Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam
Episodes
Wednesday business news
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business stories in Wednesday papers and websites.
The business of Shannon Airport
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
15 years ago Shannon airport became the first in the world to have US customs preclearance. Dublin has since followed and other international airports...
We in heady times in geopolitical terms
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re in heady times in geopolitical terms. Russia has foreign soldiers in its territory for the first time since 1944. A regional war l...
The business of Grinds 360
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The leaving cert results will be out on Friday. Apart from anxious students, some parents will have spent a small fortune trying to get their children...
Dr Bernard Hegarty FSAI Director of Enforcement Policy
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
52,000 inspections usually unannounced were carried out over the past year to maintain public safety and keep standards up for pubs, restaurants and e...
Tuesday's business headlines
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business headlines this morning.
Will motor fuel taxation discourage carbon emissions?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For every Euro spent on diesel in Finland, the government charges drivers 54 cents in taxes while Cyprus levies only 39 cents. For petrol, it’...
Monday's international business news
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Mould from AJ Bell brings us all the international business news.
Interesting researching finds from Spark Crowdfunding
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Men in business tend to be bigger risk takers and that means they might lose more but also make much bigger profits. One business which has done some ...
The business of Dublin Bus
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin Bus carries more people every day than any other public or private transport provider on the island of Ireland. It gets a hard time somet...
Paul Sheridan, Director of Main Contracting in the Construction Industry Federation
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DART+, the Cork LUAS and Metro as well as dozens of road building projects are just some of the big contracts which the government will be offer...
A look at the international business stories this morning
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the international business stories this morning Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
The unchecked power of big technology
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Johnny Ryan is the Director of Enforce.ie at the Irish council of civil liberties who has been warning about the unchecked power of Big technology...
Findings of a new study from Savills says rents are simply too high!
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish population is growing 4 times as fast as the economy can build new homes. That 4 to 1 ratio is far higher than comparable countries such as ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look through Thursday's business papers and websites.
Street food is rapidly becoming an important part of Ireland’s gastronomic scene
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s from Vietnam, Venezuela, the Caribbean or Sicily, Street Food provides quality food delivered from a van or something on wheels and it ...
Wednesday business headlines and news
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday business headlines and news with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.
22,000 consumers have complained about a product or service this year!
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
22,000 consumers have complained about a product or service they received in the first half of this year according to the Competition and Consumer Pro...
The role of sport sponsorship and the results!
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the Olympics folks? Enjoy the fact that Ireland has never won as many medals? Note the fact that without financial support, none of ...
People are looking for alternative investments for their savings
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market gyrations last week led to a few people reassess where their future savings should go. Interest rates on deposits are still risible. ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.
The business of coffee and boutique coffee!
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having our first coffee of the day is a ritual all over the world and for some it's essential to wake up and kickstart the day. Ireland was...
Can authorities simply shut down platforms without a legal process?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amid the recent riots caused in part by the lies being actively shared on the internet, arrests have been made and some have been sent to jail in the ...
A look at the international business stories this morning
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the international business stories this morning with Joe Lynam and Ross Mould from AJ Bell.
Are the days of self regulation by the big technology platforms?
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday Elon Musk tweeted a post from a far right leader in the UK which itself was promoting an utterly fake news article in a mock news website ab...
Could all the tax revenue enjoyed by Ireland be in jeopardy after the US elections?
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of July a well-known expert in foreign affairs and international tax policy posted an image of the Top three countries in the world in term...
All the markets and business news
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the markets and business news with Joe Lynam and Kate English from Deloitte.
The business of the company Curly Co
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an entrepreneur and want to know how to create a range of products widely available on many shelves, Denise Walsh is the person you want to...
An insight into China's economy
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
America is creating a bipolar world in trade terms. One in which you’re either on its side or China’s side. The new cold war is not one whic...
Thursday's business news
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe takes a run through of the main business stories in this morning business papers and websites.
Cracking down on insurance fraud
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to Aviva Ireland, the number of people suddenly withdrawing their claims against individuals and companies just before their court hearing h...
New data shows how tight the property sales market is
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This won't come as a shock for anyone out there seeking to buy a home. But data from myHome.ie has confirmed just how tight the sales market is in Ire...
Wednesday business headlines
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at Wednesday main business headline in this morning's newspapers and websites.
The importance of safety training for companies
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some associate health and safety with red tape and unnecessary rules and restrictions. But in most cases safety is merely designed to save live...
