Alison O'Reilly

They say that journalists write the first rough draft of history. In 50 years, we will be studying today's news reporting to understand how we handled the COVID-19 pandemic. In the final episode of the COVID Lives series, Gavin talks to print and broadcast journalist Alison O'Reilly about the stories she covered since March 2020. With a particularly fast news cycle, Alison shares how she has had to change her approach to covering the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They say that journalists write the first rough draft of history. In 50 years, we will be studying today's news reporting to understand how we handled the COVID-19 pandemic. In the final episode of the COVID Lives series, Gavin talks to print and broadcast journalist Alison O'Reilly about the stories she covered since March 2020. With a particularly fast news cycle, Alison shares how she has had to change her approach to covering the news. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Breaking News In a Pandemic with Alison O'Reilly

In October last year, Klara left her corporate job and embarked on setting up her own business. Care Box Collection allows people to purchase luxury boxes with self-care products for themselves or as gifts for loved ones. In the episode, she tells the story of what inspired her to establish the business and how the lockdown gave her the time and space to be entrepreneurial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October last year, Klara left her corporate job and embarked on setting up her own business. Care Box Collection allows people to purchase luxury boxes with self-care products for themselves or as gifts for loved ones. In the episode, she tells the story of what inspired her to establish the business and how the lockdown gave her the time and space to be entrepreneurial. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Promoting Self-Care In The Lockdown With Klara O'Leary

Brandon O'Connor is a 19 year-old from Donaghmede with an extraordinary story. He founded Dublin Homeless Awareness - a group which provides food, medical supplies and first responder services to those sleeping rough on the city’s streets.Brandon shares his personal story which spurred him to set up the organisation and how he feels COVID-19 has impacted homelessness in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon O'Connor is a 19 year-old from Donaghmede with an extraordinary story. He founded Dublin Homeless Awareness - a group which provides food, medical supplies and first responder services to those sleeping rough on the city’s streets.Brandon shares his personal story which spurred him to set up the organisation and how he feels COVID-19 has impacted homelessness in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Helping The Homeless on Dublin's Streets with Brandon O'Connor

Earlier this summer sisters Maeve and Blaithin embarked on an ambitious project in Cavan town. With the pandemic having made changes to their working schedules, they decided to set up a shop - The Eco Shack. But this isn’t any type of shop - it’s the first of its kind in Cavan.Maeve and Blaithin share their inspiration for launching their sustainable business and discuss what the past month has been like as first-time shopkeepers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this summer sisters Maeve and Blaithin embarked on an ambitious project in Cavan town. With the pandemic having made changes to their working schedules, they decided to set up a shop - The Eco Shack. But this isn’t any type of shop - it’s the first of its kind in Cavan.Maeve and Blaithin share their inspiration for launching their sustainable business and discuss what the past month has been like as first-time shopkeepers. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Sisters Who Launched a Sustainable Business in a Pandemic

Arguably it was the lives of students and young people which faced the greatest disruption over the past year. Emer Neville is the President of the Irish Second Level Students' Union. She shares her experience of sitting the Leaving Cert during the pandemic, how she coped and her plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arguably it was the lives of students and young people which faced the greatest disruption over the past year. Emer Neville is the President of the Irish Second Level Students' Union. She shares her experience of sitting the Leaving Cert during the pandemic, how she coped and her plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sitting The Leaving Cert in a Pandemic With Emer Neville

David Reid

The work of the arts sector has been significantly hindered by the restrictions imposed during the pandemic. Musicians, artists, actors and others in the creative industries have faced a cut to their income and fewer opportunities to hone their craft.Last summer David Reid founded the organisation Minding Creative Minds, looking out for those in the arts sector providing mentorship, mental health and career support. We discuss the kinds of challenges faced by creatives and how his organisation helps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The work of the arts sector has been significantly hindered by the restrictions imposed during the pandemic. Musicians, artists, actors and others in the creative industries have faced a cut to their income and fewer opportunities to hone their craft.Last summer David Reid founded the organisation Minding Creative Minds, looking out for those in the arts sector providing mentorship, mental health and career support. We discuss the kinds of challenges faced by creatives and how his organisation helps. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Minding Creative Minds With David Reid

