Memo to File
Luke Fehily & Tom O'ConnorExploring how Irish public projects were executed in practice, focusing on implementation, lessons learned and the institutional memory often lost over time.
The title Memo to File refers to the once common practice in the Civil Service of adding a concise but comprehensive digest to project documentation, ensuring that any future civil servant reviewing the file would know the lessons learned.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Barrister Eimear Dooley BL considers our recent episode on the Criminal Assets Bureau, examining the in rem distinction at the heart of the Proceeds of Crime Act and what it means for legal practitioners engaging with CAB cases.
We won't be exploring an Irish policy project this week, but we have added further reading to the show notes on the previous episodes to tide you over. A collated list of all those materials is also available on Substack @memotofile.
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Retired Garda Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Byrne discusses the Criminal Assets Bureau from his experience as the agency's first Detective Inspector and later as its Chief Bureau Officer.
Established in 1996, CAB is a multi-agency body tasked w... more
Economist Colm McCarthy discusses infrastructure delivery, fiscal prudence, populism, accountability and more.
McCarthy was a member of the Expenditure Review Committee, often referred to as An Bord Snip, which was an advisory group established duri... more
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Very impressed by the mission, presentation and guests on this podcast. It addresses a major need for serious discussion of Irish policy issues which have been reduced to sound bites on mainstream media and outright disinformation on socials. As someone who works advising many state projects, it is truly invaluable.
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This show examines how large Irish public projects are planned and delivered in practice, with a focus on implementation details, practical lessons, and the institutional memories that shape future policy. Episodes commonly feature economists, former government officials, engineers, and healthcare or transport practitioners who dissect project governance, cost-benefit analyses, regulatory shifts, and accountability mechanisms. A standout trait is the mix of deep technical analysis with accessible storytelling, often including post-interview digests that translate insights for early-career professionals. The format tends to blend critical examinations of past decisions with actionable takeaways for current infrastructure, public services, an... more
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