Podcasts about oxfam ireland

Oxfam Ireland and An Post have teamed up to launch a free donation collection service. Customers can now order a free bag online, fill it with their unwanted things and have it collected at their home and brought to an Oxfam charity shop. Joining me to talk about this initiative is Mark Sweeney, Donated Goods Strategy Manager for Oxfam Ireland.

Oxfam has teamed up with An Post for a new scheme where you can use the national postal service to pick up your donated clothes and other goods, for free! But, how does it all work?Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Sweeney, Donated Goods Strategy Manager for Oxfam Ireland…

Oxfam has teamed up with An Post for a new scheme where you can use the national postal service to pick up your donated clothes and other goods, for free! But, how does it all work?Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Sweeney, Donated Goods Strategy Manager for Oxfam Ireland…

Ireland's billionaires added an additional €13bn to their wealth last year, the equivalent to €35.6m each day, according to a new report from Oxfam Ireland.The charity called for greater taxation on extreme wealth…So, should we tax the rich more heavily?Andrea is joined by Registered Tax Consultant Jean Cashman as well as listeners to discuss.

Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland, says that inheritance tax is a means of tackling inequality and should be retained.

Jerry spoke to Oxfam Ireland’s director of public affairs, Bríd McGrath. This week, the World Health Organisation warned that famine is imminent in the Palestinian territory.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Ireland's inequality problem: time to tax wealth or The trickle down myth: wealth is being sucked up In this Reboot Republic podcast Rory talks to Bríd McGrath, Director of Public Affairs at Oxfam Ireland, about their latest report “Inequality Inc.”, which shows that Ireland´s richest two Irish billionaires have more wealth than the bottom half of the population, the richest 1% hold 35.4% of Irish financial wealth.and a progressive wealth tax on Irish millionaires and billionaires could generate up to €9.2 billion a year. Rather than blaming refugees and aslyum seekers we should focus on the real problems - the myth of the trickle down economics and the reality that wealth is being sucked up to the billionaires from everyone else. The first release from Podcasts for Palestine is out now here and it is a must listen:https://www.patreon.com/posts/97471772

Bríd McGrath, Director of Public Affairs at Oxfam Ireland, discusses its 11th global wealth inequality report as business elites gather in Davos.

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Matt Carthy outlines why he believes Ireland should join the International Court of Justice proceedings against Israel and Oxfam Ireland tell us the daily death rate in Gaza is higher than any other major 21st Century conflict & urgent action is needed from world governments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland

Today on the show - Oxfam Ireland give us their thoughts on the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's advice to Government for the upcoming budget. Charlie Weston tells us there's been a massive increase in financial crime and scams as banking services go online and Leave No Trace Ireland appeal to the public to show care and respect to our outdoor spaces Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - as the Dáil returns for the new political year Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik joins us to discuss the year ahead & the challenges facing Dáil members and Jim Clarken of Oxfam Ireland outlines details of their "Survival of the Richest" report which studies the distribution of wealth - these stories and more covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland, outlines their latest research which shows that the gap between the wealthiest and poorest people is widening for the first time in 25 years.

Oxfam Ireland has launched its annual Second-Hand September campaign, encouraging the nation to "dare to re-wear" and shop second-hand for the month of September and beyond. Here to tell us why this an important idea is Geraldine Carton, Co-founder of The Useless Project.

Oxfam Ireland has launched its annual Second-Hand September campaign, encouraging the nation to "dare to re-wear" and shop second-hand for the month of September and beyond. Here to tell us why this an important idea is Geraldine Carton, Co-founder of The Useless Project.

We talk to Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland, on the repercussions of drought and food shortages in the Horn of Africa.

One person is likely dying of hunger every 48 seconds in drought-ravaged Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, according to estimates by Oxfam and Save the Children in a report published this week highlighting the world's repeated failure to stave off preventable disasters Gavan was joined 'On the Record' by Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland to discuss.

In this week's episode Colette Bennett chats with Simon Murtagh, Senior Research and Policy Officer with Oxfam Ireland about Oxfam's latest report, Inequality Kills: The unparalleled action needed to combat unprecedented inequality in the wake of Covid-19 and their proposals for a more equal world. For those of you who may be interested in wealth taxes and how they might work, check out the website Simon mentions in this episode - www.wealthandpolicy.com - for a range of useful resources.

Today on the show : Crime Editor of the Irish Sun, Stephen Breen brought us details of the latest developments in the Ashling Murphy investigation. ISME discussed the changes to the isolation periods and Government plans for an extra bank holiday. Oxfam Ireland spoke to us about the urgent need to tackle wealth inequality and we had coverage from the many memorial services held across the North East over the weekend to pay respects to Ashling Murphy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Forced labour, land grabs and attacks on women, these are some of the corporate human rights abuses that aid agencies are witnessing in developing countries. We're joined by the CEO of Oxfam Ireland, Jim Clarken, to discuss the findings in a new report from the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights.

In this episode of Let's Get Social, we are delighted to chat with a legend in Irish media Lorraine Keane.  Lorraine is an IFTA-nominated broadcaster and journalist and a much sought-after MC for corporate events. She is also an ambassador and volunteer with Irish and International charities: Make-A-Wish Ireland, Breast Cancer Ireland, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, and Oxfam Ireland.  She set up Fashion Relief with Oxfam Ireland, the now annual nationwide fundraising initiative that helps families living in extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. She travels to the developing world with Oxfam to distribute the funds raised every year.   We chat with Lorraine about using social media when it comes to raising awareness for causes, opening conversations on topics that can be a challenge, and edu-taining your audience.