Stevo Timothy

Stevo Timothy is an internet comedian from Galway, Ireland. He is best known for his 'Farmer Michael' character, who garnered a substantial audience throughout lockdown. Stevo shares his experience addressing difficult topics using humour. Alongside his comedy, Stevo is also an ambassador for the Irish Wheelchair Association. He has participated in a number of fundraising events for the charity recently. He speaks about his upcoming wheelchair boxing match against boxer Paddy Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stevo Timothy is an internet comedian from Galway, Ireland. He is best known for his 'Farmer Michael' character, who garnered a substantial audience throughout lockdown. Stevo shares his experience addressing difficult topics using humour. Alongside his comedy, Stevo is also an ambassador for the Irish Wheelchair Association. He has participated in a number of fundraising events for the charity recently. He speaks about his upcoming wheelchair boxing match against boxer Paddy Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Keeping Ireland Laughing Through Lockdown With Stevo Timothy

Harry McCann

Harry was a student in University College Cork throughout the pandemic and has been vocal in speaking up about issues facing young people over the past 16 months. He shares the challenges he faced and how he feels young people were unfairly blamed for being responsible for the spread of the virus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry was a student in University College Cork throughout the pandemic and has been vocal in speaking up about issues facing young people over the past 16 months. He shares the challenges he faced and how he feels young people were unfairly blamed for being responsible for the spread of the virus. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Life As A University Student With Harry McCann

Kevin Owens

In Transition Year of secondary school, Dublin student Kevin Owens launched his own shoe cleaning business - SneakerCleaner. Kevin now studying Visual Communications in college, didn’t waste a second of lockdown. He invested his free time in SneakerCleaner. They opened a location on Harcourt Street in Dublin and he has plans to expand around Ireland.He discusses his business journey and shares his experience of being a college student over the past year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Transition Year of secondary school, Dublin student Kevin Owens launched his own shoe cleaning business - SneakerCleaner. Kevin now studying Visual Communications in college, didn’t waste a second of lockdown. He invested his free time in SneakerCleaner. They opened a location on Harcourt Street in Dublin and he has plans to expand around Ireland.He discusses his business journey and shares his experience of being a college student over the past year. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Building a Sneaker Cleaning Empire with Kevin Owens

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Emma Murphy is a personal trainer from Dublin. During the lockdown, she focused on helping people to maintain their fitness through her home workout programmes. She created a group called the MomSquad, developing a community of mothers who work out at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Murphy is a personal trainer from Dublin. During the lockdown, she focused on helping people to maintain their fitness through her home workout programmes. She created a group called the MomSquad, developing a community of mothers who work out at home. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bringing The Gym To People's Front Rooms With Emma Murphy

Covid Lives is a podcast series that looks at Irish lives during this extraordinary time in history. The 16 part series will see host Gavin Dowd speaking with people all across the country who have unique and meaningful stories to tell about their lives during the Covid pandemic. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts to get the most up-to-date and relevant Coronavirus information. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Gavin Dowd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covid Lives is a podcast series that looks at Irish lives during this extraordinary time in history. The 16 part series will see host Gavin Dowd speaking with people all across the country who have unique and meaningful stories to tell about their lives during the Covid pandemic. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts to get the most up-to-date and relevant Coronavirus information. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Gavin Dowd Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

COVID Lives

Viral is a Podcast series following the spread of COVID - 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacityToday’s podcast is a special program dedicated to Leo Varadkar’s lockdown announcement from Washington DC but more specifically the public reaction at home to it. We talk stockpiling, contingency plans and childcare woe’s with the people a wide variety of concerned, and not so concerned citizens. Adam Higgins from The Irish Sun also joins, to talk through the latest news to come out of the department of health press conference live from Baggot street in Dublin on Thursday night. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a Podcast series following the spread of COVID - 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacityToday’s podcast is a special program dedicated to Leo Varadkar’s lockdown announcement from Washington DC but more specifically the public reaction at home to it. We talk stockpiling, contingency plans and childcare woe’s with the people a wide variety of concerned, and not so concerned citizens. Adam Higgins from The Irish Sun also joins, to talk through the latest news to come out of the department of health press conference live from Baggot street in Dublin on Thursday night. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lockdown Reaction From The Irish Public

