Podcasts about ossian smyth

Ossian Smyth, the former Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement; Kieran O'Donnell, Minister of State for Older People & Housing; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Fingal East

Dáil Éireann is set to return tomorrow, with a new Government and a fresh agenda set out by their Programme for Government.But, how did the programme come to be, what compromises did they have to make and what goes into governmental talks?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Communications and candidate for the Trinity College panel of the Seanad election and Craig Hughes, Political Editor with the Daily Mail.

Ossian Smyth, Green Party candidate for Dun Laoghaire // Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin candidate for the Meath East // Hildegarde Naughton, Fine Gael candidate for Galway West // Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil candidate for Clare // Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland candidate for Roscommon Galway

Over the last couple of decades, it has become increasingly difficult to get basic household appliances fixed, with the old adage ‘it would be cheaper to buy a new one' being said more and more. A new proposal aims to make repairing a viable option again. Joining Seán to discuss is Ossian Smyth, Green Party TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Circular Economy…

Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy and Green Party candidate Ossian Smyth and Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil candidate, join The Last Word to debate what climate actions their parties' will take if they are in the next government.Catch the full debate by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Over the last couple of decades, it has become increasingly difficult to get basic household appliances fixed, with the old adage ‘it would be cheaper to buy a new one' being said more and more. A new proposal aims to make repairing a viable option again. Joining Seán to discuss is Ossian Smyth, Green Party TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Circular Economy…

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) received over 5,000 reports of suspected cybersecurity incidents and over 700 were confirmed as authentic threats. We discuss the State's vulnerability to cyber attacks with the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Ossian Smyth.

Bill O'Keeffe, Chair Farm Business Committee, IFA and Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure; Ivana Bacik, Labour leader; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader

Dr Eileen Culloty, School of Communications at DCU; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure; Ivana Bacik, Labour leader; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure; Ivana Bacik, Labour leader; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader

Ettie Higgins, Irish woman living in Lebanon; Nicholas Blanford, Journalist; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure; Ivana Bacik, Labour leader; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader

Ossian Smyth, Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire // Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Mid-West // Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror // Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer, South East Technological University

We talk to Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment.

Bin companies could increase their prices in order to make up for the money they have lost since the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme. To discuss this further Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications and Labour Senator Marie Sherlock.

With Oissian Smyth, Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire and Junior Minister with responsibility for Public Procurement and E Government

Could we really be saying goodbye to disposable vapes by the end of the year?Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Michelle Maher, Programme Manager for See Her Elected; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Ivana Bacik, Labour leader; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East

Cathal Malone, Immigration lawyer; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Ivana Bacik, Labour leader; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Ivana Bacik, Labour leader; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East

This week the Minister with responsibility for the recently introduced deposit return scheme Ossian Smyth has told the Dáil that he accepts the scheme has had “teething issues”. Joining Kieran to talk through how it can be improved and how in general it is performing is CEO of the Deposit Return Scheme, Ciaran Foley. 

The National Cyber Security Centre is developing a new strategy to improve the sector and it is seeking views from interested parties on what measures are needed. Ossian Smyth, is minister of state for communications, eGovernment, procurement and circular economy.

Ossian Smyth, Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire // Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo // Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror // Susan Daly, Managing Editor, Journal Media

It's now two weeks since the Re-Turn scheme was launched in Ireland, but how is it working? Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for the Circular Economy joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The new deposit return scheme launches today how will it work? Ciara was joined on the show this morning by Minister of State with responsibility for Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth.

The new deposit return scheme launches today how will it work? Ciara was joined on the show this morning by Minister of State with responsibility for Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Circular Economy, on encouraging people to recycle their e-waste and take part in the deposit return scheme.

Householders are urged to make ‘recycling of household electrical waste' a new year's resolution under a new awareness campaign launched today by the government. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy.

Householders are urged to make ‘recycling of household electrical waste' a new year's resolution under a new awareness campaign launched today by the government. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy.

Up to 14 schools will be upgraded under the next phase of the school retrofitting pathfinder programme, which is being launched this morning. Speaking to Shane on the show this morning was Ossian Smyth, Junior Minister responsible for Circular Economy.

