Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock

This episode of the Inside Business podcast looks at Ireland's commercial and residential property markets. In part one John McCartney, Director of Research at BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, discusses a significant surge in Dublin's office vacancies and the factors affecting office space demand, including the global economic downturn, a tech sector slowdown, and shifts[...]

This week we take a deep dive into the issues impacting tech giant Apple. In the year to date, the iPhone maker's share price has fallen by more than 8 per cent, and about €300 billion has been wiped off its market value. Apple has ceded to Microsoft its status as the most valuable US company. This[...]

On this week’s Inside Business with Ciarán Hancock we look at Aviva’s plan to re-enter the Irish health insurance market and what that might mean for consumers. Will this deliver lower prices for hard pressed Irish consumers? Will it bring additional benefits in coverage? And is worth the hassle to switch for customers of VHI, Laya[...]

On this week’s episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by aviation entrepreneur Ulick McEvaddy. With his brother Des, Ulick has established a successful aviation business over the past 40 years called Omega. He and Des also own a large parcel of land beside Dublin Airport. Along with two other landowners, it[...]

On this week’s episode of the Inside Business podcast, we look at the pension pots that auto enrolment could deliver for workers on an average wage. The State is planning to establish the scheme for workers who do not already have pension cover in their workplace. It has been much delayed but is moving forward and[...]

Figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry this week showed that electric car sales are in reverse, falling by 14 per cent year on year in March. This compared with double digit increases in the sales of petrol and hybrid car. Even diesel sales rose by 9 per cent. Meanwhile a survey by AA[...]

In this episode of Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by Chief executive and founder of Cubic Telecom, Barry Napier. In a wide-ranging interview, Barry discusses his formative years in Ireland and Chicago, his early career before joining Cubic more than 15 years ago and the key entrepreneurial lessons he has learned[...]

It feels like recent history repeating itself with TikTok again facing a ban in the US on national security grounds. A Bill passed through the House of Representatives last week requiring a change in ownership for the social media platform or it would face a total ban in the United States.What if the ban becomes[...]

With the use of cash declining in recent years, a trend accelerated by the pandemic, the Access to Cash Bill is designed to manage future cash demand here, initially preserving the cash infrastructure at December 2022 levels.To discuss the Access to Cash Bill and its potential impact on the three retail banks (AIB, Bank of[...]

With unemployment low, strong exchequer returns and an economy at full capacity, there isn’t much to suggest that Ireland has tipped into a recession. But the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show the economy contracting by 3.2 per cent in GDP (gross domestic product) terms in 2023. Should that be cause for alarm?Host Ciarán Hancock[...]

Bank of Ireland were in the strange position on Monday of reporting pre-tax profits of €1.94bn for 2023, up from €1bn in 2022, but seeing their share price plunge by over 10pc. There was also the announcement of a €1.15bn of dividends and share buybacks.To make sense of Bank of Ireland’s latest results, along with[...]

It was not good news for Europe’s largest economy on Monday when the Bundesbank announced during its regular monthly report that Germany was officially in recession. A range of factors, including weak external demand and cautious consumers, have contributed to the fourth straight quarter of zero or negative growth.But what does a German recession mean[...]

The high price of electric cars has long been seen as a barrier for those looking to switch from the traditional combustion-engine car to an EV, but that is now changing with many car makers slashing their prices. But what is driving prices down and what impact will it have on the second-hand EV market[...]

Next week the battle between listed property landlord IRES REIT and its 5% dissident shareholder Vision Capital will come to a head at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in Dublin. IRES is the biggest private landlord in the state with more than 3,700 apartments. On the face of it IRES is performing well, however[...]

With ATMs now an endangered species, the Access to Cash Bill, recently announced by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, would oblige banks to maintain access to cash dispensers at December 2022 levels. But should cash play an important role in our economy into the future?Ciaran Hancock is joined this week by Vincent Jennings, Chief Executive Officer[...]

Employers group Ibec’s chef executive Danny McCoy sent an open letter to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Monday calling for a pause on labour policy measures to avoid ‘uncoordinated and cumulative’ costs to businesses. Those measures include upping the national minimum wage and increases in employer Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI). In response, Owen Reidy, general[...]

New research commissioned by Aer Lingus points to the current restrictions on passenger capacity at Dublin Airport potentially costing the Irish economy €1.4 billion for every 1 million passengers not allowed to arrive into the airport. Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Aer Lingus, Donal Moriarty, joined host Ciaran Hancock in studio to discuss the findings[...]

Housing is undoubtedly the biggest domestic issue on the political agenda right now, with a focus recently on the long commutes being faced by workers in certain key roles in Dublin. So, it is perhaps timely that a new report has been launched with a potential solution to this thorny issue.Authored by veteran businessman Paschal[...]

What awaits those looking to buy or sell property this year? Will the beginnings of an uplift in supply last year gain momentum in 2024? And will price inflation in rural areas continue to outstrip Dublin? Managing Director of Residential & Advisory at Sherry Fitzgerald, Marian Finnegan, gives her expert view. According to figures compiled[...]

An Post CEO David McRedmond joins Ciarán Hancock to discuss a stellar year for the company with a move to a new HQ, a €30 million government loan repaid and some six million packages delivered this December. He also gives his predictions on how Ireland’s economy will perform in 2024, the impact of new EU[...]

With the dust settling on 2023, Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock is joined by an esteemed panel to pore over the big stories from the world of media and tech and the economy.Cliff Taylor explains the notable slowdown in domestic growth here, despite the rosy picture that strong corporate receipt returns continues to paint. A[...]

Energy provider SSE Airtricity is set to cut its prices for the second time in recent months. Conor Pope joins Ciarán Hancock to discuss whether this move from one of Ireland’s four main energy companies will spark a price war given the high prices Irish consumers are forking out for gas and electricity.And it was[...]

IKEA is one of the biggest retailers in the world and according to its latest sales results, IKEA’s store in Ballymun had over three million customers walk through its doors in the last 12 months, making it the Swedish retailer’s best performing outlet globally. Since it opened its doors in 2009, the store in north[...]

They are the ideal stock-filler - inexpensive, entertaining with a huge amount of choice, so it’s no surprise that Dubray Books shift a serious number of titles over the festive period.Ciarán Hancock is joined by Managing Director of Dubray Books, Maria Dickenson, to discuss another good year for the retailer, weathering the challenges of audio[...]

The Government’s landmark auto-enrolment scheme for pensions has moved closer to being a reality with the Department of Social Protection now saying that the process of finding a company to build and run the system will begin in earnest.But after years of delay and missed deadlines, will the scheme be up and running by the[...]

On this week's episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times journalist Laura Slattery to discuss the latest twist in the RTÉ saga. A new strategic report, entitled ‘A New Direction for RTÉ’, has been delivered to the government by director general Kevin Bakhurst, it outlines a range of changes designed to[...]

With seven wins from the last ten championships, the Dublin football team are expected to be in the mix for the All-Ireland every year. Playing for Dublin means carrying that expectation, but it also means juggling a professional career and the demands of competitive sport.Dublin footballers Dean Rock and John Small sat down with Ciarán[...]

With inflation dropping to its lowest levels in two years across the euro zone, 10 straight interest rate hikes from the European Central Bank seem to be having the desired effect. But attention now turns to stagnating growth across the bloc, with GDP (gross domestic product) falling by 0.1 per cent between July and September. And[...]

In a decision that has important implications for workers in the gig economy here, a Supreme Court ruling last week found that delivery drivers for a pizza restaurant should be treated as employees and not contractors.Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times Work Correspondent Emmet Malone and employment solicitor Anne O’Connell to tease out the[...]

With Ireland confirmed as co-hosts for Euro 2028 along with the UK, could the tournament be a catalyst for positive change when it comes to the standards of training and facilities within the domestic game here? And while tournament football under the floodlights of the Aviva is a tantalising prospect, will Ireland even qualify?Ciarán Hancock[...]

Ciaran Hancock is joined by guests to pore over the main elements of Budget 2024. The €14 billion package includes notable measures such as the threshold for higher income tax rate rising to €42,000, a €12 weekly increase to welfare and pension payments, and mortgage interest rate tax relief.On the panel: Cliff Taylor, Managing Editor, The[...]

A new report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council points to the cost of climate change to the Government rising to billions by the end of this decade. On this week’s Inside Business, host Cliff Taylor is joined by IFAC’s chief economist Dr. Eddie Casey to go through the key points contained in 'What Climate[...]

The EU’s trade commissioner is unhappy with the vague nature of two new Chinese security laws, laws which he feels are putting European investment there at risk. Speaking to host Ciarán Hancock, Irish Times China correspondent Denis Staunton told Inside Business how these concerns were raised at the recent EU-China High-level Economic and Trade Dialogue,[...]

Joining Ciaran Hancock this week is Irish Times Economics Correspondent Eoin Burke-Kennedy who has the latest figures from the CSO, which point to rising house prices outside Dublin, but house prices in the capital continuing to fall. Has supply finally caught up with demand?And the significant slowdown in commercial construction here would usually be viewed[...]

After attending the glitzy launch of Apple’s new iPhone 15 range in California, Irish Times business and technology journalist Ciara O’Brien joins host Ciaran Hancock to pore over the incremental changes in the company’s new handsets. They are lighter, stronger and have a better camera, but with the iPhone 15 Pro starting at €1,239, are[...]

Budget 2024 is only a matter of weeks away, with the government flagging a package of measures amounting to €6.4 billion. So, what can we expect from this budget, and will we see any surprises with a general election on the horizon? Fiona Reddan of the Irish Times and Head of Tax at EY, Kevin McLoughlin,[...]

Selecting the correct health insurance policy can seem like a minefield at the best of times, but with premiums going up across the board this year, it feels especially difficult. Speaking to Cliff Taylor on this week’s Inside Business, Dermot Goode of Totalhealthcover.ie explains the reasons behind the increases and points out that consumers are[...]

Farming In Ireland can often feel like a gamble, with external factors like Brexit, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine often impacting a producer’s bottom line. Speaking to Ciaran Hancock on this week’s Inside Business, Rob Coleman, a tillage farmer in North Cork, and Shane McAuliffe, a pig farmer based in Kerry, point out[...]

With the temporary 9% VAT rate for hospitality set to return to 13.5% at the end of August, what impact could that have on a sector still finding its feet post-pandemic?Ciaran Hancock gets some insights on the multitude of challenges facing the sector from hotelier Lorraine Sweeney and chef & restaurateur JP McMahon – challenges[...]

With cement giant CRH shifting its primary listing to the New York stock exchange and noises that gambling group Flutter could soon follow suit, the Irish stock exchange is facing significant challenges.Will there be moves to make the domestic stock exchange easier to join? Perhaps a vibrant junior exchange could provide a solution?Ciaran Hancock gets the thoughts[...]

This week Accenture announced they are to cut a further 890 staff from their Irish workforce. The news comes just months after their last round of redundancies, which saw 400 staff let go from the company in March. To discuss the job losses, the reaction from staff and the wider issues facing the tech sector,[...]

On this week’s episode of Inside Business, Director General of the International Air Transport Association, Willie Walsh, and Founder and managing director of Tour America and Cruise Holidays, Mary McKenna, join Ciarán Hancock to discuss where the aviation sector finds itself post-Covid.Has air travel demand fully recovered? Are fares going to continue to rise? And[...]

Will Government’s plan for a 20c tax on disposable coffee cups have the desired effect or could it end up hurting businesses? On this week’s episode of Inside Business, co-owner of Olive’s Room restaurant and co-founder of Vytal Ireland, Michelle Moloughney, gives Cliff Taylor her thoughts on the divisive levy. And Irish Times business and technology[...]

On this week’s episode of Inside Business with Ciarán Hancock, Chief Economist at Davy, Conall MacCoille, explains why labour shortages and capacity pressures are putting the brakes on growth in some sectors here. And Irish Times Economics Correspondent Eoin Burke-Kennedy runs through the headline details from both the exchequer receipts and the Summer Economic Statement.  Hosted[...]

On this week’s episode of Inside Business with Ciarán Hancock, IDA chief executive Michael Lohan tells us how housing, energy supply and a ready pipeline of new talent are need to keep Foreign Direct Investment flowing into the country. Michael and EY partner Feargal de Freine discuss a new report from EY covering 44 European countries[...]

With the European Central Bank raising rates to a 22-year high, should Sinn Féin’s proposal for an introduction of mortgage interest relief be entertained by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien?Brendan Burgess, founder of the consumer forum, askaboutmoney.com, thinks it is a poorly thought-out plan. As he tells host Ciarán Hancock, despite the increases in mortgage rates,[...]

With the latest CSO figures pointing to data centres in the Republic using as much electricity as urban households last year despite an effective moratorium on new connections to the grid in the Greater Dublin Area, does the proliferation of data centres here in recent times represent a real threat to our carbon emissions goals?Ciaran[...]

Fifteen years on from the 2008 financial crash, a new accountability regime is due to come into force in Ireland for senior executives in the financial services industry here. In March, the Central Bank launched a three-month consultation period on key aspects of the Individual Accountability Framework for bankers. Derville Rowland is Deputy Governor at the Central[...]

In the United States, the legislative limit on the amount of national debt that can be incurred by the US Treasury has reached its absolute limit. As it stands, the US government is limited by law to borrowing no more than $31.4 trillion, this debt ceiling is routinely reached, but once that happens Congress can[...]

Tom Keogh delves into the 200-year history of his family's farm business in north county Dublin, the pivots those before him were forced to make, and how ingenious branding and marketing helped Keogh's stand out in a crowded market.We also hear how a conversation with a U.S. Food and Drug Administration official inspired Tom to[...]

Cork entrepreneur Norman Crowley has signed a deal with a leading global mining company to retrofit some 8,500 diesel mining trucks into electric vehicles over the next three years, with much of this work to take place at sites in the Republic, he tells Ciaran Hancock on today's podcast. Norman's company Cool Planet Group will[...]

Barry Connolly scooped the award for Business Person of the Year in February at the fifth annual Irish Times Business Awards. He joined Ciaran at the time for a wide-ranging chat about his successful career to date.Barry is co-founder of nutrition bar ‘Fulfil’, which was sold in April of last year for a reported €160[...]

The fact that winning the League of Ireland Premier Division is less lucrative than a UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying round tie speaks volumes about the financial state of football here. Could government intervention have a positive impact? Perhaps a redistribution of the tax income from betting is a good place to start.And with facilities[...]

With some 4,000 homes in its portfolio, and few or no vacant units at this time, Ires Reit should be raking it in. So, why are they planning to sell off the "crown jewels" of their assets in an attempt to balance the books?The company's annual general meeting on May 4th looks to be more interesting[...]

With KBC and Ulster Bank having exited the Irish market, what is out there for Irish customers when it comes to loans and savings?Could Fintech companies like Revolut and N26, along with more established companies such as An Post and our Credit Unions, prove to be viable alternatives for consumers looking to change?Plus, are house-hunters[...]

In this episode, Cork-based developer Michael O’Flynn shares his views on the new Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT), which will come into effect in 2024, replacing the existing vacant site levy. The new tax aims to increase housing supply by encouraging developers to build on land owned, rather than hoarding it. While O’Flynn explains that[...]

Despite a slowdown in the tech sector, Ireland’s corporation tax receipts are as healthy as ever. The latest exchequer returns show the Government collected €3.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023, €1.3 billion higher than in the same period last year. Eoin Burke-Kennedy and Cliff Taylor talk to Ciaran Hancock about the government's plan[...]

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has published a new report on Ireland's economic circumstances. Conor O'Toole, Associate Research Professor with the ESRI, joins Eoin Burke-Kennedy and Ciaran to talk about the report. They discuss inflation, growth, the impact of inadequate housing supply and the problem of relying so heavily on a few major[...]

With Amazon announcing a further 9,000 jobs job cuts this week, and Workhuman’s plans to reduce its global workforce by 10%, it could be many weeks or even months before we learn how many Irish roles are affected. Business and technology journalist, Ciara O’Brien, analyses the latest retrenchment in the tech sector. Business reporter, Ian[...]

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) last week has spooked financial markets, with global banking stocks dropping significantly as a result. With a new CEO at the helm, SVB is declaring ‘business as usual’, but the ripple effects of the bank’s failure can still be felt. To discuss the reasons behind the bank run[...]

This week's podcast is focussed on stock market and banking news. Host Ciaran Hancock is joined by Aidan Donnelly, Head of Equities at Davy and Joe Brennan, Markets Correspondent with The Irish Times. It is reporting season, so news is emerging about the performance and intentions of Irish plcs. And some are indicating plans to shift[...]

The deal is done between the UK and the EU to solve problems with the Northern Ireland protocol, and should it become operational, that deal means Northern Ireland will remain within the EU single market, with the added benefit of access to the UK market. So what will that mean for its economy - and[...]

The government's latest package of cost of living measures includes extra cash payments to social welfare recipients and parents - but no further contributions to our energy bill payments. Does the package go far enough? And by extending - again - a more favourable VAT rate for the hospitality sector, the Government is foregoing tax[...]

Chupi Sweetman is the Irish jewellery designer on a mission to disrupt the diamond industry. The founder and CEO of her eponymous brand has just secured €3.75m in investment to fuel her global ambitions. She speaks about industry trends, removing Russian diamonds from her supply chain and how blockchain will help secure the provenance of[...]

Barry Connolly, the man who brought Red Bull and Kopparberg cider to Ireland has just been named the Irish Times Business Person of the Year. After graduating from UCD with a degree in business, the Dubliner went on to work in advertising and sales at the Sunday Tribune, before moving into the world of entrepreneurship,[...]

