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Presented by Newstalk's Business Editor Vincent Wall, this 30-minute programme focuses on the key business stories from home and abroad, market analysis, new business innovations and profile interviews.

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    Reducing climate emissions and improving on farm efficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 5:32


    ABP Food Group recently marked a decade of research on their Demonstration Farm in Co. Carlow, with a special event highlighting progress made to date on reducing climate emissions and improving on farm efficiency. Speaking to Emmet this morning was Agri Sustainability Manager at ABP Stephen Connolly.

    Private markets are entering a period of structural change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 4:33


    A global study by State Street has revealed that private markets are entering a period of structural change. Emmet discusses this further with Ciarán Grant, MD, Private Markets Product, at State Street.

    Friday's business news and markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 11:52


    Emmet Oliver takes a look at the business stories in the papers this morning and that markets with Aidan Donnelly from Davys.

    Brendan McDonagh the Chief Executive of NAMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 6:21


    15 years ago, Ireland was in a very different place economically. The economy was on its knees, and the government had to step in to bail out the entire banking system. It created a so-called “bad bank“ to take on €31.8 billion of banking debt where no one else would. People were skeptical that it would ever break-even but NAMA winds up this year having paid back that €32 billion and a surplus of €5.5 billion to Irish taxpayers. Speaking to Joe this morning was Brendan McDonagh the Chief Executive of NAMA.

    Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland Gabriel Makhlouf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 6:49


    The Irish economy continues to grow, but the risks are now rising due to geopolitical and trade issues which will have a disproportionate impact on our economy due to our overdependence on American multinationals.That's the view of the Central Bank of Ireland in its latest financial stability report. Joe spoke to Gabriel Makhlouf, the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland and began by asking whether there was a risk that American companies.

    Thursday's business news headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:53


    Thursday's business news headlines with Joe Lynam.

    Conor Kilduff is Executive Director, Love Irish Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 8:31


    Taste of Dublin starts tomorrow in Merrion Sq. It's a chance for people to sample all sorts of cuisine including food that is grown and made right here in Ireland. The body which represents many food producers - Love Irish Food - has conducted a poll of its members and it found that wage inflation and retaining staff were the 2 biggest threats facing the sector. Despite that 70% remained confident about the future and the sector. Speaking to Joe this morning was Conor Kilduff is Executive Director, Love Irish Food.

    Wednesday's business headlines and news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 3:08


    Wednesday's business headlines and news with Joe Lynam.

    The latest Personal Finance Outlook from Bank of Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 6:02


    Rumours of a wobble among Irish consumers appear to have been exaggerated according to the latest Personal Finance outlook from Bank of Ireland. It says that debit and credit card spending rose by 6.5% year-on-year led by spending in restaurants and on accommodation. But with the world only adjusting to a global tariff war, is it too soon to say the consumer is brushing off any of the impact? To discuss further Joe spoke to Conall Mac Coille is the chief economist with Bank of Ireland.

    Paraic Burke Tax Leader at PwC Ireland 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 8:54


    It's no secret that housing and failure to deliver enough of them, is one of the most pressing issues facing the economy. The arrival also of AI and its importance to a knowledge based economy like Ireland are also among the top three priorities included in Pwc‘s pre-budget submission. But are there any easy political solutions to these issues? speaking to Joe this morning was Paraic Burke, Tax Leader at PwC Ireland.

    Kevin Walsh the Chief Executive of Chemishield 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 7:05


    Whether you work in a small lab, a giant pharmaceutical company, academia or other research facilities, you'll be aware of the strict rules surrounding how chemical waste needs to be disposed of. Kevin Walsh witnessed a chemical accident when the wrong chemical waste was mixed with a highly volatile substance and it encouraged him to set up a company to ensure other labs don't make the same mistake. His company is called Chemishield and it announced last week that it's employing a further 50 people to expand their business globally. Kevin Walsh is the Chief Executive of Chemishield and joined Joe in studio this morning.

    Tuesday's business headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 3:06


    Tuesday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

    Monday's business news headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 6:21


    All Monday's business news and markets with Russ Mould from AJ Bell.

    Kealan Lennon Chief Executive of CleverCards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 4:55


    Kealan Lennon is the Chief Executive of CleverCards which is a fintech company, which provides prepaid credit cards - increasingly preferred by companies as a way to reward their staff without exposing them to Benefit in Kind. He's also very aware of the changing banking habits by Irish consumers which he thinks is happening quicker than the big traditional banks appreciate.

    The business of the Land Development Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 9:26


    The Land Development Agency is designed to develop and build affordable housing on state owned lands. Although a relatively new agency, it has discovered recently that often the biggest obstacle to construction is other semi state or government-controlled bodies. Joining Joe on the show was Phelim O'Neill the Director of Development with the Land Development Agency.

    Bulmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 5:36


    Joe is joined by Siobhan Casey, Brand Manager at Bulmers Ireland, to explain why cider sales are falling despite strong overall volumes and what's next for the brand.Listen here.

    Cybersecurity Cross-Border

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 5:59


    Eoin Byrne, Cluster Manager at Cyber Ireland, joins Breakfast Business to outline how firms across the island are cooperating to counter rising cyber threats and overcome regulatory differences.Listen here.

    Ford's Future in Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 8:25


    Lisa Brankin, Chair of Ford in Britain and Ireland, joins Breakfast Business to explain how the company is recovering from recent recalls and its strategy to regain a top-five market position.Listen here.

