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The Tonight ShowWednesday 02 July - Tariffs, Trump, and the Race to ÁrasWith U.S. tariffs looming and EU trade policy at a crossroads, Tánaiste Simon Harris hints at a 10% rate becoming the "new normal." Lucinda Creighton, Kevin Doyle, and Dr. Nora Strecker unpack what this means for Ireland and beyond.Then, President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” clears the Senate — but what’s in it, and who wins or loses? Niall Stanage of The Hill joins the panel for a fiery breakdown.Finally, as President Michael D. Higgins prepares to step down, Ireland braces for its first presidential race in over a decade. The panel asks...2025-07-0345 min
Newstalk BreakfastCould we have prepared better for US tariffs?US President Donald Trump is set to announce tariffs tomorrow Europe is staring down the barrel of a recession according to Lucinda Creighton, CEO of Vulcan Consulting, Former Minister for European Affairs and columnist for the Business Post.2025-04-0109 min
Newstalk BreakfastEU Trade Ministers meet to discuss US tariffsAn unscheduled meeting will take place tomorrow among EU Trade Ministers in response to tariffs from the United States. Tánaiste Simon Harris will be among those in the meeting. We speak to Lucinda Creighton, CEO of Vulcan Consulting, Former Minister for European Affairs and columnist for the Business Post. 2025-02-1209 min
Red LinesThe South PollMark Carruthers is joined by Lucinda Creighton, Gary Murphy, Elaine Loughlin and Gráinne Ní Aodha in Dublin to preview the Republic's election later this month.2024-11-1341 min
Page By Page Book ReviewsThe Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry: A Gripping Book Review of Dark Family DramaThe Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry: A Gripping Book Review of Dark Family Drama - In The Perfect Child, Lucinda Berry weaves a haunting tale of obsession, deceit, and psychological tension. This review explores the complex and chilling dynamics within a family as they grapple with the darkness hidden beneath their seemingly perfect life. We delve into the unsettling plot, the deeply flawed characters, and the intense suspense that makes this psychological thriller a must-read. If you’re a fan of dark family dramas filled with unexpected twists, The Perfect Child will leave you breathless. Don’t forget to like, comm...2024-10-0502 minPage By Page Book ReviewsThe Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry: A Thrilling Book Review of Secrets and LiesDive into our latest review of "The Best of Friends" by Lucinda Berry, a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Explore the compelling plot where three lifelong friends navigate the heart-wrenching aftermath of a tragic accident involving their sons. We delve deep into Berry’s masterful writing style, the emotional depth of the narrative, and the intricate dynamics between characters that make this a must-read. Join us as we uncover the suspense and raw emotion that define this extraordinary novel.Get a Free 30 Day Trial of Audible By Going Here: https://am...2024-10-0302 minPage By Page Book ReviewsWhen She Returned by Lucinda Berry: A Gripping Book Review of Dark Secrets and LiesKate Bennett vanished without a trace, only to reappear eleven years later, unraveling a tale of trauma and cult involvement. Dive into a suspenseful narrative enriched by the perspectives of Kate, Scott, and Abbi, each adding emotional depth and tension. Witness the complex character development as Kate battles her past, Scott grapples with the return of his lost love, and Abbi seeks truth. Explore the psychological manipulation of cults and the gripping pacing that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Like and share if you enjoy thrilling mysteries! #KateBennett #Mystery #CultSurvival #SuspenseThriller #CharacterDevelopmentGet a...2024-10-0202 min
IIEA TalksLucinda Creighton and Conall Mac Coille 'Managing Europe’s under-performing economy' - May 23rd 2024'Managing Europe’s under-performing economy'
Lucinda Creighton and Conall Mac Coille in conversation with Dan O'Brien2024-05-2343 min
IIEA TalksThe Future Role of the D9+: Delivering an innovative economy fit for global leadershipIn the first half of 2024, Ireland will assume the rotating chair of the D9+ (or ‘Digital Nine+) - a group of digitally advanced European states which are at the forefront of Europe’s digital economy. In this IIEA event, which is supported by Amazon, an expert panel of speakers assesses what Ireland’s presidency of the group could contribute to the D9+’s long-term development; how the D9+ can link in with the priorities of the Presidencies of the Council of the EU; and how this group of digital frontrunners can contribute positively to EU digital policymaking in the coming years.