Brendan Burgess joins the podcast to explain his critique of Central Bank policy on mortgage interest rates. It comes after Central Bank governor Gabriel Makhlouf told an Oireachtas committee that Irish banks should increase interest rates to reflect increases applied by the European Central Bank. Plus: Cliff Taylor and Eoin Burke-Kennedy look at the latest[...]

An increase in office stock, the switch to hybrid working, as well as job losses in the tech sector have contributed to a slowdown in the Dublin commercial real estate market, according to industry expert, John Moran. The CEO of JLL joins Ciaran Hancock to discuss the 13% office vacancy rate driven partly by the[...]

Climate change is one of the themes of this year’s World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Markets Correspondent, Joe Brennan, reports from Davos where a recent winter heatwave means the highest town in Europe has significantly less snowfall than usual. The Taoiseach, Finance Minister and a delegation from the IDA are there as part of Ireland’s[...]

This week we got a look at two reports into economic activity in Ireland, one from Enterprise Ireland and the other from Bord Bia. Eoin Burke Kennedy explains what we learned about the performance of homegrown businesses and within the growing food sector.But first, Joe Brennan explains what the arrival of a new insurer, the[...]

What will 2023 have in store for the economy, the media landscape and the tech sector? Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times business journalists Eoin Burke-Kennedy, Ciara O’Brien and Laura Slattery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022: It was a year of soaring inflation, bumper corporation tax and the cost of living crisis. In the first of two episodes looking back on the biggest business stories of the year, Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times journalists Cliff Taylor and Joe Brennan. The panel discuss the knock on effect of rising[...]

CEO of An Post David McRedmond joins Ciaran Hancock to discuss the ongoing row between An Post and the UK’s Post Office over the implementation of post-Brexit customs rules, which is resulting in thousands of online purchases being returned to British retailers. Later on, we hear from two Dublin city centre business owners, Stephen Kennedy of[...]

Irish Times Current Affairs Editor Arthur Beesley joins Ciarán Hancock to discuss the recent spike in applications by wealthy Chinese citizens to the Immigrant Investor Programme. The scheme allows applicants, with a minimum net worth of €2 million, to obtain residency in the State, if they invest in the Irish economy. With the number of applications almost[...]

After Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe's surprise move to ease restrictions on pay and bonuses in the banking sector, we look at what it might mean for the three domestic banks and their international competitors. Markets Correspondent, Joe Brennan, also takes us through the rest of the headline-grabbing details in the 220 page Retail Banking Review.[...]

The need is well above the government's policy targets and we're obsessed with married people who are just about to have children, according to the author of he latest Daft.ie report, economist Ronan Lyons. The latest figures show another quarter of extreme shortages in rental supply. Economics Correspondent, Eoin Burke Kennedy, also joins Ciaran to[...]

On the podcast this week?: Ciara O'Brien on the troubles swirling around Twitter under the leadership of Elon Musk. The company this week met with the Irish Data Protection Commission to discuss concerns about upheaval at the company and how it could impact the safety of users and their data. Joe Brennan on the news[...]

The job losses announced by Meta and Stripe may provide an indication of layoffs across the tech sector. Inside Business is analysing the impact of the redundancies, announced over the past week, across the wider Irish economy. After enjoying bumper profits and a surge in recruitment during the pandemic, interest rate rises and the cost[...]

The Government is facing a potential threat to some of its corporation tax revenues because people who worked remotely from abroad for Irish-based firms during the pandemic are refusing to return to the State because of the housing crisis, senior business figures have warned. Arthur Beesley reports.Pubs will be allowed to remain open until 12.30am[...]

Calm was finally restored within the UK markets this week, as Rishi Sunak took up his post as the new British Prime Minister. Aidan Donnelly, Associate Director at Davy Global Fund Management explains why the recent political chaos led to a market meltdown and why Sunak’s appointment has steadied the ship. Later on, Ciaran Hancock is[...]

Growing up in Youghal, Co Cork, Sean O’Driscoll first “caught the bug” for the hospitality industry, while working behind the bar in his local hotel. From there, he went on to study Hotel Management in Galway, with a stint in Switzerland to gain further experience. He has worked in many venues across Ireland and has[...]

All over the country, restaurants are being forced to close their doors, unable to function in the current economic climate. Fears are growing that closures within the industry could reach one per day, levels last seen during the recession in 2012. With energy costs continuing to rise and Covid-era supports due to end early next[...]

Although sterling has rallied since the British government’s mini-budget announcement, the bond market remains disturbed.  All eyes are now turning to the ECB and how it will react to the turbulence. The effect on interest rates will play out in the coming weeks, but could they peak sooner than expected?  To discuss the impact of the mini-budget[...]

Ciaran Hancock is joined by guests to analyse Budget 2023.On the panel:Cliff Taylor, Managing Editor, The Irish TimesSven Spollen-Behrens, Director, Small Firms AssociationKevin McLoughlin, Head of Tax and Law, EY IrelandJennifer Bray, Political Correspondent, The Irish TimesInside Business is produced in association with EY Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part one of today's podcast, Jack Horgan-Jones and Cliff Taylor discuss next week's budget when the government is expected to deliver a huge package of relief for households as well as the usual adjustments to taxes and new fiscal initiatives. In part two: Once again, the tourism sector will be hoping for an extension[...]

A new employment survey by ManpowerGroup has shown that hiring intentions in Ireland’s tech sector have fallen dramatically.  Rising interest rates, previous high volume hiring campaigns and an early post pandemic recovery have knocked confidence in the sector.So is this just a temporary blip or a sign of something more serious? John Galvin, managing director[...]

As a result of Europe’s ongoing energy crisis, Irish businesses are experiencing rising costs across the board. In this episode, Cliff Taylor speaks to Tony Walker, general manager of the Slieve Russell hotel and golf resort in Co Cavan about how his hotel is dealing with runaway energy bills and increasing supplier costs. We also[...]

Businesses are worried they’ll be forced to frontload high energy payments to finance temporary electricity generation this winter. Large energy users will also be the first firms forced to cut their energy demand if the national grid comes under unsustainable pressure. Cliff Taylor speaks to Ibec’s chief economist, Ger Brady, about the implications for the sector and[...]

Investors are worried about energy prices, with those worries reflected in a series of bad sessions for European stocks this week.To understand what's happening, Ciaran is joined by Aidan Donnelly, Associate Director at Davy Global Fund Management.And Eoin Burke-Kennedy on new analysis from the UK that suggests staggering inflation of over 18% could be possible there.[...]

Eoin Burke Kennedy from the Irish Times and DCU Professor John Doyle join Ciaran Hancock to discuss the potential economic impact of Irish reunification.This episode was originally published in May 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Glenveagh Properties, one of the State’s largest homebuilders, faced criticism over a design plan they put forward to Minister Darragh O’Brien, in a bid to solve Ireland’s housing crisis. The plan suggested an overhaul of existing planning regulations which would replace apartments with more own door homes. A move which CEO Stephen Garvey[...]

In 2020 Maxol celebrated its 100th year in business, making it the oldest family run oil company in Ireland. As they prepare for their next 100 years in operation, the company have undertaken a major revamp of their forecourt network and convenience shops. In October Ciaran Hancock took a trip out to their flagship outlet[...]

With the flow of Russian gas to Europe in ever more doubt this winter, the EU is grappling with how to ensure adequate energy supplies across its member states. Ireland has secured an exemption from a new EU directive that calls for a 15% reduction in use. But that doesn't mean Ireland can avoid any pain.[...]

The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates this week in an effort to dampen inflation. What will the move mean for consumers, mortgage-holders and the economy? Cliff Taylor explains. But first: This week AIB announced it would no longer provide cash services in many more of its branches across the country. The[...]

Martin Shahahan has been at the helm of IDA Ireland since 2014, but will step down from his role as CEO in early 2023. Today he tells Cliff Taylor about his decision to leave after eight years in the job, the progress made in that time and the challenges facing Ireland in attracting high levels[...]

UCC economics lecturer Seamus Coffey and Tom McDonnell Co-Director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) join Cliff Taylor to discuss the Summer Economic Statement which was published this week and the €6.7 billion budget package poised to tackle the spiralling cost-of-living crisis.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two housing reports delivered two different takes on the Irish property market in the past week. MyHome.ie, which is owned by The Irish Times, suggests that house price growth is slowing in the face of cost-of-living concerns and rising interest rates. However Daft.ie says they’re accelerating, fast approaching the Celtic Tiger peak, amid chronically low levels[...]

Last week markets worldwide wobbled as investors fretted about a recession and aggressive monetary tightening by central banks.In addition, cryptocurrencies have slumped this year leaving many people nursing major losses. So, is this just a blip, or is there something more fundamental going on? In this episode of The Irish Times Inside Business podcast, Ciarán Hancock is[...]

This week the UK introduced a Bill to unilaterally scrap the Northern Ireland protocol, the post-Brexit set of rules which govern Northern Irish trade. The EU has now launched infringement proceedings against the UK for not complying with significant parts of the deal, which it describes as a clear breach of international law. Ciarán is[...]

The Government plans to introduce a 20c tax on all single-use takeaway coffee cups in a bid to make Ireland the first country in the world to eliminate their use.The so-called ‘latte levy’ forms part of the Circular Economy Bill, which aims to introduce world-leading moves to reduce waste and influence behaviour.Nearly half a million[...]

Tourism and air travel have rebounded strongly in 2022 after two years of pandemic restrictions. But both are also facing major issues around pricing, staff and availability of product.Hotelier Lorraine Sweeney and Irish Times Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul outline some of the problems faced by the hospitality sector. Ciarán is also joined by aviation expert,[...]

The European Commission says there's a limited risk of another housing bubble developing in Ireland due to stricter rules that have reduced risk in the financial system. The positive finding comes despite the fact that house prices are expected to continue to rise this year. Cliff Taylor gives his views on the matter. Also in[...]

Irish Times current affairs editor Arthur Beesley has the latest on the Siteserv deal, following a seven-year inquiry into its sale to a company owned by Denis O’Brien.Plus: Markets correspondent Joe Brennan reports on the Government’s efforts to address the thorny issue of banker’s pay, as it seeks the views of the public on continuing[...]

With rampant inflation, rising interest rates and the continuing war in Ukraine, warnings about the potential for a global economic downturn are getting louder by the day. Ciarán talks to Irish Times writer Cliff Taylor and Washington Correspondent Martin Wall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With his new company Admatic, chief executive Stuart Fogarty is seeking to disrupt the traditional advertising market in Ireland. It allows clients to buy advertising directly online with the big media companies, cutting out the middleman. Fogarty explains the concept to Ciarán and the traction it has gained in its first five months. He also[...]

Dalata Hotel Group founder and former chief executive Pat McCann retired last year, after more than half a century in the hotel business. Last week Mr McCann was presented with an award for Distinguished Leadership at the Irish Times Business Awards. Today, he talks to Ciarán about his life and career, as he settles into[...]

Interpath Advisory, the UK-based corporate restructuring and insolvency firm, is planning to build up a practice in Ireland with 120 staff within the next three to four years, after poaching six partners from KPMG and Deloitte in Ireland. Its chief executive Blair Nimmo talks to Ciarán about Interpath’s ambitious plans for its Irish arm. Plus: Sixty[...]

Pat Davitt of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers talks to Ciarán Hancock about the impact of rent controls on the Irish market.And The Irish Times investigative reporter Colm Keena explains the links between a company in Sandyford, Dublin and one of Vladimir Putin’s closest associates.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The economy is being affected by several strong trends - where will those trends take us in the year ahead? Cliff Taylor looks at the latest Central Bank growth forecast, inflation, and other economic threats posed by the war in Ukraine. The end of this month will see the return of the Pendulum Summit to[...]

On Monday, VHI took the insurance market by surprise by announcing rebates to customers and a price cut to premiums that will take effect in May. So what has brought about these changes and what will rival companies do? Health insurance expert Dermot Goode from Totalhealthcover.ie joins Ciaran Hancock to discuss this latest development in[...]

With energy prices soaring and fears mounting over access to oil and gas, Cliff Taylor speaks to Muireann Lynch, Energy economist with the ESRI and Gerard Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec about the potential impact of EU embargoes on Russian energy supplies. Later on, Cliff is joined by Kevin O’Donovan, Managing Director at Statkraft Ireland[...]

This week, ICS Mortgages increased its fixed interest rates for owner-occupier loans with immediate effect. Ciaran Hancock speaks to Joe Brennan of The Irish Times about this development and whether other lenders might follow suit. Later on, Simon Carswell joins Ciaran again, to discuss the latest headaches for Irish aircraft lessors after the Kremlin passed[...]

Nearly two weeks into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Cliff Taylor and Mark Paul of The Irish Times take a look at the impact of the war on the global economy. They speak to Ciaran Hancock about rising energy costs and the implications for Irish consumers and businesses. They also speak about the growing list[...]

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has thrown global markets into turmoil and seen a spike in the price of oil and gas. Cliff Taylor explains what impact the conflict will have on the global economy and how it will be felt in Ireland. Ciarán is also joined by The Irish Times public affairs editor Simon Carswell,[...]

The Government’s target to have almost one million electric vehicles on the road by 2030 will be “a huge challenge” according to a new report by economist Jim Power and engineering consultancy firm, Arup. So what needs to be done to decarbonise public, private and commercial transport and what will it mean for exchequer revenues?[...]

Should Dublin Port relocate? Yes, according to a submission made to Dublin City Council by a group called the Docklands Business Forum, as the council prepares its development plan for the city for the next six years. But the idea also has many detractors, not least Dublin Port Company which plans to grow its operations[...]

In this episode Ciarán Hancock speaks to Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times and Eddie Casey, Chief Economist at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council about the cost of living crisis and the difficult decisions facing the Government when it comes to issues such as the raising the pension age and increasing carbon tax. Hosted on[...]

Today Ciaran talks to Charlie Taylor and Joe Brennan about two big stories: online bank Revolut's decision not to use an Irish license to get into the lending business here, and Irish startup Wayflyer joining the ranks of home-grown firms valued at €1 billion, or "unicorns". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Irish economy begins to shrug off the effects of the pandemic and consumer spending returns to more normal levels, the Central Bank says it expects up to 167,000 new jobs to be created in the next two years. But, it has also warned that higher levels of inflation linked to surging energy prices[...]

In 2013 Fergal McGrath, alongside his physicist brother Oran, co-founded Dilosk, a non-bank lender that offers mortgages in Ireland under the ICS brand. Today, he talks to Ciarán about Ireland's mortgage market and Dilosk's place in it. They also discuss the likelihood of an interest rate increase this year amid a spike in inflation and[...]

Since launching in 2016, the Buymie grocery app has seen its business expand across five cities in two countries, with 13 per cent of Dublin households using it on a regular basis. The same day grocery delivery service, which has 70 full-time employees and 350 personal shoppers on its roster, has been recognised by Deloitte[...]

Economist Conall Mac Coille and business journalist Eoin Burke-Kennedy join Ciaran Hancock to discuss the latest housing market assessment from property website MyHome.ie and stockbrokers Davy. Later on, Ciaran speaks to Vincent Jennings, Chief Executive Officer at CSNA (Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association) about the new alcohol price controls which came into effect this week. Hosted[...]

As we approach the end of a second year of the pandemic, Ciarán talks to Ibec chief Danny McCoy, Vulcan Consulting founder and CEO Lucinda Creighton and Michelin-starred Galway restaurateur JP McMahon about the outlook for business and the Irish economy in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year in business saw a crisis at the stockbroking firm Davy, big exits from the banking sector, Denis O’Brien’s sale of Communicorp and major moves against Ireland’s corporate tax rate at a global level. In today’s episode, Ciarán talks to Joe Brennan, Cliff Taylor, Laura Slattery and Mark Paul about some of the biggest[...]

A draft of Dublin City Council’s new development plan includes a proposal to limit the number of rental units in any new apartment schemes to 40%. Director of property developer Twinlite, Rick Larkin, says the impact of this will freeze future apartment developments in Dublin and mean renters and first time buyers will have fewer[...]

Glenveagh Properties chief executive Stephen Garvey shares his views on the Government’s housing policy, central bank mortgage rules and why he believes the cost of retrofitting homes will be far higher than has been touted. The developer also talks to Ciarán about his career starting out in his father's construction firm, how the sector has changed[...]

Prices are rising for businesses and consumers. But what will central banks do in response to the surging rate of inflation?Economics correspondent Eoin Burke-Kennedy explains why concerns about inflation are mounting across the euro zone and elsewhere.Then technology reporter Ciara O’Brien tells us about the departure of Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey and what it means for the future of the social[...]

Predictions of a Covid-induced slowdown that was expected to wreak havoc on the economics of business travel are not, say the aviation industry, being borne out. Emirates country-manager for Ireland, Enda Corneille, talks to Ciarán about how the airline has weathered the pandemic, the company’s carbon credentials and Emirates’ plans for its Dublin-Dubai route.Plus: Cliff[...]

Irish motor insurers last year enjoyed their highest level of profitability since at least 2009, as the level of road accidents and claims declined during Covid-19 restrictions, according to a Central Bank of Ireland report.On today's podcast Ciarán Hancock talks to markets correspondent Joe Brennan about the health of Ireland's insurance industry. He also talks[...]

Simon Carswell talks to Ciarán about Seán FitzPatrick, the former banker who died this week. FitzPatrick oversaw the rise of Anglo Irish Bank, from a small Dublin lender into Ireland’s third largest bank, before the financial crisis and property crash brought down the bank.Plus: Eoin Burke-Kennedy on who the biggest polluters in aviation are and[...]

Charlie Taylor reports from Web Summit in Lisbon where conference founder and CEO Paddy Cosgrave made some waves in his opening address, referencing the investigation of Tanaiste Leo Varadkar's leak of confidential documents in front of a global audience. But how did it go down with the assembled tech elite? And what else is happening[...]