Findings of the latest benchmark of the health of the Services sector
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Services include everything from accountants to painters and from waiters to coders. It is the single biggest component of the Irish economy and...
Monday's big business headlines
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday's big business stories with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Pay demands by criminal barristers explained
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyers who defend people who cannot afford their own barrister in criminal cases are paid a fixed amount by the State. That amount was cut duri...
Venezuela the South American nation faces another crisis
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Venezuela had the world's largest proven crude oil reserves with approximately 17% of global reserves. And yet its citizens are among the poores...
Friday markets and business news
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We go through all the business news and markets with Emmet Oliver and Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
An Post launches new incentive to combat card fraud
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CVV is the 3 digit number at the back of your card. Retailers will always need it when you buy stuff over the phone or online. But with 1 in...
Are serial objectors holding up development in this country?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The founder and boss of Supermacs as well as numerous hotels and the Barack Obama Plaza, Pat McDonagh, says he’s increasingly worried about ant...
Thursday's business news and updates
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday's business news and updates with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.
The business of drinks company Drink Botanicals
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether its dried dragon fruit slices or cocktail syrups or gin fusion packs, spicing up our drinks is becoming a big thing especially since COVID. La...
The huge costings of a data breach per company!
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IBM has calculated that the average cost of a notable data breach per company is €4.49m. The bigger the firm the bigger the mopping up exercis...
A look at today's business stories and websites
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Ireland’s 4th largest supermarket Lidl will be getting a new boss soon
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s 4th largest supermarket Lidl will be getting a new boss soon. That’s because its current chief executive JP Scally has been sent t...
Tuesday's main business headlines
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam goes through the main business headlines this morning.
Small businesses have their wish list ready for October's budget
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small companies are worried about the additional cost burdens imposed on them since January. Either way small businesses have their wish list read...
A incentive to get smaller companies to list on Euronext Dublin stock exchange
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Smurfit, Flutter and CRH are just 3 of the major companies that have delisted from Euronext Dublin stock exchange. There are genuine worries abo...
Monday's big business stories with Joe Lynam
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at Monday's big business stories with Joe Lynam.
Are Irish SMEs ready to go digital?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital, and Company Regulation, to talk about the efforts to steer Irish SMEs...
The Impact of Alphabet's Cookie Decision
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly to discuss the recent news that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has decided to retain ...
A look at today's business stories and websites with Michael O'Sullivan
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business stories this morning, with Michael O'Sullivan, co-founder of Unio Wealth Management and author of 'The Lev...
The Future of EVs: Challenges and Opportunities
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by Zoë Bradley, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Toyota, to discuss the current trends and challenges facing electric vehicl...
Can Ireland's strike-free growth continue?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by Owen Reidy, Secretary General of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, to discuss the recent resolution of the Aer Lingus industrial d...
A look at today's business stories and websites
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business stories this morning.
Is your company digitally resistant?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last Friday's global IT meltdown highlighted the failures in digital preparedness. Joe was joined by Paul Delahunty, Chief Information Security Office...
Is there an eco-friendly solution to cling film?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by Stephen Barry-Hannon, Project Manager with BioDirect, to discuss the innovative work being done to find sustainable substitutes for ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business stories this morning.
Is tourism helping or hurting Ireland?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by John Fareed, Global Chairman with Horwath HTL, to explore the significant role of tourism in the Irish economy, which accounts for 5...
Are companies complying with GDPR?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by Liam McKenna, Partner in Consulting Services at Forvis Mazars, to discuss the impact of GDPR, which has been in effect for six years...
A look at today's business stories and websites
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business stories this morning.
Ryanair's latest results: a mixed bag
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last Friday, Ryanair and other major airlines faced disruptions due to an IT meltdown caused by Crowdstrike. The incident occurred during the busy sum...
What's happening to our shopping centres?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, the Irish Times reported a concerning trend: investors were increasingly turning away from physical shops and malls, spurred by the ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business stories this morning.
Findings of the Advertising Standards Authority annual report
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Advertising Standards Authority received 1,402 complaints concerning 1,134 advertisements in 2023 that’s according to their 2023 Annual Report&...
The significant pressure facing the drinks industry
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is significant pressure facing the drinks industry as total drinks exports in 2023 were down 8% at 1.8 billion compared to the previous year. Fo...