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Fighting TerrorEye on Blasphmey: Cartoon Wars - The case of Jyllands-PostenToday's fourth episode of our series on blasphemy will focus on the worldwide protests against the Danish cartoons of the Muslim Prophet, also known as the case of Jyllands-Posten. Lucinda speaks with author of The Cartoons that Shook the World, Dr. Jytte Klausen, who will be able to offer a distinct perspective and unique insight into her experience of freedom of expression. Together they explore her book in more detail and discuss the parallels between the current trend of Quran burnings in Denmark and the Jyllands-Posten affair from 2005. Dr. Jytte Klausen is the Lawrence A. Wien Professor o...2023-11-0231 minFighting TerrorEye on Blasphemy: The scandals of Quran burning in ScandinaviaToday's third episode of our series on blasphemy will focus on the Quran burning incidents that have occurred in Scandinavia recently. Lucinda speaks with distinguished counterterrorism expert Dr. Magnus Ranstorp to try to understand the reactions as well as the political and social impact the incidents have had thus far. Magnus has been researching counterterrorism and CVE issues for almost thirty years. He was the first author to seriously map out the Lebanese Hizbollah movement and its connection to international terrorism and relationship with Iran and Syria. Currently, he is the Research Director at the Centre for A...2023-10-1935 minFighting TerrorEye on Blasphemy: Understanding the controversies and perspectives – The case of blasphemy in IslamToday's second episode of Fighting Terror's new series will shed light on the concept of blasphemy in Islamic theology and its significance within the religion. Lucinda speaks with Professor Jocelyne Cesari who will offer insights into the concept of blasphemy and its historical roots and how some Islamist extremist groups use blasphemy to further their agendas and mobilise followers, as well as the implications for societal cohesion. Professor Jocelyne Cesari holds the Chair of Religion and Politics at the University of Birmingham (UK) and is a Senior Fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World A...2023-10-0534 minFighting TerrorEye on Blasphemy: Violence against perceived blasphemers in the WestWhat is blasphemy and blasmphemy violence and what drives violence against perceived blasmphemers? Who are the main victims and perpetrators of blasmphemy violence? How did the Salman Rushdie affair shape perceptions and discussions around blasphemy in the Western world and are there risks associated with curtailing freedom of expression? The first episode of Fighting Terror’s new series on blasphemy will aim to provide our listeners with a deeper understanding of free speech and blasphemy affairs in Western Europe. Lucinda speaks with Liam Duffy, Strategic Advisor to CEP and together they discuss Liam's recent CEP report on Vi...2023-09-2134 minFighting TerrorEye on Antisemitism: EU strategy on combatting antisemitism and fostering Jewish lifeIn today's final episode of CEP’s Eye on Antisemitism, Lucinda turns to the EU and looks at what they are currently doing to combat antisemitism. She speaks with Katharina von Schnurbein who is the European Commission Coordinator for the EU strategy on combatting antisemitism and fostering Jewish life.Katharina was appointed the first European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism in December 2015. Her mandate includes liaising closely with the Jewish community on behalf of the European Commission, proposing and implementing European Commission policy to prevent and fight antisemitism. Prior, she worked for five years as advisor to Eu...2023-08-1736 minFighting TerrorResponding to the two-year anniversary of the Taliban takeoverToday marks the two-year anniversary of the Taliban takeover and the fall of Kabul. In this episode, Lucinda and CEP Senior Director Hans-Jakob Schindler discuss the past, present and future of Afghanistan, the Taliban takeover, women's rights, and EU recommendations.From 2001 until 2005, Hans headed the federal government of Germany's team investigating al-Qaida in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia. Between 2005 and 2011, Hans held the position of First Secretary Political Affairs and Liaison to the Security Forces at the German Embassy in Tehran. Acting as a special advisor to the ambassador, he led the embassy's crisis management team during...2023-08-1520 minFighting TerrorEye on Antisemitism: Resurgent antisemitism in FranceWhat are some of the key factors contributing to the rise of antisemitism in France? How is the dynamic between the Jewish and Muslim communities in Toulouse, and what efforts have been made to address and bridge these divides? Why are Jews leaving France and does that have an impact on the Jewish community and the broader society?In today’s fifth episode of CEP’s Eye on Antisemitism series, Lucinda explores the resurgence of antisemitism in France with Deputy Mayor Nicole Yardeni from Toulouse. Nicole's previous position as President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of F...2023-08-0424 minFighting TerrorEye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among native-born immigrant communities in the United KingdomIn today's fourth episode of CEP's Eye on Antisemitism series, Lucinda speaks with Fiyaz Mughal about antisemitism among native-born immigrant communities in the United Kingdom. They discuss Fiyaz's work in the field of preventing extremism and working towards racial equality and Fiyaz shares his expert insights into how to create meaningful connections between Muslim and Jewish communities.Fiyaz is the founder of Faith Matters and Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks), focusing on social cohesion and work on anti-extremism projects. Working on faith related issues in the two organisations has become a core theme, particularly in supporting integration, c...2023-07-2035 minFighting TerrorEye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among right-wing extremists in GermanyIn today’s third episode of CEP’s Eye on Antisemitism series, Lucinda will delve into how antisemitism manifests among right-wing extremists in Germany with guest Marina Chernivsky. How does the growth of right-wing political movements in Germany influence the prevalence of antisemitic sentiments? Are there any connections between antisemitism and broader issues like nationalism, xenophobia, or Islamophobia? What kind of support or resources do mental health professionals need to effectively combat antisemitism?Marina is the initiator and director of the Competence Center for Prevention and Empowerment, which is supported by the Central Welfare Board of Jews in G...2023-07-0627 minFighting TerrorEye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among left-wing extremists in the United KingdomIn today's second episode of the Eye on Antisemitism, Lucinda delves into the complex issue of antisemitism among the left-wing extremists in the United Kingdom (UK), specifically looking at the UK political landscape. How has the Labour Party, which is historically associated with left-wing politics in the UK, addressed or failed to address the issue of left-wing antisemitism within its ranks? And how does it affect Jewish communities, both in terms of their safety and sense of belonging? What steps can be taken to effectively combat and counter left-wing antisemitism in the UK?Lucinda speaks with Dave...2023-06-2233 minFighting TerrorEye on Antisemitism: Trends in Europe and the United StatesHow is antisemitism defined? What is the current state of antisemitism in Europe and the United States (U.S.)