Podcast appearances and mentions of simon carswell

Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov spent four years deep undercover as a politics student in Trinity College Dublin. His classmates knew him as Victor Muller Ferreira, a Brazilian national, eager to further his education and his prospects in Ireland. Five years on from his graduation, Cherkasov is in Brazil serving a 15 year prison sentence for several counts of fraud. And now, the Trinity graduate is facing fresh charges in the US, for acting as an illegal agent of the Russian intelligence service; in other words – a spy. Irish Times public affairs editor Simon Carswell explains how Cherkasov was busy making connections but unusually careless about leaving an information trail. A carelessness that finally caught him in the end. This episode was originally published in March 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Times Washington Correspondents past and present, Simon Carswell and Martin Wall, have both been covering US president Joe Biden's visit to Ireland this week.They join Pat Leahy to talk about what the visit has been like and how it has gone down at home in the US, here in Ireland and elsewhere.They look at Mr Biden's comments here and ask how well he's balanced the various diplomatic, political and emotional aspects of his presence.And they discuss some surprising comments Mr Biden made in Dáil Éireann that may give ammunition to those arguing the 81 year old is too old to run again in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CNN news reporter Donie O'Sullivan doesn't usually cover the White House beat. He's more likely to be seen talking about online political movements or the use of technology to create misinformation. But he insisted on coming along to cover Joe Biden's four day visit to Ireland as the 'token Irishman', he tells Bernice Harrison and Simon Carswell. With Biden due to arrive today, they discuss past presidential visits and the political significance of this one, both here in Ireland and back across the pond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor McAuley reports on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and then Simon Carswell of the Irish Times looks ahead to US President Joe Biden's Irish visit.

Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov spent four years deep undercover as a politics student in Trinity College Dublin. His classmates knew him as Victor Muller Ferreira, a Brazilian national, eager to further his education and his prospects in Ireland. Five years on from his graduation, Cherkasov is in Brazil serving a 15 year prison sentence for several counts of fraud. And now, the Trinity graduate is facing fresh charges in the US, for acting as an illegal agent of the Russian intelligence service; in other words – a spy. Irish Times public affairs editor Simon Carswell explains how Cherkasov was busy making connections but unusually careless about leaving an information trail. A carelessness that finally caught him in the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Carswell, The Irish Times Public Affairs Editor, on AIB's controversial debt write down for former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey.

A former leading GAA star has been accused of taking large sums of money from people to pay for cancer treatment - treatment that some of those who gave him money now say they believe never took place. The prominent ex-player, who cannot be named, has been targeted in a Garda search as part of a criminal inquiry that is now under way.Aideen Finnegan talks to Simon Carswell about the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Irish Times correspondent Simon Carswell who has been covering the story.

Yesterday we learned of the death of Vicky Phelan, the outspoken campaigner whose own mishandled case led to reform of the cervical cancer detection system and a national conversation about the rights of patients in the health system. Simon Carswell and Jen Hogan talk to Aideen Finnegan about Vicky's story, her formidable legacy and her love for her family. Vicky Phelan is survived by husband Jim and her two children Amelia and Darragh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor with the Irish Times & Clíona Sadlier of the Rape Crisis Network.

Fiona Hurley- interim Ceo NASC, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre, Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor with The Irish Times, Kate Durrant, runs ‘Welcome to Cork', a community group helping Ukrainian refugees

BONUS EP: The Uber Files with Simon Carswell by Una & Andrea's United Ireland

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor at The Irish Times, talks about Uber's attempts to squeeze the Irish Government and senior civil servants to change the State's taxi regulations.

