Podcasts about Public expenditure

Democracy is at the heart of the EU's and Member States' political foundations. Yet in an increasingly volatile global landscape— marked by the rise of authoritarianism, foreign interference, and disinformation— it cannot be taken for granted. The digital public sphere is particularly vulnerable to manipulation: recently, we have seen influencers being paid to promote certain political candidates and AI-generated fake news flooding social media platforms. Beyond external threats, there is a growing sense of disengagement among citizens from democratic participation. How can the EU address these challenges? One of the European Commission's priorities for 2025 is the European Democracy Shield, which is envisaged as a tool to combat digital propaganda, develop media literacy and support free and independent media and civil society. In his address to the IIEA, Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, speaks about the European Commission's plans to protect European democracy, in particular, through the European Democracy Shield.  About the Speaker: Michael McGrath assumed the role of EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection on 1 December 2024, as a member of the European Commission under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen. Commissioner McGrath has specific responsibility for upholding the rule of law, protecting democracy and fundamental rights, tackling disinformation, improving criminal justice cooperation and strengthening the rights of victims of crime. His broad portfolio also includes improving EU competitiveness through the reform of company law and civil law. He has responsibility for consumer protection policy and for ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation across the EU. Prior to his appointment, Commissioner McGrath served as Ireland's Minister for Finance from 2022 to 2024, as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform from 2020 to 2022, and was an elected member of the Irish Parliament from 2007 to 2024.

Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, public service reform and digitalisation and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West

An independent report commissioned by the OPW says there was no value-for-money assessment before work began on Leinster House's infamous €336k bicycle shed.According to the report by Deloitte, the OPW did not tell the Oireachtas what the shelter would cost.Joining Kieran to discuss is Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe and Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo, Chair of Oireachtas Finance Committee and Spokesperson for Public Expenditure.

Kevin ‘Boxer' Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure with responsibility for the OPW, reacts to the damage caused to OPW assets at a site near Castletown House, Co Kildare.

Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, discusses the potential EU trade agreement with the US.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, will inform the Cabinet today that he plans to fast-track legislation to ratify the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This comes at a time when global trade uncertainty intensifies due to the US's new tariff policies.Joining Kieran to discuss this and more is Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure, Jack Chambers has said that there is ‘too much tolerance” of housing objections based on the “character” of an area. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Gavin Lawlor, President of Irish Planning Institute.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure, Jack Chambers has said that there is ‘too much tolerance” of housing objections based on the “character” of an area. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Gavin Lawlor, President of Irish Planning Institute.

With volatile markets and recession forecasts resulting from Donald Trump's new tariffs, how will Ireland navigate through the tumult? This Week speaks to Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has this afternoon announced a review of the National Development Plan. There are plans to refocus the strategy on delivering much needed housing, to boost energy and water supplies, and develop transport links.

A long-awaited flood relief scheme in East Clare will be completed in the coming months. Responding to a parliamentary question for Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, the Department of Public Expenditure has confirmed the construction of the Springfield Flood Relief Scheme in Clonlara is nearing completion. The update also states the scheme will be informed by a groundwater report due to be finished by the end of June. Deputy Cooney says while the news is welcome, it should've come years ago. To discuss this further, Peter O'Connell was joined by Cllr Michael Begley. Photo © Pat Flynn

We take a look back on the big news stories of the week with our 'Friday Forum'. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Senator Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Ged Nash TD, Labour, Louth, Party Chair, Spokesperson on Finance and Public Expenditure. Also in studio was Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Mediahuis Ireland and Christina Finn, Political Editor of TheJournal.ie.

Globally, countries are grappling with the implications of Donald Trump's tariffs, and how to retaliate. We get reaction from Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers, Niall Stanage (White House columnist with The Hill), Kilkenny dairy farmer Eamon Mooney, Tadgh Buckley (IFA's Chief Economist) and Carole Coleman talks to locals in Sligo...

Today, the Irish Government published its latest tax returns and spending outline for the month of March.These are more significant given the news of President Trump's 20% Tariffs last night for the EU…To discuss, Kieran is joined by Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform & Digitalisation in the Government of Ireland and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West.

Most of Europe hoped this day would never come. But US President Donald Trump is set to announce a range of tariffs at nine o'clock Irish time tonight. We ask how Ireland is prepared with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers.

Most of Europe hoped this day would never come. But US President Donald Trump is set to announce a range of tariffs at nine o'clock Irish time tonight. We ask how Ireland is prepared with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers.

The Department of Public Expenditure recently reminded workers of their email tone and times they send them at. So what should your tone in email be? And should you be replying outside of office hours? Donal O'Donoghue of Sanderson Recruitment discusses.

It's international women's day tomorrow and we have two pieces of good news. Ireland has been named 2nd in Europe for investment in women-led start-ups. Also a study from Trinity found that the average daily rate for female contractors is now higher than for men. So joining us to discuss their own senior jobs and positive changes such as these we have Lisa Toomey is the Hotel Manager with Ashford Castle, Emer Higgins is the minister of state at the department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform with special responsibility for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment and also Natasha Jamal from MasterCard.

Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, discusses the latest challenges facing Ireland's economy and reacts to calls for better scrutiny over how public money is spent.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio told Tánaiste Simon Harris it was a priority of the Trump administration to address the “trade imbalance” between Ireland and the US when the two men spoke by phone this week. So how concerned should we be about finding ourselves in American crosshairs? We discuss all with Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure.