? How have recent global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to the popularity of antisemitic conspiracy theories among extremists? The first podcast episode in our new series on antisemitism will provide our listeners with a deeper understanding of antisemitism and current trends on both sides of the Atlantic. With the threat landscape indicating that antisemitic incidents are on the rise in both Europe and the U.S., thereby influencing a variety of violent and non-violent extremists across the political...2023-06-0829 minFighting TerrorBreaking News: New CEP publication on transnational linkages between violent right-wing extremism, terrorism and organized crimeIn today’s episode, Lucinda is joined by CEP Senior Advisor Alexander Ritzmann. He leads the work of CEP Berlin on violent far-right extremist or terrorist (transnational) networks, both offline and online. Together they take a closer look at a recently published CEP study, titled Transnational linkages between violent right-wing extremism, terrorism and organized crime, of which the main author is Alexander. About the study:Existing studies on the extremism/terrorism-crime nexus in recent years have focused on Islamist extremism and terrorism, while the transnational nexus between right-wing extremism/terrorism and organized crime groups remains under-researched. Thi...2023-04-0621 minFighting TerrorManchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3In today’s episode, Lucinda speaks with Liam Duffy, CEP Strategic Advisor. They discuss the findings of the recent Manchester Arena Inquiry, which is the third - and final - report of the inquiry. Chaired by Sir John Saunders, this report focuses on radicalisation and preventability. Liam sheds some light on what the inquiry is all about, the tragedy that occurred back in 2017 in Manchester, the radicalisation process of the perpetrator Salman Abedi and - most importantly - whether the attack could have been prevented.2023-03-2316 minFighting TerrorBreaking News: Responding to the Manchester Arena InquiryLast week, the third and final report of the Manchester Arena Inquiry was published. Chaired by Sir John Saunders, the inquiry focuses on radicalisation and preventability. In this breaking news episode, Lucinda speaks with Liam Duffy, Strategic Advisor for the Counter Extremism Project, to hear about his thoughts on the findings of the inquiry as well as the radicalisation process of the perpetrator, Salman Abedi.2023-03-1317 minFighting TerrorBreaking News: Responding to the case of Gonzalez v. GoogleLast week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in cases that raise questions about liability shields afforded to tech companies under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. In this breaking news episode, Lucinda speaks with Dr. Hany Farid, Senior Advisor to CEP and professor at University of California, Berkley. Hany is CEP's in-house expert when it comes to digital forensics. Together, Lucinda and Hany take a closer look at one of the cases, Gonzalez v. Google, and discuss the Section 230 Liability Shield. LinksTo read the amicus curiae brief, please click here.To...2023-03-0318 minFighting TerrorBreaking News: Responding to the Prevent Strategy ReviewLast Wednesday, the long-awaited Prevent review was published by the Home Office. Led by William Shawcross, who was appointed Independent Reviewer of Prevent in 2021, the review sets out to understand how effectively this strand of the government’s counterterrorism strategy works and how it can be improved. But what is Prevent? Why was it created and why was last week's review commissioned in the first place ? What are the key takeaways from Shawcross' review and will Prevent make Britain safer? In this breaking news episode, Lucinda speaks with CEP experts, Ian Acheson and Liam Duffy, and explores the...2023-02-1735 minFighting TerrorEye on 4R Network: Coming Home - A first-hand account of reintegration stories from two former extremistsIn today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to two former extremists, Ryan Lo’Ree and Bryant Vinas. Ryan was once a right-wing extremist with one of the largest Nazi movements in the United States. After being confined, Ryan went through a process of transformation that focused on healing from trauma. As part of his healing and deradicalization, Ryan created the Team Revelation Mixed Martial Arts, a program utilized to prevent troubled youth from entering gang and extremist cultures. Today, he contributes his expertise to Parallel Networks as Programme Director and Interventionist. ...2023-02-1452 minFighting TerrorEye on 4R Network: Preventing Recidivism - A law enforcement perspective on minimizing the risk of extremist offender reintegration and rehabilitationIn today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda talks to Mitch Silber. He is the executive director of the Community Security Initiative, visiting lecturer at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and the author of the book The Al Qaeda Factor & Radicalization in the West.Mr. Silber’s CV is extensive, ranging from more than 20 years of experience in providing high-end finished intelligence, bespoke consulting and advisory work for a wide range of corporate, financial and governmental clients to being a former Director of Intelligence Analysis at the New York City Poli...2023-02-0928 minFighting TerrorEye on 4R Network: In-Community Reintegration & Rehabilitation - The case of Central AsiaIn today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks with social neuroscientist Mike Niconchuk and Noah Tucker, consultant for CEP’s Rehabilitation & Reintegration project in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. As an applied neuroscience researcher and practitioner, Mike Niconchuk focuses on trauma recovery in conflict-affected populations, and the relationship between trauma, extremism, intergroup violence. Noah Tucker is a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and a Research Associate at the GWU Central Asia Program. He works primarily on social conflict and conflict prevention, from violent extremism and (Islamist and far-right groups) to ethnic and regional conflict. In...2023-02-0246 min
Tax TalkTax Talk EP 13: Tax and PoliticsIn Episode 13 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren discusses the effect tax has on politics, in the context of the recent Commission on Taxation and Welfare report, with former Government Ministers Lucinda Creighton and Pat Rabbitte, and Donal de Buitléir, who served as Secretary to a previous Commission in the 1980s and who has a life-long interest in tax policy.2023-02-0133 minFighting TerrorEye on 4R Network: The Journey Within - Toxic stress, trauma and how they can impact reintegration and rehabilitationIn today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda talks to Dr. Vivian Khedari DePierro. She is the Chief Psychologist & Director of Research at Beyond Conflict, who also happen to be our partners in this 4R Network endeavour. As a Clinical Psychologist, Vivian focuses on the development and evaluation of accessible and culturally-tailored approaches to trauma recovery among communities affected by violence and conflict across the globe.In today’s episode of our series on the 4R Network, Vivian will touch upon the connection between unresolved trauma and the perpetuation of violence, and how failure to...2023-01-3130 minFighting TerrorEye on 4R Network: Behind the hieroglyphic streets: Conspiracy theories as a coping mechanism for reintegrating extremistsIn today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to co-authors of Pastels and Pedophiles: Inside the Mind of Qanon Dr. Sophia Moskalenko and Dr. Mia Bloom. Sophia is a psychologist studying mass identity, inter-group conflict, and conspiracy theories. She has written several books, including the award-winning Friction: How Conflict Radicalizes Them and Us. Mia is a fellow with New America's International Security program and professor