Up to 14 schools will be upgraded under the next phase of the school retrofitting pathfinder programme, which is being launched this morning. Speaking to Shane on the show this morning was Ossian Smyth, Junior Minister responsible for Circular Economy.

Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire, Minister of State for Communications, eGovernment, Procurement and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, Independent TD for Wexford, Verona Murphy, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror, Louise Burne and Chief economist with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Dr Eddie Casey.

Beginning February 1, we will see a 15 cent levy added to every aluminium can or plastic bottle sold in Ireland. Customers will have to return their empties to the 'reverse vending machines' to get their deposit back. Kieran was joined by Vincent Jennings, CEO of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association and Ossian Smyth, Minister for Circular Economy to discuss...

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company responsible for delivering the Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP), will announce in its quarterly update this week that broadband connections are available for more than 200,000 households, farms and businesses across the country Speaking to Emmet this morning was Minister of State in the Department of the Environment, Ossian Smyth.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

Andrew O'Hara, Coordinator at UISCE; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

John McCabe, President of the Irish Spine Society; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

Yesterday afternoon, the government agreed on a new Cybersecurity policy for Ireland. After the attack on the HSE two years ago, and the constant threat from agents operating freely within Russia, Ireland is often seen as the soft underbelly when it comes to cyber safety. What will the new policy be tough enough? Ossian Smyth, Minister for Cybersecurity at the Department of the Environment joined Joe Lynam on the show this morning.

A standalone Bill allowing for the use of facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána will be brought forward later in the year. It's as Cabinet today approved legislation allowing body-worn cameras for gardaí, and the force will immediately begin procuring the devices, albeit without the ability to use facial recognition. Why the delay on that technology? Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment joined Kieran Cuddihy in studio to discuss…

Ossian Smyth, Minster of State.

We hear from Ossian Smyth, the Minister of State responsible for cyber security

The National Cyber Security Centre is to draw up advice for the public to confront the risk of scams and other threats brought about by “frightening” advances in artificial intelligence Minister of State with responsibility for cybersecurity Ossian Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The National Cyber Security Centre is to draw up advice for the public to confront the risk of scams and other threats brought about by “frightening” advances in artificial intelligence Minister of State with responsibility for cybersecurity Ossian Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Green Party Minister of State, Ossian Smyth visited Limerick on Friday to look at the achievements of local businesses in terms of waste management and recycling. Before that, he joined Joe in the studio to discuss a number of topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Communications Regulations Act is going to offer consumers better protections when it comes to the level of customer service they receive from mobile and broadband providers. Jess spoke with Minister Ossian Smyth about this, the Virgin Media cyber attack, and tackling those scam text messages.

We are joined by Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and the Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, who is also a Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire. Minister Smyth joins us to discuss the Circular Economy, which is gaining traction at European, national and local levels. Did you know for example by repairing items or buying second had are part of the circular economy? Did you know that businesses currently don't have to segregate their waste, and don't have green, brown and black bins unlike domestic waste segregation? Join us to learn more about the circular economy, anaerobic digestion, deposit returns for cans and bottles, the latte levy, incineration, waste management and what the government are doing to help make the circular economy become a stronger reality in our lives. Links: https://www.ossiansmyth.ie/ https://www.repairmystuff.ie/ www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/a7976-circular-economy/# www.gov.ie/en/publication/824c3-national-food-waste-prevention-roadmap-2023-2025/ Irish Men's Sheds Association | Mens Sheds Ireland

We talk Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with special responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform & Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire; Mairéad Farrell. Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

John Wall, Cancer campaigner; Avril Kennan, CEO of Health Research Charities Ireland; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform & Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire; Mairéad Farrell. Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