This week, the Climate Change Advisory Council unveiled its recommendations for two, five-year carbon budgets aimed at reducing the State’s carbon emissions by 51 per cent by 2030. But are these targets feasible? Despite the Covid lockdown last year, carbon emissions fell by only 3.6% in Ireland, casting doubt on Ireland’s ability to meet the[...]

Under the Government's recently published 'Housing For All' plan, the Land Development Agency has a big role to play in delivering badly-needed affordable housing in Ireland. Ciaran talks to the LDA's chief executive John Coleman about the details of how the agency plans to fulfil that ambition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff Taylor, Mark Paul, Jennifer Bray and Kevin McLoughlin, head of tax at EY Ireland, join Ciaran to discuss the measures announced in Budget 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, Maxol service station celebrated its 100th year in business, making it the oldest family run oil company in Ireland. As they prepare for their next 100 years in operation, the company have undertaken a major revamp of their forecourt network and convenience shops. In today’s episode, Ciaran Hancock takes a trip out to[...]

Ciarán talks to The Irish Times London editor Denis Staunton about the extraordinary scenes at fuel stations across the UK this week, with supplies running out due, in part, to a shortage of lorry drivers. We also hear from London-based Irish business owner Ross Hynes about how the fuel crisis has impacted his operations. Plus:[...]

As staff begin to return to the workplace this week, Ciarán hears about new research being carried out at the University of Limerick exploring attitudes to work, including the so-called “Great Resignation” sparked by the pandemic. Dr Sarah Kieran and the Work Futures Lab team at the Kemmy Business School are behind the research and[...]

On Wednesday morning, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council issued its pre-budget submission, saying the Government’s plans, as outlined in the Summer Economic Statement, are at the limit of what is prudent. In this episode, Cliff Taylor is joined by Ifac’s chief economist Eddie Casey and Kevin McLoughlin, head of tax at EY Ireland, to discuss[...]

Former Virgin Media Television head Pat Kiely talks to Laura Slattery about his new venture BiggerStage, a television production company that has partnered with US giant Fox to create a talent show format called The Big Deal. The Irish version of The Big Deal is airing now on Virgin. Pat talks about his ambition to[...]

This week the Government announced further reopening plans which include a phased return to the workplace from September 20th. Joining Ciaran to discuss the working options for employees and the challenges faced by employers is Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times, Emma Scott, People Partner at PwC Ireland and Mary Connaughton, Director of CIPD Ireland[...]

In this episode Ciarán talks to Ciarán Medlar and Cian O'Sullivan from professional services firm BDO, about its sports advisory unit which helps elite sports people and entertainers with their tax planning. Medlar is BDO's Partner in charge of Taxation Services and also chairman of Shamrock Rovers football club. O'Sullivan meanwhile is Director in the[...]

It's one of the last industries to remain almost totally shuttered by the pandemic. But those working in live music are still waiting to see a plan for the reopening of the sector, even as thousands attend concerts taking place in Northern Ireland and further afield. Promoters here are begging Minister for Culture Catherine Martin[...]

Why are rents rising by double-digit figures in rural Ireland? That figure, revealed in a daft.ie report released this week, reflects an “unprecedented scarcity” of homes to rent across the country, according to the report's authors. But is there more to it than a lack of supply?With rents in Dublin often reaching €2000 per month,[...]

Fiona Dawson joined the Mars Graduate Scheme in 1988 straight from Trinity College in Dublin. Since then, she has worked her way through various management and leadership positions before taking on her final role as Global President of Mars Food, Multisales and Global Customers. This month, after more than three decades with the company, Dawson[...]

In a post-pandemic world and with climate on the agenda, will Dublin Airport ever again reach the heights of the 33 million passengers that passed through it back in 2019? Dublin Airport Authority CEO Dalton Philips returns to the podcast to tell Ciaran how the industry is faring as passenger volumes begin to increase after[...]

This week, restrictions on non-essential international travel have eased, bringing new hope to the aviation and tourism industries. Those who are fully vaccinated, have recovered from Covid-19 in the last six months, or who present a negative Covid-19 test can now travel more freely within the European Union, as well as to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway,[...]

Today the European Union revealed the details of its “Fit for 55”, a package of toughened climate laws designed to help hit the target of reducing emissions by 55% by 2030. But what does it contain, does it go far enough to hit the target, and what will it mean for business and consumers? Environment[...]

In a letter to The Irish Times, Clément Beaune, the French minister for European affairs, has appealed to the Irish people to reconsider their opposition to a global minimum corporate tax rate. This plea followed on from Ireland’s rejection of a draft agreement on international tax reform from the OECD. Cliff Taylor and Lara Marlowe[...]

Now that the Government has postponed the resumption of indoor dining, the hospitality sector faces an uncertain summer. In this episode, Ciarán talks to Galway restaurateur and owner of the Michelin starred Aniar restaurant, JP McMahon, about what the delay will mean for his business now and into the future. They’re joined by The Irish[...]

Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times and Sebastian Barnes, Chair of the Independent Fiscal Advisory Council join Ciaran Hancock to discuss the ambitious spending proposals made by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis last week, including the planned building of 40,000 houses per year and retaining current levels of health spend. But[...]

Cliff Taylor talks to Irish Times business reporter Barry O’Halloran and director of Shannon Chamber and former CEO of Shannon Development Kevin Thompstone about the closure of Stobart Air and the outlook for Irish aviation and regional connectivity. Thompstone also details the business case put forward to Government, which sets out the urgent need for[...]

The decision by G7 finance ministers last weekend to back a major package of global corporate tax reform is significant, making agreement at the OECD on this issue look likely. It will also pose significant questions for Ireland, particularly in relation to the agreed 15% global corporate tax rate. Laura Slattery talks to Cliff Taylor[...]

Sinead Lambert, owner of Sol Rio restaurant in Westport, Co. Mayo, joins Ciaran to discuss her reopening plans for the summer ahead and the mysterious shortage of staff for key positions in the hospitality trade. Plus: Cliff Taylor on the Government's €3.5bn stimulus plan and reforms of the Local Property Tax. Hosted on Acast. See[...]

Ciaran talks to Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly and to president of the Irish Hotels Federation and director of Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel and Spa in Adare Co. Limerick, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, about the next round of reopening the country's tourism sector from 2nd June, when hotels can welcome guests once again. Hosted on Acast.[...]

The true scale of the ransomware attack on the HSE by the cybercriminals known as Wizard Spider is not yet clear, but the task of rebuilding the executive's computer systems is likely to take weeks. In today's podcast, Ciarán talks to Conor Scolard, technical director of Ekco Ireland, about how exposed Irish companies are to[...]

Bold action is needed by governments, business and investors around the world in order to tackle climate change. On today’s show we look at some of the big challenges to this, ahead of the Dublin Climate Dialogues conference next week. The initiative brings together big names including United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John[...]

Eoin Burke Kennedy from the Irish Times and DCU Professor John Doyle join Ciaran Hancock to discuss the potential economic impact of Irish reunification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After more than sixty years in business, Irish travel agent Joe Walsh Tours has announced it has ceased trading. The well known tour operator cited Ireland’s strict travel restrictions as one of the main reasons behind the closure. Irish Times Consumer Affairs correspondent Conor Pope and CEO of Irish Travel Agents Association Pat Dawson join[...]

On Sunday, twelve of Europe’s biggest football clubs announced plans to form a breakaway Super League, drawing an onslaught of criticism from fans, players and regulators alike. Less than seventy two hours later, their grand plan had collapsed, with six English clubs bowing out of the proposal. So what are the core problems at the[...]

In today’s episode Ciaran Hancock is joined by hotelier John Fitzpatrick, owner of the Fitzpatrick Hotel Group in New York City. Later this month, the Fitzpatrick Manhattan will reopen following over twelve months of closure. In today's episode we hear about the reopening plans, the impact of Covid-19 on the hotel business and Fitzpatrick's thoughts[...]

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe says better-than-expected exchequer returns show our economic "resilience", but do the numbers hide deeper scars? Cliff Taylor joins Ciaran to look at the latest set of economic figures showing Ireland's tax, spending and unemployment in the pandemic-stricken Q1 of 2021. Plus, Barry O'Halloran looks at Ryanair's passenger numbers for the[...]

This week the Government revealed its plan for the phased reopening the economy from April 12th onwards. On today’s show, Ciaran is joined by Ibec chief executive Danny McCoy and Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times to discuss what will it mean for Irish business and the wider economy. Is the timeline for reopening too[...]

Value(s) is the new book by economist and former governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney. It’s an exploration into the ways in which economic and social values have become blurred and the radical change that is needed to build a better world for all. Recently, Irish Times columnist Chris Johns sat down with[...]

It's a year since the Irish economy first shut down. Parts of it have scarcely reopened since. For an update on how the pandemic is affecting the overall economy, Ciaran talks to Mark Paul of The Irish Times and economist Jim Power. In the retail sector, many businesses are carrying significant rent arrears from periods[...]

We look at the extraordinary events of the past week at Ireland's biggest stockbroker Davy, with help from reporter Joe Brennan and Professor Niamh Brennan, an expert on corporate governance. Davy was fined €4.1 million for conducting a bond deal in which 16 of its own employees, including senior executives, were the buyers, a fact[...]

With such reduced passenger numbers, how has Dublin Bus adapted and survived in the age of Covid-19? And what does the future hold?To find out, Ciaran went to the semi-state transport company's newly refurbished Broadstone depot to meet CEO Ray Coyne. They talked about the future of transport in Dublin, how technology will allow bus[...]

Twinlite describes itself as the best property company in Dublin. A family run business, their property portfolio consists of housing and apartment developments in Dalkey, Clongriffin and Stepaside. In today’s episode, Ciaran Hancock sits down with Executive Director at Twinlite, Rick Larkin, for a wide ranging discussion on the Irish housing market. Larkin speaks about[...]

After almost a year in an out of lockdown, many retailers have seen their premises shuttered for vast majority of the last 52 weeks. A good deal of them have managed to strike rent agreements with their landlords, but some are refusing to make concessions for the pandemic. Ciarán talks to Michael Callaghan, head of[...]

On this week's podcast we look at how Covid-19 has created a series of complications for the many companies based in Ireland with large numbers of employees from other countries. What are the tax implications for foreign workers employed here who, having been sent home from the office, decided to return to their home countries[...]

Galway-based company HidraMed Solutions has won the Irish Times Innovation of the Year award for 2020 for developing a novel dressing system aimed at those suffering from the incurable skin disease, Hidradenitis Suppurativa. In today’s episode, HidraMed founder Suzanne Maloney joins Ciaran Hancock to speak about the company’s origins, products and plans for expansion. But[...]

After a devastating 2020, it was hoped that the tourism sector could be restarted in the second quarter of 2021. With the extension of Level 5 restrictions to March 5th and new mandatory quarantine travel rules, that now looks unlikely. Just when, and how, will tourism - domestic and overseas - get its post-Covid reboot?[...]

Olympic Federation of Ireland president and Swim Ireland CEO Sarah Keane and GAA director of communications Alan Milton join Ciaran Hanacok and Michael O'Keeffe to talk about the challenges and opportunities for sport in Ireland in 2021. But first, Michael has some research on the disruption created by Covid-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for[...]

A group of Irish banks is seeking to set up an instantaneous money-transfer mobile app to take on the likes of Revolut and N26. Synch Payments, a joint venture between AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and KBC, is awaiting approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. In today's podcast, Ciaran is joined by[...]

In December 2020, An Post delivered a staggering 14 million parcels. This figure comes in at more than double the amount handled by the company in the same period last year. The pandemic and subsequent lockdown have resulted in phenomenal e-commerce growth for the business, with most consumers doing their shopping online.In today’s episode, CEO[...]

Ciarán is joined by a panel of guests to look ahead to 2021 and the major challenges facing Irish businesses and the economy. On the panel are Danny McCoy, CEO of business representative group Ibec, Anne Graham, CEO of the National Transport Authority, and Mark Paul, business affairs correspondent with The Irish TimesDanny tells Ciarán[...]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says widespread vaccination against Covid-19 is possible by "late autumn". In this podcast he talks to Ciaran Hancock about the vaccine rollout plan, how the Government will extend supports to businesses and employees beyond the current expiration date of those schemes, the likelihood of a Brexit deal and much more. To all[...]

This week Ciarán speaks to Dalton Philips, chief executive of daa, which owns and runs Dublin and Cork airports, as well as the travel retail business Aer Rianta International.In this wide-ranging interview, he tells us that passenger numbers at Dublin Airport are down by 90% and are unlikely to get back to pre-pandemic levels until[...]

After six weeks of lockdown many shops and restaurants were finally able to reopen last week. How has it been so far? Ciarán is joined by Elaine Murphy, founder director of The Winding Stair Group of restaurants, and Jean McCabe, owner of the Willow boutique in Ennis Co Clare and deputy chair of Retail Excellence[...]

Arcadia Group, the retail empire belonging to British businessman Philip Green, has gone into administration. The news this week, puts over 13,000 jobs at risk and a question mark over the future of the company's fashion brands including Topshop, Topman and Dorothy Perkins.In today’s episode, Laura Slattery is joined by Dubliner Jo Farrelly, former Marketing[...]

Perhaps sensing we all need a bit of a lift, Irish Times columnist Chris Johns explains why he feels conditions are ripe for robust economic growth in 2021, and outlines things the government should and shouldn't do to help that become a reality.This podcast is sponsored by Davy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more[...]

With good news on the Covid-19 vaccine front, we look at the companies who have developed vaccines so far, what they mean for the pharma industry and what they mean for the economy. Ciaran talks to Ian Hunter, equity analyst with Canton Fitzgerald and Dominic Coyle of The Irish Times.Plus: Naomi O'Leary on Brexit talks.[...]

US president-elect Joe Biden is expected to restore a calmer US trade and foreign policy when he takes office in January, but after four years of Donald Trump in the White House a lot of work needs to be done to repair transatlantic relations.What impact will the Biden administration have on global trade? What will[...]

In today’s episode, Ciaran Hancock is joined by Pat McCann, Chief Executive of Dalata Hotel Group. McCann last spoke to us on the podcast back in April, as the hotel industry came to terms with the lockdown. So how have things progressed in the seven months since, as restrictions continue and an uncertain year of[...]

Irish consumer sentiment has fallen again amid concerns of how the latest Covid-19 restrictions will impact income and employment prospects over the next 12 months. How will this play out in the run up to Christmas and how are advertisers responding to the fragile mood? Austin Hughes, chief economist of KBC Bank and Charley Stoney,[...]

From midnight tonight the entire country will move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, resulting in the closure of many businesses, including all non-essential retail. In today’s episode, Cliff Taylor speaks to Arnold Dillon, Director of Retail Ireland about the impact on trading in the run up to Christmas and how the sector will survive further[...]

Budget 2021 is here. A budget like no other, drawn up on the assumptions of a no-deal Brexit and another year without a Covid-19 vaccine. It was delivered today by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath. The package, worth a staggering €17.75 billion euro, is the biggest[...]

Even before the impact of Covid-19, low interest rates and uncertain markets were making it difficult for investors to find a good place to put their cash. So what impact has months of Covid-19 had on the markets, and what are the best options now for those looking to invest or close to retirement? Ciarán[...]

This week it’s the business of sport with Ciaran Hancock and Mick O’Keefe of Teneo. Together, they speak with Mick Dawson, CEO of Leinster Rugby and Peter Twiss, Secretary of the Kerry County Board to gain an insight into how Covid-19 has impacted their respective organisations both on and off the pitch. Hosted on Acast.[...]

"Some people called it brave. A lot of people called it stupid too!" That's what coffee shop owner Ger O'Donohoe tells Ciaran on this week's podcast about his decision to open a second business in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ciaran also talks to entrepreneur Connor Keppel, who is launching a tech startup. Why[...]

Dublin city centre faces a unique threat to its business ecosystem. Retail and hospitality are suffering, tourists are absent, office workers are absent, and new lockdown measures look increasingly likely. To add insult to injury, its wet pubs face yet another delay before being allowed to reopen. Ciaran talks to Mark Paul, business affairs correspondent[...]

Ireland is officially in recession. Recent figures from the CSO, show the economy contracted by 6.1% between April and June, the sharpest decline ever recorded. In today’s episode, Laura Slattery speaks to Irish Times business journalist Eoin Burke-Kennedy about the path the economy might take from here, how we compare to our European counterparts and[...]

First up in today’s episode, Cliff Taylor is joined by Dee Ryan, Chief Executive of Limerick Chamber of Commerce and Irish Times reporter Barry O’Halloran to discuss another bleak week in Irish aviation. With reports that Aer Lingus is to move two aircraft from Shannon to the UK, what will this mean for regional connectivity[...]

One of the many ways that Covid-19 has impacted daily life, is the complete overhaul of the office working environment. Since March, many Irish people have adapted their professional lives to working from home, while others have returned to the office on a staggered basis . In today's episode, we examine what the future holds[...]

Over the past few months we've spoken to many businesspeople in different sectors about their struggles to adapt and survive in the Covid-19 economy. Today we revisit some of them a few months after we first heard from them, to see how things are going. They are: restauranteur JP McMahon, hotelier Des O'Dowd and travel[...]

The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim was set up in 2014. In just under six years, the young business has proved a success at home and in international markets, with it’s famous Gunpowder Irish Gin rated amongst the top five premium gins in the US. The distillery is also due to expand with the[...]

Certain parts of the economy remain almost completely shuttered, either as a result of restrictions or changed consumer behaviour. Can these stricken sectors survive?Cliff Taylor talks to two entrepreneurs, in events and tourism, who say the government must do more or their small businesses will go to the wall.And Eoin Burke Kennedy analyses the news[...]

