Podcasts about public consultation

Amy MacIver is joined by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to unpack the City’s landmark legal challenge against the newly passed Public Procurement Act. In a bold move, the City has approached the Constitutional Court, arguing that the Act threatens municipal autonomy, delays service delivery, and undermines local governance Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers is launching public consultation on the National Development Plan Review today. Minister Chambers spoke to Shane this morning.

Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers is launching public consultation on the National Development Plan Review today. Minister Chambers spoke to Shane this morning.

The Ennis Local Transport Plan is going to a public consultation. The Plan, which is being delivered by the Ennis Municipal District office of Clare County Council and Systra Ltd., will guide funding for future transportation projects across the County Town and surrounding areas, including road, cycle, and pedestrian infrastructure. The six-week public consultation will run from this Friday (16th May) until Friday, 27th of June. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Municipal District Director of Services, Seán Lenihan, Engineer with the local authority, Eamon O'Dea and Fianna Fáil Ennis MD Cllr and Mayor of Ennis Clare, Clare Colleran Molloy.

This week, the New Zealand government has pushed through with urgency, the introduction of a Pay Equity Amendment Bill which makes changes to the Equal Pay Act 1972, making the criteria for pay equity claims stricter, and discontinuing thirty three existing claims, which were representing thousands of workers. While coalition party politicians say the amendment would benefit women and could save ‘billions', opposition parties and community commentators reject these notions and have expressed disappointment and frustration at the lack of opportunity for public engagement on the issue. Producer Sara spoke with University of Auckland teaching fellow Simon Schofield about the issue. She began the interview by asking why this bill is so problematic

This week, the New Zealand government has pushed through with urgency, the introduction of a Pay Equity Amendment Bill which makes changes to the Equal Pay Act 1972, making the criteria for pay equity claims stricter, and discontinuing thirty three existing claims, which were representing thousands of workers. While coalition party politicians say the amendment would benefit women and could save ‘billions', opposition parties and community commentators reject these notions and have expressed disappointment and frustration at the lack of opportunity for public engagement on the issue. Producer Sara spoke with University of Auckland teaching fellow Simon Schofield about the issue. She began the interview by asking why this bill is so problematic

Independent agencies are often small, but can have a large impact on regulations in many fields from finance, trade, to communications. Recently, many of them were the first ones subjects to budget and staffing cuts by the White House and its Department of Government Efficiency. How do the voters feel though about a president exerting controls over agencies that are supposed to be, well independent? Federal News Network's Eric White recently spoke with Steven Kull, who is the director of the University of Maryland's Program for Public Consultation. They did a recent poll of voters from across the political spectrum about this very topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Independent agencies are often small, but can have a large impact on regulations in many fields from finance, trade, to communications. Recently, many of them were the first ones subjects to budget and staffing cuts by the White House and its Department of Government Efficiency. How do the voters feel though about a president exerting controls over agencies that are supposed to be, well independent? Federal News Network's Eric White recently spoke with Steven Kull, who is the director of the University of Maryland's Program for Public Consultation. They did a recent poll of voters from across the political spectrum about this very topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a packed city hall chamber when a number of New West residents came out to speak about how they are not being properly consulted with and communicated to regarding various projects.Have a listen to excerpts from their presentations where they plead with Council to change the way city hall consults with residents and business owners. Presentations by residents Mike Timoffee, Brandi Rogocky, Grant Penner and Myles Liversidge are featured.Richmond Queensborough MLA Steve Kooner makes his first appearance at city hall. He's the first MLA or MP to come in and present to the Mayor and Council since the 2022 civic election. He spoke about his advocacy for a new turf and track field at Ryall Park South as well as a new high school in Queensborough.The podcast discussion also focuses on a new motion coming to council that will help increase the level of consultation and communication for 'signature' projects. But will it get the required four votes to become a reality?Coun. Paul Minhas talks about his motion which aims to permanently eliminate the city's 3.5% Climate Action Levy (aka mini carbon tax) in time for the 2026 budget process. Previous attempts have all failed 5-2, but with the BC NDP and Federal Liberal governments both abandoning their consumer carbon tax, will Community First stick with their levy?What happened this week at a West End Resident Association meeting? A high profile guest made a special appearance. Listen in to find out who that was! HINT: It rhymes with hat trick.A look ahead to a few NWP and councillor events coming up over the next couple of months including the 3rd Annual Spring Fundraiser at the Taverna Greka on April 15th. It's almost sold out, so get your tickets today. April 22nd is the next Councillor Cafe - Queen's Park Edition. It takes place at the Queen's Park Arena.If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to encourage your friends and family to follow it. For the Record is available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast.UPDATE: Since this podcast has been recorded, it has been confirmed that 4 councillors are prepared to potentially support a motion to remove the US flag at Queen's Park Arena and replace it with the City of New West flag...stay tuned!

Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at Technological University, Dublin, discusses news that a public consultation is to take place on the use of election posters.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tebogo Tlhopane, Chairperson of the Cannabis Trade Association Africa (CTAA) about the government’s u-turn on its ban on foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp until they embark on further consultation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, Deborah Poulalion and Andy Cook break down the 2025 North American Pulse of Internal Audit report. They discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities for internal auditors, covering issues like strategy, funding, and artificial intelligence. The 2025 North American Pulse of Internal Audit report is sponsored by AuditBoard. The public consultation for the Third-Party Topical Requirement is open! Review the draft and share your feedback by April 20, 2025. Visit this link to access the public consultation draft to have your say! Host: Deborah Poulalion, senior manager, Research & Insights, The IIA Guests: Andy Cook, CIA, director, Professional Guidance – Financial Services, The IIA Key Points:  Introduction (00:00-00:09) The North American Pulse of Internal Audit report (00:10-00:31) The impact of strategy and funding on internal audit (00:32-05:15) The shift toward advisory services (05:16-08:41) Technology risks and cybersecurity challenges (08:42-10:45) The growing importance of data analytics (10:46-13:31) The role of generative artificial Intelligence in internal audit (13:32-16:57) Expanding responsibilities of chief audit executives (16:58-19:10) Audit planning and resource allocation (19:11-22:36) Gender trends in internal audit leadership (22:37-24:10) Remote work trends in internal audit (24:11-28:41) The Global Internal Audit Standards and available resources (28:42-29:40) Final thoughts and closing remarks (29:41-30:25) The IIA Related Content: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: The IIA's Research & Reports Center 2025 Risk in Focus Standards Knowledge Center Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Resources Mentioned: The IIA's 2025 North American Pulse Of Internal Audit The IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards The IIA's Vision 2035 Report The IIA's Public Consultation for Third-Party Topical Requirement Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple PodcastsSpotify LibsynDeezer

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A mobility plan for Crusheen Village is being prepared. The plan is being worked on by Clare County Council, in conjunction with Helena McElmeel Architects. The local authority has opened the public consultation for the Mobility Plan. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by senior planner with Clare County Council and co-ordinator of the Killaloe Municipal District, Brian McCarthy, and Chairperson for the Inchicronan Development Group, Michael Browne. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/clarecountycouncil/photos/clare-county-council-in-conjunction-with-helena-mcelmeel-architects-is-preparing/1020217443466686/?_rdr

Public consultation on the use of puberty blockers in Aotearoa closes on the 20th January 2025; asking the public if further precautions or restrictions are needed, and what impacts these could have on young people. Leading transgender health professionals have expressed concern over the government directing the Ministry to consult the public over gender affirming healthcare, questioning the appropriateness of opening consultation on a medical matter that has become highly politicised and subject to misinformation.  Producer Sofia spoke to President of the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa (PATHA), Jennifer Shields. If you want to make a submission, you can email pbconsultation@health.govt.nz

