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Dr. Emma Howard, Behavioural Economist at TU Dublin

When Krispy Kreme arrived in Blanchardstown in 2018, it had to curtail its twenty four hour drive through after complaints from residents of traffic and beeping throughout the night. Seven years later, three more American outlets have arrived to Irish shores in the past three months: Taco Bell, Wendy's and Wingstop. All with large queues waiting when they opened. So why do these American outlets draw so much fanfare? And is there more Americanisation of food to come here?All to chat with Damien O'Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Retail Management, TU Dublin

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Rob Reiner's criticism of him may have led to his death. In a post on Truth Social he called the late director “tortured and struggling”, comments which he later defended. He also announced he is suing the BBC for $10bn following their edit of his January 6th speech.All to discuss with Dr Harry Browne, Senior Lecturer, School of Media, TU Dublin.

This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at how Christmas is celebrated around the world and the different ways different nations spend their money and their festive season when she talks to Emma Howard Economist at TU Dublin.In this month's ‘Techscape', with thanks to Renault, Susan talks to Newstalk's own John Fardy about the ‘cinematic' scale of the battle between Netflix and Paramount to buy Warner.Plus, is the European Single Market dead? Susan talks to Ben Hall and Henry Foy of the Financial Times about the declining belief in the market among European economies.

The ISPCC is honoured to announce that GroSafe, the technology-enabled safeguarding platform designed to combat child grooming through education, support and reporting, has received the Prize Award from Research Ireland's National Challenge Fund in the OurTech pillar. This acknowledgement of potential of GroSafe to have an incredible impact on the lives of so many children and young is extremely welcome and will enable the GroSafe team to make a true societal impact. By empowering children and caregivers through this platform, the GroSafe team aims to build societal resistance, reduce exploitation and foster a culture of safe and trusted disclosure. The project is led by TU Dublin's Dr Christina Thorpe and Dr Matt Bowden and ISPCC's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Fiona Jennings, acts as Societal Impact Champion. The GroSafe project is one of six research teams across four challenge programmes under the National Challenge Fund, to receive part of €8 million in prize phase funding. Funded by the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Fund calls on researchers to identify problems related to Ireland's Digital Transformation and work directly with those most affected to solve them. Fiona Jennings, ISPCC Head of Policy and Public Affairs, said the project is specially focused on how children and young people are groomed into criminality or for sexual exploitation purposes."We are extremely grateful that the possibilities offered by GroSafe have been acknowledged by the Prize Award from Research Ireland's National Challenge Fund. "The GroSafe team has gone to great lengths to ensure that the voices of stakeholders were heard and that their needs and requirements were understood. In particular, I believe that the engagement with children is the perfect example of true participation in action. "The ISPCC wants to particularly acknowledge the steadfast vision, dedication and determination of the leadership provided by Dr Christina Thorpe and Dr Matt Bowden. They have ensured that the GroSafe potential for real societal change will be realised. "As Societal Impact Champion, I am increasingly convinced that the only way to meaningfully tackle child grooming is by working together cohesively and respectively. I also want to acknowledge the incredible input of Research Ireland. I have been hugely impressed by the design of the National Challenge Fund competition and the continuing support and mentoring offered by members of Research Ireland throughout the process." 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.

Latest figures from the CSO have revealed that the annual rate of inflation has risen to its highest point since February 2024, at 3.2%.To chat about the significance of this, Ciara is joined by Economist at TU Dublin, Emma Howard.

Judith Boyle, Lecturer in Beverages at TU Dublin is back with Matt on The Last Word and this time she's got a selection of beers that can be enjoyed over the Christmas period (and beyond!).Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear what she's picked.

The Last Word is beginning its countdown to Christmas and Judith Boyle, Beverages Lecturer at TU Dublin, joins Matt to showcase the best whiskeys and poitín to enjoy throughout December.Judith has a range of drinks at various price points. So whether you're looking for something more affordable or want to splash out over the festive period, she's got you covered.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

The Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that the Irish government is 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow.' Should their warning be heeded, and could we head for another recession? Dr. Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin joins Emmet Oliver to tease this question out...

