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YPN Christmas Special: 2022 Year in Review Dec 16, 2022

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At this YPN Christmas Special, the IIEA welcomes nationally renowned former RTÉ News newscaster Eileen Dunne, and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University (DCU), Mark Tighe, Legal Correspondent of The Sunday Independent and co-author of the award-winning book, ‘Champagne Football’, and Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Spokesperson for Justice. On this occasion, Eileen Dunne, who recently retired following a distinguished 42-year career in RTÉ, provides her analysis of the events of the year and reflect on her career in RTÉ, which led to her becoming a familiar face in sitting rooms all across Ireland and a national treasure. Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU, and one of Ireland’s leading experts on the geopolitics of Eastern Europe, provides his expert analysis of the event which became the most consequential development in international affairs of the year: Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Mark Tighe, Legal Correspondent of The Sunday Independent, and co-author of the award-winning book ‘Champagne Football’, assesses the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as well as the controversy caused by associated human rights issues within the country. Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Spokesperson for Justice, discusses his successful Supreme Court case taken in respect of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada, and reflects upon domestic political developments during the year.

Reimagining Reality: Immersive Technologies – Implications, Opportunities and Challenges Dec 16, 2022

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Immersive technologies – such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Metaverse technologies – are widely expected to have profound economic and social implications. This expert panel discusses the opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies. The panel explores what policymakers need to know about these technologies in order to regulate, protect consumers and establish policies that promote growth and innovation. The panel also considers how Ireland could position itself to be a frontrunner in this emerging field of technology. This event is part of a series organised by the IIEA and the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Ireland to explore key digital policy issues relevant to Ireland and follows the ‘Digital Ireland Conference’ which took place in Dublin Castle in November. About the Speakers: Dr Martha Boeckenfeld, Dean of the Metaverse Academy Peggy Johnson, CEO of Magic Leap Niall Campion, Managing Director of VRAI

Debt in Developing Nations Dec 16, 2022

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In her address to the IIEA, for the eighth lecture of the 2022 Development Matters series, supported by Irish Aid, Professor Carmen Reinhart discusses debt in developing nations. External debt is one of the key challenges for developing nations in achieving the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The convergence of three crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, and increased climate related disasters have jeopardised economic growth and progress in developing nations. Professor Reinhart offers insight into the current debt situation in developing nations and explores the challenges of financing this debt. Professor Reinhart examines debt levels which grew exponentially during the pandemic, the lack of transparency of the terms of debt restructuring, and the implications of exposure to foreign debt liability. About the Speaker: Carmen Reinhart is the Minos A. Zombanakis Professor of the International Financial System at Harvard Kennedy School. From 2020-2022 she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at The World Bank Group. Her work has helped to inform the understanding of financial crises in both advanced economies and emerging markets. Her best-selling book (with Kenneth S. Rogoff) entitled This Time is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly documents the striking similarities of the recurring booms and busts that have characterised financial history. She is an elected member of the Group of Thirty and is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Professor Reinhart is ranked among the top economists worldwide according to Research Papers in Economics (RePec).

Episode 4 - Ireland’s Place in Europe and the World: Ireland and the Eu at 50 Dec 16, 2022

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The fourth episode of the Global Europe podcast series, Back to the Future – Ireland and the EU at 50, was moderated by IIEA Global Europe Researcher, Emily Binchy, on the future of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the journey of the CAP from Ireland’s accession to the European Economic Community in 1972 to the new CAP 2023-2027. This discussion featured Tom Arnold, former Chief Economist of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Chair of the Irish Governmental initiative Food Vision 2030, and Tom Moran, Chair of the Board of Kerry Group and former Secretary General in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Department of Finance @ 100 and What the OECD Economic Survey Means for Ireland Session 1 Dec 14, 2022

