Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Robert Troy, sit down with The Nation Thailand's Franc Han Shih, emphasising that tackling rising living costs with targeted energy support, not blanket fuel caps, is indispensable amid tensions.
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[00:00:04] – Introduction: Impact of Middle East tensions on living costs and challenges faced by Ireland and Thailand.

[00:00:26] – Minister Robert Troy’s mission in Bangkok: Participating in the Money 20/20 conference and fintech collaboration.

[00:00:47] – The importance of the financial services sector to the Irish economy and the new "Ireland for Finance" strategy.

[00:02:42] – Strategies for tackling high living costs and inflation in Ireland.

[00:03:18] – Energy security, renewable energy investments, and upgrading the energy grid.

[00:04:32] – Targeted government support packages for the transport and agriculture sectors.

[00:09:49] – Ireland's sovereign fund and strategic investments for the future.

[00:11:32] – Discussion on alternative energy sources, including offshore wind, solar, and nuclear energy.

[00:12:40] – Regulation vs. Innovation: How Ireland ensures regulation keeps pace with AI and fintech developments.

[00:14:25] – Strengthening collaboration between Ireland and the ASEAN region, including the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement.

[00:16:34] – The role of Irish state agencies (Enterprise Ireland, IDA) in supporting businesses in the Asian market.