As COVID 19 puts a stop to trade and industry around the globe, the economic impacts of the virus could be felt for years to come. Late last week Leo Varadkar spoke about the imminent consequences that the Coronavirus will certainly have on the economy of Ireland and the wider world. On episode 5 of Viral: COVID - 19,  we wanted to look a little closer to home and see how a selection of Irish businesses and workers are faring, in the early days of the global pandemic. In the episode, we look at a wide array of businesses, SME’s and freelance workers, to try and cypher how the country at large is gearing up for turbulent months ahead. Many are now facing a new professional environment for the weeks to come, so we also look at how remote working will play a major role in continuing to function as an economy but also a society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As COVID 19 puts a stop to trade and industry around the globe, the economic impacts of the virus could be felt for years to come. Late last week Leo Varadkar spoke about the imminent consequences that the Coronavirus will certainly have on the economy of Ireland and the wider world. On episode 5 of Viral: COVID - 19,  we wanted to look a little closer to home and see how a selection of Irish businesses and workers are faring, in the early days of the global pandemic. In the episode, we look at a wide array of businesses, SME’s and freelance workers, to try and cypher how the country at large is gearing up for turbulent months ahead. Many are now facing a new professional environment for the weeks to come, so we also look at how remote working will play a major role in continuing to function as an economy but also a society. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Will Business Survive COVID - 19 ?

Viral is a Podcast series following the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacity. It delves into how a global story on this level, can be fuelled by internet speculation and Viral phenomena, and what effect that has on the factual reporting of the news.  Episode 3 of the mini-series looks at the theme of “at risk groups” and what that term really actually means. In the episode, they speak to Dr Lindsay Broadbent, an expert Virologist from Queens University Belfast, who looks at what factors put others in this category, Ian also speaks to Vicky Phelan, a woman’s health advocate living with terminal cervical cancer, to discuss how the Coronavirus has changed many parts of her life for the foreseeable future. The Irish Sun’s Danny De Vall also covers the latest news from the Department of health, as Ireland first COVID 19 death is confirmed in the east of the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a Podcast series following the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacity. It delves into how a global story on this level, can be fuelled by internet speculation and Viral phenomena, and what effect that has on the factual reporting of the news.  Episode 3 of the mini-series looks at the theme of “at risk groups” and what that term really actually means. In the episode, they speak to Dr Lindsay Broadbent, an expert Virologist from Queens University Belfast, who looks at what factors put others in this category, Ian also speaks to Vicky Phelan, a woman’s health advocate living with terminal cervical cancer, to discuss how the Coronavirus has changed many parts of her life for the foreseeable future. The Irish Sun’s Danny De Vall also covers the latest news from the Department of health, as Ireland first COVID 19 death is confirmed in the east of the country. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

First Irish Death Confirmed & What Makes A Person At Risk?

As Ireland settles into its second full week of restricted measures, and awaits more potential news in the coming days, episode 7 of Viral: COVID - 19 look at news from the wider world, to see what way the Coronavirus is effecting peoples lives on a day to day basis.Over the past 2 days, we have chatted to six Irish people on six different continents about their own personal experience as well as the restrictions and measures that have been put in place in their own region. From Adisa Abba to Buenos Aries, there are very few places on earth the virus hasn’t proliferated at this stage, it is clear from this episode that everyone’s lives have been disrupted in one form or another.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Ireland settles into its second full week of restricted measures, and awaits more potential news in the coming days, episode 7 of Viral: COVID - 19 look at news from the wider world, to see what way the Coronavirus is effecting peoples lives on a day to day basis.Over the past 2 days, we have chatted to six Irish people on six different continents about their own personal experience as well as the restrictions and measures that have been put in place in their own region. From Adisa Abba to Buenos Aries, there are very few places on earth the virus hasn’t proliferated at this stage, it is clear from this episode that everyone’s lives have been disrupted in one form or another.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What The Pandemic Looks Like On Six Different Continents