Simon Carswell, Irish Times Public Affairs Editor

Moldova is a small country sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine. It was once part of the Soviet Union. It's not an EU member or a member of the Nato alliance. And it is home to a small breakaway region where Russian is spoken. For all those reasons, many Moldovans are worried that Moscow has its eye on them, and will see the invasion of Ukraine as the best opportunity it will ever get to bring Moldova too back under its control. Simon Carswell visited the capital Chisinau to learn how realistic an invasion is and whether Moldova, like Ukraine, could fight back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BYLINE is back! This month, we're chatting to The Irish Times' Public Affairs Editor, Simon Carswell. Carswell is known in the industry for his breadth of expertise, his fastidiousness, and his capacity to take on any beat. His background in financial journalism - when he worked at both the Business Post and then the Irish Times - switched gears to American politics when he became the Washington Correspondent of the Irish Times during Obama's second term. In this episode, we're talking about what it took to cover a pandemic, his time in Cuba with Obama, covering the Irish banking crisis and loads more. BYLINE is a companion series to United Ireland where we talk to great journalists about the stories that matter. Your support of United Ireland on Patreon helps make this series happen, so if you haven't signed up yet, please do! It costs just €3/month.

This week, ICS Mortgages increased its fixed interest rates for owner-occupier loans with immediate effect. Ciaran Hancock speaks to Joe Brennan of The Irish Times about this development and whether other lenders might follow suit. Later on, Simon Carswell joins Ciaran again, to discuss the latest headaches for Irish aircraft lessors after the Kremlin passed a law re-registering foreign-owned aircraft in Russia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, ICS Mortgages increased its fixed interest rates for owner-occupier loans with immediate effect. Ciaran Hancock speaks to Joe Brennan of The Irish Times about this development and whether other lenders might follow suit. Later on, Simon Carswell joins Ciaran again, to discuss the latest headaches for Irish aircraft lessors after the Kremlin passed a law re-registering foreign-owned aircraft in Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrown global markets into turmoil and seen a spike in the price of oil and gas. Cliff Taylor explains what impact the conflict will have on the global economy and how it will be felt in Ireland. Ciarán is also joined by The Irish Times public affairs editor Simon Carswell, who outlines how EU sanctions on Russia are causing problems for aircraft lessors based in Ireland.In the second part of the show: Veteran entrepreneur and whiskey maker John Teeling on how exposed the Irish whiskey sector is to the sanctions on Russia.Presenter: Ciarán HancockProduced by Jennifer Ryanwww.irishtimes.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrown global markets into turmoil and seen a spike in the price of oil and gas. Cliff Taylor explains what impact the conflict will have on the global economy and how it will be felt in Ireland. Ciarán is also joined by The Irish Times public affairs editor Simon Carswell, who outlines how EU sanctions on Russia are causing problems for aircraft lessors based in Ireland.In the second part of the show: Veteran entrepreneur and whiskey maker John Teeling on how exposed the Irish whiskey sector is to the sanctions on Russia.Presenter: Ciarán HancockProduced by Jennifer Ryanwww.irishtimes.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the requirement to wear masks in shops and on public transport is gone. In terms of rules and restrictions at least, things are "back to normal". But many things are different than they were in March 2020, from behaviour and lifestyle to crime, the economy and politics. Sorcha Pollak talks to Jennifer O'Connell and Simon Carswell about how things have changed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For nearly three years, Dublin businessman Richard O'Halloran was effectively trapped in China, after travelling there in February 2019 to handle a dispute between his employer and the Chinese authorities. Last month, after previous unsuccessful attempts to leave the country, he flew home to his wife Tara and their four children. Irish Times Public Affairs editor Simon Carswell visited the couple in their home last weekend. He tells Jennifer Ryan what the O'Hallorans had to say about their three-year fight for freedom.Producer: Declan Conlonwww.irishtimes.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish businessman Richard O'Halloran was prevented from leaving China for almost three years following a dispute between the aircraft leasing firm he worked for and the Chinese authorities. He returned home this morning. Public Affairs Editor with The Irish Times, Simon Carswell, joins us now to discuss.