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This event, which commemorates the Department of Finance’s 100th Anniversary and was co-organised by the IIEA, the Department of Finance, and the OECD, examines what the OECD Economic Survey means for Ireland. Part 1: Presentation on the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare by Dr Colm O’Reardon, Secretary to the Commission on Taxation and Welfare Part 2: Panel discussion and Q&A on the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare featuring Colm Kelly, Global Leader, Corporate Sustainability at PwC International, Dr Martina Lawless, Research Professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), and Dr Colm O’Reardon, Secretary to the Commission on Taxation and Welfare

Department of Finance @ 100 and What the OECD Economic Survey Means for Ireland Session 2 Dec 14, 2022

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The role of team HQ during Ireland’s UN Security Council term Dec 13, 2022

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IIEA Researcher, Leanne Digney, talks to team HQ of the Department of Foreign Affairs about Ireland’s Security Council term. Sonja Hyland, Deputy Secretary-General and Political Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Elizabeth McCullough, UN Policy Director and Director of the UN Security Council Task Team give insights into how headquarters of the Department directed and coordinated Ireland’s engagement as an elected member of the UN Security Council. Ireland’s term on the Council began in January 2021 and will continue until the end of December 2022. This interview is part of the Global Europe podcast series which is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs

Silencing the Guns in Ethiopia: Implications of the Truce Agreement for the Horn of Africa Dec 13, 2022

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On the 2 November 2022, the Ethiopian government and forces from the Tigray region agreed to end two years of a devastating conflict, following talks mediated by the African Union. This conflict has been catastrophic for Ethiopian civilians with thousands killed from direct attacks, starvation, and lack of access to humanitarian assistance. Following her participation in the mediation of the landmark Ethiopian truce agreement, Ms Hanna Tetteh discusses her role in this breakthrough of one of the deadliest conflicts seen in recent years. Ms Tetteh offers insights into negotiations, into the importance of full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peace-making and will the implications of this agreement for Ethiopia and for the Horn of Africa. About the Speaker: Ms. Hanna Serwaa Tetteh was appointed Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to the Horn of Africa (OSE-HoA) on 1 April 2022. Prior to this, she served as Special Representative of the Secretary General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU). She also served as Director-General of the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON). Ms. Tetteh has held a variety of senior level government positions having served previously as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana. Ms. Tetteh was previously involved in high level mediation activities when she was appointed Co-Facilitator in the High-Level Forum for the Revitalisation of the Agreement for the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan (2017-2018).

The Shadow of Famine – how the food crisis is impacting the Horn of Africa, and beyond Dec 13, 2022

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In his address to the IIEA for the sixth lecture of the 2022 Development Matters series supported by Irish Aid, Minister Brophy discusses the grave food crisis affecting the Horn of Africa. Across the Horn of Africa, over 36 million people will be affected by the most prolonged and severe drought in recent history in the last months of 2022. Informed by his recent visit to the region, Minister Brophy discusses this crisis, its causes and the response by Ireland and the international community. He highlights the drivers of the crisis, including climate change, conflict, and unsustainable food systems. Minister Brophy also reflects on the political, security and development challenges facing a range of countries from the Horn to the Sahel. About the Speaker: Colm Brophy was appointed Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora on July 1st, 2020. He is a Fine Gael TD representing Dublin South-West. He was first elected to the Dáil in 2016. During the 32nd Dáil he served as Chairman of the Budgetary Oversight Committee which was established in 2016 to enhance the role of the Oireachtas in the budgetary formation process. He was also a Member of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality and the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs. Member of South Dublin County Council 2008 – 2016. Colm is a former member of the Board of the Housing Finance Agency. Colm is also the former President of the Association of Irish Local Government.

Trustworthy Transfers: The Future of Transatlantic Data Flows Dec 08, 2022

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Data flows play a central role in transatlantic trade but have given rise to legal controversies and challenges relating to privacy and data protection. In this event an expert panel assesses the implications of recent developments in this field and explores how any emerging new transatlantic data transfer framework can find a balance between protecting the data rights of European citizens while facilitating the economic value of data transfers. The possible strengths, challenges, weaknesses and business implications of any emerging new framework are also to be discussed.

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