Joe O'Carroll, Investment Director with Gresham House; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform & Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire; Mairéad Farrell. Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney played host today (Friday) as National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high-speed fibre broadband network under the Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP), announced that it has reached 25,000 connections to its network. Minister of State, Ossian Smyth and National Broadband Ireland Chief Executive, Peter Hendrick were joined by Gerard O'Sullivan of Kerry retail broadband provider, Ivertec to mark the milestone at the hotel, which has recently connected to the network. Cahernane House Hotel, General Manager, Emer Corridan outlined the benefits of broadband to the business while the positive impact of the NBP for the tourism and hospitality sector was also highlighted at the event. The hotel is located on the edge of Killarney National Park and dates back to 1877. County Kerry has the highest proportion of jobs directly depending on the tourism and hospitality sectors at 18%, and access to high speed broadband can allow enterprises in this sector to attract new business, deliver efficiencies and use technology to provide a better experience to customers. Emer Corridan, General Manager of Cahernane House Hotel, a recent customer of NBI's Kerry retail partner, Ivertec, said: “We've experienced great benefits from being connected to the NBI fibre network with guaranteed minimum download speeds of 500Mbps, having previously had download speeds of 16Mbps. Our business is more efficient and most importantly, our guests are extremely satisfied with the broadband access they now have when they stay with us. We are part of a hotel group and high speed broadband has made accessing central systems and meetings so much easier with a big reduction in travel time.” Peter Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland said: “Reaching 25,000 connections is a great milestone for our fibre rollout and it shows the momentum that National Broadband Ireland has built in 2022 with 102,000 homes, farms and businesses now able to order a connection to NBI fibre. November saw the highest number of premises connected to NBI's high-speed gigabit fibre network in a single month to date. We're also on course to be live in every county across the country by the end of the year so that there will be premises in all 26 counties which can order broadband from an NBI retail partner. “In Kerry, 6,465 homes or businesses in Tralee and Killarney, and surrounding areas, can connect now and can find out how by searching their Eircode on nbi.ie. Already 35% of eligible homes and business are connecting to the network. Cahernane House Hotel is a great example of how transformative high-speed fibre can be for tourism and hospitality businesses in rural Ireland. Research has shown that 84% of business travellers say Wi-Fi access influences them to choose a particular hotel so the potential to win new customers from this market and beyond is clear.” Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Communications, said: “Today marks another key milestone in the achievement of Ireland's Digital Connectivity Strategy that seeks to ensure all Premises in Ireland have access to gigabit broadband by 2028. National Broadband Ireland have now passed more than 100,000 rural premises across every county and have today connected the 25,000th premises to their full fibre network. “I am happy to report, through the combination of significant private and public investment, full fibre broadband subscriptions have increased to over 420,000, representing nearly 18% coverage of all homes and businesses in the State. This is increasing at a rapid rate year on year as networks continue to be upgraded. “Access to high-speed fibre broadband is transformative for end users. I am confident that it will open up new opportunities for Cahernane House Hotel in how it operates in the future and the services it provides to its guests. It will also increase potential business and tourism opportunities, for Killarney and businesses ac...

Jerry speaks to Minister of State with responsibility for the National Broadband Plan and Green Party TD, Ossian Smyth. The junior minister is in Killarney today where National Broadband Ireland marked its 25,000th connection to its high-speed fibre network. Jerry asks him about this and Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy’s comments about the Green Party.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, discusses the Deposit Return Scheme.

A new deposit return scheme for cans and plastic drinks has been launched today. Kieran was joined by Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy to discuss this, proposals to allow banks pay bonuses to staff and toll charges... Image: Leah Farrell/Rollingnews

Callers are divided on junior minister Ossian Smyth's recent comments that attacks on famous paintings are an effective way of demonstrating.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy, outlines his plans to ban disposable vapes which, he says, are "very wasteful".

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West

Gavan is joined by Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Together they discuss how the government can more efficiently deliver government services online.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, on the Circular Economy Bill which was signed into law last afternoon.

Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast on the latest greenhouse gas emissions report.

Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast on the latest greenhouse gas emissions report.

Ciara Doherty speaks to Rosie Birchard, Stephen Kinsella, Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Daragh Cassidy, Ossian Smyth, Keith Walsh, Wendy Grace, Gerard Howlin & Colm McCarthy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator

Kevin Figgis, Division Organiser for SIPTU Health; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Aodhán Ó'Ríordáin, Labour TD; Brenda Power, Irish Daily Mail columnist & Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y9nboykm Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Scheme in Galway to reduce coffee cup litter. Scéim i nGaillimh le bruscar cupáin caifé a laghdú. News There's a taste of what is being said but for the next 3 months the blog blog which will be on sale in 10 coffee shops in Galway city under a scheme launched today will have a "green" taste. Nuacht Bíonn blas ar an mbeagán a deirtear ach as seo go ceann 3 mhí beidh blas "glas" ar an mblogam caifé a bheas ar díol i 10 shiopa caifé i gcathair na Gaillimhe faoi scéim a seoladh inniu. The cafes in the "Use Your Mug" scheme will not offer drinks in disposable cups. Ní bheidh fáil sna caiféanna sa scéim "Usáid do Mhuga" ar dheochanna i gcupáin aon-uaire. In return, stores will receive 1,400 free cups from Galway City Council and 2GoCup. Mar chúiteamh air sin gheobhaidh na siopaí 1,400 cupán in aisce ó Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus 2GoCup. Customers will pay € 1 to borrow the cup of the deposit scheme and the money will be refunded when it is returned or exchanged for another 2GoCup cup free of charge by any of the 10 participating businesses. Íocfaidh custaiméirí €1 le cupán na scéime taisce a fháil ar iasacht agus aisíocfar an t-airgead nuair a thabharfar ar ais é nó nuair a mhalartófar é le cupán eile 2GoCup in aisce ag aon cheann de na 10 ngnólacht atá rannpháirteach sa scéim. The scheme was devised by Galway City Council and 2GoCup to significantly reduce the number of disposable coffee cups used in the city. Is iad Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus 2GoCup a cheap an scéim le laghdú suntasach a dhéanamh ar líon na gcupáin caifé aon- uaire a úsáidtear sa gcathair. It is the first such scheme by a local authority in the country and the City Council hopes that other authorities will emulate the example of Galway. Is í an chéad scéim dá leithéid ag údarás áitiúil sa tír agus tá súil ag Comhairle na Cathrach go ndéanfaidh údaráis eile aithris ar shampla na Gaillimhe. "We dispose of 200 million cups of coffee in the Republic of Ireland every year - the equivalent of 560,000 every day that goes to landfill or incineration. "Déanann muid 200 milliún cupán caife a dhiúscairt i bPoblacht na hÉireann gach bliain - is ionann é sin agus 560,000 gach lá a théann chuig líonadh talún nó a dhéantar a loscadh. This has huge environmental impacts in terms of litter, waste and climate, "said Lord McCusker, the Council's Environmental Awareness Officer. Tá iarmhairtí ollmhóra comhshaoil ag baint leis sin ó thaobh bruscair, dramhaíola agus aeráide de" a dúirt Tiarnan McCusker, Oifigeach Feasachta Comhshaoil leis an gComhairle. A recent Council survey shows that four out of five respondents have a standing cup but only one in five use them regularly. Léiríonn suirbhé a rinne an Chomhairle le déanaí go bhfuil buan- chupán ag ceathrar as gach cúigear freagróirí ach nach n-úsáideann ach duine amháin as gach cúigear iad go rialta. Minister of State Ossian Smyth, who is responsible for the circular economy, and who launched the campaign in Galway today, said he believes the public is interested in embracing change and using permanent cups. Dúirt an tAire Stáit Ossian Smyth atá freagrach as an ngeilleagar ciorclach, agus a sheol an feachtas i nGaillimh inniu, go gcreideann sé go bhfuil suim ag an phobal tabhairt faoin athrú agus buan-chupáin a úsáid. Also, people want cheaper coffee - it's more expensive to get coffee in a disposable cup. " Chomh maith leis sin ba mhaith le daoine caifé níos saoire a fháil – tá sé níos costasaí caifé a fháil i gcupán aonuaire." In addition to the 10 cafes that will be renting permanent cups, many more in the city have signed up to the 'Use Your Mug!' They will offer a 50 cent discount to customers who bring in their own standing cups for the next week. Chomh maith leis an 10 gcaifé a bheidh ag ligean buan-chupáin ar cíos,

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, on the Circular Economy Bill.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, on the National Development Plan