    The Business Pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:22


    Joe Lynam goes through all the biggest business news on Thursday for Breakfast Business.Listen here.

    Business Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:39


    Get all the latest business news with Joe from this morning's papers.Listen here.

    What Makes a Workplace Healthy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 7:35


    John Ryan, founder of Healthy Place to Work, joins Joe Lynam to explain how employers can create physically and mentally healthy work environments — and why it matters for performance.Listen here.

    B&Q Expands Across Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 7:19


    John Eason, Retail Director at B&Q Ireland, joins Breakfast Business as the company opens new stores in Navan, Waterford and Letterkenny. What's behind the expansion — and how are customers responding?Listen here.

    Agentic AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 8:47


    Babak Hodjat, Chief Technology Officer for AI at Cognizant, joins Breakfast Business to explain how Agentic AI could be a disruption to jobs.Listen here.

    Green Businessperson of the Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 8:18


    Kilian Finane of Finline Furniture joins Breakfast Business to talk about restoring furniture, manufacturing in Laois, and why the circular economy earned him Repak's Green Businessperson of the Month.Listen here.

    The Future of Financial Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 6:43


    Patricia Callan, Chief Executive of Financial Services Ireland, joins Breakfast Business to discuss the threats and opportunities facing Ireland's financial services workers. From AI disruption to a global tariff war and unlocking €100bn in dormant savings.Listen here.

    The Business Pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 3:26


    All the biggest business news stories on Tuesday, 3 June with Joe Lynam.Listen here.

    Sustainability takes centre stage at Bloom 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 6:46


    Bord Bia's Bloom Festival is underway and will run until 2pm on Monday. Emmet was joined on the show this morning by Bord Bia CEO, Jim O'Toole to talk how sustainability takes centre stage this year.

    All the markets news with Aiden Donnelly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 9:38


    We get all the latest in the Markets with Aiden Donnelly from Davy and Emmet Oliver.

    Mortgage approvals continued to grow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 6:41


    Mortgage approvals continued to grow in April as first-time buyer activity reached new highs, that's according to latest figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.Chief Economist at the BPFI, Ali Ugur joined Emmet to discuss these figures .

    67% of businesses frequently experience payment system issues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 4:29


    A new report reveals that 67% of businesses frequently experience payment system issues with over half saying refund processing problems have directly cost them customers. To discuss with Emmet was is Alex Marsh, Chair of SALAD, and Non-Executive Director of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology.

    AI is changing the face of so many industries across the world

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 7:57


    AI is changing the face of so many industries across the world, and that remains through for the manufacturing industry. To tell us more on this is Director for Manufacturing at PwC Ireland, Gary Hanniffy.

    Wednesday's business news headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 2:12


    Wednesday's business news headlines with Tom McEnaney.

    The competitiveness of the funds industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 7:56


    Pat Lardner, CEO of Irish Funds joined Tom to talk through the competitiveness of the funds industry

    Egis awarded contract to monitor 1,200km of motorway across Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 6:42


    On Monday May 19th, the company Egis was awarded a long-term contract to operate and maintain the Dublin Tunnel, the Jack Lynch Tunnel and monitor 1,200km of motorway across Ireland. Joining Tom on the show was Steve Preece, CEO of Egis.

    The Chair of the Irish Payments Council

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 6:50


    Tom McEnaney was joined on the show by Barry Manning after his re-appointment as Chair of the Irish Payments Council.

    Tuesday's business news review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 2:37


    Tom McEnaney looks at today's business news headlines.

    Monday's business news headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 7:18


    Leonie MacCann from Irish Life Investment Managers looks through all the business news and markets with Joe Lynam.

    The domestic economy in Ireland how is it doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 6:30


    The domestic economy in Ireland will remain ticking along nicely with modified domestic demand set to be 2.5% this year. Unemployment is set to pick up a little bit next year but it's all clouded by the global macroeconomic perspective. That's the view of AIB in its latest economic snapshot. The report expects GDP here to soar then fall notably next year while consumer spending is set to moderate next year. To discuss the report findings Joe spoke to David McNamara is the AIB Chief Economist.

    Insurance industry supports laws to enshrine "“right to be forgotten“ policy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 9:31


    Up to quite recently, if you had had a cancer diagnosis, you probably found it next to impossible to get life insurance cover even if you were fully recovered. There has been a code of practice in place from the insurance industry for the past year but no legislation. Now the insurance industry has stepped back and is supporting laws to enshrine the so-called “right to be forgotten“ when it comes to cancer survivors. Speaking to Joe this morning was Robert Troy the Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Insurance.

    A new Small Business Unit within the Department of Enterprise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 7:36


    The government is setting up a new Small Business Unit within the department of Enterprise. Its purpose is to test all proposed new laws to see if they meet the so-called ‘SME test' and don't add unnecessarily to the cost and regulatory burden on small companies. But will it just be a talking shop without teeth to really block legislation which might come from different parts of the government? All to discuss with Peter Burke Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

    Robert Kennedy, CEO of Howden Ireland  

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 7:06


    Howden started off as a small mortgage broker in Britain but has grown to a worldwide operation with 22,000 staff. They've grown to the point where they now sponsor the forthcoming Lions rugby tour of Australia this summer. Here in Ireland they are known as Finance Solutions and they also act as brokers for insurance, home loans and now Life insurance products. They are creating 100 new jobs in the capital. Robert Kennedy, CEO of Howden Ireland joined Joe in studio this morning.

    Friday's business news headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 7:18


    Kate English Deloitte joins Joe on the show to look through all the business news.

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