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03/11/2023

‘When I close my eyes at night, I can still see that bird’s horrible, leering face’

“Sur! Prise!” we all go. But the old man – standing at the bottom of the stairs in Shanahan’s on the Green – barely raises a smile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/11/2023

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7 min
14 AUG

Childfree by choice at 77: Helen Taylor reflects on a life without children

In recent years, more and more women have been speaking openly about their decision to not have children. There are numerous books on the subject, dedicated social media spaces for childfree women and an ever increasing media interest in sharing the stories of those who refuse to go down this well-trodden path. However, some of the lesser told childfree stories are those of older women, who went against the grain at a time when motherhood was not only expected of women, but regarded as central to their lives. In this episode, Róisín Ingle is joined by one such woman, 77 year-old writer and academic Helen Taylor, who from a very young age decided not to have children. In her new book Childless by Choice: The Meaning and Legacy of a Child-free Life, Helen shares her reasons for choosing to remain childfree and she unpacks the complex feelings that have accompanied her choice. In this wide-ranging conversation, she tells Róisín Ingle where she draws meaning in life, how she dealt with moments of regret and what she wants women to know about the later stages of a child-free life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Aug

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40 min
17/07/2024

Ireland’s hospitality sector: ‘The customer feels they are not getting value for money’

This week the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, which represents the broad hospitality sector, made its pre-budget submission to Government. Among the asks, were a return to the 9 per cent VAT rate, more cash from the State to promote the industry and a lifting of the 32m passenger cap at Dublin Airport, the country’s main gateway for visitors. So, how is the hospitality sector in Ireland doing given it is peak tourism season and Covid is a distant memory? Host Ciarán Hancock is joined by an expert panel, with Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, chief executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, Paul Donnellan, Head Chef and Owner of Gemelle’s Restaurant in Galway, and Paul Gallagher, General Manager of Buswells Hotel in Dublin. Paul Donnellan explains why half of his restaurant in Galway city is currently mothballed, while Paul Gallagher outlines the financial hit to Buswells Hotel from recent Aer Lingus flight cancellations and the empty rooms it was left with on the first night of Taylor Swift concerts in Dublin at the end of June. But this episode begins with Eoghan O’Mara Walsh explaining why the industry was once again asking Government to restore the 9 per cent VAT rate. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17/07/2024

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39 min
11/02/2022

Will abortion be banned across the American south?

Mississippi is the centre of a legal battle over abortion in America that could soon see the right to terminate a pregnancy removed or curtailed in dozens of states, affecting millions of women. The southern state is also home to an abortion clinic that attracts protesters and activists on both sides of the bitter debate. Washington correspondent Martin Wall went there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/02/2022

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18 min
14/06/2021

Has the Black Lives Matter movement changed anything in Ireland?

Last June, thousands of young Irish people took to the streets of Dublin calling for an end to racial injustice following the killing of George Floyd in the US city of Minneapolis on May 25th 2020. Amanda Adé is the co-presenter of the Black and Irish podcast. After the death of George Floyd, she spoke out publicly about racism in Ireland. On today's podcast, she talks to Sorcha Pollak about how the conversation about race in Ireland has changed in the past year. Also in this episode, assistant professor of law at Dublin City University, Bashir Otukoya, on why more needs to be done at a policy level to tackle racism in this country. Presented by Sorcha Pollak Produced by Declan Conlon, Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne Brennan Theme music by Hugh Rodgers www.irishtimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/06/2021

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26 min
30 APR

100 days of Trump: “It’s like The Karate Kid, tax on, tax off, tariffs on, tariffs off”

This week Inside Business looks at the impact of Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office on markets. The sweeping US tariffs announced on April 2nd rocked equity and bond markets. They plunged in value to such an extent that Donald Trump was forced into a quick U Turn, postponing all of the tariffs for 90 days, with the exception of China. Aidan Donnelly is Head of Global Equities at Davy stockbrokers and joined host Ciarán Hancock in studio to consider the impact of those tariffs and to offer a view on where markets might go for the rest of the year. In the second half of the show, Hugh Linehan of The Irish Times will reflect on the terms being offered in RTÉ’s latest voluntary exit programme for staff in an effort to help the broadcaster reduce its headcount by 400 over the next four years. The funding for this restructuring has essentially been provided by the State via a €725 million three-year funding plan agreed last year with the Government. In a column in The Irish Times this week, Hugh Linehan of The Irish Times examined the plan and asked the question as to whether RTÉ was in a worse position than other media companies in Ireland? Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Apr

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43 min
30/08/2024

Is Dublin’s new traffic plan working?

A key element of the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan kicked in on Monday and Olivia Kelly, Irish Times Dublin editor tells In the News that she was out on the streets early to see how it is working. Under the plan, private motorists can no longer drive the length of the quays – both north and south – instead they must turn off at O’Connell Street and take a detour before returning to the quays. The idea is to stop motorists using the city centre as a drive through, with the knock-on effect of reducing car traffic in the city centre. That should free up space for public vehicles – particularly buses – and we hear from a Dublin Bus driver on how it is working. And what about compliance – how can motorists be convinced to obey the new rules? Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/08/2024

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23 min
25/01/2024

Why is Alec Baldwin facing new manslaughter charges?

The case against actor Alec Baldwin in the death by gunshot of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a film set in 2021 collapsed. But why has he been indicted again - same charge, same tragic event? New York Times reporter Julia Jacobs teases out the legal issues and explores what might happen next for the actor. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/01/2024

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23 min
27/12/2024

Christmas AMA, part two: more questions from listeners

Jack Horgan-Jones, Jennifer Bray, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh for part two of our annual "ask me anything" to consider many excellent questions submitted by listeners. Thanks to everyone who sent in their questions. Thanks also to all who listened to the podcast this year. From everyone on the Inside Politics team, we wish you a happy 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27/12/2024

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49 min
3 JUL

In Plain Sight: Noelle Brown and Camille O’Sullivan

This month, actor and mother and baby home survivor Noelle Brown and singer Camille O’Sullivan will take to the stage together for a new theatre performance called In Plain Sight. The project, written by Brown, focuses on Ireland’s history of mother and baby homes, paying particular attention to the large stately buildings dotted around the country that incarcerated young pregnant women. In today’s episode, the pair join Róisín Ingle to discuss the show and how it explores the design and history of three homes that are still standing, Sean Ross Abbey, Castlepollard and Bessborough Mother and Baby Home (where Brown was born). But first, Irish Times opinion editor Jennifer O’Connell is here to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week including the arrest of former swimming coach George Gibney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Jul

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43 min

Distinctive, high-quality audio from The Irish Times. Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan is for anyone who wants to understand Irish politics. Featuring our award-winning politics team, political thinkers and the occasional politicians, three times per week. The Counter Ruck rugby podcast: Gordon D'Arcy, Nathan Johns and John O'Sullivan plus guests talk about Irish and international rugby. Better with Money: get your financial house in order with Aideen Finnegan and a series of guests with advice on everything from budgeting to investing. The Women's Podcast: Roisin Ingle and Kathy Sheridan look at the world from the female perspective. Personal stories, issues that matter, and lots of laughter. Inside Business: a weekly look at business and economics from an Irish perspective hosted by Irish Times Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. Conversations with Parents: host Jen Hogan talks to interesting people about being parents. What are the hardest parts? What have they learned about raising kids? What are their parenting strategies - or are they making it up as they go along? #Ireland #TheIrishTimes #Podcasts #RoisinIngle #HughLinehan #PatLeahy #JenHogan #CiaranHancock #Aideen#Finnegan #GordonDArcy #NathanJohns

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