In an exclusive podcast, Council Journal editor Jack Mullen is joined by former England and current Leinster senior coach, Stuart Lancaster to talk about the concept of leadership. Moreover, Stuart speaks about the role that teaching and mentoring has had on his life so far. In addition, Stuart spoke candidly about what he believes makes […]
In this discussion, Richard, along with one of our Council representatives spoke about a variety of topics which according to Richard, seem to be dominating the sphere of both employment law and personal injury. Moreover, in this podcast, Richard spoke in great detail about the impacts that working from home has had on his industry. […]
In this podcast we spoke to Will O’Brien of Zipp Mobility. Will is Vice-President for Growth and Government Affairs at Zipp Mobility, the Irish e-scooter sharing operator. Will previously worked in strategy consulting and business analytics and now leads Zipp’s relationships with a number of local authorities in the UK where Zipp run shared e-scooter […]
Noel Rock is a former Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North-West constituency from 2016 to 2020. He previously served as Chair of the Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government from 2019 to 2020. In this discussion, which was carried out (virtually) earlier this week, Noel along with one of our Council.ie representatives spoke
A Q&A with Tommy Carr from PalletXpress In a discussion held on the 15/12/20, Tommy Carr along with one of our Council representatives discussed topics ranging from Freight Forwarding to the need for organisations to adapt constructive teamwork. Tommy Carr, as many of you might recall was a former intercounty Gaelic footballer for Dublin. He has also […]
Movember is the only global charity focused solely on men’s health. The Foundation raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Awareness and fundraising activities are run year-round by the Foundation, with the annual Movember campaign being globally recognised for its fun,
The Harris Group is one of Ireland’s longest-established and leading automotive and assembly companies. Founded in 1961 by Pino Harris, it won the exclusive franchise for the Hino truck brand in the UK and Ireland in 1968. The privately-owned company is best known for its commercial vehicle brands that include Isuzu, LDV, Sinotruck, Higer, Crusader, […]
Mick Curran has for the last three years been the CEO of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). CILT is the professional body for those employed it Freight, Transport and distribution sectors. CILT also acts as an examining body on behalf of both the Health and Safety Authority as well as the Department of Transport, […]
Tom Ferris is a consultant economist. He was formally the SeniorEconomist at the Department of Transport. He is a former president ofthe Chartered Institute of Transport in Ireland. Tom has wide experience of the public sector and the private realm. Hehas undertaken consultancy projects for the World Bank, USAID, theOECD, a number of Irish Government […]
Dr Paul Davis is Head of the Management Group in the Faculty of Business in DCU. Moreover, he is the Program Director for the MSc in E-Commerce having previously completed eight years as Program Director of the MSc in Strategic Procurement and the MSc in International Management. He has completed lecturing assignments in top universities in Italy, Germany […]
Sea swimming’s explosion in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic has led scientists to call for more rapid, detailed and year-round testing of bathing water quality. In this Podcast, we spoke to Nadia Jones. Nadia, along with her father Gerry initiated The Save Our Sea (SOS) campaign in Dublin Bay. This campaign which has gathered over […]
Fiona Cormican has over 20 years’ experience in the delivery of social housing projects in a senior management capacity. She currently holds the position of Director of New Business with Clúid Housing, Ireland’s largest housing association with a portfolio of assets in excess of €600 million and a three year new business pipeline of projects […]
Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer in Galway Speaks to us about the challenges of her role as a heritage officer. During 2019, the Heritage Office of County Council continued its work to promoteawareness, knowledge and appreciation of biodiversity. The Heritage Officer works to promote interest, education, knowledge and pride in the heritage of County Galway. The […]
Crane Worldwide Logistics has been at the coalface of the supply chain throughout the Covid-19 crisis aiding both the national emergency services and frontline workers in sourcing and delivering both PPE and ventilators. Chris Deans, Managing Director of Crane Worldwide speaks to Máirtín Breathnach on the challenges before and during the crisis, the lessons learned, […]
Vacanthomes.ie that has been developed by Mayo County Council on behalf of the local government sector, as a central portal for individuals to anonymously log possible vacant properties and alert local authorities who can then follow up with the owners to see whether the house can be re-used quickly. The website will also provide some […]