Humans bring gender biases to their interactions with Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to new research from Trinity College Dublin and Ludwig-Maximilians Universität (LMU) Munich. The study involving 402 participants found that people exploited female-labelled AI and distrusted male-labelled AI to a comparable extent as they do human partners bearing the same gender labels. Notably, in the case of female-labelled AI, the study found that exploitation in the Human-AI setting was even more prevalent than in the case of human partners with the same gender labels. This is the first study to examine the role of machine gender in human-AI collaboration using a systematic, empirical approach. The findings show that gendered expectations from human-human settings extend to human-AI cooperation. This has significant implications for how organisations design, deploy, and regulate interactive AI systems, according to the authors. The study, led by sociologists in Trinity's School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, has just been published in the journal iScience. Key findings: Patterns of exploitation and distrust toward AI agents mirrored those seen with human partners carrying the same gender labels. Participants were more likely to exploit AI agents labelled female and more likely to distrust AI agents labelled male. Assigning gender to AI agents can shape cooperation, trust, and misuse implications for product design, workplace deployment, and governance. Sepideh Bazazi, first author of the study and Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Trinity, explained: "As AI becomes part of everyday life our findings that gendered expectations spill into human-AI cooperation underscore the importance of carefully considering gender representation in AI design, for example, to maximise people's engagement and build trust in their interactions with automated systems. "Designers of interactive AI agents should recognise and mitigate biases in human interactions to prevent reinforcing harmful gender discrimination and to create trustworthy, fair, and socially responsible AI systems." Taha Yasseri, co-author of the study and Director of the Centre for Sociology of Humans and Machines (SOHAM) at Trinity, said: "Our results show that simply assigning a gender label to an AI can change how people treat it. If organisations give AI agents human-like cues, including gender, they should anticipate downstream effects on trust and cooperation." Jurgis Karpus, co-author of the study and Postdoctoral Researcher at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, added: "This study raises an important dilemma. Giving AI agents human-like features can foster cooperation between people and AI, but it also risks transferring and reinforcing unwelcome existing gender biases from people's interactions with fellow humans." The article, 'AI's assigned gender affects human-AI cooperation' by Sepideh Bazazi (TCD); Jurgis Karpus (LMU); Taha Yasseri (TCD, TU Dublin) can be read on the journal iScience website. More about the study: In this experimental study, participants played repeated rounds of the social science experiment Prisoner's Dilemma - a classic experiment in behavioural game theory and economics to study human cooperation and defection. Partners were labelled human or AI. Each partner was further labelled male, female, non-binary, or gender-neutral. The team analysed motives for cooperation and defection, distinguishing exploitation (taking advantage of a cooperative partner) from distrust (defecting pre-emptively). Findings show that gender labelling can reproduce gendered patterns of cooperation with AI. The participants were recruited in the UK, and the experiment was conducted online. The sample size was 402 participants. 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 subscrib...

Gen Z are accused of many things: that they're chronically online, surgically attached to their phones, avoidant of eye contact and allergic to small talk.They are, we're told, the loneliest generation, and supposedly the one least able to hold a conversation with a stranger…So, it may come as a surprise to learn that they, not the extroverted, freewheeling generations before them, are the ones bringing back communal dining!Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss this is Leslie Shoemaker, Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin and Gráinne O'Higgins & Dearbhaile Gaffney, organisers of Mingle Meets Supper Club.

Drivetime speaks to Daniel McDonnell, soccer correspondent for the Irish Independent; Dr Steven McIvor, sports psychologist at TU Dublin; and Diana Farrell of Dublin Zoo, where a parrot has just been named...guess?