This week the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 heard from representatives of Ryanair, Aer Lingus, the DAA and Shannon Group on how Irish aviation has been affected by the pandemic. Irish Times journalist, Barry O’Halloran has the latest. Also, Ann Chapman from Stonechat Jewellers speaks to Ciaran Hancock about expanding her premises in Dublin city[...]

This week EU leaders agreed a 750 billion euro recovery fund to help member states deal with the economic damage caused by the pandemic. So who were the winners and losers of this deal and what's in it for Ireland? Naomi O'Leary and Cliff Taylor join Ciarán Hancock to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy[...]

"No-one expected as unequivocal a ruling as this": Ireland has prevailed in its case against the EU Commission, who claimed that billions in corporation tax were owed by Apple to the Irish exchequer due to its operations here. Europe's second highest court decided that none of the money was taxable here. But why was the[...]

In a report published yesterday the EU downgraded its forecast for the European economy as the impact of Covid-19 beds in. Meanwhile, the government is preparing its July stimulus package. Where should it find and direct its funds? To talk about the economic outlook, Ciaran is joined by Chris Johns and Eoin Burke Kennedy of[...]

Reports this week that AIB will not give mortgages to those in receipt of government-subsidised wages showed the potential impact of Covid-19 on the property market. So how is this closely-watched sector being affected, months into the crisis? John McCartney, director of research at Savills, and Irish Times reporter Jack Horgan-Jones talk to Ciaran Hancock.[...]

As we approach the next phase on the roadmap out of lockdown, many businesses across Ireland are preparing to reopen after three months of closure. In this episode, Ciaran Hancock speaks to Teeling Whiskey co-founder Jack Teeling about the challenges that lie ahead for the Dublin based distillery. Also joining the discussion is Adrian Cummins[...]

In today’s episode Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty and Irish Times journalist Cliff Taylor join Ciaran Hancock to discuss the economic elements of the new Programme for Government. With very little in the way of costing laid out in their plans to reignite and renew the economy, how will the government pay for[...]

In today’s episode, Ciaran Hancock is joined by JP McMahon, a chef and restaurant owner from county Galway and by Des O’Dowd a hotelier in Inchydoney, West Cork, to speak about the impact Covid-19 has had on the hospitality trade. They discuss their plans to reopen at the end of the month and share their[...]

In today's episode, Ciarán Hancock speaks to Francesca McDonagh, Group Chief Executive at Bank of Ireland, about the impact Covid-19 has had on the financial sector. Also on the agenda is the payment breaks obtained by 18,000 Bank of Ireland customers, the likely fall in property prices and when the bank will restore its dividend[...]

From lockdown in his home in Monaco, Michael Smurfittalks to business editor Ciarán Hancock about his storiedcareer, his greatest successes and most stinging failures. He also recalls his ownership of The K Club, and criticises Covid-19 reaction he calls a “panic-demic”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we hear from two seasoned entrepreneurs in two different industries about how they are dealing with the fallout from Covid-19 and the opportunities that will hopefully begin to arise as the economy begins to reopen. How does this compare to past disruptions they have experienced, and what lessons can be applied to this new[...]

On Monday, the motor trade will be allowed to reopen their aftersales departments, but still face restrictions on their car sales operations. Many dealers are growing increasingly frustrated by the impact on sales and the threat of job losses. In today’s episode Ciaran Hancock speaks to Stephen Gleeson, managing director of Hyundai Ireland who is[...]

Like most industries, the Irish pub sector has been devastated by the Covid-19 crisis. Under the current restrictions set out by the government in their roadmap to opening the economy, pubs must remain closed until August 10th 2020. Publicans argue this will put many out of business and have put forward a proposal to open[...]

Mark Fitzgerald is founder and chairman of real estate firm Sherry Fitzgerald. He talks to Ciarán about the housing market's difficulties and resilience in the time of Coronavirus. Despite the worsening economic situation, he insists there is no drop-off in demand from buyers yet and predicts prices will recover in 2021. Mark predicts a drop[...]

An Post is one of the companies on the frontline of the Covid-19 outbreak. CEO David McRedmond talks to Ciaran Hancock about how the organisation is adapting to serve the public during the Covid-19 outbreak, and also about the future of letters, post offices, parcels and the financial services that are an increasingly important part of[...]

Borrowers financially impacted by Covid-19 could be offered a six-month break on their mortgage payments if talks between the banks’ lobbying body and the Central Bank of Ireland are successful, according to Brian Hayes, chief executive of the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland and today's Inside Business guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more[...]

Business representative group Ibec CEO Danny McCoy talsk to Ciaran Hancock about the plight of businesses, the effectiveness of state support and the importance of getting state cash into businesses fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat McCann, founder of hotel group Dalata, says this crisis is worse than the many previous recessions and crises of his career all put together - but he says Dalata has the strength to survive, even if, as he believes, restrictions remain in place until late 2020. He talks to business editor Ciaran Hancock. From[...]

In today’s episode, Irish Times journalists Joe Brennan and Mark Paul join host Laura Slattery to discuss the evolving economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. In a week that began with Black Monday, the greatest global stock market crash since 2008, what emergency measures are now being taken across the world to ease the economic[...]

On today's podcast:Has Covid-19 changed the outlook for the Irish economy? Cliff Taylor talks to Conall Mac Coille, Chief Economist at Davy Stockbrokers. We find out about an all-Ireland company, Randox Laboratories, whose product is at the frontline of global efforts to detect the disease and prevent its spread. Plus: Before the High Court this week a[...]

Is the worsening global outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus already impacting the economy here and abroad? * Economist Megan Greene on the global effect. Why did investors initially underestimate the risk of the virus, and what are they doing now to minimise their exposure to losses? * Barry O'Halloran on the impact on tourism. Will airlines[...]

This week it's the business of sport. Together with Mick O'Keeffe of Teneo PSG, Ciaran interviews GAA Director General Tom Ryan. They talk about funding the sport, Dublin's dominance and what the future holds for inter-county players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has the extraordinary result of the 2020 election gone down among investors, the financial sector and businesses? To talk about the election and its aftermath from an economic perspective, Ciaran is joined by Cliff Taylor and by Brian Hayes, head of the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland and a former Fine Gael TD.[...]

Following a ruling this week from the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, AIB have set aside a further €300 million to compensate victims of the tracker-mortgage scandal. In studio to discuss what this means for the thousands of customers affected is consumer campaigner Brendan Burgess from Askaboutmoney.com and Irish Times journalist Joe Brennan. Plus Peter[...]

In this episode, host Laura Slattery is joined by Irish Times contributor Chris Johns, who has taken a detailed look through the manifestos of Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil. What are the parties promising in terms of public finances and how will it be implemented? Also, with Brexit set for Friday evening & the value[...]

The growing, ageing population has created a pensions time bomb for this Government and the gap between the common retirement age of 65 and eligibility for the state pension has emerged as a major election issue. Our own Dominic Coyle explains the problem, while Willie O'Dea, Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on pensions, claims his party will[...]

In this episode, Ciaran Hancock is joined by Economist Jim Power and Irish Times Journalist Cliff Taylor. Together they take a look at how the Irish General Election campaign will play out over the next few weeks. Will the electorate give Fine Gael any credit for the recent economic growth and which party is best[...]

Cork-born businessman Norman Crowley believes the profit motive is the best hope we have for reducing our carbon emissions enough to stave off the worst effects of climate change in the decades ahead. He talks to Ciaran about the various strands of his business Crowley Carbon (electrifying vintage cars, creating meatless meat, and making companies[...]

For our final show of 2019 we've assembled a panel of experts to take stock of the the year and to make some predictions about the year ahead in business, the economy and beyond. Stephen Brewer is managing director with telecoms firm Magnet Networks, Michael O'Keeffe is CEO of Teneo PSG Ireland and Lucinda Creighton is[...]

Businessman Kieran Lucid has a dream: an all-Ireland football league, uniting clubs from Northern Ireland and the Republic. But with soccer in the south in dire straits and cultural resistance in the North, he faces an uphill battle. He talks to Ciaran Hancock about his ambitious plan. But first Peter Hamilton has a roundup of[...]

Today we are taking you on an exclusive tour of one of the biggest construction projects in Dublin city today: the redevelopment of the former Central Bank building on Dame Street, or "Central Plaza" as it will be called. It is one of Dublin's standout buildings, a bulky modernist structure towering over the 18th century[...]

Eoin Burke-Kennedy and economist Alan McQuaid take a look at the news that Ireland's corporation tax take came in a massive €1.45 billion ahead of estimates for the first 11 months of the year.Have you ever gone to cash in a gift voucher only to find it has expired? That may be a thing of[...]

Economist and journalist Colm McCarthy has forecasted that air fares will rise by 30% should the European Commission increase their carbon tax on jet kerosene. He joins Ciaran Hancock and business reporter Barry O’Halloran in studio to discuss how this increase, along with the removal of the VAT exemption, will send the price of air[...]

Despite plenty of objection and many questions surrounding the escalating costs, the National Broadband Plan was signed in this week by the Cabinet. While the roll-out of high speed broadband across Ireland is a welcome initiative, Communications Spokesperson for Sinn Féin David Cullinane maintains it is a flawed and compromised process. Business Journalist Eoin Burke-Kennedy[...]

Despite pressure from house hunters seeking to escape the rent trap and from politicians looking for solutions to the housing crisis, the Central Bank will not be tempted to ease mortgage lending restrictions, according to both its deputy governors in statements this week. Where does that leave this troubled market? Analysis from Eoin Burke-Kennedy and[...]

Mark Paul reports from Lisbon where he's repping The Irish Times at this year's Web Summit. Find out who is speaking and what is happening at the biggest annual tech gathering. Atlantic Therapeutics won the top prize at last night's Innovation Awards, an event run by The Irish Times. The Galway-based company won for its[...]

Where will we get our electricity from in a decarbonised future? Eirgrid has produced a report on the future sources of Ireland's energy, setting out three possible scenarios. Environment correspondent Kevin O'Sullivan reports. Barry O'Halloran on the decision by regulators to reduce passenger charges at Dublin Airport, a move opposed by the airport on the[...]

Dominic Coyle, Conor Pope and Laura Slattery join Cliff Taylor on today's podcast to talk about:- two days, two big announcements of lost jobs. Bad luck or something more? - why eir customers in need of help from the telecoms provider are often left unhappy. - WeWork's travails hit plans for Dublin, new charges for[...]

Work continues in Brussels on a a Brexit deal, and its still uncertain if one will be reached, or indeed if one is whether it can then be passed by UK legislators. But what would it mean for the Irish economy if a deal such as we are hearing about is passed? Ciaran asks Cliff[...]

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has delivered his Budget 2020 speech, with an overall package of €2.9 billion. Announcing measures worth €1.2 billion to tackle no-deal Brexit, Minister Donohoe said Budget 2020 is without precedent and “a budget that has been developed in the shadow of Brexit”. Will the measures announced today be enough to[...]

In today's podcast Cliff Taylor previews next week's budget and Peter Hamilton takes a trip to Trifol, a Portlaoise-based company which has developed a lucrative process for turning landfill plastic into wax.Plus: Laura Slattery has a roundup of some of the week's other business including Paddy Power's mega-merger with Canadian rival Stars and Tesco's little-known[...]

Last weekend saw a successful opening of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Today on Inside Business we take a look at the tournament through a business lens. Ciaran Hancock and Mick O'Keeffe of Teneo PSG are joined by Sean Kavanagh, Global Director at Pentland Brands (whose suite of brands includes Canterbury), Padraig Power,[...]

The OECD’s efforts to frame a global tax for multi-nationals that will satisfy the demands of the 134 countries involved in the long-running process was discussed at the PwC-Irish Times Tax Summit earlier this week. Cliff Taylor and Eoin Burke-Kennedy join Ciarán to dissect comments made at the summit by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe[...]

It emerged last weekend that RTÉ sought a €55 million annual funding boost from the State, which it never got. Staff at the broadcaster have been warned that the organisation cannot continue as it is without a significant increase in state funding. That's unlikely to materialise in the upcoming budget. So, what now? Does the[...]

The new governor of the Irish Central Bank, Gabriel Makhlouf, settled into the role this week, telling staff that he will be in listening mode over the coming months. Joe Brennan outlines what he’ll have found waiting in his in-tray on his first day, including a key ECB governing council meeting on September 12th that[...]

Two sets of figures were released by the CSO this week. One shows a return to net emigration in Ireland: more people departed the country than arrived in the year to April. Another set, the latest Labour Force Survey, reveals 2.3 million people are now employed in the state, the highest ever figure. What lies[...]

Earlier this week Irish Times columnist Chris Johns wrote about why a hard Brexit on October 31st will be the beginning, rather than the end, of a chaotic phase in Britain’s history and that the country is facing a future as a failed state. He talks to Ciarán about why that is and why he[...]

Vodafone got out of the traps first this week announcing the beginning of its roll-out of 5G internet. So, how much will it cost? And, what will it mean for Irish businesses and consumers? Ciarán talks to Professor Ronan Farrell of Maynooth University, which launched a 5G test centre earlier this year, and Irish Times[...]

Harland & Wolff is officially in the hands of administrators. The legendary Belfast shipyard, once the world's largest, is now a symbol of the decline of British manufacturing and heavy industry. That decline is a subject that our guest today, Eamonn Fingleton, has written and reported on for decades. We're also joined by our reporter[...]

Looming international tax changes will be a big setback for Ireland's relationship with multinationals. But how great is the danger? And, how can we adapt to these changes, while continuing to attract foreign direct investment and develop other parts of the economy?To discuss how this might play out, Cliff Taylor is joined by chief economist[...]

Earlier this week minister of state at the Department of Finance Michael D'Arcy told The Financial Times that banking pay restrictions should remain in place - in spite of pressure from the banking industry to loosen them. AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB are currently subject to a €500,000 salary cap, while a punitive[...]

With the publication this week of the final report on Irish banks's practice over several years of denying customers their rightful tracker mortgage rates, Ciarán talks about the scandal with Brendan Burgess of consumer forum askaboutmoney.com and The Irish Times markets correspondent Joe Brennan. Have the banks really changed? And Peter Hamilton has all the[...]

On today's podcast Ciarán Hancock talks to David Hall, the mortgage debtor advocate, who expects 20,000 homes to be repossessed by banks or so-called vulture funds over the next six years. Mr Hall was a co-founder of the Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation, a not-for-profit body set up post the 2008 financial crash to help those[...]

Property price growth has slowed to its lowest level in five years, according to a report from Davy and property website myhome.ie.The study also suggests asking prices in Dublin, the most volatile segment of the market, are now falling for the first time since 2013.Eoin Burke-Kennedy of The Irish Times and Conall Mac Coille, chief[...]

Olympic Federation of Ireland President and Swim Ireland CEO Sarah Keane is among Ireland's top sports administrators. She talks to Ciaran and Michael O'Keeffe of Teneo PSG about her background in sport and law, what is involved in her various roles, the growth of female sport and the fallout for the Olympic movement in Ireland[...]

Are we building the wrong houses in the wrong places at the wrong prices? Sherry Fitzgerald chief economist Marian Finnegan and Orla Hegarty, architect and assistant professor at UCD’s School of Architecture, join presenter Cliff Taylor to discuss some troubling trends in the housing sector.Also in this podcast – Irish Times business reporter Fiona Reddan[...]

In its latest report the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has described the Government’s medium-term spending plans as “not credible”. The watchdog says there is an over-reliance on corporation tax receipts to cover ‘unplanned’ increases in spending, such as in health. In today’s podcast the chairman of IFAC, Seamus Coffey, explains why the council is so[...]

When it comes to supporting a culture of entrepreneurship, how does Ireland stack up against the global competition? Avolon CEO Dómhnal Slattery set out to find out, and he has compiled his findings in a report titled "Project i". He talks to Ciarán about what's in the report, where Ireland falls short for its start-ups[...]

Can we build a low-carbon economy in Ireland? On Monday business group Ibec launched its €40 billion blueprint, or greenprint, with proposals including increased forest cover, cutting emissions and raising carbon taxes. But is it ambitious enough? To discuss Ciarán is joined by Ibec CEO Danny McCoy, newly-elected Green Party councillor Hazel Chu and Cliff[...]

Last week the high-end Dublin restaurant Luna closed after four years in business and just days after winning the Restaurant Association of Ireland’s best customer service award. The closure prompted some of the city’s leading restaurateurs to express concern about how development in the city is being managed, with accusations that things have got out[...]

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether Insurance Ireland is operating a cartel by restricting access to a claims database, almost two years after it raided the body as part of an inquiry into a number of issues in the sector. Conor Faughnan of AA Ireland and Irish Times markets correspondent Joe[...]

Eoin Burke-Kennedy on the ins and outs of the National Broadband Plan. Is the €3-billion project a misguided expense or a vital infrastructure that must go ahead?Fiona Reddan on Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley's purchase of House of Fraser and how department stores are coping in the era of online shopping.Plus: Peter Hamilton with a[...]

Trinity College Dublin is our most prestigious university but the institution has struggled to remain globally competitive. Government funding per third level student has declined steeply since the crash, and Trinity has fallen down the international rankings. So for today's podcast Ciarán Hancock visits the Trinity campus to find out what is being done to[...]

STATSports head of marketing Ian Forrester joins Ciarán and Irish Times business journalist Charlie Taylor to discuss the Newry-based sports tech company's new funding round recently, which saw seven-figure investments by Premier League footballers Raheem Sterling and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Later: Cliff Taylor on the implications of pressure from public sector unions to end the two-tier[...]

Economists Megan Greene and Austin Hughes on the prospect of a global slowdown in economic growth, what should be done about it and how it might impact on Europe.Jack Horgan-Jones has the latest on the FAI, after auditors Deloitte filed a notice to the Companies Registration Office on Monday over breaches of the Companies Acts[...]

Jack-Horgan Jones on the impact of institutional landlords on the property market. Simon Carswell on why we may never see a report on the collapse of Sean FitzPatrick's trial. Plus regional airports, Debenhams and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm Keena on the strange saga of the Quinn business family. The State's long battle to recover debts the Quinns owe to the IBRC, formerly Anglo Irish Bank, ended this week with a settlement reached with former billionaire Sean Quinn's adult children. But much of whatever money is eventually recovered will go to the lawyers.[...]

The ESRI has warned that its projected growth rate for the Irish economy this year could be slashed by more than two-thirds if Britain crashes out of the EU, derailing the Government’s plan for tax cuts in the next budget. Lead author of that report, Dr Adele Bergin, joins Cliff Taylor and presenter Laura Slattery[...]

Ciara O'Brien on the launch of a video streaming service by Apple. Can the tech behemoth make a dent in Netflix and Amazon's existing services, and why should we sign up?Fiona Reddan on the enduring financial advantages of getting hitched, despite growing numbers of people feeling alienated from the custom. A potential solution: bring back[...]

The UK has revealed the tariffs it would impose on imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit, which will have serious implications for the Irish economy, particularly the food sector. If the UK crashes out of the EU on March 29th, is there any way businesses will be ready?Cliff Taylor talks to Allie Renison,[...]

Earlier this week an investigation by The Irish Times revealed that hundreds of residents in boom-time apartment blocks are facing huge bills, the risk of eviction and the prospect of costly legal action to fix structural defects in their homes. It's a personal tragedy for apartment owners and a problem for our housing stock that[...]

BANKING: Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB both released their annual results this week. What have we learned about the health of Irish banks? And why is Bank of Ireland indicating future mortgage rate increases? Joe Brennan reports. HOUSING: Dublin City Council, short on space to provide desperately-needed land for housing development, is eyeing up[...]

Simon Carswell on what he heard at Oireachtas committee hearings into the botched prosecution of Anglo Irish Bank by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. Cliff Taylor on the latest CSO data showing that in 2018 2.28 million people were employed in our economy, an all-time high. What does that mean for employers,[...]

Some call it the pensions time-bomb. In the private sector, under 40% of workers are covered by a pension. As our workforce ages, the problem of retirees lacking the funds they need will grow and grow. Most agree that the planned introduction of auto-enrolment, whereby workers automatically contribute to their own pension, is a good[...]

It's officially titled The Open Championship but whether you call it that, the British Open or simply The Open, it’s coming to these shores in July. For the first time in 68 years Royal Portrush will host golf’s oldest major. Over 200,000 golf fans are expected to descend on the County Antrim coast with the[...]

If you've been in Dublin lately you might have noticed a tall new building dwarfing its neighbours on the south quays. Capital Dock, now the Republic's tallest building, is a residential development by Kennedy Wilson, who hope the wealthy executives who work nearby will choose to rent an apartment there. And you will need to[...]

Siobhán Talbot, Glanbia chief executive and the Irish Times Business Person of the Year for 2018, talks to Ciarán about Brexit and the difficulty of planning for a ‘no deal’ scenario. They also talk about Glanbia’s transition from dairy to high tech proteins and weight management products, the importance of promoting diversity, and how surviving[...]

On this week's podcast: Cliff Taylor on the market reaction to the defeat of Theresa May's Brexit deal. What now? There is at least one sector for whom a hard Brexit may not be all bad: cars. Motoring Editor Michael McAleer explains why. Peter Hamilton has a roundup of the latest business news, includinga good[...]

Apple and Samsung both reported revenue slumps for the last quarter of 2018. What's going on? Analyst at Davy Stockbrokers Aidan Donnelly explains.Plus: Ibec is predicting a major slowdown in growth this year as the Irish economy approaches full capacity and “cost competitiveness erodes”. CEO of the employer's group Danny McCoy joins Cliff Taylor to[...]

Christmas Day is behind us, and so is a record year for Irish business. But as 2018 draws to a close the picture is beginning to look a lot more mixed. Today we assess some of the risks to the Irish economy in the year ahead, from Brexit to retail and the housing crisis. Joining[...]

As 2018 draws to a close, Ciarán talks to some of the Irish Times business team about the stories they’ve covered this year. Joe Brennan and Cliff Taylor take a look back at the banks, Brexit and Ireland’s continued economic recovery, just five years after exiting the EU-IMF bailout. Plus: Laura Slattery recalls a torrid[...]

What could derail Ireland's economic recovery next year? Ciarán talks to Megan Greene, Global Chief Economist of Manulife/John Hancock Asset Management in New York, Equity Analyst at Investec, Owen Callan and Cliff Taylor, about the international variables that could influence Ireland's growth prospects in 2019: Brexit, the US-China trade war and global stock markets.But first,[...]

Why are Republic of Ireland football managers paid so well? That’s just one of the questions Ciarán puts to FAI finance director Eamon Breen on this week’s podcast. He talks about where the association is investing its money in the sport, the debt it is currently carrying and he reveals how much money the businessman[...]

Sports agents have never been as big a part of the sporting landscape in Ireland as in some other countries, but that is slowly changing. Today Ciaran Hancock and Michael O'Keeffe talk to two people working in the field in Ireland about their businesses and their unique perspective on the business of sport. Niall Woods[...]

The 2018 Irish Times Innovation Awards took place last night and the overall winner is Aid:Tech. The company's platform enables entitlements like aid, welfare, remittances, donations and healthcare to be digitised and delivered through blockchain technology in a completely transparent manner. Ciarán caught up with Niall Dennehy, co-founder and COO, right after his big win[...]

Mediacon Summit co-founder Steve McCormack talks to Laura Slattery about the TV business and why the Irish television industry needs to look overseas for co-production opportunities.Later, Cliff Taylor explains the latest Brexit developments and what the possible outcomes could be.But first, Michael McAleer previews the upcoming Irish Times Innovation Awards and some of the novel[...]

This week: Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe will be happy with the outcome of Tuesday’s Ecofin meeting, which saw his German counterpart suggest a two year delay on the introduction of a digital sales tax and the French propose a compromise, or to borrow a Brexit term, a backstop measure. Europe editor Patrick Smyth and[...]

This year's winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Ireland awards, Daniel Mackey and Peter Coppinger, are the founders and leaders of Teamwork.com, a Cork-based Saas (software as a service) company. They talk to Ciarán about their ambition to build a €450 million-revenue company, going where the talent is (which isn't Dublin), not needing[...]

Today's guest: Former stockbroker Mick Dawson took over as Leinster Rugby CEO in 2001. Since then Mick has overseen the transformation of Leinster Rugby into one of the genuine powerhouses of the European game, claiming four Heineken Cups and numerous other successes along the way.In that time, support for both the province and the game[...]

On this week’s show AIB chief executive Bernard Byrne is in the hot seat to answer questions on a wide variety of topics including housing and rip-off mortgage rates, Brexit, bankers’ salaries and bonuses, when Irish taxpayers will be fully repaid for the bailout and whether he gets any hate mail. Ciarán also asks why,[...]

Paschal Donohoe’s Budget 2019 has a little something for everyone, but the goodies are spread widely across tax and welfare. The decision to restore VAT to 13.5 per cent for hotels, restaurants and hairdressers will be a hot topic, though perhaps not quite as hot as the lack of action on the carbon tax, in[...]

September tax returns give Paschal Donohoe little scope for surprise giveaways in Budget 2019, unless he raises taxes elsewhere. Will that see hoteliers lose their coveted 9 per cent VAT rate? Is it possible to Brexit-proof the economy? Ahead of the announcement next Tuesday, Chief economist at KBC Bank Austin Hughes and Irish Times business[...]

It is ten years since the decision was taken to guarantee six Irish banks, a decision that has been debated ever since. Public Affairs Editor Simon Carswell, then Finance Correspondent, takes us back to the day for a fresh look at what took place.Produced in association with Irish Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for[...]

Croke Park Stadium Director Peter McKenna talks to Ciarán Hancock and Michael O'Keeffe about another financially successful year for the GAA, how the organisation raises funds (including the controversial Sky deal) and what the future holds for Croke Park. But first Michael has his regular roundup of the major stories in the business of sport,[...]

Under an information-sharing agreement with the Revenue Commissioners, Airbnb is to hand over data on thousands of hosts in Ireland who let out property via the website in 2017. It comes as regulations for greater enforcement in the short-term lettings market are set to be announced next week. But will the new regulations help ease[...]

With Brexit on the way, should we aim to spend less next year and run a surplus? Central Bank governor Philip Lane has issued a warning suggesting as much to Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe. Eoin Burke Kennedy and Cliff Taylor have analysis. How bad is this week's court ruling for INM and former chairman[...]

Everyone remembers the wanton destruction of Lidl in Fortunestown, Tallaght last March as the snows of Storm Emma enveloped the country. Now the store has been rebuilt, bigger, better and hopefully sturdier than ever. Ciaran Hancock gets a tour of the store and talks to Alan Barry, Lidl Ireland's Director of Property, about the German[...]

New CSO figures reveal an uptick in new housing construction. Good news for those seeking a home? Sadly its not that simple. Eoin Burke Kennedy and Cliff Taylor discuss.Plus, we talk to economist Phyllis Papadavid of the Overseas Development Institute in Athens about the state of the Greek economy today as the state exits its[...]

Turkey has been hit by a currency crisis in the past week that, coupled with a tense stand-off with Donald Trump, threatens to wreak havoc on the country. Are we in a new era of ‘strongman economics’? And what is the potential for contagion across the EU? Chief economist at Manulife and John Hancock Asset[...]

The relationship between former Independent News and Media chairman Leslie Buckley and his erstwhile employers has turned very sour indeed, as revealed by an exchange of letters between solicitors acting for Buckley and INM. Mark Paul talks us through the story on today's podcast. He also looks at the news that Minister for Finance Paschal[...]

Ciarán Hancock and regular co-host Michael O'Keeffe of Teneo PSG sat down last week with John Delaney, CEO of the Football Association of Ireland, to talk about his role and how the beautiful game is run in Ireland. Topics include the finances of the organisation, finding a sustainable model for the League of Ireland, his[...]

After the release of a sobering report form the Central Bank on the way banks treat consumers, David Hall, well-known for his advocacy on behalf of banking customers in arrears, joins our own Cliff Taylor and Joe Brennan to talk frankly about banking 'culture'. Plus: Columnist Chris Johns on the looming spectre of no-deal Brexit.[...]

Like most League of Ireland clubs, Shamrock Rovers has experienced financial difficulties over the years. Two years ago Australia-based businessman Ray Wilson invested €1.5 million in the club and mapped out a strategy. But how has it worked out? Ray was in town last week for The Hoops European tie against Swedish league leaders AIK,[...]

This week: 100 Ryanair pilots will go on strike this Thursday (July 12th) for the first time in the airline’s history. But just how effective will the action prove? Only 30 of its 290 scheduled flights out of Dublin that day have been cancelled as a result of the strike, so has Ryanair won the[...]

This week: Ryanair pilots have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a one-day strike on Thursday of next week. Thousands of holidaymakers face disruption after 99 per cent backed industrial action in a union ballot. Barry O’Halloran explains how it has come to this.And, as the unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since October 2007,[...]

A Bill compelling employers to publish data on their gender pay gaps received Cabinet approval this week. Speaking on today's podcast, Marguerite Bolger SC, an expert in employment law, says it's welcome news but other measures are needed to increase the number of women in better paid roles. She joins Ciarán Hancock and Irish Times[...]

Rip it up and start again - That's what is needed to tackle the housing crisis, according to Orla Hegarty, a lecturer and an assistant professor of Architecture at UCD. On today's episode, she tells Ciaran that tinkering with existing policy isn't working for anybody and a whole new approach is what is needed. She[...]

Is Ireland a tax haven?It’s a case of semantics it seems, but what really matters is that many countries see Ireland as the bad guy when it comes to tax.On this week’s podcast, Mark Paul, Cliff Taylor and Barry O’Halloran join Ciarán to discuss a study from the Universities of Copenhagen and Berkeley in California,[...]

First Peter Hamilton has a roundup of the week's major business news including the conviction of former Anglo Irish Bank CEO David Drumm, more data problems for Facebook, Italian markets and the collapse of building company Sammon. Then our markets correspondent Joe Brennan explains how the proposed acquisition of Smurfit Kappa by IP fell apart[...]

This week it’s our regular Business of Sport section and for that, we’re joined again by Mick O’Keeffe of Teneo PSG.In just over a fortnight’s time, the 2018 Fifa World Cup kicks off in Russia, with the tournament likely to generate billions for both the association and the local economy.Patrick Nally is considered the founding[...]

Economist Megan Greene talks to Cliff Taylor about market turbulence in Italy sparked by political upheaval. They also look at trade tensions between the US and China. Later, Joe Gill of Goodbody Stockbrokers and Eoin Burke-Kennedy on the response of investors to results at two Irish companies: Greencore and Ryanair. But first, Laura Slattery has[...]

The IMF's urged the Government not to cut taxes in the upcoming budget, to protect against future fiscal shocks. DCU professor of economics Edgar Morgenroth, Cliff Taylor and Eoin Burke-Kennedy discuss why Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe would do well to heed the warning, contained in the fund's latest assessment of State’s economic performance.They also discuss[...]

The timber industry contributes about €2.3 billion to the Irish economy each year and supports 12,000 jobs in rural Ireland. But with some 78 per cent of the output exported overseas, the implications of Brexit are obvious. To discuss this industry and the threat it faces, Ciarán is joined by Coillte CEO Fergal Leamy, John[...]

A row has erupted over a controversial decision by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown county council to place land around Leopardstown racecourse on its Vacant Sites Register. Olivia Kelly and Barry O'Halloran have the details on the story. Later, Davy's chief economist Conall Mac Coille on the stockbroker's latest upbeat economic forecasts. But first, Peter Hamilton has[...]

On today's podcast, Mark Paul talks to Ciarán Hancock about Irish-owned Smyths Toys €79 million European expansion. Conor Pope reports on two consumer scandals involving Irish Ferries and Ulster Bank. But first, Eoin Burke-Kennedy has a roundup of some of the week’s other stories, including the latest developments in the tracker mortgage scandal and an[...]

Mark Paul and Simon Carswell talk to Ciarán Hancock about the latest developments in the INM saga. Also, Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the details of the government’s latest Stability Programme Update. But first, Laura Slattery has a roundup of some of the other stories this week, including the appearance of senior Facebook executive Joel Kaplan at[...]

Our cricket players have had some notable success in the last few years, but would still be more likely to get recognised on the street in Delhi than here in Dublin. Might that be about to change? This week host Ciarán Hancock and Michael O'Keeffe of Teneo PSG are joined by Cricket Ireland CEO Warren[...]

On today's podcast: Colm Keena on the alleged data breach at INM Data expert Daragh O'Brien on what employers can and can't do with your emailsEconomist Megan Greene on the return of tariffs. What is President Trump's next move?Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the latest Exchequer returnsAnd Peter Hamilton has the rest of this week's business news,[...]

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement escalated its investigation into Independent News & Media this past week, confirming its intention to seek the appointment of a High Court inspector to the company. Irish Times legal affairs correspondent Colm Keena has the background. Also, Joe Brennan on jobs cuts at Bank of Ireland and[...]

Former Siptu president Jack O’Connor talks to Ciarán Hancock about his plans to contest the next general election for the Labour party, why Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is more fortunate than competent, Labour's past mistakes, the future of work, and more.But first, Peter Hamilton has a roundup of the week’s news stories, including falling[...]

Husband and wife founders of Waterford based Immersive VR Education, David and Sandra Whelan, talk to Ciarán Hancock about the holding company's €6.7m IPO on the London and Irish stock markets this week. Also, Cliff Taylor on the European Commission’s plans for a digital tax and what impact it could have on Ireland. But first,[...]

This week it's our regular Business of Sport section. And due to popular demand, we've gone and devoted the entire episode to sport. For that we're joined again by Mick O'Keeffe of Teneo PSG. Cheltenham Festival, taking place next week, is the fourth-largest sporting event in the United Kingdom, with a quarter of a million[...]

It has been another week of confusing Brexit negotiations, but one things for certain – they aren’t going well. On today’s podcast, Cliff Taylor joins Ciarán Hancock to make sense of it all. Could Ryanair really pull out of the UK after it leaves the EU? Barry O’Halloran has the latest and Eoin Burke-Kennedy on[...]

Ross Maguire founder of New Beginning joins Cliff Taylor and Ciarán Hancock to discuss how Irish banks have allowed non-performing loans to pile up since the economic crash, why they need them off their books and the role that 'vulture funds' could play in solving the problem.But first, Peter Hamilton brings us a round-up of[...]

Robert Finnegan, CEO of Three Ireland is in the hotseat on this week's podcast. He talks to Ciarán about his company's place in the Irish mobile market, the success of "All You Can Eat" data, the advent of 5G, rural broadband, and Three's sponsorship of the Irish football team. But first Peter Hamilton has a[...]

Wild trading in the US, sparked by fears that rising inflation could force central banks worldwide to hike interest rates, saw volatility return to global stock markets in recent days.Irish Times columnist Chris Johns joins Ibec’s chief economist Fergal O’Brien, Cliff Taylor and Ciarán Hancock to discuss whether this is merely a temporary correction, or[...]

The news that VW tested diesel engine emissions by exposing monkeys to the fumes is a PR disaster for the company - another one. But will it matter to its bottom line? Or will the negative findings of the tests harm the diesel market? From Germany, Berlin Correspondent Derek Scally, and from his desk, Motoring[...]

How has the Trump economy so totally confounded the negative expectations of a year ago? What did we learn about the tracker mortgage scandal from AIB CEO Bernard Byrne's appearance at the Oireachtas finance committee ? And what is stopping us from making real competitors to Dublin out of places like Cork and Limerick, before[...]

