# Barry Ward

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Barry Ward - On the Sea

Barry Ward talks about starring in On the Sea, Helen Walsh's moving coastal drama exploring identity, family and the life-changing arrival of a mysterious stranger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we have USB-C charging ports on public transport?

A Government TD has called on Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to immediately begin the rollout of new chargers on public transport. Barry Ward, the Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, has said that Ireland’s public transport has to “keep up with the needs of its passengers” and install USB-C cha…

Should parents be held responsible for the criminal acts of their children?

Criminologist Triona O'Connor and Fine Gael TD and co-chair of the Oireachtas penal reform group Barry Ward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we need inheritance tax reforms?

Currently, anyone can inherit €400,000 from their parents, and in rare cases their grandparents, tax free. Any amount above that threshold is taxed at 33%. But, should this change? Joining Ciara to discuss is Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Tom McDonnell, from the Nevin Economic Rese…

The scourge of the ghost bus

Are ghost buses still a problem? With children back at school and the pressure on public transport even more acute, are there issues in the system that need to be fixed?  Speaking to Claire was Glasnevin resident Barry Ward who explained this issue in his area. Also joining Claire was Gwen Morgan, …

Data Centre Expansions

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP representing Dublin Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin Southwest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2027

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP representing Dublin Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin Southwest and John Dallon, spokesperson for the fuel protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outlook on Grain Inputs for 2027 (Ask the Expert)

In this episode, from Ask the Expert at the 2026 Farm Science Review, Bruce sits down with Barry Ward to discuss the outlook on grain inputs for 2027. Barry Ward is the leader for Production Business Management. His primary focus includes crop economics and budgets, land economics, farmland values,…

Who is the new investment scheme for?

Barra Roantree, economist at Trinity College Dublin and Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.