Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam

A look at today's business stories and websites

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.

Findings of the PwC consumer sentiment survey

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently we learnt in a survey for KPMG that Irish consumers are aware of shrink Fraction and resent brands who carry out the practice. Today PwC put ...

What if EV sales continue to fall?

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite a looming ban on the traditional engine types, sales of electric vehicles in Ireland were down a whopping 39% last month compared to last year...

A look at today's business stories and websites

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

Kenny Jacobs Chief Executive of DAA. 

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Annual revenues at DAA which operates Dublin and Cork airports breached the €1bn mark last year.  Not bad for a business which was essential...

What should bosses do if one of their staff is arrested for drug taking

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As of Saturday just gone, anyone who is in a serious road accident will be automatically tested for drink and drugs for the first time.  It’s i...

Bord Bia have done some research into our eating habits

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 It’s Day 2 of the Bloom garden festival in the Phoenix park and the sponsors Bord Bia have done some research into our eating habits as it hosts ...

The business of the company Avanade

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The company Avanade which has a decent presence here in Ireland, is now shifting its focus to copilot and how companies can radically save time and ho...

A look at today's business stories and websites

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam and Aidan Donnelly from Davy's.

Is it becoming too expensive to hire people in Ireland? 

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unemployment may be at record lows and Growth is at a sustainable pace but SMEs have been feeling the heat from a series of new costs on employment in...

AI is here but what about the careers that will inevitably be lost? 

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s nearly an announcement every day about AI these days.  Only on Tuesday Google was trumpeting what the economic benefits might be for th...

A look at today's business stories and websites

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

The business of Dawn Meats

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Meats started off with 3 farming families in County Waterford in 1980. It now has 8,000 employees all over the world selling its meat products.It...

What is the health of the Irish economy?

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With voting in the EU and local elections starting in 12 days, many parties have claimed that Ireland is in a ‘cost of living crisis’.  But a...

Breakfast Business news this morning

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at the business news this morning.

Hospitality sector needs support as it struggles to find staff

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent interview on Newstalk Breakfast, the Justice Minister Helen McAtee said there were no plans to change the current rules surrounding how mu...

Tonight is the annual Irish Sport Industry Awards

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight is the annual Irish Sport Industry Awards which celebrate the value of Sport to the Irish economy, and excellence in the business of sport.&nb...

A look at today's business stories and websites

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes look at today's business stories and websites.

Cross border trade is growing

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the open border and few if any restrictions, trade between the 2 parts of this small island is still relatively modest. Nonetheless cross bord...

The business of specialist consultants Jacobs

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the name Jacobs many of us might think of the cream crackers but in fact they are specialist consultants which advise giant builders on ...

A look at today's business stories and websites

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

Charlie Gleeson the General Manager of Freenow Ireland

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

eScooters are now legal on Irish roads for anyone over 16 despite years of not being policed.  You can now book an eBike or eScooter using Freen...

Its been a mixed bag week for Microsoft

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined Joe to discuss how it’s been a mixed bag week for one of the world’s biggest companies Mi...

A look at today's business stories and websites

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites along with Joe Lynam and Kate English from Deloitte.

Primeline one of the biggest logistics companies in Ireland

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's Tayto, Caprisun, Coca Cola or Nestle, we’re all familiar with the brands but did you know who is responsible for distributing those hou...

Results of the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever tried to book a table in a popular restaurant at the last minute recently, you’ll know not to expect to get a place and ergo that the...

A look at today's business stories and websites

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

Surveys suggest that Donald Trump will return to the White House

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Americans go to the polls in 5 ½ months and surveys suggest that Donald Trump will return to the White House.  What will that mean for this coun...

What do you know about Quantum number generation?

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you know about Quantum number generation?    Well as you know it’s a clever way to prevent cyber-attacks by using advanced computi...

A look at today's business stories and websites

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites along with Joe Lynam.

"Up to a third of jobs in the Irish economy might be at risk from AI"

21 May 2024

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The Minister for Finance warned yesterday that up to a third of jobs in the Irish economy might be at risk from AI.  He stressed though that it d...

The Global Economic Summit begins this week in Killarney

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Global economic summit begins this week in Killarney with some very big names in attendance including Hilary Clinton, Prince Albert of Monaco and ...

A look at today's business stories and websites

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

Sarah Sexton the Director of Public Affairs at Intel Ireland

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Few non Irish companies have invested more in this country than Intel.  Only last October it opened its latest and most modern fabrication unit i...