Public consultation on the rewrite of the Arms Act opens today. It has been more than 40 years since the Act was enacted, with lobby groups calling the legal firearm system fractured and confused. What are firearms owners hoping to achieve with the public consultation? Spokesperson for The Council of Licensed Firearm Owners Hugh Devereux Mack joins the show to discuss what the government needs to consider, and how this compares to the previous consultation of the Act. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ford government has been criticized recently for fast-tracking legislation and skipping the committee stage that usually includes public consultation. But is it sometimes necessary to skip steps in order to "Get It Done?" When should the public be consulted? And what does the public hearing process actually look like in this province?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans to pipe water from the River Shannon to a reservoir in Dublin have gone out for public consultation. Uisce Éireann says it's a "once in a generation" project, which would connect the Parteen Basin with a treatment plant in Birdhill in Tipperary and Peamount in Dublin. It's due to become a "spine" to serve communities along the route, with the potential for more infrastructure to connect it further out. Uisce Éireann will host a series of information open days at key locations as part of the consultation, which is also available online. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Murphy, Senior Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann. Alan was also joined by Killaloe Councillor Tony O'Brien and Kay McGuinness, from the River Shannon Protection Alliance. Image (c) Uisce Éireann

Clare County Council has been accused of presenting a "word blizzard" when consulting the public about various tourism projects. The first meeting of Clare's Tourism Development Strategic Policy Committee Meeting this week has heard discussion around the input of communities in the Cliffs of Moher 2040 Strategy. Published in September of 2023, the preliminary draft strategy involved consultation with 5,100 local residents, 14 key stakeholders, six business organisations and six community groups. Kilfenora-based Clare Public Participation Network representative on the Tourism Development SPC, Andy Lambert, says the way in which public consultation is carried out doesn't allow for meaningful engagement with communities.

Cathedral Cove, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, and Mount Cook National Park. All well-known tourist hotspots that everyone, including New Zealanders, could have to pay to visit. The idea, which is out for public consultation, is receiving mixed reviews, Jessica Hopkins reports.

Studies have dubbed Atlanta the most overvalued housing market, with homes priced 50% higher than where they should be. Georgia voters say the housing crisis is among their top issues, and there's mostly bipartisan agreement from voters about how federal authorities should address the problem. That's according to new research from Dr. Steven Kull, director of the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland.   Rose talks with Kull and Terri Lee, the president and CEO of Atlanta Housing. Kull discusses his findings and how a second Trump administration might address the issue. Lee explains Atlanta's approach to solving its housing crisis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIMBY. It's a cursed acronym that can send chills down an urban planner's spine and jettison approved building permits into liminal space. It stands for “not in my backyard,” and it can stop even the mightiest projects in their tracks. Blamed for gentrification, urban sprawl, and a myriad of other evils, NIMBYs tend to oppose land use change. So, how does a NIMBY evolve into a YIMBY? (A “yes, in my backyard!”) It's not magic. It's just good public consultation. And there's an app for that. Farhaan Ladhani is the CEO of Digital Public Square and Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. His latest project, Goodbit, is here to transform how we talk with each other about the topics that get us the most… heated.Join the Building Good community today:https://www.buildinggood.caLinkedIn