With case numbers continuing to fall, the easing of Covid restrictions could begin as early as next week. Today, Conor Pope speaks to The Irish Times public affairs editor Simon Carswell and Professor of Immunology at DCU, Christine Loscher, about passing the peak of the Omicron wave and why leaders remain “cautiously hopeful”.Presenter: Conor PopeProducers: Suzanne Brennan and Jennifer Ryanwww.irishtimes.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The resignation of Lord David Frost has introduced a new uncertainty to slowly-progressing talks on the Northern Ireland protocol. EU negotiators would be foolish to think Frost's departure is necessarily a good thing, says London editor Denis Staunton. But first, public affairs editor Simon Carswell on the uncertain situation faced by the country as we head into Christmas with the Omicron variant spreading. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Carswell, The Irish Times, gives an update on the latest Covid issues and travel advice

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor at the Irish Times and author of Anglo Republic, talks to Eamon on the death of Sean Fitzpatrick. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco Recorded on 10th November 2021

The finishing line of this pandemic has been cruelly pushed back again and again. Vaccines have diminished the threat posed by Covid-19 but we're still a long way from normal. Now, with cases as high as ever, there are still a few levers left to pull to get the virus under control. Simon Carswell asked immunologists Professor Kingston Mills and Professor Christine Loscher about booster doses, updated vaccines and anti-viral drugs - and about how they see the pandemic ending. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Carswell talks to Ciarán about Seán FitzPatrick, the former banker who died this week. FitzPatrick oversaw the rise of Anglo Irish Bank, from a small Dublin lender into Ireland's third largest bank, before the financial crisis and property crash brought down the bank.Plus: Eoin Burke-Kennedy on who the biggest polluters in aviation are and how they avoid the harshest penalties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Carswell talks to Ciarán about Seán FitzPatrick, the former banker who died this week. FitzPatrick oversaw the rise of Anglo Irish Bank, from a small Dublin lender into Ireland's third largest bank, before the financial crisis and property crash brought down the bank. Plus: Eoin Burke-Kennedy on who the biggest polluters in aviation are and how they avoid the harshest penalties.

Simon Carswell of the Irish Times outlines how antigen testing has been successful in some sectors in the last year.

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor, Irish Times

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor of the Irish Times, reports on a call for the master of the Coombe to resign, following a report into the vaccination of 16 family member of hospital staff.

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor of the Irish Times, reports that an independent review of the Covid-19 vaccination programme at the Coombe hospital has found that a consultant brought some vaccine home and administered it to two family members.

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor of the Irish Times, reports that an independent review of the Covid-19 vaccination programme at the Coombe hospital has found that a consultant brought some vaccine home and administered it to two family members.

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor, Irish Times

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor at the Irish Times, talks to Eamon about the life and times of former Anglo Irish Bank CEO David Drumm, who this week completed his jail sentence. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.

Simon Carswell, author of Anglo Republic, discusses the release of former Anglo Irish Bank CEO David Drumm

First, Simon Carswell on the wave of Covid-19 patients hitting our hospitals. When will the wave reach its peak, and will the system be able to handle it? And how are our nursing homes doing this time? Then Peter Foster, public policy editor at the Financial Times, joins Hugh and Simon to look at the difficulties bedevilling traders and hauliers since Brexit took effect on January 1st, and some of their surprising consequences.

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor with The Irish Times

With just four weeks until the official end of the Brexit transition period on December 31st, we still don’t know if an agreement will be reached. Fishing is one of the few issues still dividing EU and UK negotiators. Just how serious a matter is it? Are Irish companies prepared for trade with Britain on January 1st? And, if a deal is struck, will Boris Johnson get it past his party? To discuss what stands in the way of a Brexit deal before the end of the year, Hugh is joined by Europe correspondent Naomi O’Leary, London editor Denis Staunton and Public Affairs editor Simon Carswell. Live event: Join Hugh, Jennifer Bray, Jennifer O’Connell, Fintan O'Toole and Pat Leahy as they look back on this remarkable year in a live Irish Times Inside Politics event at 7pm on Thursday, December 10th. Get tickets to ‘A Year Like No Other’ here: https://www.irishtimes.com/virtual-events/a-year-like-no-other

Fintan O'Toole and Simon Carswell join Hugh to talk over the results - so far - of the US presidential election. Right now Donald Trump seems on course to lose the presidency to Joe Biden. But those who have seen his presidency as a dangerous aberration and hoped for a repudiation of Trumpism at the ballot box will be disappointed. Trump expanded his base and his party look to have held the Senate. Meanwhile, Democrats must face the fact that changing demographics alone will not deliver them power.

