Breakfast Business

The EU's new E-Evidence regulation comes into force tomorrow, which could have a profound impact on Irish service providers. It requires companies to hand over emails, messages, and other digital data if requested by police and judicial authorities from anywhere in the EU. Joe discusses this new regulation with Jake O'Sullivan who is a Forensic Partner with Deloitte Advisory.

Monday's business headlines with Joe Lynam and Paul Kavanagh from Patronus Partners.

Origin Spirits makes it own vodka, whiskey and gin which have exclusively Irish ingredients. It includes the Kalak single malt vodka. Speaking to Joe this morning was Patrick Shelly is the Founder of Origin Spirits.

Thursday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

Amid this lovely heatwave, demand for chilled, filtered water is higher than ever. Culligan Ireland is one of the biggest suppliers of water coolers and domestic filtration units in Ireland. The company delivers 11m litres of filtered water to offices in Ireland every year. Speaking to Joe all about the business with John O'Connor, MD of Culligan Ireland.

Up until 18 months ago there were only 3 private health insurance providers. But Level Health, which is backed by Aviva, is hoping to nibble away at the big boys by offering a range of 5 health cover plans and from a standing start it already has 40,000 customers. On the show this morning with Joe was Jim Dowdall is the Chief Executive of Level Health.

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

Ireland has one of the largest economic zones in the EU because of our surrounding seas and oceans but only 9% of the fish caught there is by Irish fishermen. John Shine was a fisherman in Killybegs but now he sells tinned salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna. John Shine Founder Shine's Seafood spoke to Joe on the show this morning.

The law changed this year when it comes to commercial disputes or disputes between employees and their employers. Now a judge can order rowing parties to undergo mediation to solve disputes in the hope of avoiding expensive court cases. What is mediation and how much does it cost? Joe was joined on the show by Joe Coleman is the Founder of LetsMediate.ie.

The IDA has arguably been the most successful inward investment agency in the world and the envy of many larger and wealthier nations. But the on-going battle to lure that money is being hampered by our inadequate public infrastructure. Joining Joe in studio was Feargal O'Rourke the Chair of the IDA.

Tuesday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

Keogh's crisps are the largest Irish owned crisp maker whose main ingredient potatoes are all grown here. Exports of Keogh crisps surpassed domestic sales for the first time this year and the world cup has been great for business. Tom Keogh the Chief Executive of Keogh's crisps who is doing a near 400km walk for charity alongside Rory Best next month. Tom joined Joe in studio this morning.

Shannon is officially the fastest growing airport. It grew by 14% over the past year. It comes as Ryanair says it'll build a new mechanics training facility at the Clare aerodrome. Also the airport preparing for Trump's probable arrival next month and the definite arrival of an air force of private jets for the Ryder Cup in 13 months from now. Speaking to Joe this morning was Ray O'Driscoll the Chief Executive of the Shannon Airport Group.

Monday's business news review with Joe Lynam and Ross Mould from AJ Bell.

Friday's business news headlines with Joe Lynam and Kate English Chief Economist with Dolittle.

In two months from now, the Minister for Finance will announce the broad outline of a brand-new tax efficient scheme. This will be for people to invest their excess cash rather than leave it in accounts which earn next to nothing in interest. So how should it and might it work? Joe asked Michael Healy the Chief executive of IG UK and Ireland.

The Irish pharma company Poolbeg is working on one such cancer treatment to prevent distressing side effects. But Poolbeg is also looking at an oral GLP-1 or weight loss treatment as well. All of this research costs a lot of time and money and might not lead to anything. To discuss business of pharma was Jeremy Skillington the Chief Executive of Poolbeg Pharma.

Thursday's business headlines along with Joe Lynam.

What started out as a creamery in a farm in Rathfarnham is now the nation's best known ice cream brand HB. To mark its centenary, HB, is relaunching some of its iconic brands from the 70s including the Fat Frog. It is launching a new range of nostalgia driven t-shirts about its own ice pops. Speaking to Joe was Karen Murphy the Marketing Manager with HB.

Many of us are aware that households in Ireland are sitting on a cash mountain of €175bn in savings. Some companies are collectively sitting on €70bn in corporate cash earning next to nothing in interest. There are better ways for businesses to make their money go further. Declan King. Chief Investment Officer with the NFP Group which invests money for High Net Worth individuals in a myriad of ways.