Bedtime stories are slipping away. Recent UK literacy surveys have shown a clear drop in how often young children are read to at home. All to discuss with Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

Bedtime stories are slipping away. Recent UK literacy surveys have shown a clear drop in how often young children are read to at home. All to discuss with Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

Two-thirds of people would avoid Dublin City Centre for fear of crime, according to a new survey from Dublin Inquirer and Amárach. The survey found that 12 per cent of people were the victims of theft in Dublin in the past 12 months, while 9 per cent said that they had been threatened in a public place. We discuss the survey findings further with Dr Matt Bowden, Criminologist and Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin.

Two-thirds of people would avoid Dublin City Centre for fear of crime, according to a new survey from Dublin Inquirer and Amárach. The survey found that 12 per cent of people were the victims of theft in Dublin in the past 12 months, while 9 per cent said that they had been threatened in a public place. We discuss the survey findings further with Dr Matt Bowden, Criminologist and Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin.

Dr Emma Howard, economist at TU Dublin, discusses the learnings from the Government's Future Forty report that assesses Ireland's needs out to 2065.

Ireland's housing crisis is likely to persist for at least another 15 years, according to the Department of Finance. The grim analysis was contained in Future Forty: A Fiscal and Economic Outlook to 2065. Shane discusses these findings with Dr Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin.

There's lots of discussion around left-wing and right-wing politics, but what about those voters in the middle, who don't identify with either view? To chat about the growing popularity of left and right discourse in Irish society, Ciara Doherty is joined by Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin, and Dr Graham Finlay, Assistant Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations UCD.Image: Reuters

The Department of Finance has said that our housing crisis is likely to persist for at least another 15 years. Pent up demand will not be fully eliminated until at least 2040. However, this all depends on housing supply reaching sixty thousand a year by. But is this prediction that things will be better in fifteen years even realistic?Pat discusses this further with Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing, TU Dublin and also Karl Deeter, Irish Mortgage Brokers.

Ireland's housing crisis is likely to persist for at least another 15 years, according to the Department of Finance. The grim analysis was contained in Future Forty: A Fiscal and Economic Outlook to 2065. Shane discusses these findings with Dr Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin.

Do we need to start teaching our young people about the advantages of AI? With the way the world is going, these could be valuable career deciding skills.Jean Noonan, a part of Digital Business Ireland Advisory Council, and an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Business Technology, Retail, and Supply Chain at TU Dublin, thinks just that. She joins Seán to discuss

Do we need to start teaching our young people about the advantages of AI? With the way the world is going, these could be valuable career deciding skills.Jean Noonan, a part of Digital Business Ireland Advisory Council, and an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Business Technology, Retail, and Supply Chain at TU Dublin, thinks just that. She joins Seán to discuss

On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: The collapse of Fastway Couriers delivers a “body blow” to an already struggling industry, with hundreds of jobs lost. Is the business a casualty of green taxes and government policy? On the eve of COP30, are public attitudes toward climate change shifting as policies retreat? And in the wake of the presidential election, do the high numbers of spoilt ballots signal a growing anti-democratic force in Irish politics?

When a loved one passes away by suicide, it is often hard to grieve. Knowing what to say and how to process one's emotions can be challenging. Many times, people turn to social media to express their feelings.A County Galway priest has urged people to be mindful of what they post online following deaths by suicide. Fr Mark Quinn appealed to the public to avoid comments such as “he's in a better place” or “she's at peace with the angels,” saying that while well-intentioned, such phrases can send harmful messages.He warned that these expressions may imply that death brings peace, which could be dangerous for those struggling with their mental health…Fr Quinn said greater care and sensitivity are needed when offering condolences, reminding people that thoughtful language can help protect those who are vulnerable while still showing compassion to the bereaved.How can we grieve the loss of a loved one? Are we better off to stay away from social media in this instance?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Fr Paddy Byrne, Parish Priest of Abbeyleix, Raheen & Ballinakil, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin, Leslie Shoemaker, Mental Health Advocate and Antibullying Campaigner, Chris Sherlock and Member and Ambassador of Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention & Professional Boxer, Lee Reeves.