Ryanair releases it's full year results for the financial year

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryanair has just published its full year results for the Financial year and post tax profit was up 34% at €1.92billion.   It flew 184m people o...

The importance of having the right people in State boards

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The meltdown in governance at RTE last year underlined for many the importance of having the right people in State boards.  People who are unafra...

Uisce Eireann's stewardship accelerator program

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If the weather is continuously good over the coming months, we will no doubt be asked to conserve water. Although Ireland is the only country in the ...

A look at today's business stories and websites

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Joe this morning to look at this morning's business stories was Michael O'Sullivan Co Founder of Unio Wealth Managers.

The vital healthcare division of UPS

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows UPS with their distinctive brown uniforms and vans. But did you know it has a major healthcare division focusing on getting vital prod...

Cyber attackers demand ramson in cryptocurrencies

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been exactly 3 years since the HSE and the Irish Government was rocked by a giant cyber attack which flattened the Irish healthcare system.&nbs...

A look at today's business stories and websites

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at today's business stories and websites.

Injuries Resolution Board marks 20 years in action

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The average cost of litigation through the courts is €17000 and can take up to 4 years but if you use the injuries resolution board formerly known a...

What do the credit unions, An Post, Lidl and Boots have in common?

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do the credit unions, An Post, Lidl and Boots have in common?  They've been voted the most reputable companies in Ireland.  Uisce Eirea...

A look at today's business stories and websites

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

The support Enterprise Ireland give companies

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The original mission of enterprise Ireland was to encourage small Irish companies to grow overseas. Increasingly that mission is to support start-up c...

There is a new Insurance kid in town: Outsurance Ireland

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of turbulence in Ireland’s general insurance market with lots of companies exiting - claiming that it wasn't profitable.  ...

A look at today's business stories and websites

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

Bank of Ireland hires a new Head of Property and Project Finance Business

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The front page of the Business Post recently said that in order to meet population growth as well as demand, Ireland might need to dramatically hike i...

The business of Bearing Point Ireland

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is the buzzword for companies.  But what will it really change for businesses and have the smaller firms any chance to ke...

A look at the international business stories this morning

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the international business stories this morning with Russ Mould from AJ Bell.

2024 has probably been the worst year for Boeing‘s reputation

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 has probably been the worst year for Boeing‘s reputation since the company was founded almost 80 years ago. A door blew out mid-air in January ...

The backlash over Apple new iPad advert

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who has ever painted anything or played a musical instrument or even dreamed of being a designer, will probably have noticed Apple’s much vau...

A look at today's business stories and websites

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aidan Donnelly from Davys joined Joe this morning to run through the main business stories this morning.

What can we do to curb money laundering that’s not already being done

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The amount of money laundered around the world is an estimated $3.6 trillion or nearly 4% of global GDP.  Only 1% of that ever gets recovered.&nb...

Vertigenius a company to help vertigo sufferers

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vertigo is usually associated with a fear of heights but it’s a lot more than that and can affect 1 in 20 in older people.  Treating it is comp...

A look at today's business stories and websites

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

Lloyds pharmacies has just merged with McCabes pharmacies

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland’s largest chain of pharmacies, Lloyds with 80 shops, has just merged with McCabe's to make it a formidable group with 112 stores.  The ...

Do public sector workers earn more or less than those working for private companies

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Public sector employees earn a gross salary of up to 6.6% less than their private sector equivalents.  But if you include smaller companies, that...

A look at today's business stories and websites

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

€145 inspection charge at UK Customs

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As of the end of last month, the UK customs authorities have been inspecting all foods that enter the country from the EU.  But now there’s a €...

The business of Action24

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There were just over 9,000 burglaries in Ireland last year.  That was roughly half the number before lockdowns in 2019.  So does that mean w...

A run through of Mondays business news

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lynam takes a run through of Monday's business news and websites.

Ireland has set itself a target of 70% of its energy mix coming from renewable energy sources

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland has set itself a target of 70% of its energy mix coming from renewable energy sources. Currently wind, wave and solar energy accounts for a mo...

Discussing the wider economy with David McNamara Chief Economist with AIB

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The good news is that the most important part of the Irish economy the services sector is still growing.  But it's the slowest pace of growth so...

A look at today's business stories and websites

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam and Austin Hughes.

Do we appreciate the work of data centres?

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The International Energy Agency said that 17% of Ireland's total energy usage was accounted for by data centres in 2022.  That number may well be...

The Employment Permits Bill

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Employment Permits Bill was set to change what kind of workers outside the EU and UK could get permission to live and work here.  It covers s...