Friday's finance and markets roundup
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Oliver looks at today's business, finance and markets this morning with Kate English from Deloitte.
European Central Bank is expected to maintain rates steady
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following June’s rate cut, the European Central Bank is expected to maintain rates steady at today’s meeting, awaiting September economic projecti...
The findings of a new survey from the Institute of Directors Ireland
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey from the Institute of Directors Ireland has revealed that 59% of Directors believe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion quotas should not be m...
Latest finance and business news updates
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Oliver looks at the main finance and business news this morning.
Report finds a strong rebound in Dublin office lettings!
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest office market report by BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland has shown a strong rebound in Dublin office lettings, but supply surge is still dri...
Verodat has launched its revolutionary AI data platform
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verodat, a Dublin based technology company has just launched its revolutionary AI data platform and to tell Emmet all about it was Verodat CEO, Thomas...
A first look at the business pages and websites
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Oliver takes a look at the main business stories this morning.
Ryanair’s legal action case against booking.com gets underway
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryanair’s legal action case against online travel giant Booking.com got underway in the US state of Delaware yesterday. Eoghan Corry, Ow...
Changes in labour legislation are threatening the viability of small business
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changes in labour legislation are threatening the viability of small business and Ireland’s competitiveness that's the warning from the Employment R...
Tuesday's business headlines
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We takes a look at Tuesday's business headlines with Emmet Oliver.
How Ireland is attractive to invest in renewable energy projects
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland 5th most attractive country to invest in renewable energy projects on a GDP-normalised basis. Speaking to Emmet this morning was &n...
Health insurance price hikes of up to 20% are hitting employers
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health insurance price hikes of up to 20% are hitting employers. To discuss further Emmet was joined on the show by Dermot Goode, Head of Healthcare D...
A look at today's business stories and websites
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Emmet Oliver.
The latest residential market review from DNG
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lack of supply and strong demand from first time buyers pushes up residential property prices in the first half of the year. That’s according to t...
SMEs lost almost 10 million euro through email-related scams in 2023
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FraudSMART are calling on businesses to remain vigilant as SMEs lost almost 10 million euro through email-related scams in 2023. Speaking to Emmet to ...
A look at today's business news stories
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business news stories and markets with Emmet Oliver along with Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
What is the Irish Business Design Challenge ?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the Irish Business Challenge with Gerard Duffy, Owner of Eurotech and Tom Watts, Head of Design at Design and Crafts Council Ireland.&nb...
How can we increase women’s participation in the financial sector?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The proportion of women across senior levels at financial services firms has increased year-on-year in Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter signatory ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Bobby Kerr this week.
JB Barry and Partners rebranding as Egis
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JB Barry and Partners, the Dublin-headquartered consultant engineering firm is rebranding as Egis following its acquisition by the French-headqu...
First responsible investing report from Waterland Private Equity
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Waterland private equity have launched their first responsible investing report. To discuss this and more about the business was Laura Dillon, Pa...
A look at today's business stories and websites
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Bobby Kerr.
Kempt the online menswear clothing company
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Lawlor has been in the men’s wear business for 20 years. In December 2022 he launched his own online menswear clothing company called...
A look at today's business stories and websites
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites today with Bobby Kerr.
The increased growth in start ups around the country
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just over half the counties in the country noted an increase in start-ups for H1 2024, with Carlow, Louth, Waterford, Galway and Dublin seeing p...
The findings of the new property price report
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new Property Price Report by MyHome.ie has revealed national asking prices are up 7.3% over the last year, making it the fastest inflation growth in...
Major concern over business attitudes to green initiatives
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
78% of businesses have no budget set aside for sustainability initiatives that's according to a new survey. To discuss further Bobby was joined on ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Bobby Kerr on the show this morning.
Has threads succeeded as an alternative to twitter?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost two years after Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, many users sought alternatives due to its new right-wing slant. Meta launched Threads a yea...
Friday's business news and updates
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest business news this morning with Joe Lynam.
What do the latest political changes mean for global economies?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The political landscape is shifting dramatically, with the Tories ousted from office in the UK, potential changes looming in France, and Joe Biden's s...
We discuss the Corporate Transparency Act
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Independence Day of course and US companies are the largest investors in Ireland but amazingly we’re the 5th largest investor in the US. ...
The Trade Horizons conference in Dublin Castle
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Few economies are as dependent on international trade as Ireland. In fact, our international trade is a multiple of our total economy. So other ...