NTMA Talks

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NTMA Talks

The National Treasury Management Agency presents NTMA Talks. A podcast series featuring key leaders from across the Irish business landscape.

Episodes

  1. 09/11/2024

    Climate: ISIF Climate Investment

    In this episode, Paula Campbell, Senior Investment Analyst, and Paul Saunders, Senior Investment Director, from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) speak about ISIF’s climate investment strategy and the Funds €1 billion climate related investment ambition. They discuss some of ISIF’s recent climate investments and the Fund’s progress towards achieving that €1 billion ambition. Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    15 min

  2. 12/20/2023

    NDFA: Infrastructure Delivery – Social Housing PPP Programme

    In this episode, Susanne Fitzpatrick, Sector Head – Programme Manager, and Derek Allen, Programme Lead, from the National Development Finance Agency speak about the delivery of homes in the Irish Social Housing PPP Programme.  They discuss the background to the Social Housing PPP Programme and the project bundles that are delivering homes throughout the country. They explain the role of the NDFA on the programme and describe the importance of stakeholder collaboration when procuring and delivering these projects. Gareth Rowan, PPP Project Manager from Dublin City Council, joins Susanne and Derek to provide an insight into the Social Housing PPP Programme from the local authority perspective.  Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    18 min

  3. 03/31/2023

    Climate: NewERA’s role in the Climate Action Framework

    In this episode, Jacinta McDonnell, Corporate Finance Manager, NewERA, John Dillon, Head of NewERA and JP Corkery, Senior Manager, NewERA, discuss the Climate Action Framework for the commercial semi-State sector. The Climate Action Framework is designed to help ensure that commercial semi-State companies can play a lead role in Ireland’s transition to a carbon neutral economy and society, while also recognising the need for commercial independence in their respective operating environments. Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    12 min

  4. 12/16/2022

    NDFA: Infrastructure Delivery – TU Dublin Grangegorman

    In this episode, Laura McElduff, Project Manager and David Hannon, Sector Head - Programme Manager from the National Development Finance Agency speak about the delivery of the Central & East Quads PPP project for TU Dublin on the Grangegorman Campus.  They describe what a PPP project is and discuss the background to the project, the new buildings and facilities now available on the campus. They give an insight into some of the challenges faced during the delivery of this project and how these were overcome, and provide an overview of other activities in the NDFA including projects currently in procurement by the NDFA.   The NDFA Project brief was to deliver two large academic buildings for TU Dublin to accommodate the migration of 15 different schools, and up to 10,000 students into a single campus on the Grangegorman site.   The Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA)  was established in 2006 by the Irish Government under the GDA Act 2005 to redevelop the 73-acre former St Brendan’s Hospital grounds in Dublin’s North Inner City as an integrated and inclusive education, health and community campus. To find out more about the Grangegorman development see www.ggda.ie Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    13 min

  5. 08/12/2022

    Climate: Green Bonds

    In this episode, Emma Jane Joyce, Senior Business Manager – Sustainability and Climate Action, speaks with Mark Merrigan, Head of Bond Products and Documentation in the NTMA’s Funding and Debt Management Unit, about Ireland’s Sovereign Green Bond Programme.  They discuss the nature of sovereign green bonds and how they differ from regular government bonds and how the market has developed over the years since the NTMA first issued green bonds in 2018. They also discuss the recent launch of the 2021 Allocation Report and the 2020 Impact Reports, both of which are available on the NTMA’s website. Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    20 min

  6. 03/30/2022

    ISIF: Oblivious AI - Securing Data, Securing Insights

    In this episode, James Brennan, ISIF, and Jack Fitzsimons, Head Of Technology and Co-Founder, Oblivious AI, discuss how an increased focus on data privacy has created a unique challenge for organisations looking to leverage data analytics. Oblivious’ AI seeks to overcome this challenge through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning - allowing organisations to process data without direct access to the underlying sensitive information, reducing risk from cyberattacks while also creating new insight opportunities for data owners. Through both direct and indirect investment, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) provides capital to some of the most innovative and forward-thinking projects in Ireland. Head-quartered in Dublin, Oblivious AI allows organisations to collaborate on sensitive data while maintaining the strictest legal, moral and ethical safeguards through the use of its unique AI platform.   Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    33 min

  7. 02/23/2022

    ISIF: Provizio - AI: The Future of Automotive Accident Prevention

    In this episode, James Brennan, ISIF, and Barry Lunn, CEO of Provizo, discuss how AI can be used to perceive, predict and prevent car accidents in real time. With an estimated 94 per cent of crashes caused by human factors, Provizio seeks to look beyond traditional autonomous systems and use its unique AI platform to solve the enormous challenge around accident prevention. Through both direct and indirect investment, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) provides capital to some of the most innovative and forward-thinking projects in Ireland. Provizio develops accident prevention technology platform intended to reduce human error that causes the majority of road deaths. The company's platform combines vision sensors and machine learning to help drivers see through obstacles and to detect wider and further hazards in all-weather conditions, while also applying predictive analytics, enabling drivers to reduce and prevent accidents. Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    41 min

