Best Dublin City Council Podcasts (2024)

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What is the council’s new transport plan for Dublin city? 20:24

2d ago20:24

20:24

We're examining the details of the Dublin Transport Plan to examine its aim and how it will achieve that, as well as the overall reaction. We're joined by Brian Caulfield, transportation professor and Head of the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin, to see what the impacts could be.The Explainer i…

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What is Ireland’s history with the European Union? 39:17

20m ago39:17

39:17

We're joined by Dr Barry Colfer, director of research at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), to look back on everything from Ireland's nascent relationship with Europe in the 1970s to the country's treatment during the bailout in the 2010s.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable jour…

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Book Launch: Isabel Nolan, 'A delicate bond which is also a gap' 32:03

3h ago32:03

32:03

Belinda Quirke of Solstice Arts Centre presents Isabel Nolan in conversation with Francis Halsall at the book launch of 'A delicate bond which is also a gap' Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, 7 March 2024.Designed with Oonagh Young, this beautiful publication features work exhibited in Nolan’s comprehensive 2021 exhibition A delicate bond which is also…

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How does sentencing work in Ireland? 21:52

10d ago21:52

21:52

We're joined by Paul McCutcheon, a professor of Law at the University of Limerick to examine how exactly sentencing works. What factors do judges take into account? What guidance do they rely on? And how is that some judges deliver sentences that look very different to those of their peers?By The Journal

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What does a major review tell us about trans healthcare? 28:23

17d ago28:23

28:23

Trans healthcare and a dearth of services for trans people have been in the news lately on the back of a major review of UK services. Assistant News Editor Valerie Flynn joins us to explore its findings - and with the care it needs, as it is vulnerable children at the heart of this healthcare story. What did the report say about treatment options l…

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By Noteworthy: Why are our peatlands still being exploited? 24:30

21d ago24:30

24:30

Susan Daly talks with Noteworthy's Steven Fox and German reporter Swantje Furtak about the lack of preservation of bogs in Ireland and Germany. These were part of an extensive cross-border investigation with reporters based in Germany and Italy.Steven focused on actions by two State companies — Coillte and Bord na Móna — and looked at the planting …

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The State inquiry into the Bill Kenneally case - what have we learned so far? 37:00

25d ago37:00

37:00

The Journal's Eoghan Dalton speaks to Laura Byrne about the State inquiry into the abuse of prolific child abuser, Bill Kenneally. It is examining how State agencies and organisations handled reports of his crimes from the 1980s onwards. During his appearance, Kenneally was unrepentant, causing upset to those in attendance, including his victims. S…

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Everything you need to know about how the EU works but were too afraid to ask 33:56

1M ago33:56

33:56

The European Union has a massive but often unseen impact on our day-to-day life here in Ireland. Despite that, how exactly it all works can remain a bit of a mystery for a lot of people. John O’Brennan, a professor at the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University, leaves the Brussels jargon to one side and focuses on what the core institutions…

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What happens when people need medical attention in Ukraine? 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

Thousands of people in need of critical medical care but unable to access it in Ukraine have been sent to other EU states for treatment in a mammoth operation known as Medevac. On this week's episode, supported by the European Union’s Department for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, we look at how this is organised and the impact it…

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What next for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, and Ireland? 30:39

2M ago30:39

30:39

We're joined by our Deputy Editor Christine Bohan and Assistant News Editor Rónán Duffy to look at the shock resignation of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Did it really come out of the blue? And who is best placed to take up the mantel? What will his legacy be?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in …

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How is Ireland planning to legislate on assisted dying? 17:58

2M ago17:58

17:58

An Oireachtas Committee is set to recommend that the Irish government introduce laws to allow for assisted dying and euthanasia under certain strict criteria. It follows an in-depth consultation period on the matter. This week, The Journal's Stephen McDermott tells host Laura Byrne about what the committee is recommending and what we can expect to …

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What challenges are Irish troops facing in an unstable Middle East? 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

We're joined by News Correspondent Niall O'Connor, who has just returned from the contested Golan Heights where he visited the Irish peacekeeping mission there. He shares the day-to-day activity of the troops and examines what the future of Irish peacekeeping might look like.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to v…

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Why was the FAI in front an Oireachtas committee again? 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

Fiery appearances before Oireachtas committees are all the rage these days, and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is no stranger to them. What are the latest revelations? What do they say about the future of the FAI? We're joined by Gavin Cooney, sportswriter and podcast host with The 42, to explore why the organisation is making headlines …

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By Noteworthy: Why is our history falling into the sea? 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

Susan Daly speaks to Noteworthy's investigative journalist Patricia Devlin about her latest dive into threats to our monuments and heritage sites. Also joining the podcast is Ian Lumney, heritage officer with An Taisce.By The Journal

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Everything you need to know about the March referendums 32:18

3M ago32:18

32:18

On 8 March, the public is being asked to have their say in two separate votes - the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment. But are up to speed on what exactly they're about? We're joined this week by News Correspondent Órla Ryan, Political Editor Christina Finn, and Assistant News Editor Rónán Duffy to delve into everything you need to know.The E…

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"He has to be fired immediately" - Marc Godart orders dismissal for cooperation with Dublin City Council 0:58

3M ago0:58

0:58

Upon learning that Dublin City Council inspectors gained access to one of his properties, landlord Marc Godart ordered that the workers he deemed responsible be sacked and outstanding wages withheld. For more on this story go to irishtimes.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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"We don't want to be exposed to prosecution" - why Marc Godart applies Luxembourgish law to Irish employees 0:33

3M ago0:33

0:33

In 2023, controversial landlord Marc Godart told colleagues that new contracts should stipulate that workers are hired by Itzig Sarl, one of his family’s Luxembourg companies, rather than by an Irish-based company. “The reason is we don’t want to be exposed to any prosecution if we do not get along with an employee or a person that works for us,” G…

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Why is measles on the rise again? 18:32

3M ago18:32

18:32

Dr Scott Walkin, a GP in Co Mayo and the Irish College of General Practitioners’ lead for infection control, explains the impact of low uptake of the MMR vaccine, how sick measles can make you, and shares some crucial advice for parents of young children. So far in Ireland there have been several suspected cases of measles but at the time of record…

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What is life like in Turkey, one year after the earthquakes? 32:30

3M ago32:30

32:30

We're joined by our Senior Producer Nicky Ryan, who has just returned from Turkey, and Diego Cupolo, editor-in-chief of the Turkey Recap newsletter, to look at the situation on the ground one year after the devastating earthquakes.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the ai…

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On Behan, On Dublin - in conversation with Peter Sheridan 1:00:53

3M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this episode from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Peter Sheridan marks the centenary of the birth of the writer Brendan Behan. Raised in Dublin’s north inner city and with strong connections to Dublin’s tenements, Behan is regarded as one of the greatest Irish writers and poets of all time. Sheridan discusses his engagement with the work of…

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Power sharing returns to Stormont - how did we get here? 23:53

3M ago23:53

23:53

Power sharing in the north has been stalled for two years due to the DUP's reluctance to participate. With the absence of any Stormont Assembly, Northern Ireland's public services have suffered. There are many political challenges ahead. But this week, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson announced that the party’s executive had come to an agreement and vo…

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From 8th Amendment to Repeal the 8th - with Mary Muldowney 42:49

3M ago42:49

42:49

In this episode from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Dublin City Council Historian in Residence, Dr Mary Muldowney, will discuss the 40th anniversary of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution, including a comparison with the successful campaign for Repeal of the 8th. The fifth anniversary of that Referendum was on May 25 and the signing of Repe…

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Harry Kernoff 1900-1974 - in conversation with Kathryn Milligan 42:41

3M ago42:41

42:41

In this episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Kathryn Milligan discusses the work of artist Harry Kernoff. Born in London on the 9th of January 1900, Harry Aaron Kernoff was a prolific figure in twentieth century Irish art. Well regarded for his portraiture and landscape painting, Kernoff often focused on the depiction of Dublin, a cit…

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The evolution of Navan Road - in conversation with Enda Finnan 43:05

3M ago43:05

43:05

In this episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Enda Finnan examines the Navan Road parish area and the transformation of the rural community and landscapes of the townlands of Greater Cabragh, Ashtown and Pelletstown from the 1920s to the 1960s. He connects the dots between migration and change of land ownership and development. Enda Fi…

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Is power sharing in Northern Ireland finished? 27:13

4M ago27:13

27:13

Power sharing talks at Stormont have been going on for some time without ever reaching an agreement, taking its toll on the population. The culmination of this was a mass strike last week, where thousands of workers took to the streets in what’s been dubbed the largest strike in the North for 50 years. We're joined journalist and author - and curre…

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Industrious Poor and Rolling Vagabonds - in conversation with Francis Thackaberry 43:28

4M ago43:28

43:28

In this episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Francis Thackaberry explores the attitudes and responses to poverty in eighteenth-century Dublin. The citizens of prosperous Georgian Dublin, associated poverty with idleness, disease and moral decay and sought ways to prevent ‘foreign’ vagrants from ‘infesting’ the city. One response was t…

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May Tyrants Tremble: The Life of William Drennan - with Fergus Whelan 43:59

4M ago43:59

43:59

In this episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Fergus Whelan remembers the revolutionary and poet Dr William Drennan (1754-1820). Dr Drennan, a onetime elder of the Dublin Unitarian Church congregation, was born the son of a unitarian minister and made his life’s work the building of ‘a Brotherhood of Affection to Break Down the Brazen …

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Vindicating Dublin: Dublin Corporation and 1924 - in conversation with Aodh Quinlivan 46:53

4M ago46:53

46:53

In this episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Aodh Quinlivan illustrates the strained relationship between the Irish Free State and Dublin Corporation, which was central to his recent study. He examines how after the Civil War, the Corporation continued to irritate the central Government and how the dissolution of Dublin Corporation ca…

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From Rake to Radical: An Irish Abolitionist - In conversation with Anne Chambers 36:06

4M ago36:06

36:06

In this episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Anne Chambers tells us about Lord Sligo - from a youth of hedonistic self-indulgence in Regency England, to a reforming, responsible legislator and landlord, Sligo became enshrined in the history of Jamaica as ‘Emancipator of the Slaves’ and in Ireland as ‘The Poor Man’s Friend’. Anne Chamb…

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Animals in 20th Century Dublin: In conversation with Ann Marie Durkan 40:11

4M ago40:11

40:11

In this episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2023, Ann Marie Durkan will introduce the maps she prepared, which locate animals and animal-related businesses in Dublin City in 1911. It provides an insight into how in 1901, 803 Dubliners worked as cattle dealers, drovers, farriers and vets, yet over the course of the 20th century most of thes…

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Why did the US and the UK start bombing Yemen - and who are the Houthis? 30:13

4M ago30:13

30:13

This week, we're looking at everything about Yemen that might have flown under the radar in recent years with Dr Elisabeth Kendall, the Mistress of Girton College at Cambridge University and an Arabist and middle east specialist. Who are the Houthis? What do they want? Why did the UK and the US act together against them? How has the world barely no…

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How exactly can you get some money back from Revenue? 35:10

4M ago35:10

35:10

Marian Ryan, consumer tax manager with Taxback.com, joins us on this week's episode of The Explainer to demystify the world of income tax returns, statements of liability, and the Revenue website. She lays out why it's worthwhile for all PAYE workers to sniff around their tax return, and outlines the main tax refunds people are entitled to but ofte…

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Our favourite explanations of 2023 18:53

4M ago18:53

18:53

Our team pick their favourite moments from the podcast in 2023.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/…

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The ups and downs of Irish politics in 2023 - and what does 2024 hold? 44:10

5M ago44:10

44:10

We're joined in studio by our Political Correspondent Christina Finn and Political Reporter Jane Matthews to dissect the year that was, and to look at what 2024 what bring. Who were the political winner and losers? What was the most important legisilation passed? We also analyse how likely it is that an election will be called in the new year, and …

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Ireland at the Golden Globes - who is nominated, and what are their chances? 28:14

5M ago28:14

28:14

Author and arts journalist Aoife Barry takes us through the history of the awards as well as the familiar faces who are up for Best Actor. We also explore what is next for Murphy, Scott, and Keoghan, and what the Golden Globes mean for next year's Oscars.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in…

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Has the COP28 deal really ended the reign of fossil fuels? 25:34

5M ago25:34

25:34

Will the new international plan to tackle climate change really achieve anything? Ou reporter Lauren Boland explains what the COP28 deal means, the drama of the last-minute agreement, the likelihood of it actually having an impact.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the ai…

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Santa answers almost all your questions but there’s one he’s keeping secret 16:53

5M ago16:53

16:53

In Conor Pope’s exclusive interview with Santa, Irish kids from Bray, Co Wicklow to Queensland, Australia, messaged the man in red with questions asking about his habits, from beard grooming to cookie-eating, what sort of exercise he takes and how, he circumnavigates the world in one night, and much, much more. Thank you to all the boys and girls w…

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What are the big issues facing Joe Biden as he aims for re-election? 30:42

5M ago30:42

30:42

We're joined this week by Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and a political columnist here with us at The Journal, to look at the issues cropping up for Biden - and Trump - ahead of next year's US presidential election. Larry explains the how Biden is polling among the public, and what they see as the real issues facing Ameri…

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By Noteworthy: Are kids being locked out from jailed parents? 26:19

5M ago26:19

26:19

In an episode of The Explainer brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly talks to investigative reporter Alice Chambers and a former prison governor of Mountjoy and Portlaoise prisons, John Lonergan, about the latest in-depth series, CALLING TIME. Our investigation found that prison visits have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, leaving children c…

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Out of control - how did an attack in Dublin lead to riots and looting? 32:53

5M ago32:53

32:53

Shockwaves from the events of last Thursday are still reverberating around Ireland. A knife attack on three children and their carer on a busy Dublin street horrified the nation. Then came riots and looting. Now, the social and political fallout is massive. We're joined by several members of The Journal's newsroom to examine how the day unfolded.Th…

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How has David Cameron made a surprise return to British politics? 33:26

6M ago33:26

33:26

We're joined on this week's episode by Dominic McGrath, PA Media political correspondent, to dissect the former UK prime minister's unexpected comeback. What is Cameron's background, what could he achieve in the role - and what exactly is the end goal here?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism …

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