Today on the show - we heard from Third Age Ireland, the INOU and Family Carers Ireland about their wish-list for Budget 2022, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner Paul Hosford talked to us about what's expected from the National Development Plan announcements today. Threshold spoke to us about the recent RTB report and increasing rent prices , while Jim Clarken of Oxfam Ireland gave us his thoughts on the Pandora papers revelations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland

Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland

On this podcast we are discussing clothes or to be more specific, sustainable fashion. Looking at climate change and other related issues from a fashion point of view, we have super guests for you! We are chatting with sustainable fashion gurus, Geraldine Carton, co-founder of The Useless Project and Rónán Ó Dálaigh, founder & CEO of Thriftify. Sharing their passion for sustainable fashion, we hear how clothes tells a story about who we are and we learn of the emotional connections and bonds that are formed through sustainable clothing and communities that grow around it. Slow fashion is inclusive, communal and helps people connect the dots. Covering a wide range of topics, including tips to make your wardrobe more sustainable. So, settle in for a tour of all things connected between the environment and the clothes we wear. The Upcycle Movement - https://theupcyclemovement.com/ Jump the Hedges - https://www.jumpthehedges.com/ Adverts.ie - https://www.adverts.ie/ Oxfam Ireland - https://www.oxfamireland.org/ Daisy Blue Vintage - https://www.missdaisyblue.com/ Curiosity Cove - https://www.curiositycove.ie/

As COVID restrictions ease as vaccine rollouts intensify across industrialised Western democracies, the IIEA's YPN gathers an expert panel to consider whether Europe is doing enough to support equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines. While EU states, as a bloc, are the largest exporters of vaccines in the world, they did vote against a measure through the WTO to temporarily waive intellectual property rights for pharmaceutical companies in an effort to boost global production. With the European Parliament voting in favour of supporting that measure, and the Biden Administration also declaring its support for the TRIPS waiver, will EU leaders shift position? About the Speakers: Manon Aubry has been an MEP representing La France Insoumise since May 2019. She currently serves as Co-Leader of the European United Left–Nordic Green Left Group in the European Parliament and is a member of the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Tax Matters. Previously, Manon worked with Oxfam France as Senior Advocacy Officer focusing on tax injustice and inequality. She also lectured in Human Rights at Sciences Po. Jim Clarken is the CEO of Oxfam Ireland and an Executive Director of Oxfam International. He has shared public platforms with thought leaders, academics and senior politicians at the UN, OECD, EU and other key global fora on a range of issues including inequality, climate change, business and human rights, tax justice and refugee rights and the SDGs. He has been a founding member of the People's Vaccine Alliance Ireland, Stop Climate Chaos and the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Right and the Irish Refugee and Migrant Coalition and is a former chair of Dóchas. He is Ajunct Professor at the School of Business and Law at UCC, a board member of Cork University Business School and a regular contributor to several University programmes. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from NUI Galway and an MBA from UCC.

This episode of Ibec Voices will focus on the changing landscape for businesses in terms of their human rights obligations, both domestically and internationally.This includes a discussion between Jim Clarken, CEO, Oxfam Ireland, and Kara McGann, Head of Social Policy, Ibec, on how the dynamic between the private sector and NGOs is evolving. This conversation, moderated by Siobhan Masterson, Head of Corporate Affairs, Ibec, reflects on how the private sector is increasingly working with NGOs like Oxfam, who deliver a wide range of supports to businesses to help meet their human rights obligations. We also hear from Caoimhe Buckley, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Fyffes, who shares her insights about the development and rollout of Fyffes's comprehensive sustainability strategy.

''Clothes, we can't get enough clothes.. once they're clean'' [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/04102756/CharityShop_AMA_0406.mp3"][/audio] In the hot seat for 'Ask Me Anything' this week it's the turn of Mark Sweeney from Oxfam Ireland and also the Chairperson of the Irish Charity Shop Association. Mark told Dermot and Dave what kind of items charity shops can't get enough of and what they get a lot of. You can listen to the full chat by clicking the Play button.

Joe chats to Broadcaster Lorraine Keane about shopping at Oxfam this Friday with Fashion Relief TV as part of her sustainable fashion fundraiser with Oxfam Ireland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we focus on inequality and the impact on people, businesses and society. Vincent is joined by Mark Kennedy, Managing Partner of Mazars and Jim Clarken, CEO Oxfam Ireland and Executive Director of Oxfam International to discuss the consequences of inequality, and what we as individuals and organisations can do now that will have an impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wealthiest 62 individuals now have as much wealth as half of the rest of us - 3.6 billion people. That's according to an Oxfam report on inequality released this week. Jim Clarken of Oxfam Ireland and Foriegn Affairs Correspondent Ruadhan Mac Cormaic discuss the implications of this striking inequality and whether it is responsible for poverty. In part two Washington Correspondent Simon Carswell looks at Senator Bernie Sanders' uptick in the polls. Can he really challenge Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination?