Fingal Libraries' Europe Direct Podcast

The Europe Direct Centre at Blanchardstown Library is your starting point for finding information about the EU. The centre provides access to material covering a wide variety of topics, including: • General information about how the EU works. • Information about the various EU institutions and agencies. • The latest news about EU affairs and events. • Information about citizen rights in the EU. The Europe Direct Centre at Blanchardstown Library is part of a network of similar centres across the European Union. Contact us at europedirect@fingal.ie

Tips for Better Mental Health with Psychotherapist Amber Roche

As part of our European Mental Health Week initiative, psychotherapist Amber Roche joins Barry O'Carroll from Europe Direct Blanchardstown in this podcast. They discuss everyday tips and strategies that can help improve mental health. Here are some resources you may find useful: Amber Roche's website: https://www.moodminderperth.com.au/ Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy: https://www.iacp.ie/ List of accredited psychotherapists in Fingal/North Dublin: https://iacp.ie/page/therapists?co=95... Jigsaw - information and resources in the area of youth mental health: https://jigsaw.ie/

05-25
51:11

Recognising Common Mental Health Issues with Psychotherapist Amber Roche

As part of our European Mental Health Week initiative, psychotherapist Amber Roche joins Barry O'Carroll from Europe Direct Blanchardstown in this podcast. They discuss some of the most common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and stress as well as how to recognise the symptoms of these issues. Here are some resources you may find useful: Amber Roche's website: https://www.moodminderperth.com.au/ Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy: https://www.iacp.ie/ List of accredited psychotherapists in Fingal/North Dublin: https://iacp.ie/page/therapists?co=95... Jigsaw - information and resources in the area of youth mental health: https://jigsaw.ie/

05-25
42:12

Part 1_ Ricardo Castellini da Silva on Disinformation and Social Media

Does online disinformation pose a threat to democracy in the EU? Part 1 In this first interview in a 4 part series by Europe Direct Blanchardstown Library on disinformation and the threat it poses to democracy Ricardo Castellini da Silva from DCU/Media Literacy Ireland speaks about disinformation and social media.

09-24
53:23

Part 2_ Maria Walsh MEP on EU Democracy and the Threat from Disinformation

Does online disinformation pose a threat to democracy in the EU? Part 2 In this second interview in a 4 part series by Europe Direct Blanchardstown Library on disinformation and the threat it poses to EU democracy Maria Walsh MEP speaks about EU democracy and the threat posed to it by online disinformation as well as her own experiences with disinformation campaigns.

09-24
51:47

Part 3_ Aoife Gallagher on Conspiracy Theories

Does online disinformation pose a threat to democracy in the EU? Part 3 In this third interview in a 4 part series by Europe Direct Blanchardstown Library on disinformation and the threat it poses to EU democracy Aoife Gallagher from the Institute of Strategic Dialogue speaks about online conspiracy theories and the damage they can do

09-24
36:27

Part 4_ Dr. Eileen Culloty on the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation

Does online disinformation pose a threat to democracy in the EU? Part 4 In this final interview in a 4 part series on disinformation and the threat it poses to EU democracy by Europe Direct Blanchardstown Library Dr. Eileen Culloty from DCU/Media Literacy Ireland discusses the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation.

09-24
23:57

The EU Digital Covid Certificate with Minister of State Ossian Smyth

Barry O'Carroll from Europe Direct Blanchardstown speaks to Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Ossian Smyth about the EU Digital Covid Certificate.  Useful links mentioned in the interview:  https://reopen.europa.eu/en  https://irishcovidcertportal.org/  https://app.digitalcovidcertchecker.gov.ie/ EU Digital Covid Certificate Helpline:  1800 807 008 (from Ireland)   +353 76 888 5513 (from Abroad)

08-09
35:52

How will the EU Digital Covid Certificate Facilitate Air Travel within the EU?

Head of External Communications, Dublin Airport Siobhan O'Donnell speaks to Barry O'Carroll from Europe Direct Blanchardstown Library about how the EU Digital Covid Certificate will help facilitate air travel within the EU.  Links mentioned in the interview:   https://www.gov.ie/travel  https://dfa.ie/  https://reopen.europa.eu/en

08-09
15:31

What is the EU Digital Covid Certificate?

Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland Barbara Nolan explains what the new European Digital Covid Certificate is and how it aims to facilitate the return of free movement within the European Union.  For more information visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en

07-06
16:31

Ask Europe with Susanna from Italy

As part of our Europe Day 2020 Celebration, Europe Direct Blanchardstown is asking some of our European friends to answer some questions about their country.

04-21
22:07

Ask Europe with Vicki from Denmark

As part of our Europe Day 2020 Celebration, Europe Direct Blanchardstown is asking some of our European friends to answer some questions about their country.

04-21
15:20

Ask Europe with Mateja from Croatia

As part of our Europe Day 2020 Celebration, Europe Direct Blanchardstown is asking some of our European friends to answer some questions about their country.

04-21
17:27

Ask Europe with Magnus from Sweden

As part of our Europe Day 2020 Celebration, Europe Direct Blanchardstown is asking some of our European friends to answer some questions about their country.

04-21
11:55

Ask Europe with José from Spain

As part of our Europe Day 2020 Celebration, Europe Direct Blanchardstown is asking some of our European friends to answer some questions about their country.

04-21
15:50

Ask Europe with Han from Finland

As part of our Europe Day 2020 Celebration, Europe Direct Blanchardstown is asking some of our European friends to answer some questions about their country.

04-21
14:26

Ask Europe with Corinne from France

As part of our Europe Day 2020 Celebration, Europe Direct Blanchardstown is asking some of our European friends to answer some questions about their country.

04-21
16:13

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