of communication and Middle East studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta. She has authored books on violent extremism including Small Arms: Children and Terrorism.In the context...2023-01-2646 minFighting TerrorEye on 4R Network: Coordinating Law Enforcement and Civil Society Efforts to Facilitate Effective Reintegration: The case of GermanyIn today’s episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to Sofia Koller and Jorgos Sotiriadis. Sofia is a Senior Research Analyst at the CEP Berlin office. Her research focuses on the prosecution, reintegration, rehabilitation of returned foreign fighters into European states, specifically female offenders. Jorgos Sotiriadis is a consultant in the Working Group on Strategies of Prevention and Countering Islamist Extremism at the Berlin Senate Department of Interior Affairs, Digital Transformation and Sports. He is also the Head of Office of Deradicalisation Network, the DeRadNet, in Germany, which is a body that coordinates distancing and exi...2023-01-2446 minFighting TerrorEye on 4R Network: When Terrorists Come Home: From in-prison to post-release careIn today’s second episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks with Ian Acheson, Senior Advisor to the Counter Extremism Project. Ian has long been involved in prison security and counter-terrorism. In 1994, he joined Her Majesty’s Prison Service as a prison officer, rising rapidly to governor rank. In 2015, Ian led an independent review of Islamist extremism in prisons and probation in the UK. He has extensive involvement in operational command of serious prison incidents, hostage negotiation, and counter-terrorism policy and practice.In this episode, Ian will pull from his experience and expertise in the...2023-01-1227 minFighting TerrorEye on 4R Network: Rehabilitating and Reintegrating Extremist Offenders in the United StatesIn today's first episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to Juncal, Programme Manager at the Counter Extremism Project and Co-founder of Parallel Networks (PN), a non-profit organisation dedicated to combating polarization, hate and extremism.Juncal has gained professional experience researching conflicts, forced migrations, organized crime and security. Her research has developed through collaboration in projects with institutions like Georgetown University, Comillas ICADE (Madrid), the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and UNICEF. She also gained hands-on experience in peacebuilding while in Latin America and Africa, where she provided psychosocial support to internally displaced populations...2023-01-1034 min
Woman's HourNurses on strike, comedian Cally Beaton, teacher Andria Zafirakou, root smudgingTwo nurses, Heather who is a Specialist Community Nurse for a London NHS Trust and Mary, who works as an A&E nurse in Leeds, explain why they are joining the picket line today.
Cally Beaton had a high-flying career as a TV executive. But she swapped the boardroom for the comedy club after receiving career advice from none other than Joan Rivers. Cally joins Jessica Creighton to describe how she has now achieved her comedy goal by making her debut appearance on the Christmas Special of Live at The Apollo’ at the age of 53.
Breaking up for the Ch...2022-12-2057 minFighting TerrorBreaking News: Responding to Germany withdrawing troops from MaliLast week, various media outlets were reporting that the German government has formally taken a decision to start the withdrawal of troops, which are stationed in Mali for the UN peacekeeping mission. Germany is not alone amongst its EU partners in making this call. What does this mean for extremism and terrorism in the wider Sahel region and what does this mean for the future of Mali?In this breaking news episode, Lucinda Creighton speaks with Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director at the Counter Extremism Project. From 2001 until 2005, Hans headed the federal government of Germany's team investigating al-Qaida...2022-11-2915 minFighting TerrorEye on Islamism: The current threat of jihadism and its potential evolutionA term that has become a ubiquitous part of public discourse on terrorism and radical Islam ever since the rise of al Qaeda and ISIL/Da'esh back in 2014/15 is the term jihad. In today’s last episode of the miniseries on Eye on Islamism, we will shift gear and focus on the current threat of jihadism and its potential evolution.In this episode, Lucinda Creighton speaks with Liam Duffy who is a strategic advisor for the Counter Extremism Project based in the United Kingdom. He is a regular contributor for UnHerd on extremism, and has written on th...2022-11-1036 minFighting TerrorBreaking News: Responding to Netherlands repatriating women and children from SyriaOn Tuesday this week, the Dutch Cabinet confirmed that twelve Dutch women were picked up in Syria and will be transported to the Netherlands where they will be taken into custody for crimes related to terrorism offenses. What is the process of repatriating female IS members and the potential challenges that may arrive when prosecuting such returnees? Why is there so much reluctance on behalf of European capitals to repatriate foreign fighters? How should the risk of returning foreign fighters be managed and can we learn from best practices? What are some of your recommendations for policymakers and security...2022-11-0420 minFighting TerrorEye on Islamism: Muslim Brotherhood and associated groups in the WestFounded in Egypt in 1928, the Muslim Brotherhood is that country’s oldest Islamist organization and has branches throughout the world. While these branches operate under a variety of names and use a variety of social, political, and occasionally violent methods, they share a commitment to the overarching goal of establishing rule according to sharia. The third episode in our miniseries on Islamism will explore the Muslim Brotherhood and associated groups in the West.In this episode, Lucinda Creighton talks to Dr. Lorenzo Vidino who is the Director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. An ex...2022-10-2743 minFighting TerrorEye on Islamism: Islam and Terrorism in the WestAcademic reflection on Islam started in the early 1960s in Europe. It began as a phenomenon linked to migration dynamics when Europe witnessed many migrant populations settling in at that time. More than 4 decades later, this reflection has had to confront new approaches that frequently tend to associate Islam with immigration or violence, especially after jihadist attacks, which have taken place on European soil. The second episode in our mini-series on Islamism will focus on Islam and terrorism in the West by exploring different aspects, including political Islam and Islamist terrorism.In this episode, Lucinda Creighton talks...2022-10-2035 minFighting TerrorEye on Islamism: What is Islamism?“What is Islamism? Are there any overlaps between the religion Islam and the term Islamism? Who are the Islamists and how do they view the West? What constitutes a good policy response to Islamism? The first podcast episode in our mini-series on Islamism will explore what the term Islamism means and how to respond to the Islamist challenge.In this conceptual episode Lucinda Creighton talks to Sir John Jenkins, a former British diplomat and currently a Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange. Sir John Jenkins has enjoyed a 35 year career in the British Diplomatic Service where he has li...2022-10-1339 minWoman's HourHelen O'Hara, International Day of the Girl, photojournalist Anastasia Taylor-Lind on UkraineThe Royal College of Nursing, the world's biggest nurses' union, has a culture of bullying and misogyny, according to an internal report. Jessica Creighton speaks to Pat Cullen, the General Secretary and Chief Executive of the RCN who commissioned the report.