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacity.Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak in Ireland, we have faced huge problems with containing the circulation of rumour and speculation, relating to all manner of events. In the beginning, most rumours that managed to grow legs related to army enforced lockdown scenarios, which created an increased level of anxiety for many people awaiting further developments.In recent weeks, on an international level, we have seen the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory morph into something larger, gradually becoming an opinion held by a small but still substantial section of the population both here and internationally. On today’s podcast we look at how that came to be and whether there is any substance behind it, with The Guardian’s Media Editor - Jim Waterson.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacity.Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak in Ireland, we have faced huge problems with containing the circulation of rumour and speculation, relating to all manner of events. In the beginning, most rumours that managed to grow legs related to army enforced lockdown scenarios, which created an increased level of anxiety for many people awaiting further developments.In recent weeks, on an international level, we have seen the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory morph into something larger, gradually becoming an opinion held by a small but still substantial section of the population both here and internationally. On today’s podcast we look at how that came to be and whether there is any substance behind it, with The Guardian’s Media Editor - Jim Waterson.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

How False 5G Claims Became So Normalised

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the international world in a growing capacity. Both Ireland and The UK are living in extremely similar lockdown conditions currently, with schools, colleges and non-essential workplaces closed. With a similar health system and health resources per capita, and assumption might be made that both countries would be on par in relation to fatalities and confirmed cases. This however, has not been the case.   One of the major policy differences that we saw early on was the UK’s initial reluctance to begin a national lockdown. Their two-week delay may prove to be critical - as they are reporting death rates of up to 3.4 times more than their nearest neighbour in Ireland.  Elaine Doyle a writer and researcher with a special interest in medicinal history breaks down these figures and looks into why the UK governments slow response may have caused the lives of thousands.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the international world in a growing capacity. Both Ireland and The UK are living in extremely similar lockdown conditions currently, with schools, colleges and non-essential workplaces closed. With a similar health system and health resources per capita, and assumption might be made that both countries would be on par in relation to fatalities and confirmed cases. This however, has not been the case.   One of the major policy differences that we saw early on was the UK’s initial reluctance to begin a national lockdown. Their two-week delay may prove to be critical - as they are reporting death rates of up to 3.4 times more than their nearest neighbour in Ireland. Elaine Doyle a writer and researcher with a special interest in medicinal history breaks down these figures and looks into why the UK governments slow response may have caused the lives of thousands.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Why COVID-19 Is Killing UK Citizens At A Much Higher Rate Than Ireland

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19,  as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in growing capacity. Last week the Irish Government set guidelines for how funeral services should take place, while still adhering social-distancing restrictions during the COVID - 19 crisis. Episode 14 of the podcast looks at what complications might take place by changing the ways to honour the dead, to adhere to new measures. Professor Salvador Ryan who is one of Ireland's foremost experts in  the traditions surrounding death and loss is joined by Orla Keegan – Head of Education and Bereavement Services at The Irish Hospice Foundation to give their opinion on grief and the tradition of death in Ireland. The Sun’s Digital Political Editor Natasha Clark also joins live from London sharing the latest news surrounding Boris Johnson’s health, as news circulated on Monday night that he had been admitted to ICU in Thomas’ Hospital.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19,  as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in growing capacity. Last week the Irish Government set guidelines for how funeral services should take place, while still adhering social-distancing restrictions during the COVID - 19 crisis. Episode 14 of the podcast looks at what complications might take place by changing the ways to honour the dead, to adhere to new measures. Professor Salvador Ryan who is one of Ireland's foremost experts in  the traditions surrounding death and loss is joined by Orla Keegan – Head of Education and Bereavement Services at The Irish Hospice Foundation to give their opinion on grief and the tradition of death in Ireland. The Sun’s Digital Political Editor Natasha Clark also joins live from London sharing the latest news surrounding Boris Johnson’s health, as news circulated on Monday night that he had been admitted to ICU in Thomas’ Hospital.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Johnson In ICU & Death In Exceptional Times