Dr Orla Cahill, Lecturer in microbiology & allergen management at TU Dublin

With Halloween just days away, Ireland's health regulator CORU has issued a stark warning. Those spooky “cat's eyes” or “vampire lenses” might look good for one night, but they could leave you with lasting eye damage, or even blindness. Declan Hovenden, member of the Optical Registration Board & Head of Optometry at TU Dublin, explains.

Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown / Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs & Migration. TD for Cavan Monaghan / Alison O'Connor, Journalist and Commentator / Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin

On Tuesday, we will finally hear the details of how €120 billion will be spent in Budget 2026. Is the government spending more than it should? We hear from Dr. Emma Howard, lecturer from the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance at TU Dublin.

There was yet another instance of anti-social behaviour in the city center over the weekend, with a Pittsburgh Steelers player allegedly assaulted and robbed in the early hours of Saturday morning…It is one of a spate of similar instances in recent weeks. What impact is it having on how Dublin is perceived globally, and is that having an effect on business in the capital?Joining guest host Ciara Doherty to discuss is Luca de Marzio, owner of Rosa Madre in Temple Bar and Trina O'Connor, Criminologist and Lecturer in Psychology in TU Dublin.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with The Irish Independent and Dr. Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin

“Why do the Irish still think it's charming to be late for everything? It is not charming. It is rude.” So wrote Donald Clarke in the Irish Times and with us to discuss more is Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

Nowadays, many people are leaving home with simply a housekey and their phone. The days of carrying a purse or wallet are long gone. It comes as the minority of people use their physical bank card to make payments and in turn, use their phones for all of their purchases.A new report from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) found that 58% of contactless payments made using the likes of Apple Pay and Google Pay were up from 52% in the same period of last year…With payments now being made so easy, do we take account of what we spend or have contact list payments caused us to become frivolous spenders?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Lecturer in Retail Management at TU Dublin, Damien O'Reilly, Account from Cloud Accounts, Alan Purcell, Paul Merriman, Financial Consultant at askpaul.ie and more.

A recent survey by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission showed 84% of Irish people are worried about the cost of living crisis…What can be done to improve things?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Economist at TU Dublin, Emma Howard, and Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland, Suzanne Rogers.

A UK study has suggested that the wordier your apology, the more effective it is.The British Journal of Psychology has said that if you want to truly convince people that you are sorry, then longer words make you sound more sincere.Do you agree?Joining Andrea to discuss is Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin and Mary McCarthy, Irish Independent Columnist.

What sets Irish people apart from other people when it comes to complaining? Are we a nation of secret complainers, or has that changed?Joining Kieran to discuss is Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Journalist for the Irish Examiner and Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

Juliette Gash, RTÉ Reporter, provides an update on the state of the presidential race, following the surprise withdrawal of Máiréad McGuinness. Dr Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and pollster with Ireland Thinks, shares his thoughts on what might happen next in the presidential race.

Fine Gael presidential candidate Mairead McGuinness has announced that she is withdrawing from the race. For reaction former Fine Gael TD and party member, Noel Rock & Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin & Founder of 'Ireland Thinks' polling company.

A 22-year-old Palestinian woman, Haya, who has been offered a place on a course at TU Dublin, is urgently appealing to the Irish public for help.Currently trapped in Gaza, she faces immense danger and uncertainty, unable to leave safely to pursue her education in Dublin.Haya joins Andrea to discuss…

Joining Dearbhail to discuss the Sunday papers are Jennifer Bray, Political editor with The Sunday Times, Prof Ray Murphy from The Irish centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway, Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin, and Louise Bayliss, Head of Social and Justice policy at SVP Ireland, and co-founder of single parent's organisation, SPARK

370,000 adults in Ireland have pursued a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot – that's according to a survey out today by Pure Telecom. But why would anyone even consider this? All to discuss with Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

Ireland is on course yet again for another record tax year, this comes despite the threat of US tariffs. We discuss this further with Emma Howard, Economics lecturer at TU Dublin.

