The RDS Podcast
Now home to Ireland’s best known venue, the RDS mission has been turning ideas into action for nearly 295 years. Since 1731 we have worked to see Ireland thrive culturally & economically. We believe that for Ireland to thrive it needs its people to apply their experience, ideas and energy. Today our mission finds voice in our Foundation; harking back to our founding vision. RDS Members are people who share our vision and are vital to our success.
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Episodes
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Episode from the Vision 2030 Series
Series host, Sean O’Rourke, is joined by Simon McKeever, Chief Executive, Irish Exporters Association, Anne Randles, Corporate Affairs Director, Ornua, and John McGrane, Director General, British-Irish Chamber of Commerce, as they discuss the sustainability of Irish-International trade given the current economic, and long-term environmental challenges, we face.
Apologies for the audio quality from 0.09 to 7.57 due to a technical problem during recording.
Episode recorded in the RDS with a live audience on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Episode from the Vision 2030 Series
Series host, Sean O’Rourke, is joined by Dr Val Cummins, Operations and Projects Director, Simply Blue Energy Ireland, Dr Paul Deane, senior research fellow in clean energy futures at MaREI, UCC, and Paul Saunders, Senior Investment Director and head of Climate at ISIF (Ireland Strategic Investment Fund) as they discuss how Ireland can deliver on its huge renewable energy potential.
Episode recorded in the RDS with a live audience on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Episode from the Vision 2030 Series
Series host, Sean O’Rourke, is joined by Professor Phillip Nolan, Director General, Science Foundation Ireland, Professor Orla Feely, Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact, UCD, and Dr John McKeon, Founder and CEO, Allergy Standards, as they discuss how Irish enterprise can maximise its research potential on path to carbon neutrality.
Episode recorded in the RDS with a live audience on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Episode from the Vision 2030 Series
Series host, Sean O’Rourke, is joined by Cathy Bryce, Managing Director, AIB Capital Markets, Stephen Nolan, Managing Director, United Nations Development Programme - Financial Centres for Sustainability, and Emma Jane Joyce, Senior Business Manager – Sustainability, NTMA (National Treasury Management Agency), as they discuss this important topic and the opportunities it can provide for the Irish Economy.
Episode recorded in the RDS with a live audience on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode from the Vision 2030 Series
Arthur Beesley of the Irish Times is joined by Mairead McGuinness, EU Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, to discuss the future of finance. This discussion will also address the importance of a sustainable financial system to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Episode recorded in the RDS in December 2021.
RDS Vision 2030 Series Episodes
This series aims to harness the insight and expertise of thought leaders, influencers and innovators to identify the challenges and opportunities facing Ireland over the next decade. The focus is firmly on the future and what Ireland can do to ensure economic, environmental and social sustainable development.
RDS Library Speaker Series Episodes
This series promotes the sharing of knowledge by hosting speakers whose presentations are reflective of the Foundation work of the Society, featuring a range of topics which include Irish culture and heritage.
About us
Now home to Ireland’s best known venue, the RDS mission has been turning ideas into action for nearly 290 years. Since 1731 we have worked to see Ireland thrive culturally & economically. We believe that for Ireland to thrive it needs its people to apply their experience, ideas and energy. Today our mission finds voice in our Foundation; harking back to our founding vision. RDS Members are people who share our vision and are vital to our success.
To learn more about our society, read About Us.