In Episode 112 of Bionic Planet, titled "Fantasy Football and Dynamic Baselines: New Tools for Impact Assessment," we unpack the often misunderstood concept of dynamic baselines and its origin in synthetic controls, using fantasy football as an analogy. The episode begins with a clear and relatively simple explanation of dynamic baselines, which have emerged as a valuable tool in climate finance. Unlike traditional static baselines, which rely on fixed reference points, dynamic baselines adapt to changing conditions and provide a more accurate measure of impact. We discuss the importance of data and the need for robust methodologies to ensure that we can effectively attribute changes in deforestation and other environmental metrics to specific interventions. Our guests for this episode are Lynn Riley from the American Forest Foundation and David Schoch from TerraCarbon, both of whom have played pivotal roles in advancing the application of synthetic controls in carbon markets. They share insights from their work on the Family Forest Carbon Program, which aims to engage small family landowners in sustainable forest management practices. Through their collaboration, they have developed methodologies that not only improve the accuracy of carbon accounting but also empower landowners to adapt their practices based on real-time feedback. Throughout the episode, we examine the challenges of establishing effective baselines in diverse contexts, particularly in the United States. We highlight the significance of the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) data, which provides a rich source of information for modeling deforestation risk and assessing the impact of various interventions. The conversation also touches on the importance of addressing confounding variables and ensuring that methodologies are applicable across different forest types and ownership structures. As we wrap up, we reflect on the broader implications of dynamic baselines for climate finance and the potential for these innovative approaches to drive meaningful change in forest management. By fostering a more responsive and data-driven framework, we can better understand the impacts of our actions and work towards a more sustainable future. Join us for this engaging episode as we bridge the worlds of sports and environmental science, uncovering the lessons that can be learned from both fields in our quest to navigate the Anthropocene. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction to Bionic Planet and Episode Overview 00:01:03 - Justin Fields and the NFL Draft Dynamics 00:02:14 - Caleb Williams vs. Justin Fields: A Season Comparison 00:04:27 - Troy Aikman on Rookie Quarterback Struggles 00:05:53 - Sam Darnold's Journey Through the NFL 00:06:58 - Kurt Warner's Unlikely Rise to Success 00:07:48 - Connecting Sports Performance to Climate Impact Assessment 00:08:31 - Challenges in Measuring Success in Climate Finance 00:09:12 - Dynamic Baselines vs. Traditional Baselines 00:10:32 - Introduction of Guests: Lynn Riley and David Schoch 00:11:18 - Overview of the Family Forest Carbon Program 00:11:59 - The Green Municipalities Program in Brazil 00:12:53 - Evaluating the Impact of the Green Municipalities Program 00:13:58 - Synthetic Control Method Explained 00:15:30 - Causal Inference and Its Importance 00:16:52 - Fantasy Football as an Analogy for Synthetic Controls 00:19:00 - Comparison of Real and Synthetic Outcomes 00:20:58 - The Role of Data in Impact Assessment 00:21:31 - Discussion on the Synthetic Control Method Paper 00:22:30 - David Schoch's Contributions to the Research 00:25:05 - Weighting in Synthetic Control Methodology 00:26:32 - Eliminating Uncertainty in Climate Finance 00:28:13 - Linking Methodologies to Improved Forest Management 00:30:59 - Data Sufficiency and Methodology Applicability 00:31:39 - Engaging Small Landowners in Carbon Markets 00:33:43 - The Role of the U.S. Forest Service Data 00:35:41 - Public Consultation and Methodology Development 00:36:09 - Interventions for Improved Forest Management 00:38:36 - Risk Sharing in Carbon Credit Projects 00:40:56 - The Importance of Monitoring and Feedback 00:42:05 - Evolution of the Family Forest Carbon Program 00:50:07 - Challenges in Data Collection and Stakeholder Engagement Quotes "Bionic Planet is the longest-running program in any medium devoted to navigating the Anthropocene, the new epoch defined by man's impact on Earth." - 00:00:10 "Football fans, like all sports fans, love arguing about who is better and who's just lucky." - 00:01:25 "Different people, different circumstances. And how do you tell who's better?" - 00:06:04 "We can restore it. Make it better, greener, more resilient, more sustainable. But how?" - 00:08:09 "Dynamic baselines adapt to shifting conditions and update more frequently." - 00:09:34 "The fundamental concept of synthetic controls is something we all use every day." - 00:16:52 "To see if an intervention works, you can synthetically model a control unit or an imaginary city where the variables are similar." - 00:16:09 "The ultimate goal in both cases is comparison." - 00:19:00 "It's not that the introduction of these methods eliminates uncertainty, but it did eliminate an important source of uncertainty and confounding." - 00:26:42 "There's always going to be a gap between a scenario that you model and what happens in real life, because no models are perfect." - 00:46:45