Dr. Dee Duffy, from the Enterprise Academy at TU Dublin, discusses the controversy around the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Jeans Advert.

More than one in three of us have not taken any measures to prepare for the end of our lives. That's according to new research published today by Royal London Ireland, who's Protection Propositions Lead Barry McCutcheon told us about their findings. We were also joined by Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, in collaboration with Technological University Dublin, has launched Ireland's first Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing, a pioneering programme that responds to growing industry demand for cloud professionals with expertise in financial operations (FinOps) and environmental sustainability. Unveiled at Liberty IT's state-of-the-art office in One Le Pole Square, the launch of the programme marks a major step forward in developing the next generation of cloud leaders equipped to manage hybrid and multi-cloud environments, while addressing cost efficiency and carbon impact. Ireland's First Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing Speaking at the launch, Susan Kelly, Operations Director, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, said: "This programme represents a new model for cloud education - combining deep technical skills with FinOps knowledge and sustainability awareness. Graduates will be equipped to drive innovation and environmental responsibility across industry." Tracey Donnery, Director of Policy & Communications, Skillnet Ireland, said: "This first-of-its-kind Master's programme will help ensure Ireland has the skills and talent necessary to become a global hub for sustainable cloud computing, create exciting new innovation opportunities for businesses, whilst supporting our low-carbon economy goals". The Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing goes beyond traditional green computing, exposing participants to emerging areas such as carbon-aware computing, renewable energy integration, sustainable data centre considerations, and circular economy practices in IT operations. The curriculum also addresses AI-driven energy optimisation and the development of carbon accounting frameworks for cloud environments. Jonathan White, Senior Director of Engineering, Liberty IT, said: "As a recognised leader in digital innovation, we are committed to shaping the future of the tech industry and creating a better future for the communities we live and work in. We are proud to have supported the development of the MSc in Sustainable Cloud Computing in collaboration with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and TU Dublin. By working together, we have ensured the programme is aligned with industry needs, and we are confident that this initiative will equip graduates with the critical skills needed to drive innovation and sustainability in technology, fostering a greener and more responsible future for all." Aligned with Ireland's National Cloud Computing Strategy and Climate Action Plan and developed in collaboration with TU Dublin's School of Enterprise Computing and Digital Transformation, the programme offers advanced training in hybrid cloud architecture, cloud cost optimisation, sustainable IT practices, and carbon-aware computing. Students will engage with live industry research and present their findings at a public showcase on completion. Professor Pramod Pathak, Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Digital and Data at TU Dublin, said: "Modern cloud professionals need to be multi-disciplinary experts. This master's provides the full toolkit - from technical fluency to financial accountability to environmental leadership." Dr Barry Feeney, Head of School, TU Dublin, added: "This programme would not be possible without our partnership with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and the input from industry leaders. It ensures we are delivering real-world, future-proof skills. At TU Dublin, we are deeply committed to engaging with employers to co-develop programmes that produce industry-ready graduates, equipped to meet the evolving demands of the tech sector." A key focus of the curriculum is FinOps, the emerging discipline of managing cloud costs strategically. Students will build capabilities in cloud financial governance and automation of expenditure tracking, skills increasingly critical to organisations under pressure to manage cloud budgets and sustainability targets. Applications for the inaugural intake are now ...

Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, in collaboration with Technological University Dublin, has launched Ireland's first Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing, a pioneering programme that responds to growing industry demand for cloud professionals with expertise in financial operations (FinOps) and environmental sustainability. Unveiled at Liberty IT's state-of-the-art office in One Le Pole Square, the launch of the programme marks a major step forward in developing the next generation of cloud leaders equipped to manage hybrid and multi-cloud environments, while addressing cost efficiency and carbon impact. Speaking at the launch, Susan Kelly, Operations Director, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, said: "This programme represents a new model for cloud education - combining deep technical skills with FinOps knowledge and sustainability awareness. Graduates will be equipped to drive innovation and environmental responsibility across industry." Tracey Donnery, Director of Policy & Communications, Skillnet Ireland, said: "This first-of-its-kind Master's programme will help ensure Ireland has the skills and talent necessary to become a global hub for sustainable cloud computing, create exciting new innovation opportunities for businesses, whilst supporting our low-carbon economy goals". The Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing goes beyond traditional green computing, exposing participants to emerging areas such as carbon-aware computing, renewable energy integration, sustainable data centre considerations, and circular economy practices in IT operations. The curriculum also addresses AI-driven energy optimisation and the development of carbon accounting frameworks for cloud environments. Jonathan White, Senior Director of Engineering, Liberty IT, said: "As a recognised leader in digital innovation, we are committed to shaping the future of the tech industry and creating a better future for the communities we live and work in. We are proud to have supported the development of the MSc in Sustainable Cloud Computing in collaboration with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and TU Dublin. By working together, we have ensured the programme is aligned with industry needs, and we are confident that this initiative will equip graduates with the critical skills needed to drive innovation and sustainability in technology, fostering a greener and more responsible future for all." Aligned with Ireland's National Cloud Computing Strategy and Climate Action Plan and developed in collaboration with TU Dublin's School of Enterprise Computing and Digital Transformation, the programme offers advanced training in hybrid cloud architecture, cloud cost optimisation, sustainable IT practices, and carbon-aware computing. Students will engage with live industry research and present their findings at a public showcase on completion. Professor Pramod Pathak, Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Digital and Data at TU Dublin, said: "Modern cloud professionals need to be multi-disciplinary experts. This master's provides the full toolkit - from technical fluency to financial accountability to environmental leadership." Dr Barry Feeney, Head of School, TU Dublin, added: "This programme would not be possible without our partnership with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and the input from industry leaders. It ensures we are delivering real-world, future-proof skills. At TU Dublin, we are deeply committed to engaging with employers to co-develop programmes that produce industry-ready graduates, equipped to meet the evolving demands of the tech sector." A key focus of the curriculum is FinOps, the emerging discipline of managing cloud costs strategically. Students will build capabilities in cloud financial governance and automation of expenditure tracking, skills increasingly critical to organisations under pressure to manage cloud budgets and sustainability targets. Applications for the inaugural intake are now open, with the first cohort commencing in January 2026. ...

As you will have heard in the news headlines today, the European Union and United States have agreed a deal that will lock in tariffs of 15% on most EU imports to the US, preventing the prospect of a trade war.But, has the EU lost too much in this deal?Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to discuss is Emma Howard, Economist in TU Dublin, Danny McCoy, CEO of IBEC and Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty.

With talk of a 15% tariff across EU goods heading to the United States, what impact could that have on the Irish economy? We first hear from Sinn Féin's Donnchadh O'Laoghaire before analysis from Dr. Emma Howard, economist at TU Dublin.

Damien O'Reilly, retail analyst and lecturer at TU Dublin, on the significance of 100 job losses at the retailer Penneys as part of cuts by parent firm Primark.

In this special bonus episode of Talking Bollox, Terry and Calvin are coming to you live from TU Dublin – proudly sponsored by the National Tertiary Office.They're diving into the transformative Tertiary Bachelor's Degree Programme, a game-changing initiative that's making higher education accessible and affordable for all. You don't need points and you won't pay college fees for the first one to two years while you study locally at your nearest Education and Training Board (ETB).Hear inspiring real-life stories from guests Maria, Grace, and Tracey, who share their powerful journeys through the programme – overcoming challenges, chasing ambitions, and proving that there's more than one path to a fully recognised degree.With nearly 40 career-focused Bachelors' Degree courses available across the country for the 2025/26 academic year, this programme is unlocking opportunities for students who may have felt left out in the past. Smaller class sizes, local learning, and full access to college supports from day one – graduating with the same degree as anyone who followed the traditional points route.If you or someone you know is exploring college options, this episode is a must-listen. Learn more at www.nto.ie