A look at today's business stories and websites

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.

Bord na Móna aims to be very green

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bord na Móna used to be the cause of some of the biggest carbon pollutants in Ireland by burning Peat and briquettes from Boglands. It has done a ful...

There’s a new major survey underway called the Good Life 2030 Ireland

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Advertising is the backbone of the world of radio, television and online. Without it, most of the stuff that we enjoy for free wouldn’t be possible ...

Cathal Foley the Chief Executive of PACE

30 Apr 2024

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There is a growing body of people who think that flying is seriously bad for the environment and should be curtailed.  There is talk about a tax ...

Samsung has just launched a new suite of products

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to believe Samsung was only founded 54 years ago in what was then a relatively underdeveloped South Korea. It now employs more than a quar...

A look at today's business stories and websites

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.

A new body call Ireland Electrified

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to energy, the direction of travel is clear fossil fuels are bad while renewables are good.  But getting us to use more electricit...

The Global Economic Summit is taking place next month in Co Kerry

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Global Economic Summit is taking place next month in Co Kerry and there will be quite a few celebs attending including Hilary Clinton, Prince Albe...

A look at today's business stories and websites

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam and Kathleen Brooks from XTB.

Niall Cody the Chair of the Revenue Commissioners  

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The tax man collected a record €128bn last year buoyed by very robust income tax and continued strong corporation tax.  Even more heartening fo...

A run through of Friday's business markets

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lynam takes a look at today's business markets with Aidan Donnelly from Davys.

The origins of the FinTech startup Revolut

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Revolut is less than 10 years old but has already hit the landmark of hiring more than 10,000 people. As the company continues to grow its workforce, ...

Minister Neale Richmond on his new role within government

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the new Taoiseach came of course a minimum reshuffle and the junior minister in charge of financial services Jennifer Carroll MacNeil was moved o...

Dell Technologies on AI and the sweeping changes it will bring

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Dell has been in Ireland for almost 40 years. They continue to have a huge presence here in Dublin, Cork, Belfast and Limerick- focusing a lo...

A look at today's business news stories

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business news stories with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.

BER energy rating has dropped to only 40% in terms of importance when buying a house

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all try to do our bit for the environment whether it’s with recycling or installing double glazing. But is sustainability your number one though...

What does the New EU disclosure rules mean for businesses?

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was Earth Day this week, so many companies may be trumpeting their ESG credentials.  But does sustainability bleed through your business when ...

A look at today's business stories and websites

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at this morning's business papers and websites.

The business of Source Galileo

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wind turbines are the nodding donkeys or oil rigs of the present and the future. But they’re big very big typically the blades are 52m long but can...

Newbridge silverware in business for 90 years

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newbridge silverware started making cutlery 90 years ago in Co Kildare.  Now it makes jewellery and lots of other gifts and is frequently given t...

A look at today's business stories and websites

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.

Peter Hendrick CEO National Broadband Ireland

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

National Broadband Ireland has been charged by the government to reach all homes in Ireland  even the most remote with high speed internet by 202...

Trinny Woodall in Dublin for launch new skincare range

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trinny Woodall and her entourage swept into town at the end of last week ostensibly to launch her skincare range Trinny London in Ireland.  Hund...

The international business stories this morning

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The international business stories this morning with Joe Lynam and Ross Mould from AJ Bell.

'Number one Irish Cream Liqueur’ Coole Swan

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are all familiar with Irish cream liqueurs made famous worldwide by Baileys of course.  But there are other derivatives of that drink includi...

The work of Clearsteam Banking

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Behind every giant financial transaction by well known banks, there are a slew of less well known companies which specialise in clearing funds or mind...

A look at today's business stories and websites

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Kate English from Deloitte.

Hopes of boasting the cruise ship business into Ireland

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When cruise ships land at a port in Ireland, on average each passenger spends €81 at that destination and each crew member €29.  That adds up...

Finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been going for 27 years and previous winners have included Denis O’Brien and the Collison brothers.  And this year’s finalists for the...

A look at today's business stories and websites

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This morning Joe Lynam takes a look at today's business stories and websites.

Kilsaran Concrete company move to use EV's truck for transportation

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They've been making concrete and roads for 60 years in Co Louth, now Kilsaran is moving with the times by promising to use EVs only to move their heav...

IKEA opens up its 27,000 m2 warehouse in Rathcoole

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you order something online from IKEA- the vast majority of it gets shipped from somewhere else be that Britain or Sweden.  That should chan...

A look at today's business stories and websites

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at today's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.