We're just weeks away from a national election, and in our polarized society, we all know it can be difficult to find and create spaces for thoughtful policy discussions. A couple of years ago, James Fishkin, a professor of communication at Stanford, joined the podcast. He talked about a system called deliberative polling that can serve as a model for structuring small group discussions to help bring people together and bridge differences in conversations about some of the most politically fraught issues. It's an opportune time to bring this conversation back for another listen and we hope our discussion helps as you go about your conversations through this political season and beyond.  Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your quest. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: James FishkinJames' Lab: Deliberative Democracy LabConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/XChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest James Fishkin, a professor of communication at Stanford.(00:01:31) What is Deliberative Democracy?The concept of deliberative democracy and how it addresses political divides.(00:03:47) Managing Balance in DeliberationThe importance of balanced group discussions and strategies for avoiding conflict.(00:04:55) Scaling Deliberation for Large GroupsThe logistics and technology behind scaling to larger groups, both online and in person.(00:06:54) Deciding Which Questions to AddressHow tough issues are selected for deliberation in different locations.(00:10:54) The Human Element in DeliberationThe surprising effectiveness of online platforms for fostering connection.(00:13:13) Automated Moderators in DeliberationThe development and success of automated moderators in online deliberations.(00:19:20) Applying Deliberative Democracy to the U.S.Whether deliberative polling could help address political deadlock in the U.S.(00:25:30) The Future of Deliberative PollingThe future possibilities of scaling deliberative polling to larger populations.(00:27:23) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X

ACC has started a one-month public consultation on suggested annual levy rises of more than 7 percent for motorists and a potential 33 percent increase for motorcyclists. AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins spoke to Corin Dann.

To add to the contention surrounding David Seymour's revitalisation of charter schools, new documents have revealed that the bill may go against international labour obligations and fair trade agreements.  A select committee report revealed a late addition to the charter schools bill, blocking staff at the schools from joining Multi-Employer Collective Agreements, which enable employees to be tied to unions.  This sparked controversy, with opposition MPs concerned about the omission of this information from the select committee and the public.  For their weekly catch up, Producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about why staff should be prohibited from these collectives, and why the information was withheld from the public.  She also asked him about new concerns surrounding Nicole McKee and firearms reform, in which McKee used her power as a Government minister to reduce regulation for gun clubs — without any public consultation. And finally they talked about the ACT party's views on 43 out of 45 councils voting to hold a referendum on their Maori wards, rather than disestablishing them. 

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Public consultation on Dublin's long-awaited MetroLink reopens, Consultation on the €9.5bn rail line reopening five months after the Bord Pleanála hearing closed. To discuss further Pat was joined in studio by Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator and consultant for the Royal Irish Automobile Club.

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Director at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. Swedish manufacturer Northvolt says it found homemade bombs at the construction site of their future battery plant on the south shore of Montreal It is day 11 of the encampment at McGill University and things both parties remain at a standstill after their meeting yesterday Quebec is looking at tightening the regulations around sperm donation

Those who commute between Clare and Limerick will be pleased to hear that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has opened a public consultation on plans to significantly enhance bus services from Limerick to the Banner County, including the much-maligned 343 bus service from Ennis to Limerick. The public consultation is now open and will remain so until Thursday, the 9th of May. Clare FM's Seán Lyons spoke to National Transport Authority Communications Officer Michael Sinnott. For more on this, on Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donna McGettigan, a Sinn Féin General Election Candidate and Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District and Pat Barry, Independent Local Election Candidate and Shannon MD. Picture (c) Clare FM

Dr Patrick Sullivan, Deputy CEO with the National Council for Curriculum Assessment

Remember that public consultation on the Land Act where the government didn't tell the public?  We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your trusty AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Nicole Harger are serving up yet another episode of tasty accounting and finance stories for you, including:SEC registrants should expect a significant uptick in their Staff Accounting Bulletin SAB 74 disclosures due to the impending adoption of numerous Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs).EFRAG has initiated a public consultation on two Exposure Drafts  – ESRS LSME ED and VSME ED –  for sustainability reporting standards.EU member states are currently transposing the CSRD into their own national law and must complete the process no later than July 6th of this year. For more information on these and related topics:Segments, Taxes, SAB 74 and MoreEFRAG's Public Consultation on Two Exposure Drafts on Sustainability Reporting Standards for SMEsFrance Introduces Possible Jail Time As Penalty For Non-Compliance With Sustainability DisclosureConnect with Embark on: LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to AM Now on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify.

