On this week's episode, we hear from one humanitarian aid worker tasked with coordinating and overseeing relief efforts across Ukraine. Claudia Amaral, head of office with the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operation (DG ECHO) of the European Commission in Kyiv, tells us about her work - what type of assistance do people need the most? What type of stories has she heard from people on the ground? And how long will her work be needed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Mar 15, 2023•32 min
Former UK health minister Matt Hancock has been one of the most prominent characters in British politics in recent years - rarely for the right reasons. Now, thousands of his WhatsApp messages to other top politicians have been leaked. Political Correspondent with PA Media, Dominic McGrath, joins us to bring us up to speed on the latest, and gives us an overview of his career to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 09, 2023•30 min
In an episode brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly chats to reporter Anthea Lacchia about her investigation into the environmental impacts of hydropower in Ireland. What impact does Ardnacrusha have on the Shannon? And why are large numbers of fish dying at ESB stations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 07, 2023•16 min
The idea of a 15-minute city - where all your daily amenities are just a 15-minute walk away - might seem uncontroversial, but the urban planning concept has been twisted into a conspiracy theory. Stephen McDermott, assistant news editor with The Journal, and architect Camilla Siggaard Andersen join us on this week's episode to explain more - how does a 15-minute city work in practice, is there any truth in the idea of 'permits' being used to control movement, and what are the roots of the consp...
Mar 02, 2023•28 min
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a debilitating illness that impacts some people during pregnancy, yet the drug used to treat it is still difficult to access. Why? We're joined by our Political Correspondent Christina Finn to look at the issue further - just how effective is Cariban, how expensive is it, and why isn't the scheme the government set up to pay for it working as it should?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the ai...
Feb 21, 2023•21 min
Bertie has rejoined Fianna Fáil - but what's his goal here? Journalist and commentator Lise Hand joins to look back over the rise and fall of Ahern, revisiting his role in the Mahon Tribunal, and we ask what happens now - could we see him make a run for president?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, explai...
Feb 15, 2023•39 min
We're approaching one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the war shows no end in sight. DCU professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, an expert in post-Soviet politics, joins us to examine what the next steps could be. Is a peace deal possible? Or even a Ukrainian victory? How long will Western support continue?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 ke...
Feb 09, 2023•30 min
As Ireland's immigration system comes under increasing strain, CEO of the Irish Refugee Council Nick Henderson joins us on this week's episode to give a clear, concise overview of how it all works. What's the difference between a refugee and International Protection Applicant? Where do people fleeing Ukraine come into it? Also, what type of difficulties exist for people arriving into Ireland?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland h...
Feb 02, 2023•37 min
This week, as a bonus episode of The Explainer brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly chats with Niall Sargent and John Walsh, chair of the European Small Islands Federation, about what is needed to help our offshore islands thrive. It follows the ISLAND NATION project, investigative reporter took a deep dive into the key issues facing our islands, causing their numbers to drop and pushing them closer to depopulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 29, 2023•33 min
This week, in an episode of The Explainer brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly chats with reporter Peter McGuire as well as Dr Anne Dee, chair of the public health committee at the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO)about an in-depth report into public health reform in Ireland. It found that while recruitment of public health staff is progressing, concerns remain, with improved systems and data collection vital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 26, 2023•28 min
Our producer Aoife Barry joins us to look at a record day for cinema in Ireland, with Irish films, actors, and production teams receiving more Oscar nominations than ever before. How did this happen, and who might the winners ultimately be?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 ww...
Jan 24, 2023•22 min
Debbie Ging, associate professor of Digital Media and Gender in the School of Communication at DCU, joins us on this week's episode to examine influencer Andrew Tate. He is very well known among some users of the internet - and entirely unknown to others. He has been the focus of numerous headlines over the past few months, before the coverage took a sharp turn earlier this month when he was arrested, alongside his brother, in Romania. We explain more about Tate, the 'manosphere' he is part of, ...
Jan 21, 2023•29 min
In a new in-depth report by Noteworthy, it was revealed that an ambition for tighter scrutiny regarding the investment of pension funds in fossil fuels was quietly rolled back only months after a goal on this was set. In our FUELLING RETIREMENT investigation, reporter Lauren Boland finds that before a working group had met to examine the measure, it was deemed "not prudent". This week Susan Daly chats with Lauren and Ciarán Hughes, financial advisor at Ethico, about these findings as well as the...
Jan 16, 2023•23 min
The ongoing cost of living crisis means many people are looking to make savings and find ways to be more financially secure. Nick Charalambous from Cork-based Alpha Wealth Financial Management joins us on this week's episode to look at what changes from Budget 2023 might make an impact this year, what steps you can take to save the most money this year - and how you can lay the groundwork now for a better 2024.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable jour...
Jan 12, 2023•30 min
This week, the team behind The Explainer look through the back catalogue to bring you some of our favourite explanations from the past year, ranging from what the impact of another recession could be, to why Ireland is so obsessed with Garth Brooks.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 inform...
Jan 04, 2023•19 min
Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at NUI Galway and The Journal columnist, joins us to take a look back at the year that was in US politics. Was it a good year for Biden? What should we make of the fallout from the midterms? And is the Republican party going to pin their colours to Trump?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, investigatin...
Dec 29, 2022•33 min
This week, in an episode of The Explainer brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly chats with reporter Alice Chambers and Mindy O'Brien, chief executive of environmental charity VOICE, about soft plastic recycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2022•26 min
Órla Ryan, creator and presenter of The Journal's new documentary series Redacted Lives, joins us on this week's episode to explore what survivors of mother and baby homes are facing right now. What exactly was the system and how did it work? What were the problems with the Commission of Investigation? And how will the planned redress scheme work?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. Y...
Dec 21, 2022•33 min
This week, as a bonus episode of The Explainer brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly chats with reporter Niall Sargent and Dr Patrick Brodie, an assistant professor in UCD researching the environmental politics of digital infrastructure, about the carbon footprint of the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2022•27 min
Journalist and academic Professor Peter Neumann joins us on this week's episode to look at an alleged coup plot in Germany involving far-right extremists planning to start a civil war. How long have "Reichsbürger" been active? What exactly was the alleged plan? And what does a minor aristocrat have to do with it all?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 ...
Dec 13, 2022•25 min
This week on The Explainer, we're joined by economist and research affiliate with the ESRI John Fitzgerald to look at how inflation is currently impacting our lives. Is it slowing down, and will we feel that in our own finances? How long before it settles down? And is a recession still inevitable?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...
Dec 08, 2022•22 min
In another episode by Noteworthy, editor Maria Delaney and visual journalist Geela Garcia tell Susan Daly about Noteworthy's latest project which found that human trafficking of migrant fishers continues, seven years after the issue was first exposed in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 05, 2022•28 min
It's a virus we never thought about much pre-Covid, but during the first winter with no restrictions in place, RSV has exploded in Ireland. But what is it, who is most at risk, and how do we protect ourselves against it? Joining us this week is Dr Niamh Lynch, a consultant paediatrician in Cork, to explain more. We also speak to Paul Murphy, whose son Liam was recently critically ill with RSV.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland ...
Nov 30, 2022•24 min
David Kenny, associate professor at Trinity College Dublin Law School, is back with us to take us through the EU-Canada Trade Agreement, or Ceta. What is it, what are the main sticking points, and why did the Supreme Court rule that it couldn't be ratified without a referendum in Ireland (as it stands, at least)?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 ...
Nov 22, 2022•31 min
This week we have The42's soccer writer Gavin Cooney in studio to answer some of the many questions surrounding this year's World Cup. Why Qatar? Who are the teams to watch? Is it really going to be a carbon-neutral event? We also examine the human rights abuses during the preparation for the tournament, and what Qatari authorities have said about LGBTQI+ rights.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal...
Nov 16, 2022•33 min
In another episode by Noteworthy, reporters Cormac Fitzgerald and Stephen McDermott tell Susan Daly about Noteworthy's latest project which examined lobbying by former government officials. They found almost 400 lobbying returns in which former government officials incorrectly appeared as ‘ordinary’ lobbyists on the register. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2022•17 min
Elaine Burke, editor of Silicon Republic, joins us on this week's episode to look at what's happening in the tech industry. What's behind the latest wave of layoffs, what does it mean for Ireland - and what exactly is going on over at Twitter?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...
Nov 10, 2022•27 min
Our reporter Lauren Boland joins us this week to look at what lies ahead for the climate conference. The UN summit is taking place next week in Egypt and will be attended by a number of world leaders (yes, including Rishi Sunak), but what will it achieve? What new agreements could be struck? And what's Ireland's place in all of this?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 contrib...
Nov 03, 2022•22 min
In another episode by Noteworthy, reporter Michelle Hennessy tells Susan Daly about Noteworthy's latest project which examined the impact of the justice system on Travellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 01, 2022•24 min
We're joined on this week's episode of The Explainer by Dr Paola Rivetti, an associate professor in politics and international relations at DCU whose research interests focus on the government of societies and polities in the Middle East and on social and political mobilisations, to examine what exactly has happened since Mahsa Amini's death on 16 September. What exactly is driving so many people out in protest, who are the morality police, and is there anything different about these demonstrati...
Oct 26, 2022•32 min
