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In this episode of ‘My Identity' Professor Colin Graham (Maynooth) is in conversation with Leo Varadkar. Leo Varadkar was Taoiseach of Ireland from 2017 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2024. During the thirteen years he spent in cabinet, he held many positions across the Ministries of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Social Protection, and Health. After stepping down from political life in late 2024, he was appointed as a Hauser Leader at the Center for Public Leadership in the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, a Board Member of Brussels based Care4Everybody and writes a column for the Sunday Times Ireland. In this episode he discusses, among other things, national identity, religion, family and his book: Speaking My Mind. About the Series My Identity is hosted by Professor Colin Graham, Maynooth. In this series, Colin is in conversation with a range of people whose ideas, work and life experiences shed light on the topic of identity on the Island of Ireland. My Identity is part of the ARINS project. Colin Graham is Professor English and formerly Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Maynooth University. His books include Northern Ireland: Thirty Years of Photography, Deconstructing Ireland and Ideologies of Epic. He was editor of The Irish Review from 2004 to 2020. During the Brexit negotiations he created the Twitter account @borderirish and wrote the book I am the Border, so I am, published by HarperCollins. ARINS: Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South brings together experts to provide evidence-based research and analysis on the most significant questions of policy and public debate facing the island of Ireland, north and south. The project publishes, facilitates and disseminates research on the challenges and opportunities presented to the island in a post-Brexit context, with the intention of contributing to an informed public discourse. More information can be found at www.arinsproject.com ARINS is a joint project of The Royal Irish Academy, an all-island body, and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. My Identity is hosted by Professor Colin Graham. Podcast management and production by Dr Susie Deedigan.
Joining Bobby to go through the business pages in the morning papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Jon Ihle Deputy Business Editor at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Pat Kenny was joined by Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland to discuss a survey that came out this week about plastic packaging in Ireland and how most of it is linked to our supermarket purchases.
When it comes to assessing and reducing the impact of specific sectors, healthcare is rarely on the agenda. Unlike other industries and services, healthcare has traditionally been deemed essential, regardless of the environmental cost. Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland discuss this further with Pat.
Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat this morning to give some tips and advice on sustainable pet solutions.
Government promises 'fiscal restraint' and no one-off cost of living payments in Budget 2026, we debate if they're right with Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times Ireland and Suzanne Rodgers, Research & Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland.
We hear about the global movement of plastic free July. All to discuss with Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Jo Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine tells us about the Circular Economy how to keep materials, components, and products in use in the economy for as long as possible.
Ocean health is the engine of all life on this planet. However, in Ireland, our oceans are experiencing unprecedented decline due to fishing, shipping, climate change and pollution. But what can we practically do to support our oceans? To tell us more was Jo Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine,
Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate supplement with the Sunday Times Ireland
Jo Linehan, Editor of CLIMATE with the Sunday Times Ireland, joins Pat to look at some of the Irish sustainability solutions becoming available for parents and families.From secondhand websites for kids essentials to reusable nappies, to a new company that allows you to rent items for children on holidays.Listen here.
Join the IIEA for the launch of its second Pathways Paper, where Matt O'Neill, Climate Project Lead, presents the key themes from Farm to Finance: The Processor–Farmer Nexus in Ireland's Agricultural Climate Transition. The paper explores the relationship between farmers and food processors in relation to the climate transition within Agriculture. It draws on interviews with stakeholders and sectoral data to analyse the financial and regulatory considerations, and trust-based barriers to transition within the agriculture sector. It draws upon interviews with stakeholders and sectoral data to analyse the financial and regulatory considerations to transition within the wider supply chain. Following the short presentation, a panel offers their responses and reflections to the paper's key themes. This panel includes: Ailbhe Gerrard, representing TalamhBeo and founder of Brookfield Farm Dale Crammond, Director of Meat Industry Ireland - Ibec Alan Matthews (Panel Chair), Professor Emeritus of European Agricultural Policy at Trinity College Dublin Matthew O'Neill, IIEA Climate Project Lead Tadhg Buckley, Director of Policy/Chief Economist at Irish Farmers Association Frances McDonnell, Deputy News Editor with Agriland Speaker bios: Tadhg Buckley is currently Director of Policy/Chief Economist with the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), Ireland's largest farming organisation. Prior to joining the IFA, Tadhg worked in the finance industry as Head of Agriculture with AIB Bank. Dale Crammond in January 2023 after a 22-year career in Government he took up the role as Director of Meat Industry Ireland. Previously, he spent four years in the Embassy of Ireland in Washington, D.C. (2015-2019) where he worked to increase market access opportunities for Irish food and drink exports to the United States. Alan Matthews is Professor Emeritus of European Agricultural Policy at the University of Dublin Trinity College, Ireland, and a former President of the European Association of Agricultural Economists. Matthew O'Neill is Climate Project Lead at the IIEA, in which role he leads the Pathways: Ireland's Agricultural Future project. His research focuses on the intersection of climate policy and agricultural systems. Francess McDonnell is an award-winning journalist and producer. Currently Deputy News Editor with Agriland, she is also a former business editor and correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland and the Irish Times and has previously worked with Sky News and BBC NI. Ailbhe Gerrard, founder of Brookfield Farm, is a farmer, beekeeper, researcher, and agricultural educator with deep interest in agriculture, creativity and regeneration.
John Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at the Sunday Times Ireland and Sinead O'Carroll, Editor of the.Journal.ie join The Anton Savage Show for this week's panel, discussing everything from politics and pop culture and all the headlines on today's paper.
We are fast approaching summer and thus festival season. But between the tents and plastic bottles festivals have been noted for their unsustainable nature. But this year some of Irelands top festivals are taking steps to reduce the harm they cause to our environment. o Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine tell us all.
Professor John Crown, consultant medical oncologist; Ursula Savage, political commentator; and Philip Ryan, Head of Content at The Sunday Times Ireland, join Anton to review the Sunday papers and discuss the big stories of the week.Listen here.
Jo Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine takes a deep dive into the beauty industry. We hear which animals are still tested on, how to identify beauty and personal care items that aren't tested on animals and Irish companies leading the change for cruelty free products.
Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC
Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC
Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC
Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the show this morning was Malcom Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow/Wexford, Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo. Also on the forum this morning was Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, The Sunday Times Ireland and Dr Emma Howard, Lecturer in Economics, TU Dublin.
Sarah Collins, Brussels Correspondent. Donal O'Donovan, Group Business Editor, Irish Independent and Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, Sunday Times Ireland
April is Earth month. Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine Jo Linehan tells us what that means and what practical things you can do in the coming weeks to leave a positive mark.
Economist, Jim Power and Cormac Lucey, Chartered accountant and Economics columnist Sunday Times (Ireland) explain what the incoming U.S. tariffs mean for Ireland.Listen here.
Artificial Intelligence has an unmatched potential in helping mitigate adverse climate conditions, but it heavily relies on fossil fuels and raw material extraction. What can be done to counteract the energy consumption of AI, while maintaining its potential benefits?Ivan discusses this and more with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
PFAS can be found in everything from straws, beauty products to paint. We hear how to avoid them in this weeks sustainability slot with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland .
When it comes to the climate crisis, while the media continues to downplay the situation and world leaders renege on their commitments, it can be easy to feel like there isn't much hope. However, some of our most significant challenges can also be opportunities.All to discuss with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
You're likely to have accumulated lots of gifts and packaging over Christmas. But what do you do with those things that don't quite fit in? Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland has advice on how to sustainably dispose of items you may not want.
Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat with some ideas of sustainable gifts.
Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland gives up tips and advice on how to have a sustainable Christmas this year.
Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Louise Bayliss, Focus Ireland and founder of S.P.A.R.K; Alison O'Connor, broadcaster and columnist; Oisín Coghlan, Friends of the Earth Ireland; Cormac Lucey, economics columnist with the Sunday Times Ireland; and Pat Shortt remembers his D'Unbelievables co-star and friend Jon Kenny.
It's the first full week of campaign in the General Election but it has already been a busy first weekend. Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary took most of the headlines. Hugh O'Connell Political Editor of The Sunday Times Ireland brings us the latest from the campaign trail.
Joining Mandy to recap the biggest business stories of the week is Jackie King, Executive Director with IBEC Global and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with the Sunday Times Ireland.
Whether it's charging your laptop during off-peak times, or recycling your old smart phones, Jo Linehan, Editor of The Climate Supplement at The Sunday Times Ireland informs us on how to stay environmentally friendly in the workplace, whether you work from home, or in the office, on this weeks' sustainability slot.
Halloween is approaching so we get advice on finding decorations, food and costumes that are sustainable from Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland on this weeks' sustainability slot.
Research conducted among 1,000 people by Coyne Research on behalf of ALDI and FoodCloud found that, on average, Irish consumers waste €832 worth of food annually. We discuss these findings with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland .
Touring, costumes and props, just like the Irish film sector, Irish theatre is taking steps to improve its environmental impact. We speak to Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland about how to be more sustainable in the arts.
PJ talks to Sunday Times Ireland political correspondent Claire Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cormac Lucey Economics columnist Sunday Times Ireland speaks to PJ following today's court ruling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ciara was joined by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy and Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with Sunday Times Ireland, to discuss the European Court of Justice's landmark ruling on the €13 billion tax case involving Apple and Ireland.
McDonald's is set to open 200 new outlets in Ireland and the UK over next four years, and the American chain Wendy's has announced that it's opening their first restaurant on this side of the Atlantic next year.So, is Ireland fast food obsessed? And what is our favourite chain?Russell Alford is Co-Restaurant Critic at The Sunday Times Ireland and author of the deep frying cookbook ‘HOT FAT' and joins John Fardy to discuss.
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Christopher Kinahan is the head of a billion dollar international crime cartel and one of the world's most wanted men but he's been sharing his whereabouts and opinions through Google reviews. What is the normally security conscious man doing, and could the information ultimately lead to his capture?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestoryGuest: John Mooney, crime and security correspondent, Sunday Times Ireland.Host: Calum Macdonald.Clips: Raidió Teilifís Éireann, US State Department.Further listening: Inside the Kinahan crime cartel and their billion euro empireGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.