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor, Irish Times, Tadhg Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland

'The Hammer and the Dance' are terms used by Tomas Pueyo to describe two stages of Coronavirus management. The Hammer - major restrictions on most normal social activities - is where we are now. The Dance - managing to return to something like normality without allowing the virus to spread - is where we want to be. But what would the details of that look like, and, as things are now, are we on course for an easing of restrictions on May 5th? Simon Carswell talks to Deirdre Veldon.

Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor, Irish Times; Dr. Carmen Regan, Senior Lecturer at RCSI and Consultant in maternal Foetal Medicine at Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital; & Tom Brabazon, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Professor Alan Barrett, Director of the ESRI.

Eamon is joined by Simon Carswell, Irish Times Public Affairs Editor, to discuss the collapse of the Sean Fitzpatrick trial, why it could happen again, and Ireland's soft touch on white-collar crime. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eamon speaks to Simon Carswell, the Irish Times public affairs editor, about the Scally Report on the CervicalCheck scandal. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 marks ten years since the controversial €64m bailout of the Irish banks by the government, that was to lead to an unprecedented collapse in property prices, the loss of sovereignty in the form of the 2010 bailout of Ireland by the IMF/ECB/EU ‘Troika', and deep and prolonged economic recession. Ten years on, as part of the Trinity Long Room Hub ‘Behind the Headlines' public discussion series, a distinguished panel will examine the changes wrought in the Irish financial, business and cultural landscape by those events and will ask: has enough changed? Guest Speakers Ed Sibley, Deputy Governor, Prudential Regulation, Central Bank of Ireland Ed Sibley was appointed Deputy Governor, Prudential Regulation on 1 September 2017. He is an ex-officio Member of the Central Bank Commission and is also a member of the Supervisory Board of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). As Deputy Governor, Prudential Regulation, Ed is responsible for leading the supervision of credit institutions, insurance firms and the asset management industry. Joan Burton TD Joan Burton is now on her fifth term as Labour Party TD for Dublin West. She was the Labour Party spokesperson on Finance from 2002 to 2011 and was elected Deputy Leader in 2007. In September 2008 she was a major critic of the bank guarantee and the subsequent legislation. Deputy Burton served as Tánaiste and leader of the Labour Party from 2014 to 2016 and has held a number of ministerial roles, most recently as Minister for Social Protection from 2011 to 2016. In the current Dáil she is again Labour's Finance spokesperson and she serves on the Budget Oversight Committee. Simon Carswell, Irish Times correspondent As Finance Correspondent for the Irish Times, Simon Carswell covered the banking crisis from 2007 to 2012; this work earned him the National Journalist of the Year award from the National Newspapers of Ireland in 2011. He is the author of two books: Something Rotten: Irish Banking Scandals (2006) and Anglo Republic: Inside the Bank That Broke Ireland (2011). He was the Irish Times Washington Correspondent from 2013 to 2017 and is a regular contributor to radio and television. Antonia Hart, a PhD candidate in Trinity's School of Histories and Humanities Author Antonia Hart's current research Irish Women in Business, 1850-1922 funded by an Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2016-2019, looks at Irish women running businesses in the period just after the Famine up to the foundation of the State. Hart's work has appeared in the anthologies These Are Our Lives, Incorrigibly Plural and Momaya Annual Review and she is the author of Ghost Signs of Dublin (2014). Dr Philip Coleman, Associate Professor in Trinity's School of English Philip Coleman is a specialist in American literature with a particular interest in twentieth-century and contemporary poetry and short fiction. He is also Trinity's Registrar of Chambers, an annual officer appointed by the Provost to allocate campus rooms to students. The Trinity Long Room Hub Behind the Headlines series is supported by the John Pollard Foundation.

Former Chief Executive of Anglo Irish Bank David Drumm was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud and of false accounting at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court yesterday. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eamon chats to Irish Times journalist Simon Carswell about his career, from the banking crisis, Obama's second term, Trump's election and beyond. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.