A study of executive salaries at Irish companies by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) released this week, shows the gap between the pay packets of chief executives and the average worker is widening, while bonuses are on the up.Laura Slattery is joined by Ictu's Dr Peter Rigney, Global FDI director at Morgan McKinley[...]

Demand for residential property in Dublin is sky-high, particularly around Grand Canal Dock. That's where development company Cairn Homes is building 122 new apartments. But the hefty price tag means they are not for everyone. Cairn CEO Michael Stanley showed Ciarán around the building and talked about the high cost of construction, why we need[...]

2017 was another busy year for the Irish hotel industry with many new openings, customer growth and increased room rates. Tim Fenn, CEO of the Irish Hotels Federation, talks to Ciarán about the industry: the health of the market, whether value for money is being eroded, the impact of Brexit and the fight to retain[...]

What challenges and opportunities face the Irish economy and business in 2018? Bank of Ireland chief executive Francesca McDonagh, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and Irish Times columnist and technology entrepreneur Chris Horn, join Ciaran Hancock to look ahead to the next 12 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff Taylor joins Ciarán Hancock to discuss what led to Ireland having Europe's fastest growing economy in 2017. Also casting a glance back at the year that was, Laura Slattery chronicles the ups and downs at RTÉ, Mark Paul reviews the extraordinary goings on at Independent News and Media, while Dominic Coyle and Joe Brennan[...]

Irish Times columnist Chris Johns joins Laura Slattery and Cliff Taylor to discuss the Great Brexit Fudge and an apparent comeback by Prime Minister Theresa May. Also on today's podcast, Proinsias O'Mahony on the Bitcoin bubble and Barry O'Halloran on Ryanair's industrial relations woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief economist at Davy Conall Mac Coille joins Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch, Cliff Taylor and Ciarán Hancock to discuss the failed Brexit talks, US tax reform and what it might mean for Ireland. The panel also look at the exchequer returns for the first 11 months of this year and what they tell us about[...]

Today we're excited to introduce a new monthly feature on Inside Business: The Business of Sport. Together with Mick O'Keeffe, CEO of communications company Teneo PSG and former Dublin footballer, we'll be examining the stories where sport and business interact. Joining us for the our first instalment of The Business of Sport is Paraic Duffy,[...]

In today's episode, Deputy Chief Executive of Retail Excellence Ireland, Lorraine Higgins and Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent Conor Pope go head-to-head on the merits of Black Friday.And, in the second part of the show, Denis Staunton joins Ciaran Hancock and Cliff Taylor on the line from London, where the Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip[...]

Are landlords are leaving long-term rentals, switching to the more lucrative short-term market? What's going on with a potential personal data breach at INM? And what are the latest developments in the tracker mortgage scandal? Fiona Reddan, Mark Paul and Joe Brennan join Ciarán Hancock to discuss.In the second part of the show, Peter Vale,[...]

"It might be legal there, but that's because very little is illegal there".Richard Murphy and Colm Keena join Ciarán Hancock to talk about the wonderful world of offshore tax avoidance revealed in the Paradise Papers. Colm looks at the details of the Irish cases found among the cache of leaked documents, while Richard explains the[...]

This week's podcast looks at the latest radio listenership figures, Ryanair's healthy profits despite the problems of the past months, and why Ireland's bid for the Rugby World Cup was ranked third behind France and South Africa, meaning likely disappointment for Irish rugby fans and also for Ireland Inc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for[...]

A woman who says she was taken off her tracker mortgage by Permanent TSB without her knowledge in 2006, has described her future as “too scary to even think about.”On today’s Inside Business podcast, Marian Kenny tells Ciaran Hancock that she sees no use in naming and shaming the banks involved in the tracker mortgage[...]

Gavin O'Reilly, former CEO of Independent News & Media, Chairman of Red Flag Consulting and son of Sir Anthony O'Reilly, talks to Ciarán Hancock about the case Denis O'Brien has taken against Red Flag, corporate governance at INM today and his father's life after business. He also talks about his own life in business, from[...]

To look at the measures introduced in today's budget, Business Editor Ciarán Hancock is joined by Fiach Kelly and Cliff Taylor (The Irish Times), Peter Reilly (PwC) and Marian Finnegan (Sherry FitzGerald). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Business Podcast LIVE at the GPO: "The Future Of Retail"Irish Times Business Editor Ciaran Hancock talked to a panel of retaill experts about the future of the industry in the digital age for our second ever live recording of Inside Business. The event took place at the G.P.O.'s Witness History museum on O'Connell Street,[...]

Ryanair is making headlines for all the wrong reasons for a second week running, with 400,000 customers set to be affected by further flight cancellations over the winter period.On the latest Inside Business podcast, Barry O’Halloran says Michael O’Leary’s airline could have been forgiven for an isolated mess up that led to last week’s PR[...]

It's been a week of uncharacteristically poor PR management at Ryanair with the airline forced to cancel 2 per cent of its flights over the next six weeks, due to a cock-up concerning pilots holidays.Irish Times Consumer Affairs correspondent Conor Pope says Michael O'Leary is clearly raging over the blunder but it's unlikely to have[...]

John Teeling has been in the mining business since 1969. Since then he says he has had "two or three big winners, that's all" but he has made more money than more he has lost.John Teeling has been in the mining and exploration business since 1969 and says he has had "two or three big[...]

The Fiscal Advisory Council and the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation both launched pre-budget submissions this week. FAC chairman Seamus Coffey urges caution and tells presenter Ciarán Hancock that the body will be watching with interest to see what Leo Varadkar and Paschal Donohoe will do with their first budget.In the second part of the show,[...]

On today's podcast, Eoin Burke-Kennedy on the ongoing social housing shortage and Joe Brennan has the details of new Irish property venture, Oaktree, which hopes to list on the Irish stock market.In the second half of the show, Mark Paul and Martin Wall are in studio to talk about WRC hearings relating to working conditions[...]

Irish Times journalists discuss the big business stories of the week. This week: Mark Paul on INM's boardroom battle, Barry O'Halloran on Cerberus's moves against debtors in the courts and Sean Quinn's move into online betting, and Fiona Reddan on the massive increase in rents - bad news for tenants, but a big opportunity for[...]

"An absolutely magnificent idea", is how economist Jim Power views the prospect of Athlone City. He joins Destination Athlone Chairman John O'Sullivan and Irish Times business journalist Mark Paul to discuss the Westmeath town's push to be designated a regional city under the State’s new spatial plan.In the second part of the show, Cliff Taylor[...]

According to a new economic outlook from Goodbody Stockbrokers this week, Ireland’s economy is returning to its “previous peak” with close to full employment and domestic spending back at 2007 levels. So, has Ireland's economy really emerged from a "lost decade"?Irish Times business journalist Fiona Reddan joins presenter Laura Slattery and deputy business editor Dominic[...]

President of the Irish Exporters Association Nicola Byrne explains why Ireland is “way ahead of the posse” in preparing for Brexit.There is still a lot to do, but there is also a “huge amount that can happen in the right direction” for Ireland after Britain leaves the European Union, she tells presenter Cliff Taylor.They are[...]

The wheels are starting to come off the German auto industry, with the country’s five biggest car makers facing allegations that they have engaged in cartel-like behaviour for more than a decade. Speaking on the latest podcast, Irish Times Berlin Correspondent Derek Scally says the industry, worth around €400 billion to the German economy annually,[...]

We return to the topic of Brexit. Patrick Smyth in Brussels has the latest on negotiations between the EU and UK taking place this week. Joe Brennan tells us about the latest announcements and rumours around banking and insurance moves, while Eoin Burke Kennedy looks at the impact so far on Irish industries. In part[...]

We look over the components of Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe's summer statement on the public finances. Is there any need for a rainy day fund at all? What kind of capital investment should be prioritised? Should the 9% VAT rate for tourism go? Cliff Taylor, Jim Power and Joe Brennan join Ciarán Hancock to[...]

As our absent host Ciaran Hancock pointed out in his column this week, few tears will have been shed among the public at news that motor insurance providers were raided yesterday by the European Commission. But what's really going on behind closed doors in the industry? Joe Brennan and Cliff Taylor explain why lower premiums[...]

Sherry Fitzgerald founder Mark FitzGerald is Ciarán Hancock's guest on the Inside Business podcast. He talks about the need for radical thinking to solve the housing crisis, recalls his time in the estate agent business and a few memories of his late father Garret, and shares some tips for first time buyers. Hosted on Acast.[...]

Northern Irish hotelier and managing director of the Hastings chain of hotels, Howard Hastings, was in Dublin this week to announce plans for a £53 million investment in a new hotel in Belfast called the Grand Central, which will be the city's largest once completed. He spoke to Ciaran Hancock about his new hotel and[...]

Will the UK's hung parliament lead to a softer Brexit? Maybe according to Director General of The British Irish Chamber of Commerce John McGrane. But it would take "somebody of the unique 'backflipability' of a Boris Johnson to come out and say: I've looked into my heart, de Valera-like, and I've read the will of[...]

As Michael Noonan prepares to hang up his boots at the Department of Finance, former Labour TD Pat Rabbitte and IBEC's Danny McCoy join Cliff Taylor and Ciarán Hancock to discuss his legacy.In the second part of the show, Laura Slattery and Davin O'Dwyer are in studio to talk about the announcements made at Apple's[...]

With an expected price tag of €3 billion, the AIB flotation green-lighted by the Finance Minister Michael Noonan on Tuesday, will be one of the biggest in Europe in recent years.Does that mean the government will have extra money to spend on much-needed infrastructure once the sale goes through? Not exactly, Cliff Taylor tells the[...]

In the early 1990's John Fitzpatrick went to New York to run a new hotel owned by his father. Today, Fitzpatrick is now one of New York hospitality's most well known names, and his two hotels are havens for Irish visitors to the city. In the 25 years in between he has seen many ups[...]

Exporters, particularly in the agri-food sector, are already beginning to feel the Brexit pinch, according to Enterprise Ireland. Is enough being done to protect the economy from restricted access to the UK market? Can that damage be offset by growth in the financial services sector? And will we have enough homes to house all the[...]

The path has been paved for the government and public sector unions to enter into talks on a new pay deal for the country’s 300,000 State employees, following the publication of the report of the Public Sector Pay Commission yesterday.On the latest Inside Business podcast, Industry Correspondent Martin Wall joins Director of Research at Savills[...]

Trenchant ground is being staked out in Brussels and in London, as Brexit posturing continues before any real talks get underway.In this episode, Laura Slattery steps in for Ciarán Hancock to lead the team in a look at this and some of the other big stories of the week.It was a good day for the[...]

What role if any will traditional bricks and mortar banks play in the future dominated by disruptive technology like AI, robotics and social media? For the first ever Inside Business episode recorded in front of a live audience, we asked three of Ireland's top experts to predict the future of the industry.The panel: David Duffy,[...]

What exactly does the British Prime Minister want? That’s the question Irish Times columnist Chris Johns asks in the latest podcast.He joins Business Editor Cliff Taylor and Markets Correspondent Joe Brennan to discuss the fallout from Theresa May’s surprise announcement of a snap UK election yesterday, how it might affect the Brexit negotiations and what[...]

With conflicting messages coming from the Minister for Finance and the Department of Finance on exactly how much scope there will be for expenditure and tax cuts in the 2018 budget, the only thing that is certain is that there won't be a whole lot to spare.Irish Times Business Editor Cliff Taylor joins Ciarán Hancock[...]

Another sharp rise in house prices in the first quarter of 2017 has left some wondering if the market is not once again overheating to a dangerous degree. Is the bubble back? What exactly is driving the rise, and can we expect acceleration to slow as more housing is supplied? We ask architect Mel Reynolds[...]

Fianna Fáil’s spokesperson on jobs and enterprise, Niall Collins, has criticised the government for allowing a two tier economic recovery take hold across the country.Speaking to Wednesday’s Inside Business podcast, the Limerick TD said the idea that Dublin’s cup must overflow in order for the recovery trickle down to the rest of the country has[...]

"Even in the colourful history book of corporate Ireland and its standards of governance, this could yet turn out to be a particularly psychedelic chapter", wrote Mark Paul, breaking the news that INM CEO Robert Pitt made a protected disclosure to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement about the value his company's board[...]

Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane explains how he and his colleagues on the Public Accounts Committee were not equipped to deal with all of the allegations of wrongdoing in relation to the circumstances surrounding the sale of NAMA's Project Eagle loan book and why there needs to be a commission of investigation to take a[...]

A "cause of concern" is how Ed Sibley of the Central Bank has described its research on diversity in Ireland's financial institutions.The bank's Director of Credit Institutions Supervision, told this week's Inside Business Podcast that the study is the first of its kind and its results reflect a poor picture of diversity in the sector.This[...]

President Trump heralded a “new chapter in American greatness” in his address to Congress last night. A pretty picture, says senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Caroline Freund, but not the likely outcome.The former World Bank economist predicted that the next four years are going to look very like Reagan’s presidency while[...]

It has been all change in the Irish agri-food sector these past weeks. Poor results at bakery giant Aryzta led to the departure of CEO Owen Killian and his team, while this week saw Kerry and Glanbia posting expectation-beating profits and revealing news about their future plans. To analyse the news we talk to Joe[...]

KBC Bank had a decision to make: stay in Ireland and grow its mainly mortgage-based business here, or fold up the tent and go back to Belgium. Following an internal review, it was announced last week that KBC would remain. CEO of KBC Ireland Wim Verbraeken is here to tell us why they're staying, what[...]

President Trump’s plan to overhaul the US tax system and how that might affect Ireland, is the focus of this week's Inside Business podcast.On the panel, tax partner with Grant Thornton, Peter Vale, who said there is still a lot of uncertainty about what will actually happen, and while there has been no sign of[...]

At the height of the property boom in 2005, Jurys Doyle sold Jurys Ballsbridge to property developer Sean Dunne. “I was sitting in Ulster Bank in Dame Street when we opened the bids,” recalls Pat McCann, then Jurys Doyle CEO and now head of Dalata, Ireland's biggest hotel group. What popped out of the envelopes[...]

On this week's podcast: Ian Hunter of Investec and our markets correspondent Joe Brennan analyse the problems facing Swiss-Irish baking behemoth Aryzta, and its CEO Owen Killian, as its share price tumbled yesterday following the latest in a series of profit warnings. Where has it all gone wrong? Michael Noonan and EU taxation commissioner Pierre[...]

Britain will not strike a deal with the EU on the basis of Theresa May’s Brexit speech yesterday, according IBEC CEO Danny McCoy on today's podcast. He says the British Prime Minister knows it’s going to be a no deal and she offered up a “fairly appalling vista for Irish business” in her speech.“I think[...]

T.K. Whitaker, who died this week aged 100, made a huge impact on the thing we discuss, one way or another, on this podcast every week - the health of Ireland's commercial and economic life. To look back on his life and career we talked to John Fitzgerald, formerly of the ERSI which Whitaker founded,[...]

Regulation is one way tackle so-called vulture funds, says Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty, but it is not clear whether there is a will at government level to introduce it.The Donegal TD told this week’s Inside Business podcast that he believes the government still wants to use these funds to “clean up the carcasses”[...]

In 2016 the number of Irish jobs in IDA-supported companies exceeded 200,000, more even than during the Celtic Tiger period. The figures prove how critically important foreign direct investment has become to the Irish economy today, and how seriously we should take threats to our attractiveness as a location for foreign investors. The threats are[...]

Increasing the price of a stamp to between 90c and €1 still represents “fantastic value” for the customer, according to An Post CEO, David McRedmond.On the Inside Business podcast today, he joined Sherry Fitzgerald Chief Economist, Marian Finnegan, and Teeling Whiskey co-founder, Stephen Teeling, to look ahead to 2017 and discuss the potential impacts of[...]

It was an extraordinary and at times confounding year in business and the economy, even as the Irish position remained broadly positive. On Inside Business today we look at the biggest stories of the year in the company of Irish Times business team stalwarts Cliff Taylor, Joe Brennan, Laura Slattery, Mark Paul, and Barry O'Halloran.Cliff[...]

If you've shopped online and you're Irish you may be familiar with the feeling that you are being ripped off by international retailers. Geo-blocking (when you can't access a site aimed at consumers in another country) and excessive price differences are the most frequent complaints, and we Irish make more such complaints than most others,[...]

The imposing acronym CCCTB could spell serious trouble for the Irish economy according to the Economic and Social Research Institute. Bottom line: the proposed European Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base could wipe 1.5 per cent off economic output. On today's Inside Business podcast, Mark Paul goes into the details of the ERSI's report. Economist Jim[...]

The Irish Times broke the story about a "schism" within the Independent News & Media board that led its CEO Robert Pitt to consider his position. For more on the story this week's host Cliff Taylor talks to business affairs correspondent Mark Paul and media reporter Laura Slattery.Then Ciara O'Brien pops in with an array[...]

The Central Bank announced today that it is easing the mortgage lending rules. What will this mean for first time buyers and will supply meet increasing demand for new units? To discuss the permutations of this latest decision, Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by Housing Studies lecturer in DIT Lorcan Sirr and Markets Correspondent[...]

"Transformational" is how Greencore CEO Patrick Coveney described the company's proposed $747.5 million acquisition of Illinois-based Peacock Foods. Patrick joins Ciarán Hancock to talk about the deal. Why is this deal the right one for Greencore now, and how will they avoid a repeat of their ill-fated purchase of Imperial Holly in the 1990s? In[...]

The election of Donald Trump has taken everyone by surprise, not least the Republican Party who seemingly have no transitional arrangement in place. How will President Trump impact free trade? Will we see an exodus of US companies from our shores? Will President Trump retreat from some of the rhetoric that defined his election campaign?[...]