  8. 01/14/2022

    ISIF: Payslip – Simplifying Global Payroll in a Complex World

    In this episode, James Brennan, ISIF,  and Fidelma McGuirk, CEO of Payslip, discuss how the increasing complexity of work and business requires a new payroll service that can operate on a global level. With an ever-increasing focus on internationally structured organisations and the impact of Covid-19, Payslip offers to service global payroll operations - all on a single platform. Through both direct and indirect investment, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) provides capital to some of the most innovative and forward-thinking projects in Ireland. Payslip helps multinationals standardise their global payroll process, centrally manage their payroll with visibility and control, and scale into new countries. Traditional payroll service models are seen to no longer serve complex payroll issues, and amid the pandemic, global payroll delivery requires a digital platform that is secure, flexible, and scalable. Based in County Mayo, Payslip provides a cloud-based payroll platform to support global business at scale. Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    35 min

  9. 12/01/2021

    ISIF: The Irish Whiskey Growth Fund – Funding the Irish Whiskey Revival

    In this episode, Joanne Butler, ISIF,  and Fearghal Ó Ríordáin, Founder and Managing Partner of Ilen River Partners, discuss how The Irish Whiskey Growth Fund is supporting Irish whiskey through a unique financing structure allowing business owners to focus their efforts on producing quality whiskey and achieving scale. The Irish Whiskey Growth Fund was established in 2018 by Ilen River Partners and is supported by ISIF. It is the first fund established exclusively to lend to independent whiskey distilleries and other businesses operating in the whiskey sector across Ireland. The Fund has been formed specifically to fit the business model of whiskey businesses at each stage of their development, from the earliest stages of production to commercial maturity. Through both direct and indirect investment, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) provides capital to some of the most innovative and forward-thinking projects in Ireland. During its heyday in the early 19th century, Ireland was viewed as the ‘whiskey capital’ of the world.  However, the introduction of new taxes and the advancement of cheaper whiskey alternatives eventually forced the industry into decline and almost disappearance. A major distilling revival has gathered pace over the last decade and shows little sign of abating. Given the long-term nature of the whiskey production cycle, the industry now faces a unique challenge requiring financing solutions suited to a long-time horizon to achieve scale. With the right support and investment could Ireland once again become the ‘whiskey capital’ of the world? Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    41 min

  10. 11/01/2021

    ISIF: SilverCloud Health - Digital Mental Healthcare at Scale

    As the conversation around mental health and wellbeing continues to grow, an increasing area of focus is how best to deliver support to those in need. With digital transformation and digitisation disrupting more and more industries, can the digitisation of behavioural healthcare provide a possible solution to the mental health challenge? Through both direct and indirect investment, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund provides capital to some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in Ireland, including SilverCloud Health. With headquarters in Dublin, SilverCloud provides accessible, scalable, digital behavioural healthcare. Working with healthcare providers such as the HSE, NHS and private providers, SilverCloud aims to address unmet mental health and wellbeing needs and help build capacity for organisations to better support people with their increasing health and wellbeing needs. In this episode, James Brennan, ISIF Investment Director, and Ken Cahill, CEO and Co-Founder of SilverCloud Health discuss how SilverCloud’s use of digital mental healthcare delivery is paving the way to effective mental healthcare for all. Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    33 min

  11. 09/30/2021

    ISIF: ApisProtect - Using IoT and AI to #SaveTheBees

    As bee populations continue to decline and demand for food pollination seems set to grow exponentially, can the use of IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) help solve this global issue and ultimately #SaveTheBees? Through both direct and indirect investment, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund provides capital to some of the most innovative and forward thinking companies in Ireland, including ApisProtect. Headquartered in Ireland, capitalising on innovative and award-winning academic research, ApisProtect uses cutting-edge science, engineering, and advanced business processes to bring honey bee-saving technology to every corner of the globe. In this episode, Joanne Butler, ISIF Senior Investment Manager, and Dr Fiona Edwards Murphy, CEO and Co-Founder of ApisProtect discuss how ApisProtect’s use of IoT and AI is revolutionising commercial beekeeping and the importance of honeybees for the global food industry.  Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    28 min

  12. 08/03/2021

    NTMA Talks - ISIF: The 'Golden Age' of Venture Capital

    Ireland is set to play a leading role in this the 'golden age' of European and global venture capital.    Through both direct and indirect investment, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund provides capital to some of the most  innovative and forward thinking companies in Ireland and forms an integral part of the Irish venture ecosystem.   Join ISIF Senior Investment Manager, Joanne Butler and ISIF Innovation Investment Director, James Brennan as they discuss the venture capital landscape in Ireland and their upcoming NTMA Talks interviews with ISIF investees who have benefitted from this 'golden age'. Third Party Cookies: Links to other external websites are inserted for convenience. The NTMA is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of any external websites. If you have consented to accepting all cookies on the NTMA site, you are agreeing to the use of the third party cookies listed in the NTMA Website and Cookies Privacy Policy. The NTMA does not control the processing practices of those third parties so you should review their specific cookies and privacy policies and your own browser settings and user profiles with those third parties before agreeing to their use.

    14 min
  • 12 Episodes

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The National Treasury Management Agency presents NTMA Talks. A podcast series featuring key leaders from across the Irish business landscape.

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  • Creator
    NTMA
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
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    © 2024 NTMA Talks
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