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Tom McEnaney was joined on the show by Russ Mould from AJ Bell to look through Monday's business news headlines.

New research by the Irish Management Institute reveals that nearly 1 in 3 business leaders are not prepared for the AI transformation. Tom discusses this further with Professor Spencer Harrison, international expert in organisational psychology.

PwC has today released its Irish family business survey for 2025. To discuss the findings of the survey with Tom was Mairead Harbron of PWC.

Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam and Austin Hughes from AJ Bell take a look at the business news headlines this morning.

Ireland's richest local authority Dun Laoghaire Rathdown is soon to equip many of its dozens or vehicles with new sensors and measuring devices in order to make that part of Dublin a so-called ‘smart city'. The idea is to gauge where the worst pollution or most stubborn traffic are in the county and get the private sector to help rectify problems. For more on this Joe spoke to Ronan Heron, is the Digital Strategy Officer with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown CoCo

About €150bn is sitting in current accounts in Ireland earning next to nothing in interest. Michael Healy, is the Managing Director with IG thinks we should be investing some of that money in capital markets especially in shares or ETFs. IG has been a trading platform for many decades but now claims to be the cheapest way to buy worldwide stocks in Ireland putting it up to the likes of Davys or Goodbodys. Michael joined Joe to discuss further.

Getting houses built and infrastructure in general is the biggest single issue facing Ireland's economy. But doing so is becoming increasingly difficult. The number of judicial reviews on planning decisions are on target to double this year compared to last year and only this week a local goose population prevented the building of 600 homes in Dublin. Joe discusses this and more with Stephen Garvey and the Chief Executive of Glenveagh Homes.

There's only one product that comes from goats that can command very high prices and that's cashmere of course. Suzie Monaghan has been selling cashmere sweaters, socks and jackets for 65 years on South Anne St .As we approach Christmas she expects her busiest time to start now. Joining Joe in studio to chat about her business was Suzie Monaghan from Monaghans Cashmere.

Thursday's business news headlines along with Joe Lynam.

A new survey of Irish business owners reveals that housing shortages have evolved from a social issue into a critical business constraint, with 68% saying housing influences where they locate offices. That's according to The Ireland edition of The Business Owners Sentiment Survey report for professional services group S&W. Speaking to Tom on this was their Managing Partner, John O'Callaghan.

Tom McEnaney brings us the main business news headlines.

Irish organisations see the opportunities from AI agents, but are not yet grasping the transformative powers. That's according to a new survey from PWC Ireland, published today. All to discuss with David LeeIrish, Chief Technology officer, PwC Ireland.

Tom McEnaney brings us Tuesday's business news headlines.

Chambers Ireland have today released the Irish results of Europe's largest business sentiment survey. The 2026 Eurochambres Economic Survey, based on responses from over 41,000 businesses across Europe, reveals that businesses are striving to get back on a growth trajectory after several challenging years. Joining Tom to discuss further was Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, Ian Talbot.

Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Emer Higgins has officially launched the opening of registration for Ireland's first Government Supply Expo 2025 which takes place today. Minister Higgins gave all the details to Tom on the show this morning,

Monday business news and markets with Tom McEnaney and Kathleen Brooks, XTB.

In a job interview, you typically expect the person being interviewed is the one trying to impress. But 70% of Irish professionals have declined a job offer after a poor interview experience, according to a new study from Robert Walters. Joining Tom to discuss more is Suzanne Feeney, Country Manager with Robert Walters Ireland.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly changing the way work is delivered in the professional services sector, as well as the expectations of clients. But does it pose an existential threat to the consultancy sector, at least in its current form? All to discuss with Harry Goddard CEO of Deloitte in Ireland.

President Donald Trump's use of broad powers to impose his signature tariffs faced a barrage of skeptical questions at the Supreme Court on Wednesday that signal it may be ready to intervene. Professor of Economics at DCU Edgar Morgenroth discussed this further with Tom.

The formal unveiling of new OPW Custom Controls Facility and integrated Border Control Post at Rosslare Europort opens today. Joining Tom ahead of the opening was the new CEO of Iarnród Éireann, Mary Considine.

Thursday's business new review with Tom McEnaney.

Circle K, Ireland's leading forecourt and convenience retailer, has officially opened its first dedicated electric vehicle hubs at Clonshaugh, and City Avenue in Dublin. The Clonshaugh hub features five super-fast chargers and ten bays, while City Avenue offers four super-fast chargers and eight bays. The super-fast EV chargers will be among the fastest available in Ireland delivering up to 400kW each.