We look ahead to the presidential election and ask whether a President Trump or a President Clinton would best serve Irish interests in trade, foreign direct investment, the peace process and dealing with undocumented migrants. On the panel are former Taoiseach John Bruton, American economist Megan Greene and NUIG lecturer and Boston native Larry Donnelly.[...]

Mark Paul paid a visit to Athenry in Galway to find out about Apple's proposed data centre there and a legal challenge to it's development that has the local business community up in arms. A proposed trade deal between Canada and the EU could be scuppered by the staunchly socialist Wallonia region in South Belgium.[...]

Michael O'Leary remains bullish in the face of falling sterling with promises to pump a million seats month into weak winter market and 15% price reductions. Head of broking at Goodbody Stockbrokers Joe Gill and markets correspondent Joe Brennan join host Cliff Taylor to discuss the strange scenario of Ryanair issuing profit warning while seeing[...]

On this week's podcast our panel looks at budget 2017.First, Political Correspondent Fiach Kelly reports from Leinster House on what big ticket items were announced today. Then Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times Property Editor Madeline Lyons, Business Editor Cliff Taylor and Peter Reilly of PWC to look at what the budget means for[...]

Part one: Host Ciarán Hancock and Markets Correspondent Joe Brennan are joined on the line by BBC business reporter Joe Lynam to get the latest understanding of short and long-term impact of Brexit. The drop in sterling aside, the much-anticipated "short, sharp shock" hasn't quite materialised. What is the current mood among the Conservative party,[...]

The domestic tourism industry has experienced strong growth in the last two years and now provides one eighth of all jobs in Ireland. Initiatives like the Wild Atlantic Way and the 9% VAT rate applicable to some in the industry have helped. On today's programme, Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul takes to the road to[...]

It's another bonus podcast featuring four more finalists in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition. This week we have Leona and Sean McAllister of Plotbox, a software tool for managing cemeteries and John Moore of 3D4 Medical, specialising in the creation of 3D renderings of anatomy. Leona and Sean explain how they got into[...]

Part one: Interim COO of Limerick 2030 Pat Daly joins us on the line to discuss how a €500 million investment will rejuvenate Limerick city, helping to create 5,000 plus jobs and make the city attractive for foreign investment. Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by The Irish Times' Barry O'Halloran to crunch the numbers.Part[...]

Three more finalists from the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards meet Ciarán to talk about their businesses, what it takes to be an entrepreneur and some of the chances and challenges they face. Featuring James McGee of Athlone Extrusions, Maurice Healy of Healy Group and James Lecky of Lecky Design. Hosted on Acast. See[...]

On this week's podcast: Nama is in the news again as the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the agency's sale of a portfolio of properties in Northern Ireland, known as Project Eagle, found that the agency lost €220 million in the deal. Barry O'Halloran talks us through what we now know, questions that remain[...]

Following the loss of her Dáil seat, former Minister for Europe and Renua founder Lucinda Creighton has made the switch to business. Her new company, Vulcan Consulting, "offers specialist advice to growing businesses and multinational companies on complex domestic and EU regulation". On today's Business Podcast, Lucinda talks about the aftermath of her election defeat,[...]

The EU Commission's ruling that Apple must pay Ireland €13 billion in back taxes leaves all parties involved with a complicated mess on their hands. To help make sense of it all we have Brian Keegan, Director of Taxation with Chartered Accountants, as well as Irish Times Europe Correspondent Suzanne Lynch and Business Editor Cliff[...]

Congested, overcrowded and with soaring rents, Dublin needs development. But which kind? Ibec produced a report this week arguing for more high-rise buildings to accommodate the capital's swelling population. Fergal O'Brien, director of policy with Ibec joins Cliff Taylor and Ciarán Hancock to look at the steps needed to ensure our capital's future and also[...]

IOC President Pat Hickey's arrest in Rio is the latest twist in a tangled story. Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul and our editor Cliff Taylor explain what we know about the links between the companies, organisations and individuals invovled in the Olympic ticket scandal. Mark has also been reporting this week on Special Purpose Vehicles,[...]

Part One: Mark Paul and Barry O'Halloran have the latest on this week's business news, including: - Threats and opportunities for our thriving tourism industry - Could it be time for a 3rd Terminal at Dublin Airport? - Titanic tax bill for celebs who wrote off losses after investing in flops like, erm, Avatar...- Clerys[...]

Part One: Hubert Fitzpatrick of the Construction Industry Federation wants the Central Bank's mortgage rules to be relaxed, and he made a submission to the Bank's review of those rules to that effect. Today he's in studio with Ciarán and Cliff Taylor to talk about the rules, what he wants to see changed and how[...]

Part One: First we have a roundup of all the week's top business news, with Laura Slattery and Cliff Taylor bringing us through the Central Bank forecast, delivered today with the caveat that, for forecasters, its never been tougher to see what's lying ahead. Media expert Laura also fills us in on struggles to find[...]

Part One: RTÉ's annual report for 2015 shows losses of €2.8 million. Why can't our national broadcaster post a profit, and where exactly does our license fee go? Laura Slattery joins host Ciarán Hancock to crunch the numbers.Part Two: A new four year deal with the pharmaceutical industry is slated to save the government €750[...]

Part One: News that Irish GDP grew by 26% in 2015 has been greeted with derision in some quarters, with economist Paul Krugman labelling it "Leprechaun Economics". Even Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is not true. So what is going on? Eoin Burke-Kennedy identifies four dynamics under our economic hood contributing to the staggering[...]

Part One: Business reporter with the BBC Joe Lynam is on the line to talk about worrying developments in the UK economy including further slides in the pound and suspension of trading in commercial property investment funds. Part Two: The aforementioned slump in Sterling is the main post-Brexit problem for our own critical food industries,[...]

Brexit special: A roundtable discussion of the permutations for Irelands's economy following the shock result of last Thursday's referendum. What should Ireland do going forward? What, if any opportunities does it present for our economy?To tackle these questions Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by economist with Goodbody Stockbrokers Joe Gill, CEO of IBEC Danny[...]

Part 1: Cliff Taylor is joined by Irish Times columnist Chris Johns and economist with Merrion Capital Alan McQuaid to discuss the ramifications for national and world markets should the Brexit vote pass. "Clearly politicians can't be trusted to make capital spending decisions", the just released Summer Economic Summary has largely positive overtones but the[...]

On this his farewell podcast, Arthur Beesley welcomes Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe to discuss this year's budget, the public's expectations amid a positive economic climate and the fiscal challenges this government faces should Britain vote to leave the EU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the conclusion of the lengthy trial of four former employees of Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Life & Permanent on charges of conspiracy, Legal Affairs Correspondent Colm Keena sits down with Ciarán Hancock to explain what happened in the historic trial and what comes next for the three accused found guilty. Hosted on Acast.[...]

Part 1: Once we found our Irish sports on RTÉ and most foreign games on BBC or Sky, but things are changing. Irish Times media maven Laura Slattery reports on the shifting landscape of sports broadcasting rights. Part 2: The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council loves to deliver home truths to Michael Noonan and his colleagues[...]

In part one we look at the ten month investigation into the sale of NAMA's Northern Ireland property portfolio, culminating in the British National Crime Agency making two arrests in Co. Down. This represents a significant "step change" according to Irish Times business reporter Barry O'Halloran. He joins political correspondent Harry McGee and host Ciarán[...]

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal was sacked this week despite winning the FA Cup. The failures of his team on the pitch are well documented, but how much of a role did money play in the decision, and in the decision to hire his successor Jose Mourinho? Sports journalist Ken Early and Business Affairs[...]

In part one of the Business Podcast Irish Times reporter Fiona Reddan joins Ciarán Hancock in studio to discuss the latest figures from the Central Bank and to answer the question 'How rich are the Irish?'.In part two Economist John Fitzgerald and Economics Editor Arthur Beesley join us to discuss the disruptive and time-consuming task[...]

Siptu President Jack O'Connor talks about his difficult relationship with new Minister for Transport Shane Ross, the Luas strike, the Labour Party's leadership contest, and accelerating the restoration of pay cuts to public servants. He also speaks about the end of his term of office in 2017 and what role he might play thereafter. Hosted[...]

Investors in some FTSE companies are in revolt over the pay and bonuses awarded to their top executives. Joe Brennan and Cliff Taylor join Cíarán Hancock to explain why shareholders feel the top brass are not, in fact, worth it, and how remuneration for bankers may once again become a political hot potato here in[...]

Part One: Ciarán Hancock is joined on the line by Dublin MEP Brian Hayes to discuss his call for the introduction of legislation to make it easier for mortgage holders to shop around for a more competitive rate of interest. He also gives his view on government formation and Irish Water. Part Two: Is there[...]

What are the implications of Brexit for Ireland and Europe? Is a serious economic shock possible? Might we see controls reappear on the border with Northern Ireland? Business leaders gathered in The Irish Times office this morning to hear economist and Irish Times columnist Professor John FitzGerald, London Editor Denis Staunton and Economics Editor Arthur[...]

This week Ciarán takes a look at the flourishing Irish whiskey market, both at home and abroad. He is joined by Denise Murphy of An Bord Bia, Master Distiller Darryl McNally and John Teeling to discuss the enormous potential of this quintessentially Irish product. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Business podcast this week: The Panama Papers off shore tax scandal, the Irish angle and an in-depth discussion of the far-reaching implications of the leak. Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by Professor Jim Stewart of Trinity College Dublin and Legal Affairs Correspondent Colm Keena. In part two Simon Carswell and Dominic Coyle[...]

In Part one: Consumer confidence is at a fifteen year high according to the latest property and sales figures released by the CSO. Arthur Beesley is joined on the line by Head of Research at Savills John McCartney and Chief Economist at Merrion Stockbrokers Alan McQuaid to discuss these figures and their meaning.In Part two:[...]

On this edition of the Business Podcast Ciarán Hancock speaks with former CEO of Concern Worldwide David Begg, former Aer Arann chief Padraig O'Ceidigh and entrepreneur and television personality Peter Casey about their motivations for running for the Seanad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part one: Aldi has bucked the recession and now holds an eight per cent market share. Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul was granted a look behind the curtain of the German discounter as it seeks to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for luxury products.In Part two: Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by[...]

After posting a loss of €425 million today, Permanent TSB's share price has tanked, falling 10% by this afternoon. Chief Executive Jeremy Masding joins Ciarán to talk about the results, where the bank goes from here and how soon it can repay the state it's €2.7 billion bailout money in full. They also discuss how[...]

Ciarán Hancock talks with property developer Michael O'Flynn about the effect the property collapse had on his family business and how he has now exited NAMA, whose role he now criticises. Michael also speaks on the exhausting bank inquiry, gives his thoughts on the housing crisis and explains why he feels there is a need[...]

In part one: From FTSE100 firms to corner shops, how is the British business community reacting to the possibility of Brexit? BBC Business Correspondent Joe Lynam is on the line and Economics Editor Arthur Beesley is in studio to discuss that, and whether we can look forward to the return of duty-free shopping in Holyhead.In[...]

Bank of Ireland have attempted to get the jump on their competitors this week by offering incentives to tempt people back into the property market, but is there any value to be had? In the first part of this week's Business podcast Ciaran Hancock talks mortgages with John "The Money Doctor" Lowe and Eimear Lang.[...]

Carnage in global and Irish stock markets this week has left many investors afraid. Is money in stocks safe? What caused the fall in value and what does it mean for the wider economy? And will it scupper state plans to get some AIB money back? Noel O'Halloran, Chief Investment Officer with Kleinwort Benson Investors[...]

What is fiscal space, anyway? Economist Jim Power joins host Ciarán Hancock and Economics Editor Arthur Beesley to discuss the economic issues that should dominate the general election. And Deputy Business Editor Dominic Coyle explains the Vodafone offer to Irish shareholders who bought into Eircom back in the late 1990s. It's a chance to sell[...]

Banking Inquiry committee members Joe Higgins and Eoghan Murphy are in studio to discuss the committee's findings, along with host Ciaran Hancock and political reporter Sarah Bardon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know lobbying happens, but who lobbies whom about what? A new register reveals the answer for the first time. From pleas for more beach volleyball courts to tobacco, alcohol and rezoning submissions, Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul has story. In part two Paul O'Kane of Dublin Airport Authority and reporter Barry O'Halloran discuss the[...]

Should David Drumm be detained in a U.S. prison while awaiting an extradition hearing? Irish Times columnist Fintan O'Toole argues the former Anglo CEO should be released, while Washington Correspondent Simon Carswell provides more background to Drumm's detention and the limited options open to him for further legal challenges. In part two of the podcast[...]

Exchequer figures for 2015 paint a picture of economic recovery that Michael Noonan could scarcely have dreamed of when he took over the Department of Finance in the dark days of 2011. KBC Chief Economist Austin Hughes joins Arthur Beesley to explain the unexpectedly strong 'bouncebackability' of the Irish economy, what credit is due whom,[...]

Danny McCoy of Ibec, Pat Byrne of CityJet and Fiona Muldoon of FBD Insurance join Ciarán and Arthur to discuss the year ahead for Irish business. Topics explored include managing economic growth, challenges to competitiveness, the threat of Brexit, tourism, banking and even the potential effect of Euro 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for[...]

Pamela Newenham, Laura Slattery and Cliff Taylor join co-hosts Arthur Beesley and Ciaran Hancock for a look back at the big winners and losers in Irish business and economic life throughout 2015. Featuring Denis O'Brien, the Collison brothers, Colm Lyon, Michael O'Leary, David Drumm, INM, TV3, Deirdre Foley, the IFA, Paddy Cosgrave, Philip Lane and[...]

In part one Irish Times Economics Editor Arthur Beesley and Davy Stockbrokers Chief Economist Conall Mac Coille join host Ciarán Hancock to discuss the expected Federal Reserve move to increase US interest rates and what effect this long-awaited move may have on the US, Eurozone and Irish economies. In part two hosting duties are swapped[...]

Denis O'Brien's lawyers are back in the High Court this week where he has brought a case against a communications company Red Flag for alleged conspiracy to damage his reputation. A USB stick allegedly created by Red Flag and containing content damaging to O'Brien, including the claim that he has become "Ireland's Berlusconi", is at[...]

In this week's Inside Business podcast Ciaran Hancock analyses the latest exchequer returns with Economics Correspondent Arthur Beesley and economist Jim Power. Later in the podcast he discusses the sale of Topaz with Mark Paul and considers what it means for its former owner Denis O'Brien. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is[...]

In this week's Inside Business podcast Arthur Beesley discusses the implications of the Pfizer Allergen deal with Simon Carswell and Dominic Coyle. Later in the podcast he learns about Black Friday and Cyber Monday from Pamela Newenham. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea.[...]

In this week's business podcast Laura Slattery discusses the launch of Sky Q with Ciara O'Brien in London and she analyses the latest employment figures with Arthur Beesley. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Inside Business podcast Ciaran Hancock discusses the problems of the IBRC controversy with former chairman Alan Dukes and Arthur Beesley. Later in the podcast he hears about the start of the festive retail season with Conor Pope and David Fitzsimons from Retail Excellence.ieInside Business is a weekly business podcast researched by Declan[...]

Irish Times business journalist and techie Pamela Newenham reports from the Web Summit, where the real business of securing investment and making connections is far more important than quarrels with politicians and overpriced food. She tells Arthur about this year's trends and brightest new startups. Then Pamela interviews US-based, Dublin-born entrepreneur Oisin Hanrahan, whose company[...]

In this podcast Arthur Beesley discusses Denis O'Brien's conspiracy claim with Peter Murtagh, and Mark Paul analyses the fallout from the Digicel IPO. Later in the podcast Arthur talks to Eoin Burke Kennedy about latest CSO figures and their meaning for the Irish property market. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is produced[...]

Philip Lane beat out over 100 people to become Patrick Honohan's successor as Central Bank Governor. Economic Editor Arthur Beesley joins Ciarán to discuss what expertise the Harvard graduate brings to the table, and how he can manage the institution's transition to normality, its increased regulatory workload and political opposition to that pesky mortgage cap.[...]

In this edition of Inside Business Ciaran Hancock is joined by Chris Johns and Arthur Beesley to discuss Budget 2016. This Budget has been understood to have been drawn up with an election in mind and has been leaked substantially in advance. In this podcast Ciaran, Chris and Arthur analyse whether its economic features make[...]

It's the beginning of the end for the current Government and their final act may well be Budget 2015, which Michael Noonan will announce next Tuesday. So political as well as economic considerations will play a large role in the decisions made. Today's panel discusses the options open to the Government including a reduction in[...]

With growth reaching the retail sector and unemployment continuing to fall, economic recovery seems to be extending further into Irish society. How has this turnaround been achieved? How much credit is due the Government's economic policies? Is the new capital plan appropriate, and what risks threaten continued growth?To answer those questions, host Ciarán Hancock is[...]

In this week's podcast Ciaran Hancock discusses the apparently shock announcement that the Web Summit is to leave Dublin with Ciara O'Brien. Later in the podcast Ciaran hears more about the Digicel IPO with Mark Paul. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted[...]

In this week's Inside Business podcast Arthur Beesley analyses the Fed's much discussed interest rate rise with John McManus and Eoin Burke-Kennedy. Later in the podcast Arthur evaluates the commercial prospects for the Rugby World Cup with Laura Slattery and Dominic Coyle. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon[...]

An investigation of the tax affairs of hospital consultants has so far netted over €30 million in unpaid taxes. In part one of today's podcast, Health Correspondent Paul Cullen tells Laura about the schemes used by medical professionals to avoid tax, and how their targeting by Revenue may hurt attempts to lure doctors back to[...]

