Ireland has the capital. It has the ambition. But does it have the people and planning in place to deliver the next wave of major infrastructure projects?
In this podcast, Ian Kehoe sits down with Aidan Scollard, Partner at Baker Tilly Ireland, and James Smith, Partner at MHA in London, to explore the real challenges behind turning billions of euro into concrete results—literally.
Together, they advise governments, developers, and international contractors on how to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects in challenging environments—and how to move the talent that makes it all possible. In this podcast, they explain the practicalities of delivering big projects on time and on budget.
This podcast is sponsored by Baker Tilly Ireland.
With a career spanning nearly four decades, Eleanor McEvoy remains one of Ireland’s most passionate musical voices. But behind the melodies lies a fierce advocate for creators’ rights, a seasoned entrepreneur, and the chair of IMRO, fighting for fairness in the age of AI and streaming.
In this episode of Arts Matters, McEvoy recounts her early breakthrough — a chance encounter with a Geffen Records executive in Dublin — and the evolution of a career that has since produced 15 albums.
Her deep belief in the transformative power of music is matched by a pragmatic understanding of the industry’s inner workings.
Arts Matters is sponsored by the HLB Ireland.
In this episode of The Tech Agenda, Darren O’Neill, Consulting Partner and Insurance Industry Leader at PwC Ireland, tells Ian Kehoe why reinvention is no longer a buzzword — it’s a survival strategy.
Drawing on insights from PwC’s Global CEO Survey, he explores how rapid technological advances, AI, and empowered consumers are reshaping competitive landscapes across industries. O’Neill challenges the myth that change is new, instead framing today’s “fourth revolution” as a natural — but dramatically accelerated — evolution.
The Tech Agenda with Ian Kehoe podcast series is sponsored by PwC.
Mike Cronin and Mark Duncan’s new book Revolutionary Times looks at the revolutionary period in Ireland. In this podcast he talks to Dion Fanning about the stories we tell ourselves, the problem with reunification and why Irish history remains such a hot topic to debate.
Guaranteed Irish and its instantly recognisable G symbol has been deeply linked with Irish business in its 50-plus-year history but it’s entering a new chapter, one dominated by economic uncertainty and unpredictable tariffs. CEO Brid O’Connell speaks to Jonathan Keane about the challenges for exporters in a changing economy, trade wars and how Guaranteed Irish will evolve in the future.
As sport evolves into a complex global industry, the legal frameworks supporting it have grown equally sophisticated. Emma Richmond, joint managing partner at Whitney Moore, and Aoife Farrelly, barrister and chair of the Sports Law Bar Association, are at the forefront of this shift.
In this episode of Sports Matters, they talks to Ian Kehoe about how grassroots clubs operate like SMEs, grappling with employment law, data protection, and regulatory compliance. Wearable tech and performance tracking have introduced new data privacy concerns, while volunteer-led organisations often lack the legal knowledge to manage risk effectively.
Richmond and Farrelly also highlight how governance structures—like the GAA’s Disputes Resolution Authority—serve as models for efficient, sport-specific adjudication. At the elite level, legal challenges span restrictive sponsorship contracts, IP rights, and disciplinary hearings with limited avenues for representation.
Sports Matters is sponsored by the law firm Whitney Moore.
Colm O’Gorman talks to Dion Fanning about the death of Bishop Brendan Comiskey, why it was not his failings as a bishop which led to the cover-up of abuse in the Ferns diocese and why Pope Francis never dealt with the issue as he should have.
From the Yorkshire Cricket Club racism scandal to safeguarding reforms in British Gymnastics, employment lawyer Sam Murray Hinde has been at the forefront of some of the most significant legal challenges in British sport. In this interview with Ian Kehoe, the Howard Kennedy partner shares insights on governance, crisis management, and the evolving legal landscape shaping the future of sports organisations. Sports Matters is sponsored by the law firm Whitney Moore.
One the day of the pope’s funeral, Fr Ricardo Da Silva, host of the Preach podcast talks to Dion Fanning about the legacy of the pope and why ambiguity was a deliberate course of action.
When Muhammad Ali visited Dublin to fight Al Blue Lewis he famously asked where do all the black people hang out? He was told there weren’t any. Dave Hannigan has written a marvelous book about that week in Ireland. He talks to Dion Fanning about Ali’s time in Dublin and the people who made it happen.
All organisations are experimenting with GenAI - or at least they should be. But already the conversation is starting to move on to Agentic AI. But what is it? How can you implement it? And what will it do to your bottom line?
In this episode of The Tech Agenda, David Lee, the Chief Technology Officer with PwC Ireland, talks to Ian Kehoe about the opportunities and pitfalls of Agentic AI. In a wide-ranging interview, he outlines how Agentic AI could transform workflows—but only for those willing to rethink governance, upskilling, and risk.
Lee argues that the most powerful applications of AI go beyond efficiency, toward revenue growth and innovation. From improving radiology outcomes to predicting customer complaints before they arise, Lee explains how the real value lies in redesigning processes, not just digitising them. For organisations to succeed, Lee says, hands-on experience is essential. His message is clear: start small, build understanding, and think ambitiously.
The Tech Agenda podcast series is sponsored by PwC Ireland.
