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In this episode of Transform Gov, host Maeve Kneafsey continues her conversation with Damien McCallion, Deputy CEO and Chief Technology & Transformation Officer at the HSE, to explore how a national health system is embracing digital — not just with ambition, but with action.
Damien shares the inside story of:
If you’re leading change in government — in health, education, justice or beyond — or supplying technology into the public sector, this episode is packed with practical insight, scalable ideas, and real-world results.
🎙️ Listen now to discover what’s working — and what’s next.
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Maeve Kneafsey talks with Damien McCallion, Deputy CEO and CTO of the HSE, about what digital transformation really takes — in the middle of complexity, crisis, and culture. From checklists to cloud systems, and from relationship-building to region-wide reform, this is a masterclass for anyone trying to lead change in the public sector.
Whether you're in housing, justice, education or health — this one will land.
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In this episode of Transform Gov, Maeve Kneafsey speaks with Alan Browne, CEO and co-founder of Soarvo, about how their cloud-based geospatial AI platform is helping governments and local authorities turn complex drone, laser, and video data into fast, accurate infrastructure decisions. Alan shares a game-changing case study with National Highways UK, where Soarvo’s AI and augmented reality platform replaced manual road inspections, saving £17 million in one year.
You’ll learn:
This is practical, affordable digital transformation in action — and it's already reshaping how infrastructure is managed across the UK and Ireland.
#TransformGov #AIinGovernment #SmartInfrastructure #GeospatialAI #DigitalGovernment #Soarvo #PublicSectorInnovation #LocalGovTech #AugmentedReality #DroneMapping #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #ChatGPT #RoadMaintenanceAI #NationalHighwaysUK
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In this episode of Transform Gov, host Maeve Kneafsey sits down with Dr. Robert Ross, Senior Lecturer at Technological University Dublin and lead researcher with the ADAPT Centre, to explore how public bodies can embrace generative AI — safely, strategically, and with purpose.
Robert shares the inside story of the GenAI Lab, a groundbreaking partnership between ADAPT and Dublin City Council, designed to give public sector teams a trusted, low-risk space to experiment with emerging technologies. From rethinking procurement to triaging planning applications, they discuss real examples of GenAI being tested for the public good.
You’ll hear:
Whether you're just GenAI-curious or leading innovation in your department, this episode is packed with takeaways you won’t want to miss.
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Transform Gov delves into the emotive and urgent issue of the planning process and the very exciting potential provided by digital technologies. RIAI president, Seán Mahon looks at the future of city planning. We explored how digital twins and 3D modeling are transforming Ireland’s planning process, making it more efficient, transparent, and citizen-focused. Seán broke down how these innovations not only speed up applications but also empower better civic engagement, real-time collaboration, and smarter urban development. If you want to know how digital transformation can unlock smarter, more livable cities—and what Ireland can learn from international leaders—don’t miss this episode!
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Wendy Walsh, Accenture Ireland’s Talent and Organisation Lead, returns for Part 2 on Transform Gov to explore the evolving relationship between people and AI in the public sector. From onboarding bots to research agents and Copilot-enabled teamwork, this episode is packed with practical insights for future-ready leaders.
You’ll hear:
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Public sector, AI, agentic AI, GenAI, digital transformation, change management, Accenture, Copilot, government technology, employee experience
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Wendy Walsh, Accenture Ireland, shares practical insights on where public sector transformation efforts stumble—and how to turn things around
What you’ll learn:
- How to make it work
- Essential trust and transparency
- Influencers and change champions as a secret weapon
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Public sector, digital transformation, GenAI, change management, Accenture, leadership, hyperpersonalisation, AI workforce, government innovation
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With thanks to Accenture, Maeve Kneafsey is joined by Bryan Rich for part 2 of how GenAI is being used in governments across the globe. Bryan shares incredible insights into how the day-to day-lives of every public sector employee will change. #PublicsectorInnovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicService #GenAI #Accenture Transform Gov with Maeve Kneafsey and Bryan Rich www.digitalgovawards.com/podcast
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Discover how governments globally are leveraging Generative AI to dramatically enhance citizen services, streamline complex processes, and upgrade legacy IT systems. Bryan Rich, Accenture's Global AI Leader for Public Sector, Defense, and Health, reveals real-world examples and the strategic thinking needed for successful AI integration.
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On Episode 27 of the TransformGov podcast, John Barron, CIO of Revenue, gives exclusive insights about the digital-first future of Ireland’s tax administration including, importantly, a total revolution regarding VAT.
The Revenue Commissioners are also going ‘all in’ on AI-driven services to streamline public interactions. During COVID the team learnt alot about agility—responding to issues in days.
John outlines the biggest digital changes to tax compliance coming our way.
Essential listening for those in digital transformation, government IT, finance, or policy and, of course, the entire tax industry.
With thanks to Accenture
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