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19,  as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in growing capacity. Contrary to popular speculation, “lockdown” measures were not introduced by the government yesterday afternoon, but plenty of news surrounding healthcare, social welfare and business closures were announced, in another monumental speech from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.  In Episode 9 of the podcast, The Irish Sun’s Adam Higgins who was at the conference speaks about the finer details of some of these new measures, and when we can expect to hear further news.We also speak to Early Childhood Psychologist Dr Mary O’Kane about anxiety in the family unit, and how to make “the new normal” more liveable.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19,  as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in growing capacity. Contrary to popular speculation, “lockdown” measures were not introduced by the government yesterday afternoon, but plenty of news surrounding healthcare, social welfare and business closures were announced, in another monumental speech from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.  In Episode 9 of the podcast, The Irish Sun’s Adam Higgins who was at the conference speaks about the finer details of some of these new measures, and when we can expect to hear further news.We also speak to Early Childhood Psychologist Dr Mary O’Kane about anxiety in the family unit, and how to make “the new normal” more liveable.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Making "The New Normal" Work At Home

On episode 10 of the podcast, we look at what the Coronavirus outbreak teaches us about Ireland’s Public Healthcare System, How it differs from general medicine and whether it’s essentially fit for purpose. As a disclaimer, we do not mean Public Healthcare in the sense of Ireland’s public vs private hospital services, but rather the approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community as a whole rather than the individual. Priscilla Lynch editor of The Medical Independent goes through this and more in a podcast packed with real insight into how Ireland’s overall healthcare service functions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 10 of the podcast, we look at what the Coronavirus outbreak teaches us about Ireland’s Public Healthcare System, How it differs from general medicine and whether it’s essentially fit for purpose. As a disclaimer, we do not mean Public Healthcare in the sense of Ireland’s public vs private hospital services, but rather the approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community as a whole rather than the individual. Priscilla Lynch editor of The Medical Independent goes through this and more in a podcast packed with real insight into how Ireland’s overall healthcare service functions. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Why The Public Health System Needs To Change

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacity. Episode 19 of Viral: COVID - 19 looks at the future of Ireland’s economy, as the world prepares for its worst global recession in nearly a century. On Tuesday afternoon, Paschal Donohoe laid out the government’s Stability Programme Update, setting its economic forecast for the year ahead. The predictions made were shocking and difficult to believe. A forecast of 22% unemployment for the year, paired with a 10.5% economy shrink would have bee truly unimaginable in the weeks preceding the Coronavirus crisis, as Ireland’s workforce was at full employment - its strongest position in over a decade. Senan Moloney was covering this story for The Times Ireland Edition, and spoke to Ian Doyle about what it could mean for the state in the years to come. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacity. Episode 19 of Viral: COVID - 19 looks at the future of Ireland’s economy, as the world prepares for its worst global recession in nearly a century. On Tuesday afternoon, Paschal Donohoe laid out the government’s Stability Programme Update, setting its economic forecast for the year ahead. The predictions made were shocking and difficult to believe. A forecast of 22% unemployment for the year, paired with a 10.5% economy shrink would have bee truly unimaginable in the weeks preceding the Coronavirus crisis, as Ireland’s workforce was at full employment - its strongest position in over a decade. Senan Moloney was covering this story for The Times Ireland Edition, and spoke to Ian Doyle about what it could mean for the state in the years to come. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A Once In A Lifetime Recession

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the International world in a growing capacity. Intensive care unit capacity has been one of the focal points in Ireland’s approach to combating the Coronavirus outbreak, and a huge emphasis since day one, has been made in maximising the allocation of resources. On today's podcast , The Irish Sun’s Adam Higgins speaks about a Patient Evaluation Process being carried out at major hospitals along the west coast of Ireland, that ranks patients numerically by age, medical conditions and sometimes by gender in a bid to prioritise ICU capacity. We also take a look at the chequered past of Home-working and discuss whether a cultural move towards remote work is something that only benefits the privileged in society with Helen McCarthy, Cambridge University Historian and author of Double Lives: A History of Working Motherhood.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the International world in a growing capacity. Intensive care unit capacity has been one of the focal points in Ireland’s approach to combating the Coronavirus outbreak, and a huge emphasis since day one, has been made in maximising the allocation of resources. On today's podcast , The Irish Sun’s Adam Higgins speaks about a Patient Evaluation Process being carried out at major hospitals along the west coast of Ireland, that ranks patients numerically by age, medical conditions and sometimes by gender in a bid to prioritise ICU capacity. We also take a look at the chequered past of Home-working and discuss whether a cultural move towards remote work is something that only benefits the privileged in society with Helen McCarthy, Cambridge University Historian and author of Double Lives: A History of Working Motherhood.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ireland’s ICU Points Evaluation & The Chequered Past of Home-working

