup is still taking oil and gas from Russia. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/03/14191943/1403Economy.mp3"][/audio] Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer on Energy Economics, ESRI and Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics, UL & chief economics writer with The Currency joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

We get analysis from Javier Blas, Energy Analyst for Bloomberg Opinion and Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer with the energy economics team at the ESRI.

Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI, discusses the potential impacts on energy prices in Ireland and worldwide due to the geopolitical situation with Russia.

Most people will have heard some talk recently about household energy bills rising and the shortage of natural gas. This week, Sinéad O'Carroll speaks to The Journal's business reporter Ian Curran and Muireann Á Lynch of the ESRI about the perfect storm of events both in Ireland and internationally that have brought us to a winter of energy shortages.

Gavin McLoughlin is joined by Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). Taking Stock 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 on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

In this episode, I am joined by Linus Mattauch of the Technical University of Berlin. Linus is also a research affiliate with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the University of Oxford. Linus speaks to us about his work on making carbon pricing work for citizens. We discuss ways in which we can maximise the political acceptability of a carbon tax. This includes framing and the use of carbon tax revenues to make carbon taxes palatable to citizens. We go through some advice for policymakers, conditional on the political landscape that they face. Linus is working at the cutting edge of this field of research so I am very grateful to him for taking the time to speak to us. This episode is a complement to the previous carbon pricing episode with Muireann Lynch of the ESRI – please do check that out if you get a chance. In that episode, we go through the basic argument in favour of carbon pricing. Now we are taking this a step further – how best can we translate the theory into practice, taking into account some of the obstacles we face in the real world. . Support: http://www.patreon.com/atthemargin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Budget 2020 didn't set the world on fire - but it did contain an element that's aimed at making sure the world doesn't burn in climate change hell. That was an increase in the rate of carbon tax, by €6 a tonne (bringing the carbon tax rate up to €26 per tonne). The tax hike came into effect at midnight on Tuesday, meaning that petrol and diesel prices have now risen across the country. Meanwhile the rise in the tax for home-heating fuels will kick in from May 2020. Finance Minister Patrick Donohoe said the increase in the carbon tax will raise €90 million in 2020. But what does the carbon tax do, and how much will you end up paying? That's what we look at in this week's The Explainer podcast. Joining presenter Sinéad O'Carroll is reporter Gráinne Ní hAodha and Muireann Lynch, Research Officer at the Economic and Social Research Institute.