In part one Mark Paul tells Laura about eircom's imminent rebranding and what the company's new image will look like. But why do they need to do this, and what effects are they hoping it will have? In part two, Stephen Wynn-Jones and Conor Pope look at a survey revealing our favourite brands, and what[...]

In this week's podcast Ciaran Hancock returns and discuss a turbulent week for the markets with John McManus, Chris Johns, and, Clifford Coonan in China. Later in the podcast he analyses the merger of Paddy Power and Betfair with Barry O'Halloran. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and[...]

A controversial New York Times article has accused Amazon of treating its workers unfairly and put its practice of 'rank and yank' performance reviews under the spotlight. Business Journalist Charlie Taylor explains the story and how harsh performance reviews have fallen out of fashion in many companies. In part two: As the roll-out of Microsoft's[...]

Laura Slattery is joined on the line by Athens Correspondent Damian Mac Con Uladh and in studio by Managing Editor Cliff Taylor to discuss the economics and politics behind the new Greek bailout, some of the unusual stipulations included in the terms of the deal and what the next steps are in the never-ending Greek[...]

TV3, CRH, Elán, Aer Lingus: Ireland's mergers and acquisitions market has seen several big deals this year already. Arthur Beesley is joined by The Irish Times' Mark Paul and Simon Howley of Goodbody Corporate Finance to look at the deals that have gone through and what they tell us about underlying economic conditions. They also[...]

Mistakes by Permanent TSB that led to the repossession of some customer's houses has hit the majority state-owned bank's reputation this week. Arthur Beesley is joined by Finance Correspondent Ciarán Hancock and David Hall of the Irish Mortgage Holders Association to look at how the errors came about, what they mean for those affected and[...]

In this edition of Inside Business Laura Slattery discusses the latest travails of Nama; a dispute with a Czech property company. She is joined by John McManus and Mark Paul. Later in the podcast she examines the problems facing Bray Wanderers with Colm Keena and Emmet Malone. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It[...]

This week Arthur Beesley discusses the latest allegations made by Deputy Mick Wallace about NAMA and the current status of the Oireachtas banking inquiry. He is joined by Mark Paul and Ciaran Hancock.Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy[...]

This week Laura Slattery discusses the controversy involving NAMA and the sale of it's Northern Ireland loan book. She is joined by Gerry Moriarty from Belfast and, John McManus and Barry O'Halloran in studio in Dublin.Inside Business is a weekly business podcast produced by Sinead O'Shea in association wtih Irish Life. Hosted on Acast. See[...]

Arthur Beesley discusses the latest phase of the Greek crisis with John McManus, Chris Johns and Conall Mac Coille. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Inside Business podcast Arthur Beesley discusses the latest on the Greek deal from Brussels with Suzanne Lynch, John McManus and Alan McQuaid from Merrion Capital. Later in the podcast he talks about the links between the Lux Leaks investigation and Poolbeg with Colm Keena. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast researched[...]

With Clerys gone, what next for the Dublin retail sector? Arthur Beesely is joined by Damian O'Reilly of DIT and Richard Guiney of business representative organisation Dublin Town to discuss what shops need to do to survive and whether O'Connell Street can be restored. Later we hear from Damian Mac Con Uladh on the gloomy[...]

Laura Slattery is joined by Eoin Burke-Kennedy of The Irish Times and Oisín Coghlan of Friends of the Earth to look at the establishment of the Expert Advisory Council on Climate Change, which it was announced today will include among its members Ottomar Edenhofer of the powerful Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. They discuss the[...]

This week Arthur Beesley discusses the politics of Irish media mergers with Laura Slattery and Stephen Collins. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Arthur Beesley discusses the sale of Aer Lingus and the extraordinary rise in profits for Ryanair with Fiach Kelly, Barry O'Halloran and David Holohan, head of research with Merrion Capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Arthur Beesley is joined by The Irish Times' finance correspondent Ciaran Hancock and economist Jim Power to discuss what is really going on in the banking inquiry, and whether it is likely to shed much light on the fateful events of September 2008. Plus, with a UK referendum on EU membership now all[...]

This week Laura Slattery discusses the Revenue Commission's decision to review the international corporate structures used by Larry Goodman’s ABP Food Group and other businesses with John McManus and Colm Keena. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Laura Slattery discusses the behaviour of the British media in the run up to the UK elections with Mark Hennessy and Dr. Kathryn Simpson. She also hears about the latest from Greece with Suzanne Lynch.Inside Business is sponsored by Irish Life. The podcast is produced by Sinead O’Shea and researched by Declan Conlon.[...]

This week Arthur Beesley analyses the contents of the Government spring statement with Cliff Taylor and Professor Philip Lane. Inside Business is weekly business podcast. It is produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Arthur Beesley discusses the issues surrounding legal and accounting fees with Fiona Reddan from The Irish Times and former government adviser Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast for The Irish Times. It is presented by Ciaran Hancock and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more[...]

First this week Ciaran is joined by Economics Editor Arthur Beesley and economist and Irish Times columnist Chris Johns to discuss Ireland's falling unemployment rate, and whether the government's target of under 6% without jobs by 2018 is achievable. In part two, Ciaran and Chris analyse state-owned Permanent TSB's new share offering, and competitiveness in[...]

This week Ciaran is joined by Mark Paul and Colm Keena to discuss Kellogg's tax avoidance strategy and Denis O'Brien's links with Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Laura Slattery discusses the latest on the property market with Conall Mac Coille chief economist with Davy and the rise of the superwealthy with Liam Bailey from Knight Frank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran Hancock discusses the future for Irish data law with Elaine Edwards and Derek Scally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran discusses the prospects for Ryanair's transatlantic flight plans with Eogan Corry from Travel Extra and Pamela Newenham. Plus he analyses the latest on the Aer Lingus deal with Barry O'Halloran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Laura Slattery discusses the Apple Watch with Ciara O'Brien and the singular career of Arthur Cox with Arthur Beesley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran is joined by Michael McAleer who has just returned from the International Geneva Motor Show and Pamela Newenham who is reporting from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran asks Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul about the battle for control of oil explorer Petroceltic. They're joined by David Holohan of Merrion Capital for analysis of the Irish oil exploration sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Hugh Linehan sits in for Ciaran Hancock and discusses the introduction of the new paid subscription for The Irish Times with editor Kevin O'Sullivan and managing editor Liam Kavanagh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran Hancock discusses the Swiss Leaks project with John McManus, Laura Slattery and Suzanne Lynch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran Hancock discusses bankruptcy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran discusses the rise of Ireland's tech scene with Barry O'Dowd from the IDA and Pamela Newenham who has just edited a new book on the subject called Silicon Docks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran hears from Arthur in Frankfurt and discusses the ECB decision to launch a huge bond buying programme, and he hears from John McManus and Suzanne Lynch who are reporting on the great and the good from Davos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran is joined by Larry Broderick of the Irish Bank Officials' Association to hear about the details of AIB's IT outsourcing program, and by The Irish Times' Public Affairs Correspondent Colm Keena to discuss the latest developments in the Sean Quinn bankruptcy story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran discusses the latest on David Drumm, data issues for 2015 and hears about the CES conference in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special podcast Ciaran Hancock and Tom Lyons review the year gone by and predict what will make for the top business stories of 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Tom Lyons is joined by Eoin Burke- Kennedy and Conor Pope to discuss the entry of Wetherspoons to the Irish pub market, its dispute with Heineken and what it means for the market and for consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Lyons discusses the latest Lux Leaks with Colm Keena in Dublin and Suzanne Lynch in Brussels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran discusses what the fall in oil prices means for the economy and the consumer, with Irish Times business journalist Barry O'Halloran, Tom Noonan of Maxol and Conor Faughnan of the AA. Plus, Irish Times' London Correspondent Mark Hennessy reports on the possible devolution of corporate tax powers to Northern Ireland, and other[...]

In this week's show Tom Lyons discusses the futures for people wishing to buy homes in Ireland and the government measures to help them. He is joined by Ciaran Hancock, David Hall and Fiach Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran Hancock discusses Johnny Ronan's likely exit from NAMA and how other debtors have fared since leaving the agency with Tom Lyons and Barry O'Halloran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Tom Lyons discusses the Irish meat market with Ger Bergin from the Irish Farmers Association and Mark Paul from The Irish Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special podcast with Colm Keena, Ciaran Hancock and John McManus about the Lux Leaks project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Lyons discusses the arrival of German money later this week and C&C's rumoured entry into the UK pub business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran Hancock discusses public sector bonuses with Laura Slattery, Eddie Molloy and Dominic Coyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What kind of budget is this for the business community? Ciaran Hancock discusses with Arthur Beesley, Danny McCoy and Jack O'Connor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Lyons discusses the housing market and Government and Central Bank strategy with Cliff Taylor, Carl O'Brien and Conor Pope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new list of power tweeters has been released. Tom Lyons (52) discusses with David Cochrane (9), Harry McGee (5) and Laura Slattery (0) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tax Breaks v Social Cohesion - Budget 2014 by Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple, Media, OECD, Corporate Tax by Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran Hancock meets Christoph Müller. They discuss his time with Aer Lingus and this plans for the future alongside the Aer Lingus relationship with Ryanair and the government. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to[...]

This week Ciaran Hancock meets Andrew Langford CEO of FBD insurance. Langford explains why motor tax premiums will rise this year and the impact of extreme weather on the company's profits. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea.It can be listened to[...]

In this week's podcast, Tom talks with Ciaran Hancock about a new sponsorship deal for Leinster and the broader picture for Irish rugby, and with Arthur Beesley about resistance to changes in Ireland's corporate tax regime. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead[...]

In this week's podcast, Ciaran talks to Derek Scally about contraction in the German economy, and with Chris Johns and Eoin Burke Kennedy about the wider European outlook and what it means for Irish recovery. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea.It[...]

In this week's show Tom discusses the Spar and Fyffes deals with Mark Paul and hears about the advent of driverless cars with Michael McAleer. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea.It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes.It[...]

In this week's show Ciaran discusses the future of 2FM with Laura Slattery. He also considers the latest exchequer returns with Eoin Burke Kennedy and Chris Johns. Plus he hears the latest from the Michael O'Flynn case with Barry O'Halloran. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons[...]

This week Ciaran Hancock meets David Duffy. They discuss AIB's latest, positive results and the bank's plans to invest in new housing for Dublin later this year. They also chat about David Duffy's decision to join AIB after his time working abroad and the challenges he faced upon returning to Irish working life. Inside Business[...]

In this week's show Tom Lyons considers the potential threat to the Irish corporate tax rate from the latest U.S. senate hearings with Simon Carswell. He also discusses the correlation between patience and economic growth with Chris Johns and the death of Aldi founder, Karl Albrecht, with Derek Scally. http://www.diw.de/sixcms/detail.php?id=diw_01.c.469156.enInside Business is a weekly business[...]

In this week's podcast Tom Lyons and John McManus discuss the new proposals by NAMA to solve Dublin's housing problems.He also chats about the new INM appointment with Laura Slattery and Ryanair's latest with Barry O'Halloran.Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea.It[...]

In this week's podcast Tom Lyons and Colm Keena discuss the new consortium which has made an offer for former Quinn businesses in a move which could precipitate the return of the Quinn family themselves. He also chats about the future of greyhound racing with racing expert Barry O'Halloran and the decision of Netflix to[...]

In this week's show Ciaran discusses the rise of Bitcoins and Primark with Derek Scally and Pamela Newenham and the challenges facing Bewleys and Ryanair with Barry O'Halloran. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded[...]

In this week's podcast Tom Lyons discusses the latest business stories with Ciaran Hancock, Mark Paul and Barry O'Halloran.Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes.It can be delivered for free to[...]

In this week's show Tom Lyons meets David O'Sullivan, the new EU ambassador to the U.S. They discuss the post Snowden relationship between U.S and Europe, the possibility of a new Irish debt deal, our current corporate tax arrangements and O'Sullivan's own trajectory. In the second half of the show Tom Lyons hears from Pamela[...]

In this week's show Ciaran Hancock discusses the variables of Johnny Ronan's return to business with John McManus business editor and Prof Alan Ahearne. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes.It[...]

This week Tom Lyons and Colm Keena discuss the continuing case of Sean Quinn. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes.It can be delivered for free to you each week via[...]

In this week's podcast Tom Lyons discusses the achievements, troubles and legacy of Tony O'Reilly with Dominic Coyle and Mark Paul. In the second half of the show he chats to Laura Slattery about Tourism Ireland's appropriation of the Kimye honeymoon and the reductiveness of 'Ad Man.' Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented[...]

In this week's podcast Tom Lyons talks to Simon Carswell outside John W McCormack Court House in Boston where David Drumm's bankruptcy trial is taking place. In the second half of the show Tom reviews the future of audio in the wake of Apple's proposed acquisition of Beats and relevant 'noise' from Twitter/Soundcloud and Facebook.[...]

In this week's podcast Tom Lyons discusses the top 1000 companies in the country with Fiona Reddan. He also analyses the Construction 2020 plan with Arthur Beesley and Barry O'Halloran. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to[...]

May 9th 2014This week Ciaran Hancock meets Bank of Ireland Chief Executive Richie Boucher. They discuss debt forgiveness, the future for Bank of Ireland and Boucher's sensitive genes. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by Tom Lyons and Ciaran Hancock and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded via[...]

In this edition of Inside Business and Technology Tom Lyons reflects on the outcome of the Anglo trial with Legal Affairs Correspondent Ruadhan Mac Cormaic and Washington correspondent Simon Carswell, author of Inside Anglo. He is also joined by Finance Correspondent Ciarán Hancock to discuss the reaction of Central Bank and other members of the[...]

24/04/14In this episode of Inside Business and Technology Tom Lyons discusses the proposed changes for the construction industry with Business Editor John McManus. Tom also hears about the opening of clothes shop Cos and the implications for the retail and commercial property sector from Media and Marketing Correspondent Laura Slattery. Inside Business is a weekly[...]

17/04/14Pamela Newenham tells Tom about Sheryl Sandberg's talk to Irish graduates in Dublin this week and plays clips from the session. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes.It can be delivered[...]

10-04-14A landmark European Court of Justice Ruling has dramatically changed how data is going to be managed within the EU and it's all thanks to the efforts of privacy advocates Digital Rights Ireland. In this episode of Inside Business and Technology Dominic Coyle fills in for Tom Lyons and hears about this David versus Goliath[...]

03/04/14In this edition of Inside Business and Technology Ciaran Hancock hears from Tom Lyons about his night in Monaco with Michael Smurfit. In the second half of the show Ciaran discusses the moves within the pensions industry towards defined contribution schemes from Dominic Coyle and former CEO of Irish life David Kingston. Inside Business is[...]

26/03/14In this edition of Inside Business and Technology Ciaran Hancock discusses further testimony from the Sean Dunne bankruptcy hearings with Simon Carswell. He also hears from Suzanne Lynch in Brussels on Anglo promissory notes deal. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O'Shea.[...]

20/03/14In this week's business and technology podcast Tom Lyons talks to Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty about KPMG and how the accountancy firm is coping with the challenge of also being its liquidator. Tom also talks to Ciaran Hancock about the possibility of a third force in Irish banking and to Laura Slattery about the future[...]

13/03/14In this week's podcast Tom Lyons talks to Ray Nolan about the opportunities he sees in the business world and the challenges that lie ahead for Irish companies. He also chats to UK investors Gervais Williams and Alistair Mundy about their investments tips. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business[...]

06/03/14 In this edition of Inside Business and Tech Tom Lyons talks to Aer Arann founder Padraig O'Ceidigh about what it takes to become a successful enterpreneur. He also hears about how Padraig's life changed after a near death experience and how stress can be better managed in corporate life. Later in the show Tom[...]

What did Sean Dunne want from Gayle Killilea in return for 100 million euros? Love and affection, he says. In this week's podcast Tom Lyons and Simon Carswell go deep on Sean Dunne. We hear exclusive extracts from his bankruptcy hearing about his financial arrangements with Gayle Killilea. Later in the show Tom Lyons talks[...]

20/02/14 In this show Tom Lyons talks to Iona founder Chris Horn about the Irish Times Innovation Awards and producer Sinéad O’Shea interviews some of the entrants, Viddyad, Komodomath.com and Gesaky, the mirror that helps picks your clothes. Later in the show Tom examines the increased bullishness of the commercial property market with Marie Hunt[...]

13/02/14In this week's show Tom Lyons talks to Barry O'Halloran about the IBEC conferences and the cheers for Richie Boucher. He hears about the launch of the 'nice and fluffy and huggable and loveable' evoke.ie from Laura Slattery. Plus he speaks to Donald Trump Jr about their acquisition of Doonbeg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy[...]

07/02/14 In this week's show Tom Lyons discusses the latest business news with Barry O'Halloran and Mark Paul including the gentrification of Ryanair and the Element Six judgement. He also hears about the ECB meet from Suzanne Lynch in Frankfurt and Chris Johns. They analyse the decision to leave its key lending rate unchange and[...]

30/01/14 This week Tom Lyons talks about the future for Facebook shares and Apple wearables with Ciara O'Brien and Niall Harbison, joint CEO of PR Slides. He also hears about women in business from Ann Horan of the DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepeneurs and Ann Donnelly, co founder of Darling Cocktails. Hosted on Acast. See[...]

22/01/14 On this week's new Business and Technology Show Tom Lyons chats to Mark Paul and Ciaran Hancock about the latest business stories including Denis O'Brien's future plans. We hear from the Summit's Daire Hickey in Davos and what needs to be done with Vodafone shares from Dominic Coyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for[...]

17/01/14Irish Times inaugural business and technology podcast. Featuring analysis of Ardagh, SIAC, Nest/Google Deal, Irish Water and the Irish consultancy scene plus how Currency Fair persuaded Sebastien Chabal to dress up as a fairy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.