Rethinking: Ireland with Dearbhla Gavin

Rethinking Ireland is a series capturing a pivotal moment in time for the country, as it handles the Covid19 health crisis and resulting economic crisis at the same time.

Ireland had just returned to budget surplus and was fundamentally in a good place - foreign direct investment, tourism, exports, sentiment was at an all time high.

For such a small country, Ireland is bursting with talent, ideas, innovation and potential, which will not be erased by the pandemic. 

We examine its most important industries with the leading figures in them, operating at home and abroad.

It's important to remember that Ireland is an open economy, the fate of our own incomes and industries are also hugely sensitive to what’s going on in the global economy at large.

Aside from the bottom line for people and companies, we also ask guests to be reflective. 

We remember it’s great to reach your fullest potential and make an impact on the world but what’s most important is that you have fun doing it, build relationships that make your life better and live in gratitude and kindness. 

Presenter: Dearbhla Gavin 

Producers: Dearbhla Gavin and Sarah Madden

Sound Engineer: Shane Dempsey, Collaborative Studios Dublin

Graphic: Rian Kelleher 

Music: So Far Away, Riot.