RDS Vision 2030 Series

The RDS Vision 2030 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.

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Supporting Ireland economically is a key part of the RDS mission and our Enterprise work programme is one important way in which we do this. Through it we support the business performance of Irish-based companies and provide networking and information-sharing opportunities for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers.

The Future of Irish-International Trade | RDS Vision 2030

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.

Powering the Green Economy | RDS Vision 2030

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.

From Research to Enterprise | RDS Vision 2030

Financing Ireland’s Transition to a Green Economy | RDS Vision 2030

Sean 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.