Wednesday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

A lamentable 4% of us do any sort of regular strength exercise such as weight or resistance training. That's why Ireland has among the highest obesity rates in Europe and it bodes ill for a rapidly ageing population. Hello-Goodlife was set up by Martina Calvey is building a chain of exercise hubs to improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Martina spoke to Joe this morning.

Darragh Fanning bought the franchise for a chain of Mexican fast-food restaurants 10 years ago. Since then, Zambrero has grown to 37 outlets nationwide with plans for even more very soon, including in UCD. Speaking to Joe all about the business was Darragh Fanning the General Manager of Zambrero Ireland.

Higher levels of production have now been recorded for nine consecutive months in the manufacturing sector. This is according to the AIB Purchasing Manager's Index with the level now at 55.1 in July, up from 54.9 in June. Joining Susan to discuss is David McNamara, Chief Economist at AIB.

“Cork on a Fork” Fest has been named the number one food festival in Europe by Big 7 Travel. The fifth occasion of this experience is taking place from 12-16th August with more than 150 events for all ages, with over half of events free. Speaking to Susan this morning was Niamh Murphy, the Festival Director.

Tuesday's business news headlines with Susan Hayes Culleton.

Many of our female listeners will likely have spotted that there are complimentary products available in bathrooms now in corporates, restaurants and venues. The team at Riley is pursuing a commercial vision where every bathroom has period products, in the same way as toilet paper and have launched a retail presence in the UK. Aine Kilkenny, co-founder of the business, joined Susan Hayes Culleton on the show to discuss.

The winner of this month's Green Business of the Month, is Small Wares and the Managing Director, Ann Jevens joined Susan Hayes Culleton on the show this morning to tell us when the company started incorporating recycled materials into production at its plant in Castlebellingham.

Susan Hayes Culleton takes a the business stories that are hitting the headlines along with Aidan Donnelly, Head of Equities at Davy.

Susan Hayes Culleton spoke to Tom Francis, Head of Accounting at Kinore to discuss the importance of businesses having well-managed accounts

How do you ensure that you have the right micro-credentials for your skill portfolio to attract the right business opportunities? Olivia Cosgrove, Head of Social Impact at Alison.com joined Breakfast Business this morning to discuss this further.

What support is available for start-up businesses here in Ireland? Susan Hayes Culleton was joined by Niamh Collins, Centre Director at the Guinness Enterprise Centre to discuss this more.

Phil Codd, Managing Director of Expleo in Ireland joined Breakfast Business to delve into the world of "sleeping agent" and agentic AI.

Susan Hayes Culleton was joined by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Sisk, Amy Martin, to discuss the idea and the benefits behind Equity, Diversity and Inclusion professional networks.

Community pharmacists across the country are reporting that a growing number of people are making important healthcare decisions based on advice from social media influencers and AI tools. Susan Hayes Culleton was joined by Sheena Mitchell, spokesperson for a group of independent community pharmacists across Ireland, to explore the reasons behind this move.

Susan Hayes Culleton takes a look through Monday's business headlines with Russ Mould from AJ Bell

Susan Hayes Culleton takes a the business stories that are hitting the headlines along with Aidan Donnelly, Head of Equities at Davy.

Only 47% of people feel confident they will manage financially after retirement. This is according to “The New Retirement Reality Report”. To explore how people expect retirement and employment to intersect, Susan was joined on the show by Emer Kirk, CEO for the Financial Planning Standards Board. 

Two years ago a new global tax arrangement under the auspices of the OECD for large companies came into force after years of wrangling and much resistance from this country. It raised the minimum rate for corporation taxes on huge companies to 15%. It was part of a suite of global tax changes and was affectionately known as Pillar Two. Speaking to Joe this morning was Brendan Murphy is a Tax Partner with the consultants Baker Tilly.

We have become very familiar with working from home. But what about working from anywhere? Where should employers draw the line on time and location? To discuss the tax and HR risks, Susan spoke to  Ronan Berry, Managing Partner of HRConsultants.ie .

Thursday's business news headlines with Joe Lynam.

PTSB is hoping to catch up with the other two big pillar banks when it comes to business lending. It loaned out €500m last year to SMEs. Now it's setting up a new pool of money for them worth €250m with the express view of lending for energy and sustainability projects as well as female entrepreneurs. Patrick Farrell - Chief Retail Banking Officer with PTSB explained all their plans.