Public consultation on an East Clare greenway is due to get underway in the coming weeks. The 43km Limerick to Scariff Greenway will link Limerick City to Scariff with connections in Clonlara, Obriensbridge, Killaloe, Ogonnelloe and Tuamgraney. Killaloe Municipal District has confirmed a preferred route corridor report is in final draft stage and Waterways Ireland will be hosting a series of public consulation evenings with locals within the next few weeks. Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke says he hopes to see the Greenway extended in the future to hardness the tourism potential of East Clare.

Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland's new body for regulating broadcasters, on-demand services, and online media, and supporting media development, has opened a public consultation on its draft Online Safety Code for video-sharing platform services. After consultation, the finalised Code will form part of Ireland's overall online safety framework, making digital services legally accountable for how they keep people safe online. This framework will also include the EU Digital Services Act and the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation, enforced in Ireland by Coimisiún na Meán. The draft Code sets out measures that designated video-sharing platforms will be obliged to implement to keep their users, especially children, safe online. These platforms will have to protect children from specific types of harmful content. This includes cyberbullying; online content that promotes or encourages a feeding or eating disorder; and online content that promotes or encourages self-harm or suicide. The measures include using robust age verification technology to make sure that children are not exposed to inappropriate content, such as pornography. As part of these measures, parents must also be given the tools to ensure that children do not encounter illegal or harmful content online. Platforms will have to prevent the uploading or sharing of a range of illegal content, including incitement to hatred or violence. They will also have to provide media literacy tools for users, which can help people recognise disinformation and misinformation. Once finalised, the Code will be legally binding on designated video-sharing platforms based in Ireland. Coimisiún na Meán will be able to impose fines of up to 20 million for breaches of the Code. Commenting, Online Safety Commissioner, Niamh Hodnett said: "Coimisiún na Meán is determined to use its full suite of powers to keep people safe online. The publication of the draft Code is a milestone in the move from self-regulation by platforms to effective regulation. The draft Code was informed by the views gathered as part of a call for inputs during the summer from civil society organisations and industry. These insights were extremely valuable in helping us to develop a robust code. She added: "Once the consultation closes, we will move to finalise Ireland's first online safety code. We will be seeking approval from the European Commission to implement the code. This effective regulation of video-sharing platforms will significantly reduce the potential harms that these services can cause to children and young people." The draft Code and the consultation document can be found here. The consultation is open for responses until Friday, 19th January 2024. 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 whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Elias was joined on The Big 5 by CJAD 800's Trudie Mason and David Heurtel, former Quebec liberal cabinet minister, Council at Fasken and political analyst. The topics today are -The Alouettes winning the Grey Cup: How much did Montreal need a win?  -Eric Duhaime received the support of 77% of his party as it met over the weekend -The city's finance committee held a hearing over the spending debacle at Montreal's Public Consultation office 

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. After genocidal hate speech was proudly put on display outside of Montreal's Place des Arts on Saturday, Premier Legault had a direct message for the police: “Do your job.” Should heads roll for the expenses scandal brewing at Montreal's public Consultation office? The English Montreal School Board has filed a lawsuit…. They said that English boards should not be required to communicate in French

Elias Makos is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. More spending habits by the Montreal's public consultation office were uncovered today as the OCPM comes under fire Over the weekend, the so-called Pro-Palestinian rally featured a heavy presence of hate speech The Liberals are testing new attack ads against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre

In this TP Talks episode, Kristina Novak (Principal in PwC's US National Tax Practice), Kartikeya Singh (Principal in PwC's US National Tax Practice), and Giorgia Maffini (Transfer Pricing and Tax Policy Director with PwC UK) discuss the OECD's recent Public Consultation document on Amount B of Pillar One and the details of the progress made since the December 2022 consultation.Timestamps:1:17 - What is Pillar 1 and what is Amount B under Pillar 1?3:30 - Can you bring our listeners up to speed on what has happened since the December 2022 consultation document on Amount B?5:23 - Can you provide more detail on what was covered in the July consultation document and how the draft may have taken previous input submitted in response to the December consultation document?  12:32 - There seems to be a point of disagreement among the countries on the two scoping alternatives (alternative A and alternative B). Can you explain why that is and tell us more about the different alternatives?18:26 - There appears to be an overly meticulous justification for obstructing a project with potentially significant benefits; what are your thoughts on that?20:30 - The stated goals for Amount B were certainty and simplicity. Are we on the road to achieving those goals, and does Amount B actually address the real underlying causes of all the controversy related to routine distributors? 25:06 - Regarding the July consultation document, you had mentioned that the Pricing Matrix is the “core” of Amount B. Can you explain how it works?31:57 - What questions have you been getting from taxpayers since the release of the July consultation document? What concerns them the most?35:30 - What are some takeaways that you can offer our listeners?Support the show

Ossian Smyth, Minster of State.

We speak to Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin

We hear from HIQA's Chief Scientist, Dr Conor Teljeur.

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Do policymakers make assumptions about how the public feels without genuinely understanding the public? How can communication between policymakers and the people be improved for everyone? These questions are at the center of Steven Kull's work as Founder and President of Voice of the People, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to amplifying the voice of “the people” in government. Press play to explore: How the public tends to respond to pro and con arguments on a topic and how common ground between Republicans and Democrats is often formed The difference between the primacy effect and the recency effect  Abortion, immigration, environmental health, energy, and beyond … topics at the center of discussion among both policymakers and the public How to communicate with your representatives in Congress Kull is a political psychologist and Director of the Program for Public Consultation in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. He offers an in-depth look at the importance and interconnectedness of policymaking, public opinion, politics, human psychology, and more. Tune in and learn more at Voice of the People  Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today is political psychologist Steven Kull. Steven is the Founder and President of Voice of the People, and the director of the Program for Public Consultation, a part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland.  Over the past two decades, Steven has become increasingly interested in the problems that occur between the public and policymakers. After digging deeper into this process, he decided to focus on trying to improve the communication between these two parties… In this episode, you will learn about: The public policy issues that Steven is seeking to improve.  How policymakers formulate their recommendations or decisions. Where members of congress get their policy “cues” from. Why it is so important for policymakers to understand both sides of political issues.  As someone who has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues both in the United States and around the world, Steven is on the cutting edge of facilitating collaboration between public consultation and government agencies. Wondering what tools he is using to uncover solutions to these complex issues? Tune in now to find out! Want to find out more about Steven and his work with Voice of the People? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

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American voters are deeply dissatisfied with the government in Washington. They feel shut out of Congressional deliberations. We discuss a promising new initiative that helps engage citizens much more directly in the work of Congress and state legislatures.While Congressional gridlock has reached a new high, groundbreaking new research that we report on in this episode shows that the American people are far less polarized than elected officials. There is extensive bipartisan common ground on a surprising range of controversial issues— from abortion and immigration to the environment and law enforcement. Our guests are Gail Hoffman, President of The Hoffman Group, a public affairs strategist and consultant for the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland, and Voice of the People. She has served in federal and state government, including in the Clinton White House and in the U.S. Justice Department under Attorney General Janet Reno. JP Thomas is Voice of the People's Director of External Relations, and an organizer and government relations professional, who develops campaigns and strategies to promote the use of public consultation to consult citizens on key public policy issues."When you actually look at the things that need to be done to fix things in this country, the degree of agreement and commonality is remarkable," Gail tells us. The debate in Congress is not a reflection of the American people and where they stand and the American people know that." The Program for Public Consultation has developed detailed policymaking simulations that put citizens in the shoes of a policymaker. They get a briefing on policy options under consideration and evaluate the pros and cons of an issue and then make recommendations. We walk through this process and discuss how this detailed research is profoundly different from traditional polls and surveys of voters. This effort to "put the public back in public service" was recently featured in The New York Times.Recommendation: Richard enjoyed the hit movie "Top Gun: Maverick". We discuss the impact of the film's enormous success at the box office. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.