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yjzoucvc Soft plastic can now be recycled. Is féidir ábhar bog plaisteach a athchúrsáil feasta. Plastic packaging of all kinds can now be put in recycling bins, including soft materials, said Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Ossian Smyth of the Green Party. Is féidir pacáistiú plaisteach de gach saghas a chur in araidí athchúrsála feasta, ábhar bog ina measc, a dúirt an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Comhshaoil, Aeráide agus Cumarsáide Ossian Smyth ón gComhaontas Glas. To date, recyclable bins have been approved as hard materials, such as plastic bottles. Go dtí seo, is ábhar crua, cosúil le buidéil phlaisteacha, a ceadaíodh in araidí athchúrsála. Ossian Smyth has announced that soft recyclables in Ireland are now due to technological advances. D'fhógair Ossian Smyth gur mar gheall ar fhoráis teicneolaíochta atá ábhar bog in-athchúrsáilte in Éirinn anois. Currently, he said, only a third of plastic packaging in this country is recycled. Faoi láthair, a dúirt sé, ní dhéantar athchúrsáil ach ar an tríú cuid de phacáistiú plaisteach sa tír seo. He indicated that the aim is to increase this amount to 50% by 2025 and 55% by 2030. Thug sé le fios go bhfuil sé mar aidhm an méid seo a ardú go dtí 50 faoin gcéad faoin mbliain 2025 agus 55 faoin gcéad faoi 2030. The good news announced today is a step towards that goal, he said. Céim i dtreo na sprice sin is ea an dea-scéal a fógaíodh inniu, a dúirt sé. Previously, soft materials could not be separated from hard materials in waste recycling centers but this facility now exists thanks to the new technology. Roimhe seo, ní bhítí in ann ábhar bog a scaradh ó ábhar crua in ionaid athchúrsála dramhaíola ach tá an áis sin ann anois a bhuíochas ar an teicneolaíocht úr. Where no soft material can be recycled, for whatever reason, it will be used as a fuel for cement kilns. Sa chás nach bhféadfar aon ábhar bog a athchúrsáil, cibé ar bith cén fáth, bainfear leas as mar bhreosla d'áitheanna stroighne. People need to make sure that the material they put in bins is clean and dry. Ní mór do dhaoine a chinntiú go bhfuil an t-ábhar a chuireann siad in araidí glan agus tirim.

Ossian Smyth, TD, Aire Stáit sa Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe, ag caint faoi thábhacht an gheilleagair chiorclaigh agus scéim chun airgead cúiteamh a fháil ar athchúrsáil buidéal agus cannaí. Agus beidh Jos Kelly ón mbanna Moxie ag caint faoin albam nua The Dawn of Motion.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment and Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire

Barry O'Carroll from Europe Direct Blanchardstown speaks to Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Ossian Smyth about the EU Digital Covid Certificate. Useful links mentioned in the interview: https://reopen.europa.eu/en https://irishcovidcertportal.org/ https://app.digitalcovidcertchecker.gov.ie/ EU Digital Covid Certificate Helpline: 1800 807 008 (from Ireland) +353 76 888 5513 (from Abroad)

This week Claire was joined live in studio by Ossian Smyth, Minister of State and Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire, Peadar Toibin, leader of Aontú and TD for Meath West and Elaine Loughlin, Deputy political editor of the Irish Examiner.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, discusses the EU Digital Covid Certificate scheme and how it would work.

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment and Green Party TD, Dun Laoghaire

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment

The HSE says it won't use a new decryption key on its computer systems until an investigation has been carried out. The criminal gang behind the ransomware attack provided the code yesterday, which may unlock stolen data. An assessment's being carried out on whether the key will work safely, while the government says it didn't pay a ransom for it. Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth says there's still a risk that the data will be published. To speak with me more on this I’m joined by Chief Security Officer of Private Cloud Company, Stryve, Paul Delahunty...

News broke yesterday evening that the hackers had supplied the HSE with an encryption key alleged to help unlock data disabled by the cyber attack. For more on this development we heard from Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple 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'.  

Tony O'Brien, Former Director General of the HSE, Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment

Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Communications, who is across the National Cyber Security Centre on what measures are being implemented to deal with the HSE cyber attack

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the vaccine rollout as leftover vaccines were given to the family of hospital staff. Later, Minister for State Ossian Smyth and Social Democrats co-leader Roisin Shortall debate mandatory quarantine for international visitors to Ireland. Plus, Eamon Dunphy on how he's been coping in lockdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah is joined by Marie Hayden, Denis Duff and Ossian Smyth to discuss renewable energy and Ireland's Energy future