Helen O’Hara is a violinist and composer who plays the ear catching violin on the massive No.1 hit Come on Eileen. She joins Jessica to explain why she chose to become a key member of Dexy’s Midnight Runners rather than join a symphony orchestra, how she picked up her violin again after a long break to rais...2022-10-1157 minFighting TerrorDeath Weapons: Inside a Teenage Terrorist NetworkIn today’s podcast, we will focus on the year long investigation of Death Weapons by a consortium of international reporters from Germany's Die Welt, Politico, and Insider. The investigation reveals internal details of how this network of young neo-Nazis is setting up terrorist cells across Europe and the US to carry out armed attacks.In this episode Lucinda talks to Nick Robins-Early, New-York-based journalist and Senior Editor for Digital Culture News at Insider, where he covers disinformation, extremism and the future of the internet. Together with colleagues at Politico and Germany's Die Welt, Nick investigated Death Weap...2022-08-1835 minFighting TerrorBreaking News: Responding to the drone strike on Al-ZawahiriOn Saturday, US President Joe Biden announced that the United States had killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, current emir of al-Qaeda and longtime deputy to Osama bin Laden, in Kabul (Afghanistan). Zawahiri’s death raises questions about the succession and the relevance of al-Qaeda in the current terrorist threat landscape, as well as Afghanistan's role following last year's rushed exit by Western forces. In this episode, Lucinda speaks with Hans-Jakob Schindler, the Senior Director at the Counter Terrorism Project. From 2001 until 2005, Hans headed the federal government of Germany's team investigating al-Qaida in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia. Between 2005 and 2011, Hans...2022-08-0414 minFighting TerrorThe link between domestic violence and terrorismStudies have shown that there appears to be a strong link between those committing domestic violence, and those ready to commit acts of terrorism - especially among young men. Yet, while terrorism and domestic abuse share profound parallels, they couldn’t be further apart in how they are treated in today’s society and by law enforcement. In this episode Lucinda talks to Joan Smith, a novelist, essayist, columnist and campaigner for human rights. She was Co-Chair of the Mayor of London’s Violence Against Women and Girls Board from 2013-2021, and her latest book is Home Grown...2022-07-1534 minFighting TerrorBreaking News: Responding to the Iran-Belgium prisoner swap treatyOn Tuesday, Belgium’s parliament debated whether to ratify a Treaty with Iran that could allow an Iranian convicted of terrorism in Belgium to be sent back to Iran. The Treaty, however, is highly controversial among Western critics of the Iranian regime, as well as members of the Iranian opposition living in exile.In this episode, Lucinda speaks with Jason Brodsky, the policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI). Before joining UANI, Jason was a senior Middle East analyst and editor at Iran International TV and served in a variety of capacities at the Wilson Center. Ear...2022-07-1412 minFighting TerrorGlobal Terrorism Index 2022The Global Terrorism Index recently released its ninth edition, clearly indicating two key developments - deaths from terrorism have continued to fall since their peak in 2015, and terrorism has become more concentrated, with 119 countries recording no deaths, the best result since 2007.In this episode Lucinda speaks to Steve Killelea, an entrepreneur in high technology business development and philanthropist focused on sustainable development and peace. Steve founded the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) in 2007 as an independent non-profit global research institute analysing the intertwined relationships between business, peace, and economic development. As one of the world’s mo...2022-05-2645 minFighting TerrorThe changing landscape of the online terrorist threatDigital advancement and new technologies have transformed the dynamics of propaganda dissemination, recruitment and radicalisation. This is resulting in easier accessibility of violent extremist and terrorist material, increasing the risk of radicalising online and helping violent extremists to establish international links. Throughout the two last years, new forms of extremist ideologies and polarising ideas have spread online, in particular as a reaction to the measures taken by governments to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the online response to the war in Ukraine. In this episode Lucinda talks to Ilkka Salmi, the EU Counter-Terrorism coordinator. As E...2022-05-1234 minFighting TerrorForeign Fighters and the War in UkraineHistory has proven that foreign fighters, including mercenaries and volunteers, get easily drawn to civil war and insurgencies between states where they seek to support several different ideologies and causes. The case is no different with the Russia-Ukraine war; both in 2014 and now in 2022. The only slight difference in the 2022 situation would be the scale of foreigners who have mobilised in record numbers and governments encouraging their citizens to travel to Ukraine.In this episode Lucinda talks to Alexander Ritzmann, who has been working on the promotion of liberal democracy and the prevention of violent extremism for 20...2022-04-2847 minFighting TerrorThe Ukraine war, France's EU Council Presidency and Europe’s security relationshipRussia's ongoing war against Ukraine has brought an unexpected twist to France's Presidential election and its coordinating role as the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU. Although President Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the election, the unexpected strength shown by his far-right opponent Marine LePen also highlights the domestic and international political, security and defence challenges with which France continues to wrestle with. In this episode, Lucinda Creighton is joined by Tara Varma to discuss how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has influenced the recent first round of the French Presidential election and the F...2022-04-1349 min
Tax TalkTax Talk EP 9: Commission on Taxation and Welfare SubmissionIn Episode 9 of Tax Talk, we explore some of the broad themes in the Institute’s recent submission to the Commission on Taxation and Welfare and consider the prospects for reform in the prevailing political climate.