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the international world in a growing capacity.Today’s episode looked at whether the global rush to find a vaccine for the Coronavirus pandemic is getting any closer to completion. Eilish O’Regan, Health Correspondent for The Irish Independent spoke in detail on what a potential Vaccine will look like, and the many obstacles that prohibit it being rolled out in the short term. Ahead of further lockdown enforcements, we also look at what developments will have to take place, for measures to begin reducing across the country.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the international world in a growing capacity.Today’s episode looked at whether the global rush to find a vaccine for the Coronavirus pandemic is getting any closer to completion. Eilish O’Regan, Health Correspondent for The Irish Independent spoke in detail on what a potential Vaccine will look like, and the many obstacles that prohibit it being rolled out in the short term. Ahead of further lockdown enforcements, we also look at what developments will have to take place, for measures to begin reducing across the country.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Global Race To Find A Vaccine

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19,  as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in growing capacity. Episode 12 looks at the vital role food can play in combating the Coronavirus pandemic, as Sarah Keogh one of Ireland's lead dieticians dissects what foods will help keep the body and mind in the best condition during the extended quarantine period. We also investigate the logistics that go into supplying food to members of Ireland’s more vulnerable community with Bernardo’s Mary Gamble and Seamus Boland from Irish Rural Link. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19,  as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in growing capacity. Episode 12 looks at the vital role food can play in combating the Coronavirus pandemic, as Sarah Keogh one of Ireland's lead dieticians dissects what foods will help keep the body and mind in the best condition during the extended quarantine period. We also investigate the logistics that go into supplying food to members of Ireland’s more vulnerable community with Bernardo’s Mary Gamble and Seamus Boland from Irish Rural Link. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Food For Thought - Keeping Ireland Fed

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in growing capacity.  Homelessness and housing were the second most important issues behind health in the Irish General Election last February, and now more than ever before, the COVID - 19 crisis is a very precise juncture where these social and political issues link. Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin's spokesman on housing and TD for Dublin Mid-West gives his take on the shortcomings of Ireland’s approach to aiding the homeless population during the pandemic. Pat Doyle CEO of The Peter McVerry Trust sheds light at their challenges ahead and substantial wins so far, and Lorna Siggins unveils shocking revelations about several asylum seekers who have been turned away from their accommodation upon release from hospital after positive COVID - 19 diagnoses. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in growing capacity.  Homelessness and housing were the second most important issues behind health in the Irish General Election last February, and now more than ever before, the COVID - 19 crisis is a very precise juncture where these social and political issues link. Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin's spokesman on housing and TD for Dublin Mid-West gives his take on the shortcomings of Ireland’s approach to aiding the homeless population during the pandemic. Pat Doyle CEO of The Peter McVerry Trust sheds light at their challenges ahead and substantial wins so far, and Lorna Siggins unveils shocking revelations about several asylum seekers who have been turned away from their accommodation upon release from hospital after positive COVID - 19 diagnoses. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Heightened Pressure For Ireland’s Homeless Services

On episode 7, we are looking at some of the most common personal finance questions our listeners have, as Ireland see’s 58,000 people sign on for COVID 19 unemployment welfare in under two weeks. Personal Finance Expert Paul Merriman from AskPaul.ie joins Ian to discuss how we can all be more financially secure in the coming weeks and months ahead. In the chat, he looks at the recently announced mortgage moratorium and it's potential caveats, how SME’s can keep afloat while also paying their staff, and whether or not online bank Revolut is on the verge of collapse?Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian Doyle Music by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 7, we are looking at some of the most common personal finance questions our listeners have, as Ireland see’s 58,000 people sign on for COVID 19 unemployment welfare in under two weeks. Personal Finance Expert Paul Merriman from <a href="http://AskPaul.ie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AskPaul.ie</a> joins Ian to discuss how we can all be more financially secure in the coming weeks and months ahead. In the chat, he looks at the recently announced mortgage moratorium and it's potential caveats, how SME’s can keep afloat while also paying their staff, and whether or not online bank Revolut is on the verge of collapse?Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian Doyle Music by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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