Only 37% of employees believe that their workplace supports them to engage in activities to maintain their health and prevent future diseases. That's according to Vhi Ireland's new Workplace Health Insights survey, which is highlighting the need to rethink how workplace wellbeing is promoted. To discuss further Tom spoke to Amy Burke People and Sustainability Officer, Vhi.

Today, the Department of Enterprise will be publishing the Collective Bargaining Roadmap, as part of a 2024 EU Directive that aims to promote collective bargaining on wages in all member states. Joining Tom on the show was Alan Dillon is Minister of State at the department of Enterprise.

With the UK's Reform Party leading Labour and the Tories in opinion polls the question we have to ask ourselves is what would a Reform government mean for trade with the UK and in particular the special arrangements agreed for Nothern Ireland post Brexit. All to discuss with Anand Menon Professor of European Politics at King's College London.

Tom McEnaney looks through today's business news headlines.

Every year, the Society of Chartered Surveyors releases updated house rebuild figures and a rebuild calculator to help homeowners determine the correct level of insurance for their property. Tom spoke to Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland President Gerald O'Toole.

Tuesday's business news along with Tom McEnaney.

Irish workers are doubling-down on flexibility and stability as employers take a “wait-and see” approach following the Budget, according to Matrix Recruitment's latest Workforce Trends Report for Q3. Joining Tom to discuss the report findings with Matrix Recruitment's Head of Recruitment, Breda Dooley.

Sanmina announces expansion of Ireland manufacturing site, creating up to 150 jobs. Emmet was joined on the show by Sean Moran, SVP of IMS Europe at Sanmina.

Halloween is here and that means it's time for your annual dose of monstrous workplace behaviour! Joining Tom to give us the ghoulish details is Moira Grassick, Chief Operating Officer at Peninsula Ireland.

Aidan donnelly from Davys and Tom McEnaney brings us Friday's business new headlines.

Joining Tom on the show is Newstalk's Green Businessperson Of the Month is Oscar Lai, Director and Co-founder of Ecoset. All with thanks to Repak.

The biggest cardboard box maker in the world Smurfit Westrock has trimmed its expectations for annual profits and the markets really didn't like it. In its 3rd quarter financial statement, the US-listed but Irish headquartered giant says it expects to earn around $5bn in profits this year down from 5.1. It's been just over a year since Smurfit Kappa formally merged with Westrock and the business is still bedding in changes. All to discuss with Ken Bowles is the CFO of Smurfit Westrock.

There's been a lot of talk about our infrastructure deficit and how to circumvent it. There's no doubt that major physical digging needs to be undertaken -whether that's for water, power networks or houses. Sabrina Casalta the Chief Executive of Vodafone Irelan thinks nothing future-proofs an economy better than investment in communications and telecoms: hard and software. Sabrina Casalta the Chief Executive of Vodafone Ireland joined Joe on the show this morning.

Today's business news review with Joe Lynam.

Around 2.2% of the population has a hearing-related disability. The HSE suggests that as many as 8% have the much broader "disabling hearing loss". The technology has advanced now to the point that hearing aids are so small and effective that they are no longer visible. With the stresses that the HSE are under, finding private solutions is increasingly the way thousands of us solve the problem and the 2nd biggest company for that in Ireland is Hidden Hearing. Joe sits down to chat to Duncan Graham, Managing Director of Hidden Hearing.

Joe Lynam takes a look at Wednesday's business news headlines.

The rising cost of going to a restaurant for a proper meal probably hasn't escaped your attention. It means that many of us are trying to cook quality food for ourselves at home. The pre-portioned home preparation business is growing here and Gousto is one of the biggest. Set up just before Lockdowns, Gousto has seen a surge in its business and Joe was joined on the show by its founder Timo Boldt.

One sector which knows a bit about objections is the Data Centre industry. David Smith is building a large one in Arklow as we speak and hoping to build something even bigger in Waterford. They want to do so by supporting rather than drawing upon the electricity grid. All to chat with David Smith the Deputy Chief Executive of Echelon.

The budget 3 weeks ago increased the cost of fuel up to an average of €1.72 per litre of petrol and €1.68 for diesel. We've also learned that EV sales are starting to take off in Ireland. All these reasons mean that petrol forecourts are no longer places just for fuel. Mini supermarkets are often attached to them to boost revenues. And that's one of the reasons why turnover was up 4% at Maxol to €486m last year. Brian Donaldson is the Group Chief Executive of Maxol spoke to Joe this morning.

Tuesday's business news headlines along with Joe Lynam.