Our host, Samantha McCaughren is joined by:
• Brian Brennan, Tax Partner with KPMG and Chair of the Irish Tax Institute’s Commission Working Group
• Donal de Buitléir, long-time member of the Irish Tax Institute, secretary to the Commission on Tax that sat in the early 1980s, former assistant secretary in Revenue and a prominent figure in public policy and administration.
• Lucinda Creighton, former Minister of...2022-03-1631 minFighting TerrorPreventing extremism through integrating young displaced peopleWhy are displaced young people at such high risk of radicalisation? What can we do to work with them, and other institutions, to ensure their full integration into society? And what are the impacts if all efforts fail?In this episode, Lucinda Creighton is joined by Kayte Cable, Co-founder & Programme Manager of the UK-based Big Leaf Foundation. Big Leaf Foundation is a small charity working with displaced young people aged 16-25 living in Surrey, UK, aimed at providing a nurturing programme of activities, projects and events focused on combating social isolation and improving wellbeing for displaced young...2022-03-1640 minFighting TerrorPreventing radicalization in the UKRecent years have seen a considerable increase in people radicalizing online. This is both true for extreme right-wing extremist and religious extremist groups. In response to this proliferation, social, community, police and intelligence services have increasingly begun setting up early detection schemes to prevent people from radicalization or supporting terrorist activities. In this episode, Lucinda Creighton is joined by Nik Adam, National Coordinator for the UK's Prevent Program. Nik Adams is a chief superintendent with the Metropolitan Police London and is the national coordinator for UK’s Prevent program. Before being appointed as the national coordinator for Pre...2022-02-0352 minRed LinesSinn reign?Mark Carruthers is in Dublin to talk to Daniel McConnell, Michael Brennan and Lucinda Creighton about how the rise of Sinn Féin in the Republic continues.2022-01-1929 min
Inside Business with Ciaran HancockWhat’s in store for business in 2022?As we approach the end of a second year of the pandemic, Ciarán talks to Ibec chief Danny McCoy, Vulcan Consulting founder and CEO Lucinda Creighton and Michelin-starred Galway restaurateur JP McMahon about the outlook for business and the Irish economy in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2956 minIrish Times Inside BusinessWhat’s in store for business in 2022?As we approach the end of a second year of the pandemic, Ciarán talks to Ibec chief Danny McCoy, Vulcan Consulting founder and CEO Lucinda Creighton and Michelin-starred Galway restaurateur JP McMahon about the outlook for business and the Irish economy in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2956 minFighting TerrorAfghanistan from an EU perspectiveAt the end of August, amidst the US military’s withdrawal from the country, the Taliban swept to victory in Afghanistan. Tens of thousands of foreigners and Afghans have been flown out of the country, but many remain, including American and EU citizens as well as Afghan allies. As the Taliban swept through and took Kabul the Afghan military disintegrated within the space of two weeks. The result has been a wide-scale humanitarian crisis which the United Nations Refugee Agency has warned will result in the displacement of half a million more Afghans by years end. The threat of te...2021-11-1834 minFighting TerrorDisguised compliance by terrorist offendersAfter the fall of ISIS in the Levant, hundreds of foreign terrorist fighters have been incarcerated in Syria, Iraq or their home countries in the West. In addition, radicalised potential terrorists have already been released or will be released soon. Many of these individuals minimised their role in the atrocities committed by ISIS or claim that they have left their past behind them or. As the focus more and more shifts on their rehabilitation, many fear that some of these terrorist offenders might hide their true intentions.In this episode, Lucinda Creighton is joined by CEP adviser Ian...2021-11-0945 minFighting TerrorHezbollah from a US/Israel PerspectiveWho is Hezbollah and how should be define the militant group's role in Lebanon and the wider Middle East. In this episode, Lucinda Creighton is joined by David Daoud to discuss the role of Hezbollah from a US and Israeli perspective. David Daoud is a research analyst on Hezbollah and Lebanon at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI). Prior to that, he held a similar position at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. David has previously worked as a staff member on Capitol Hill, advising on matters related to the Middle East, Israel, and Iran.2021-10-2146 min
EACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights1. Future of Trade: Taking out the Spice of NI's Trade & Supply Chain ChallengesSend us a textIn this episode of “A look into the Crystal Ball on the Future of Trade,” hear Lucinda Creighton, CEO of VULCAN CONSULTING LTD., and Rob Heron, Partner at EY Belfast, discuss the post-Brexit landscape of Northern Ireland (NI), as well as, the associated challenges/opportunities for businesses under the Northern Ireland Protocol. EY and Vulcan Consulting our both members of the EACCNY. Enjoy!Lucinda Creighton, CEO, VULCAN CONSULTINGLucinda Creighton is a former Irish Minister for European Affairs and CEO of Vulcan Consulting Ltd. She...2021-09-2724 minFighting TerrorHow will the return to power of the Taliban affect international jihadism?The seizure of power by the Taliban has left the whole world in a state of shock. Due to the withdrawal of international troops, chaos now reigns throughout the country. Tens of thousands of foreigners and Afghans have been flown out of the country. At the same time, the Taliban have taken command, and their strict interpretation of Islam rules over most of the country. The Taliban’s swift and summary takeover of Afghanistan's territory and political leadership has also left many wondering what their return to power means for international jihadism. When they last they ruled Afg...2021-09-2348 minFighting TerrorWhere are we standing 20 years after September 11?September 11th 2001, will always be remembered as an infamous date in US and global history. Twenty years ago, the world held its breath as the events in New York and Washington unfolded. The terrorist attacks perpetrated by Al-Qaeda that day were the bloodiest ever seen on American soil, launching the US Government's global "war on terror". The country increased the pressure and started military operations against terrorist groups, and states that were sheltering them, and significantly changed its policymaking with regards to national security.As part of this, the US intervened in Afghanistan and launched what became...2021-09-0942 minFighting TerrorEU efforts to regulate Big Tech and counter extremism onlineIn December 2020, the European Commission presented the Digital Services Act (DSA) proposal, a major update to internet regulation in the EU. The ambitious legislation aims to create a safer digital space by introducing various new rules and obligations for the Big Tech companies, such as measures to counter the algorithmic amplification, notice and takedown mechanisms or higher transparency. The text is currently in the negotiation phase between the Parliament, the EU Council and the Commission. The DSA is only the latest of several initiatives to regulate Big Tech companies and counter harmful content online, such as the G...2021-07-2248 minFighting TerrorThe current state of sectarian violence in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland is known for its violent sectarian conflict that opposed the protestants unionists and the catholic nationalists. The conflict reached its climax between the 1960s and the 90s, during a period known as the troubles, which resulted in the death of over 3600 people. The Good Friday agreement in 1998 established a political equilibrium between both sides and ended most of the hostilities. However, the consequences of this period are still felt throughout Northern Ireland to this day as many fear a return of sectarian violence in the context of Brexit that has further strained the relations between the communities. 2021-07-0151 minFighting TerrorIslamist Terrorism and the current situation in the Middle EastThe rise and fall of ISIS in the Levant has been the most significant development with regard to Islamist terrorism in recent years. The terrorist group put Iraq and Syria to fire and sword and orchestrated several attacks in Europe and elsewhere. Despite serious setbacks suffered by ISIS, Islamist terrorism continues to thrive and remains one of today's most significant security threats in the West and the Middle East. In today's podcast, Lucinda Creighton is joined by Dr Emile Nakhleh, a former CIA Senior Intelligence Service Officer and a Research Professor at the University of New Mexico, t...2021-06-1755 minFighting TerrorIslamist Extremism & Antisemitic ViolenceIn today's episode Lucinda Creighton is joined by Mitch Silber, a global political risk and intelligence analyst and terrorism expert, to discuss the current state of Islamist extremism as well as the resurgence of antisemitism and hate crimes against the Jewish community. Mitch Silber is the executive director of the Community Security Initiative, a position created in February 2020 as part of a $4 million plan to help secure local Jewish institutions in the New York region. He also served as Director of Intelligence Analysis at the New York City Police Department (NYPD), where he was the principal counter-terrorism ad...2021-05-2741 minFighting TerrorExtreme Right Foreign Fighters in UkraineSince the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2014, about 17.000 predominantly far-right foreign fighters joined the frontline to fight on both the Ukrainian and the separatist pro-Russian side. The majority of these fighters come from Russia and former Soviet republics, while around 1.000 also joined from the West.In today's podcast, Lucinda Creighton is joined by Kacper Rekawek, a researcher at CEP and a GLOBSEC associate fellow, to discuss this phenomenon. Kacper Rekawek has been working on Western foreign terrorist fighters engaged in the war in Donbas for the last five years. He is also the author of...2021-05-1351 minFighting TerrorFighting Terrorist FinancingTerrorist financing is an old phenomenon that keeps evolving and remains at the heart of global counter-terrorism efforts. It is the lifeblood for terrorist groups that need funding to sustain themselves and carry out attacks. In this 7th episode of our podcast series, Lucinda Creighton discussed this topic with Hans-Jakob Schindler, a Senior Director at CEP and the head of the CEP Berlin office. After taking us through his rich career that led him to the German government’s team investigating al-Qaida, the German Embassy in Iran and the ISIL, al-Qaida, and Taliban Sanction Monitoring Team at the...2021-04-1547 minFighting TerrorThe links between extremism and illicit trade in East AfricaEast Africa—a key security partner in the war on terror and a principal engine of economic development on the African continent—is being critically undermined by illicit trade, according to the new report An Unholy Alliance: Links Between Extremism and Illicit Trade in East Africa from the Counter Extremism Project (CEP). In this 6th episode of the Counter extremism podcast series, Sir Ivor Roberts, CEP senior advisor and author of the report, outlined how illicit trade in the region finances extremism, funds criminal enterprises, and breeds corruption while threatening economic and social structures and leeching vital resources. 2021-04-0134 minFighting TerrorThe present state of the extreme-right online and what the future might look likeRecent events like the storming of the US capitol on the 6th of January involved several far-right groups that used social media to organise, and the spread of various viral conspiracy theories online indicate that the extreme right is particularly agile in the online ecosystem. In this 5th episode of the Counter extremism podcast series, Lucinda Creighton interviewed CEP research analyst Joshua Fisher Birch on the rise of the extreme right online. Together they discussed the latest trends and developments in the US and beyond and outlined how the extreme right online could operate in the future.2021-03-1149 minFighting TerrorEuropean approach to counter-terrorismEnsuring security has long been seen as a primarily national competence, but over the years, with the increasing cross-border terrorist menace, the EU has decided to double its efforts and has adopted a more ambitious role in counter-terrorism. Through a wide range of actions which include numerous pieces of legislation or EU bodies such as Europol or Eurojust that support cross border cooperation, the EU has become a central player in the Counter-Terrorism landscape. In today's episode, Lucinda Creighton discussed this European approach with the EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove who has been at the heart of...2021-01-0436 minThe Tonight ShowDecember 9th - Guests: Matt Carthy, Malcolm Byrne, Lucinda Creighton, Aoife McLysaght, Shona Murray, Ella Whelan, Eoghan Corry.Ciara is joined by guests to discuss: last ditch Brexit trade deal talks, backlash after pay rise for judges, and the vaccine rollout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-1046 min
Podcasts from Irish FundsThe European Investment Landscape 2021With the outcome of Brexit trade negotiations still in the balance, this podcast explores what the investment landscape in Europe will look like in 2021 and how trade flows may be affected by either a no-deal or limited trade deal between the UK and EU. This panel discussion will consider the European economic outlook beyond the era of pandemic restrictions and also what the result of the US Presidential election means for the EU and UK.