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.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio told Tánaiste Simon Harris it was a priority of the Trump administration to address the “trade imbalance” between Ireland and the US when the two men spoke by phone this week. So how concerned should we be about finding ourselves in American crosshairs? We discuss all with Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure.

Gabija Gataveckaite, political correspondent with the Irish Independent, and Peadar Toibin, leader of Aontú, join The Last Word as it has been revealed that a scanner at the National Gallery, which cost almost €125,000, has been lying idle for eight years.Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers also joins to Matt to discuss the ‘huge frustration and anger' among taxpayers over cost overruns in the public sector.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The departments of Housing, Health and Education were among the top spenders, along with funding for roads and public transport. With Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation.

What is Peace Plus and what will it be used for? Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers explained all.

What is Peace Plus and what will it be used for? Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers explained all.

The Department of Public Expenditure is currently welcoming tenders from service providers for a four year shredding contract. The seven million euro project will entail the destruction of everything from paper documents to USB flash drives. As we now live in the world of GDPR, shredding is experiencing a boom, but where did it all begin?Newstalk's Simon Tierney, who has been investigating, joins Seán to discuss.

The Department of Public Expenditure is currently welcoming tenders from service providers for a four year shredding contract. The seven million euro project will entail the destruction of everything from paper documents to USB flash drives. As we now live in the world of GDPR, shredding is experiencing a boom, but where did it all begin?Newstalk's Simon Tierney, who has been investigating, joins Seán to discuss.

Mick Molloy, Emergency & Disaster Medicine Specialist; Emer Higgins, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

Emer Higgins, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

Emma Lane-Spollen, National Coordinator for the Ukraine Civil Society Response; Emer Higgins, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

The new ministers of state announced after a Cabinet meeting this afternoon. Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with special responsibility for International Development and Diaspora and Ged Nash LabourTD and Spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform

On  November 15, 2024, the Mexican government released its budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from January 1 through December 31. The government pledged to narrow its fiscal deficit from around 6% in 2024 to around 3% in 2025. According to the budget proposal there will be no additional taxes and the economy will grow between 2% and 3% next year. Within the same proposal, the government dramatically increases social spending, but cuts the budget for government goods and services, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, among other things. Is that realistic?   Here to discuss where the government plans to make cuts, whether it is realistic to expect a 3% percent growth, what it means for investment, and more is Mariana Campos, head of the prominent think tank “México Evalúa,” which focuses on examining government performance. For 10 years, she served as coordinator of México Evalúa's Public Expenditure and Accountability Program. She also joined our Center for the U.S. and Mexico as a visiting scholar in 2022.   For more information on the Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico visit our website, and follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn and Bluesky. To join our mailing list, please subscribe here and make sure to opt-in to "U.S.-Mexico Update.

It's more than white smoke now, as an agreement on a new Government has now been made.Minister for Public Expenditure, Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe, joins Kieran to discuss this new formation, and the next steps.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe and journalist Lise Hand were back once again for The Last Word's review of the best non-fiction books of the past 12 months.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear their choices.

Pledging to cut taxes by €7 billion, provide a €1,000 savings fund to every newborn baby and break up the Office of Public Works – they are just some of the promises made in the Fine Gael manifesto launched yesterday. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Paschal Donohue, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and candidate in Dublin Central constituency.

In the first of our election debates, Eoin Ó Broin, housing spokesperson for Sinn Féin, and Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Fine Gael housing spokesperson, joined Matt to debate the housing crisis, which remains the biggest issue for many voters heading to the polls on November 29th.To catch the full debate, press the 'play' button on this page.

Paul Byrne talk to Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe about the government record on listener issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week – GE 2024, US election with the panel:Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.Roisin Shortall, Social Democrat TD and Spokesperson for Health, Finance, and Public Expenditure.Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with Irish Examiner.

Ireland's infrastructure is lagging 25% behind that of high-income European economies, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure debates with Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin TD for Donegal.

Last week, the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, announced an update on National Development Plan (NDP) delivery and capital expenditure for the third quarter of 2024. The renewed plan was released in 2021, where it was evident travel infrastructure was and continues to be a focal part of the scheme.Minister Paschal Donohoe joins Kieran to discuss the updates.

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohue joined Newstalk Breakfast to talk about the passing of the Finance Bill.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about Budget 2025 delivered on Tuesday by Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Chambers, Minister for Finance and Paschal Donohoe, Public Expenditure Minister.

Richard, Gavan and Zara are joined in studio by Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure, for comment on Budget 2025 and the blow-back from the bike shed.The group discusses the consequences of the recent missile attacks by Iran against Israel and what it means for the 379 Irish UNIFIL staff currently in Lebanon.And did Walz flub the debate? The group analyses the vice-presidential debate and how it may affect the election outcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Budget Day today and the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure are pumped and ready for their big day in the spotlight.

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025, including a record health budget, investment in infrastructure and what will be done with the Apple tax. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, today unveiled its multi-billion euro Budget for 2025.Ian Guider Columnist with the Business Post, Nancy Fallon, Tax Partner at KPMG and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post joined Matt to break down where the government's finances will be spent over the coming year.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe won a MASSIVE €13 billion with Ray Foley on the Cash Machine. How do you even think about spending a windfall like that?! Well, Paschal was so excited, he broke into song. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

We get the very latest from David Murphy, our economics and public affairs correspondent and get political reaction from Ged Nash, Labour's spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform.