Best The Royal Irish Academy Podcasts (2024)

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Ibec joins the Royal Irish Academy celebrating Hamilton Day 19:30

23h ago19:30

19:30

Ibec once again joins forces with the Royal Irish Academy for Hamilton Day for its fifth year of partnership, recognising the importance of STEM education for business. Hamilton Day represents an important celebration of native Dubliner William Rowan Hamilton, one of the world’s greatest mathematicians and credited as one of the founders of modern …

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Richard J. Ussher: Chronicling the Birds of Ireland 41:01

3d ago41:01

41:01

On Wednesday 21 August 2024, ecologist and author, Richard Nairn, delivered a lunchtime lecture in the Royal Irish Academy as part of National Heritage Week 2024 entitled 'Richard J. Ussher: Chronicling the Birds of Ireland'. Richard John Ussher MRIA, 1841-1913, was a speleologist, ornithologist and the main author of Ussher & Warren, The Birds of …

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Minister Neale Richmond on Ireland's Women in Finance Charter and the Road Ahead 22:11

3d ago22:11

22:11

This past July, Minister Neale Richmond launched the Second Annual Report of Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter, highlighting significant progress among signatories in increasing female representation at middle management levels and above. In this episode, Sharon Higgins, Executive Director, Membership & Sectors at Ibec, is joined by Minister of St…

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Electing for Business - General Election manifesto 15:39

13d ago15:39

15:39

The next General Election in Ireland will take place between now and March 2025. The Irish business community is a key component of a healthy and vibrant society. It is well understood how businesses provide opportunities for meaningful employment in local areas. More than that, they also act as a lynchpin of social life in our communities in our c…

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ARINS: Nationality and Citizenship in Ireland, North and South 52:40

8d ago52:40

52:40

Host Rory Montgomery is joined by Brice Dickson and Aoife O'Donoghue in this month's ARINS podcast. They discuss the topic of Dickson's recent paper (written with Tom Hickey) on how British and/or Irish nationality is currently acquired and lost, first under the law in Northern Ireland and then under the law in Ireland. This paper also looks at som…

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Intelligent Automation for HR 32:35

21d ago32:35

32:35

While employment growth is slowing, the hiring environment remains highly competitive – especially for in-demand roles and AI-related skillsets. Strategic planning will be key for HR leaders to ensure their organisations are set-up for sustained success. This means leveraging data-driven strategies and AI to improve operational efficiencies, and em…

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2024 Summer HR Update – Employment law Developments to look out for 16:30

24d ago16:30

16:30

2024 looks to be another busy year for developments in employment law in Ireland, with a number of substantial changes in the pipeline for employers to consider. Changes include Parent’s Leave and Maternity Leave entitlements, the extension of obligations around Gender Pay Gap reporting and the Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Act, which was recently…

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2024 Q2 Economic Outlook 23:17

28d ago23:17

23:17

The Irish economy is experiencing some moderation in growth following five years of spectacular expansion. Despite this the outlook is positive. There is clear potential for Ireland to compete in the years ahead. The delivery of infrastructure, above everything else, is key to unlocking future business growth. In this episode, Ger Brady, Chief Econ…

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The Dromoland Castle Experience – Helping to sustain rural Ireland 16:56

1M ago16:56

16:56

Our ‘Experience Economy’ series continues in this episode of Ibec Responds as Aviné McNally, Head of Membership, Ibec, is in conversation with Mark Nolan, Managing Director, Dromoland Castle. They discuss Dromoland Castle’s importance in local community, sustainability practices and what policy Government could introduce to help the industry in att…

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Pay Transparency Directive 9:07

1M ago9:07

9:07

The Pay Transparency Directive came into force in June 2023 and Ireland will have to transpose the Directive by June 2026. The Directive contains extensive measures with far reaching obligations for employers including enhanced requirements in relation to gender pay gap reporting, information rights for job candidates, restrictions on the use of pa…

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Croke Park - Their Sustainability Experience 19:29

2M ago19:29

19:29

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Aviné McNally, Head of Membership at Ibec, and Peter McKenna, Stadium and Commercial Director at Croke Park, examine Croke Park's significance in Ireland's Experience Economy, the importance of community, and their journey in sustainability practices. Learn more about our Experience Economy campaign here. Thank you…

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Working Alone Safely – How to manage Lone Workers 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

Lone Working is becoming increasingly common with delivery drivers and remote workers often working alone. Although Lone workers cannot be subject to constant supervision, it is still and employers’ duty to ensure their safety and health at work. In this episode, Michael Gillen, OSH Manager, Ibec, and Bernie McMeel, OSH Advisor from Ibec’s Knowledg…

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AI and the world of work 36:11

2M ago36:11

36:11

In this episode of Ibec WorkTalks, Maeve McElwee, Executive Director, Employer Relations, Ibec, is joined by Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Professor, Author and Chief Innovation Officer at Manpower Group, where they debate the opportunities and potential risks around this phenomenon and the world of work. The early bird for Ibec's 2025 HR Leadership…

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ARINS: Equality Frameworks On The Island Of Ireland 53:55

2M ago53:55

53:55

Dr Evelyn Collins and Niall Crowley, along with host Rory Montgomery, explore the frameworks of equality legislation, institutions and policy mechanisms that underpin the equality agenda in Northern Ireland and in Ireland. Learn more in their recently published paper: https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/article/912707This is episode 35 of a podcast series…

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EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum - A Digital Experience 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

Sharon Higgins, Executive Director for Membership and Sectors, Ibec, is joined Aileesh Carew, CEO of EPIC – the Irish Emigration Museum, to explore the museum and visitor attraction sector’s role in Ireland’s Experience Economy, its economic contribution, and examine how Government can support this sub-sector of the Irish economy. Learn more about …

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ARINS: The Politics of Apologies 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

This week, Prof Kieran McEvoy and Dr Cheryl Lawther discuss the politics of apologies within the Northern Ireland Peace Process. This is based of Kieran's recent paper 'Abject and True Remorse': Loyalism and the Politics of Regret in Northern Ireland' which is part of the Irish Studies in International Affairs journal, available at this link https:…

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Talent Intelligence 30:48

4M ago30:48

30:48

Talent Intelligence is the tool that is empowering HR and Business leaders to make more informed strategic decisions on their workforce planning and talent management. Irelands economy has performed remarkably well, despite the challenges we have faced over the last few years. This has positively impacted our lives, leading to new career and develo…

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The impact of Local Elections on Irish business 25:48

4M ago25:48

25:48

With the upcoming Local Elections around the corner on 7 June, 2024. We delve into the issues that voters should keep in mind when casting their ballot, while also taking a closer look at how local government functions and what potential reform could look like. In this episode of Ibec Responds, Aidan Sweeney, Head of Infrastructure and Environmenta…

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Burning Questions Podcast: A conversation about… EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s First Satellite 19:52

3M ago19:52

19:52

This episode features Vikram Pakrashi in conversation with Lorraine Hanlon and David McKeown from UCD, who share their experience of working on EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite. Burning Questions is a conversation podcast that shines a spotlight on expertise in the fields of the engineering, mechanics and computer science across the island of Ir…

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Using your vote for the European Elections 16:47

4M ago16:47

16:47

With polling day fast approaching on June 7th, Pat Ivory, Ibec’s Director of EU and International Affairs meets with Fionnuala Croker, the Acting Head of Office at the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland. Together, they take a retrospective look at previous elections, analysing voter turnout in Ireland compared to other European states, a…

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Factors affecting book collecting in early modern Ireland and Europe 23:41

4M ago23:41

23:41

Dr Elizabethanne Boran, Librarian, Edward Worth LibraryDr Elizabethanne Boran and Professor Brendan Dooley give two short talks about cultures of reading and collecting in Ireland and Europe in the early modern period. This is the final event in a three-part series about early modern book collections presented by the Historical Studies Committee an…

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Well read and well-travelled: The Franciscan book collection at UCD Special Collections 24:56

4M ago24:56

24:56

Eugene Roche, Assistant Librarian, UCD Special CollectionsHear about the experiences of library professionals working with early modern collections today. This is the second event in a three-part series about early modern book collections presented by the Historical Studies Committee and the Library of the Royal Irish Academy.In April / May 2024, T…

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Curious collections of scarce and valuable books': eighteenth-century Irish private libraries. 16:47

4M ago16:47

16:47

Dr Máire Kennedy, Visiting Research Fellow, Centre for Early Modern History, Trinity College DublinDr Máire Kennedy and Dr Jason McElligott introduce us to institutional and private libraries in early modern Ireland. This is the first event in a three-part series on early modern book collections presented by the Historical Studies Committee and the…

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The Bolton Library: reconsidering an early modern book collection in the 21st century 15:52

4M ago15:52

15:52

Olivia Lardner, Cataloguer of the Bolton Library, University of LimerickHear about the experiences of library professionals working with early modern collections today. This is the second event in a three-part series about early modern book collections presented by the Historical Studies Committee and the Library of the Royal Irish Academy.In April…

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Reading Books Here and There and Then 22:55

4M ago22:55

22:55

Professor Brendan Dooley, Professor of Renaissance Studies at University College CorkDr Elizabethanne Boran and Professor Brendan Dooley give two short talks about cultures of reading and collecting in Ireland and Europe in the early modern period. This is the final event in a three-part series about early modern book collections presented by the H…

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The St. Canice's Library: 'Past, Present and Future' 15:45

4M ago15:45

15:45

Alexandra Caccamo, Assistant Librarian with responsibility for Special Collections and Archives, Maynooth University LibraryHear about the experiences of library professionals working with early modern collections today. This is the second event in a three-part series about early modern book collections presented by the Historical Studies Committee…

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Cold, draughty, and unwelcoming? The institutional libraries of early modern Ireland. 20:59

4M ago20:59

20:59

Dr Jason McElligott, Director of Marsh’s LibraryDr Máire Kennedy and Dr Jason McElligott introduce us to institutional and private libraries in early modern Ireland. This is the first event in a three-part series on early modern book collections presented by the Historical Studies Committee and the Library of the Royal Irish AcademyIn April / May 2…

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Preparing for the European elections 18:39

4M ago18:39

18:39

With the European Parliament elections fast approaching on 7 June 2024, the context in which they are taking place is a critical period for Ireland and Europe. The EU is central to Ireland’s future success, and the elections are an opportunity for citizens to help shape that future. It is an opportunity to put strong Irish voices into one of Europe…

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Interest Rate Fluctuations Driven By Persistent Uncertainty 12:37

4M ago12:37

12:37

In this episode of Ibec Responds, we delve into the dynamic world of global economics, where interest rates reign supreme. From influencing spending habits to shaping investment decisions, interest rates play a pivotal role in driving economic activity. Join Executive Director, Ibec Global, Jackie King and Ibec CEO Danny McCoy, as we explore the un…

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Electing in Europe, what will happen and why does it matter? 32:36

4M ago32:36

32:36

2024 is a critical year for Ireland and Europe. A year of transition as landmark EU green, digital and social legislation enters into force. A year of implementation as the EU seeks to strengthen competitiveness without lessening ambition. The EU is central to our future success. The 2024 European Parliament elections are an opportunity to help sha…

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ARINS: Partition and Census Enumeration 58:17

4M ago58:17

58:17

Host Rory Montgomery is joined by Paul Nolan to discuss censuses and how they have influenced, and will influence, Northern Ireland's constitutional position. This discussion is based on Paul's most recent paper 'The Imprint of Finality? Partition and Census Enumeration' which can be read here: https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/article/921576This is epi…

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Experience Economy Insights - 'More than meets the eye' 18:50

5M ago18:50

18:50

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Sharon Higgins, Executive Director for Membership and Sectors in Ibec and Pat McCann, Chair of Ibec’s Experience Economy Policy Committee and formally CEO of Dalata Hotel Group, discuss our recent 'Experience Economy - More than meets the Eye' report and discuss the local, regional and national importance of the Ex…

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Cynthia Longfield and the St George expedition of 1924: the making of an entomologist 44:39

5M ago44:39

44:39

The RIA Library held a lunchtime lecture to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Cynthia Longfield's adventure on the St George Expedition. Cynthia set out on the St George Expedition travelling across the Atlantic and around the South Sea Islands. To talk about this voyage of discovery, Dr Angela Byrne gave a lunchtime lecture, on Tuesday 9 Apr…

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Q1 Quarterly Economic Outlook 2024 16:38

5M ago16:38

16:38

In this episode, Ger Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec, discusses key findings from our 2024 Q1 Economic Outlook report with Ibec Economists, Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi. The Irish economy is still performing robustly, despite rising inflation and higher interest rates. This can be best seen in the fact that the economy added 90,000 jobs in the…

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ARINS: Common Ground: A new Irish Times project 50:50

5M ago50:50

50:50

Host Rory Montgomery is joined by Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times and Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times. Their conversation focuses on how north-south and east-west relationships are covered in the media and the recently launched Irish Times initiative, 'Common Ground', which examines the constitutional iss…

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The Irish Techscape: Exploring Ireland’s Digital Adoption and Economy  24:24

6M ago24:24

24:24

In recent years, Ireland has emerged as a dynamic hub for technology, characterized by rapid innovation, robust infrastructure, and a vibrant ecosystem of startups and multinational corporations. With a rich history steeped in technological advancement, Ireland has continually embraced cutting-edge technologies, driving forward its economic growth …

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Public Holidays that fall on a weekend 10:44

6M ago10:44

10:44

Entitlements to Public Holidays are governed by The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the method for calculating payment for Public Holidays is covered by Statutory Instrument No 475 of 1997. In this podcast, Linda Reid, Senior Employer Relations Executive and Lorraine Parkes Senior Employer Relations Team Lead, discuss entitlements when a …

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Better Care, Better Business 8:45

6M ago8:45

8:45

There is a need for a fundamental change in how we value care and caregivers. For too long, care work has been invisible work and as such often undervalued. There is no centralised source of data on the breadth of actors in the care sector and more information is required to better plan for Ireland’s future healthcare needs. In this episode of Ibec…

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The Code of Practice on the Right to Request Remote and Right to Request Flexible Working 16:06

7M ago16:06

16:06

The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law in April of 2023 and introduced various new entitlements, however two elements of this legislation required the drafting of a Code of Practice before the legislation could commence. This Code of Practice has now been published. In this episode, Linda Reid, Senior Employ…

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ARINS: Does the 'subvention' matter? 55:31

7M ago55:31

55:31

Host Rory Montgomery is joined by Professor John Doyle, VP for research at DCU, Dr Esmond Birnie, senior economist, University of Ulster and Professor Edgar Morgenroth, professor of Economics at DCU to discuss the the UK financial ‘subvention’ to Northern Ireland. Their conversation is based around Doyle's paper arguing that the 'subvention' does n…

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What are Ireland’s airports doing to make aviation more environmentally sustainable? 25:00

7M ago25:00

25:00

Ireland’s State airports play a vital role in underpinning economic prosperity and regional development. However, they recognise the need to reduce their carbon footprints substantially over the coming decade, while helping their client airlines to do likewise. As major employers with extensive land holdings, they also have environmental responsibi…

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ARINS: Health Law: Convergence and Divergence on the Island of Ireland 50:48

8M ago50:48

50:48

In this month’s ARINS Podcast host Rory Montgomery interviews Dr Andrea Mulligan, Trinity College Dublin, and Dr Clayton Ó Néill, Queens University Belfast, authors of Health Law: Convergence and Divergence on the Island of Ireland. The authors identify the formation of health law north and south across public and private law and the constitutional…

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ARINS/Irish Times Survey '23: New positions and perspectives a year on 56:07

9M ago56:07

56:07

In the January ARINS podcast on the ARINS/IrishTimes survey Rory Montgomery hosts Professors John Garry (QUB) and Brendan O’Leary (UPENN) authors of the survey along with Dr Jamie Pow (QUB). Together they scrutinise the intriguing findings of the ARINS/Irish Times survey and disentangle the answers to seasoned questions asked in the ’22 Survey, whi…

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European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) 15:41

9M ago15:41

15:41

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Jackie King, Executive Director of Ibec Global, highlights the significance of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) with Artie McConnell, Assistant United States Attorney and Deputy Chief of the National Security and Cybercrime Section at the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern Distri…

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Combatting Aggression and Harassment in the Workplace – How employers can best protect employees and their businesses. 14:04

10M ago14:04

14:04

With recent aggressive events taking place in Dublin city, Michael Gillen and Bernie McMeel from Ibec discuss how employers can deal with their responsibilities regarding the health and safety of their employees in these circumstances. In this episode Michael and Bernie will be Looking at the legal requirements pertaining to health and safety of em…

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ARINS: Victims' rights on the island of Ireland 54:33

10M ago54:33

54:33

Anurag Dep is a PhD researcher in law at QUB and Ian Jeffers commissioner for Victims and Survivors in Northern Ireland, soon to be chief executive of Cooperation Ireland speak to our host Rory Montgomery about the legal framework of provision of rights and support to victims of crime in Ireland and Northern Ireland.What legal frameworks support th…

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Economic Outlook Q4 2023 15:43

10M ago15:43

15:43

For this episode of Ibec Responds, we are joined by Ibec's own Fergal O'Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, and Gerard Brady, Chief Economist. They discuss the key findings from our 2023 Q4 Economic Outlook. With the economy now entering a period of slowdown and consolidation, Government decisions on labour costs are now a major co…

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COP28 - Great expectations amidst controversy 21:16

10M ago21:16

21:16

The UN’s 28th annual global climate talks (COP28) are firmly underway in Dubai and expectations are running high that a significant breakthrough could be delivered in the coming days. The national statements and ceremonial events with global leaders have largely concluded and the focus now sharply turns to the negotiations themselves. While there i…

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Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 - Domestic Violence Leave 8:43

10M ago8:43

8:43

The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law in April of this year and introduces various new entitlements for employees, one of which includes domestic violence leave, which will commence on 27 November. In this podcast, Pauline O’Hare, Senior Employment Law Manager and Aoife McFadden, Senior Employment Law Solic…

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ARINS: Who is Better Off? The Irish, Northern Irish or the British? 1:00:30

11M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

In this month’s ARINScast Paul Gosling author of 'A New Ireland' and 'Lessons from the Troubles and the Unsettled Peace', shares his insights regarding the quality of life, the standard and cost of living, and disparities in disposable income, (income inequality) in and across Northern Ireland, Ireland and Britain with Professor John Fitzgerald and…

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