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Michael Pedroni, Head of International Affairs, Managed Funds Association
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Lucinda Creighton, Former Irish Minister for European Affairs...2020-12-0448 minFighting TerrorReintegration of terrorist offenders after custodyWe are witnessing more terrorist attacks than ever by offenders previously thought to have been rehabilitated. In this episode we hear from Professor Ian Acheson, former Director of Community Safety with responsibility for running the UK government’s Counter-Terrorism strategy, CONTEST, with the Home Office. In 2015, Ian led an independent review of Islamist extremism in prison and probation services in the UK. He has advised governments in Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East on countering violent extremism and is currently a Visiting Professor at Staffordshire University school of Law, Policing and Forensics.Ian takes us th...2020-12-0235 minFighting TerrorTackling radicalisation at the grassroots levelCombating radicalisation at the grassroots level is a fundamental part of all counter-terrorism strategies. In this episode we are joined by Saad Amrani, the Police Commissioner for the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium, and Liam Duffy, a UK-based counter-terrorism practitioner to discuss the changes required to effectively combat terrorism in our communities across Europe and beyond, especially in the context of COVID-19 and a pending financial crisis. 2020-11-1950 minFighting TerrorGlobal leadership in tackling online radicalisationWith the self-regulatory approach of platforms proving ineffective in the fight against extremist content, the European Commission proposed a regulation in 2018 to remove terrorist content online. In this episode we hear from Sir Julian King, the former EU Security Commissioner, who provides us with the competing interests and different perspectives to content moderation from Big Tech, digital rights advocates and NGOs in Europe, and sets out how the EU can keep global companies in check and our citizens safe.2020-10-2634 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights4. Brexit Musing: The Northern Irish Protocol with Lucinda Creighton at Vulcan ConsultingSend us a textThis episode of the "EACCNY Brexit Musings" series explores the impact of the Northern Irish Protocol on the Withdrawal Agreement and delves deeper into the various outcomes and consequences of Brexit. Our speaker today is Lucinda Creighton, CEO of Vulcan Consulting; who is accompanied by her colleague, Scott McCulloch.Lucinda Creighton is CEO of Vulcan Consulting Ltd and is a former Irish Minister for European Affairs and Member of the Irish Parliament. As Minister for European Affairs she represented Ireland in key negotiations on Ireland’s EU/IMF bailout, le...2020-10-1532 min
The Best Pick movie podcastWings (1928)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 69: Wings (1928) Released 9 September 2020 For this episode, we watched Wings, written by John Monk Saunders, Hope Loring, Louis D Lighton, Julian Johnson; directed by William A Wellman and starring Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Richard Arlen, Gary Cooper. As well as Best Picture, Wings also won for its Engineering Effects. Next time we will be discussing The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. If you want to watch it before listening to the next episode you can buy the...2020-09-091h 30
The Best Pick movie podcastDriving Miss Daisy (1989)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 68: Driving Miss Daisy (1989) Released 26 August 2020 For this episode, we watched Driving Miss Daisy, written by Alfred Uhry from his play, directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Jessica Tandy (won), Morgan Freeman (nominated) and Dan Aykroyd (nominated). It also won for its screenplay and its make-up. Beresford was not even nominated as Best Director – very rare for a Best Picture winner. Kim Basinger sticks up for Do the Right Thing. https://youtu.be/vbePj-sKV8w?t=367 Newness on Netflix. https://www.netflix.co...2020-08-261h 28
Inside Business with Ciaran HancockWhat Will 2020 Bring?For our final show of 2019 we've assembled a panel of experts to take stock of the the year and to make some predictions about the year ahead in business, the economy and beyond. Stephen Brewer is managing director with telecoms firm Magnet Networks, Michael O'Keeffe is CEO of Teneo PSG Ireland and Lucinda Creighton is CEO of Vulcan Consulting and a former junior minister for European Affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-3153 minIrish Times Inside BusinessWhat Will 2020 Bring?For our final show of 2019 we've assembled a panel of experts to take stock of the the year and to make some predictions about the year ahead in business, the economy and beyond. Stephen Brewer is managing director with telecoms firm Magnet Networks, Michael O'Keeffe is CEO of Teneo PSG Ireland and Lucinda Creighton is CEO of Vulcan Consulting and a former junior minister for European Affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-3153 min
RTÉ - Marian FinucaneNewspaper PanelLucinda Creighton, CEO Vulcan Consulting & Former Minister for European Affairs, Mary Whelan,Former Ambassador to Austria,Netherlands & International organizations in Geneva, David McWilliams founder of Kilkenomics economics festival, Mary Minihan Assistant news editor The Irish Times,Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor in International Relations, DCU2019-10-061h 31