Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam
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212 restaurants, cafés have shut their doors in 2024
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The RAI’s report shows that 212 restaurants, cafés and other food-led businesses have shut their doors for good so far in 2024, meaning a total los...
Telefónica Tec to supply infrastructure technology solutions to Children’s Health Ireland
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Telefónica Tec has been announced as the successful vendor for the tender to provide numerous infrastructure technology solutions to Children’s Hea...
Construction activity moved into positive territory
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Construction activity moved into positive territory for the first time in almost a year last month. According to the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ire...
TRA 2024 conference takes place this week
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The great and the good in European transport planning convene in Dublin this week for the TRA 2024 conference. Whether it’s bikes, scooters, c...
A look at the international business stories this morning
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the international business stories this morning with Shane Beatty and Ross Mould from AJ Bell.
Money talks: Sarah Fagan on what really drives job changes
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite some reports suggesting that perks, company values and maybe even remote working matter the most to employees, a survey by Adare HRM suggests ...
Tech Today: VR headsets in the workplace
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the world is consumed by conversations relating to artificial intelligence – some forward-thinking businesses are embracing VR. As the tech in...
A look at today's business stories and websites
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at Thursday's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam and Michael O’Sullivan, co-founder of UNIO Wealth Manag...
The future of conveyancing with Brian Doherty
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who has bought or sold a house in this country will know that it can be a time-consuming, messy and sometimes expensive process. At the moment ...
Initial public offerings with Fergal McAleavey
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An IPO - or Initial Public offering is when private companies go public and float on the stock markets. Last year the value of IPOs worldwide went up ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at Thursday's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Annual salary guide from the recruitment company Cpl is out
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The annual salary guide from the recruitment company Cpl is out. Among the findings is that Cork is 22% cheaper than Dublin and that a typical b...
A recent court ruling which could upend the property market in the US
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you buy a house in this country, you may pay stamp duty but you don’t pay any commission, but in the US, the buyer and the seller both have to ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at Wednesday's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
First Incubation hub for creative tech opens in Galway
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know about the technology sector and the creative sector but there is now something called the Creative Technology sector. These are the star...
Cathal Friel on his latest venture European Green Transition
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cathal Friel a serial entrepreneur having started hVIVO and Poolbeg pharma. His latest venture European Green Transition floated on the AIM sto...
A look at Tuesday main business stories
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business stories in todays newspapers and websites.
SSE Arena Belfast is introducing 'Just Walk Out' technology
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At 10,800, the capacity of the SSE Arena in Belfast is just behind Dublin’s 3 Arena which can hold 13,000. Last Year the SSE welcomed 800,000 ...
A water company that combats climate change and thirst
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may have noticed a new brand on the shelves water in a can called Liquid Death. Apart from an arresting name, the company behind it is now v...
The international business stories this morning
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look at the international business stories this morning with Kathleen Brooks from XTB.
Extra costs for family run businesses
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve spoken before about the impact of higher costs of employment since January, especially in the hospitality sector. They include a higher minimu...
Training business managers get AI ready
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent OECD report said that Ireland had a fair bit of catching up to do when it comes to readiness for artificial intelligence. It’s clear that A...
A look at today's business stories and markets
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and markets with Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
The findings of the AIB services PMI survey
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two days ago we were telling you about Ireland’s manufacturing sector being in a slump. Today though we can report that the services sector is...
A look at today's business stories and websites
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Irish Life Chief Executive Declan Bolger
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Irish Life was formed 85 years ago Ireland was a very different place. A poor agrarian recently independent nation with low living standard...
Shoppers spend €1.1 million on traditional Easter treats
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The good news is that inflation is now below the target rate for the Central Bank of Ireland of 2%. The bad news is of course that the higher pr...
The TalentCon conference takes place this week
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The great and the good in the world of Recruitment, gather in Dublin this week for the TalentCon conference. They meet at a time of full employment in...
A look at today's business news stories
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business news stories with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Tara coins has just minted the first Irish gold and silver bullion coins
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Usually when we look at commodity prices on this program, we speak about oil due to its importance to the global economy. We’ve even been speaking a...
Digital administration a new direction in healthcare
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is still a lot of physical paperwork in Irish healthcare especially compared to our continental cousins. But the direction of travel is c...
A look at today's business news stories
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business news stories in the papers and online.
Is it time we all embraced AI in our day-to-day work lives?
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard plenty about the likes of Chat GPT and Google’s Gemini, but is it time we all embraced AI in our day-to-day work lives? Newstalk’...
Dublin Express new route into Dublin's southside
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin Express runs services from the airport through the port tunnel to the city centre. It also runs buses from Belfast to the airport and now...
A look at today's business news stories
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business news stories with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
A deep dive into TEMU
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s owned by PDD holdings but its best-known brand is TEMU - which you could describe as an online flea market but it's worth $150bn. It’s ...
Findings of the Spring forecast of the ESRI
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gone are the days when we worried about unemployment and having any economic growth. The economy will continue to grow and the labour market wil...
A look at today's business news stories
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business news stories with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.
State Street bank has a significant presence here
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
State Street is the 12th largest bank in America with a significant presence here in Ireland. In fact it’s beefing up its facility in Kilkenny...
The latest Credit Union consumer sentiment survey.
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Although the surge in inflation and energy costs has abated, consumers are still not firing on all cylinders. According to the latest Credit Union, co...
A look at today's business news stories
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business news stories with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Susan Brady Managing Director of Consumer and Small Business in Eir
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether on TV or online you've probably seen the latest glitzy advert from Eir called 'Eir For All'. It stresses that the telecoms giant is the...
Publishing the gender pay gap by Irish companies is now obligatory
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Publishing the gender pay gap by Irish companies is now obligatory and sometimes highlights great individual discrepancies. But we don't get an ...
The big international business stories this Monday morning
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Mould from AJ Bell brings us the big international business stories with Joe this morning.
Glenisk wins at the Guaranteed Irish Business of the Year
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glenisk is the largest yoghurt maker in the State and says it accounts for 90% of all the organic milk produced in the Republic and Northern Ireland.&...
European parliament election voters influenced by social media?
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of millions of Europeans go to the polls to elect a new European parliament in June. Many will be influenced by what they read on social medi...
A look at Friday's business stories and websites
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at Friday's business stories and websites with Kate English from Deloitte.
How do you define a ‘green’ job these days?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world economy which is decarbonising, how do you define a ‘green’ job these days? Is it the software engineer who designs ways for othe...
What will Leo Varadkar’s economic legacy be?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He was the youngest ever Taoiseach when he assumed power in 2017 but now Leo Varadkar is stepping down after 7 eventful years in office. In that...
A look at today's business stories and websites
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Getting the best value by switching providers
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
None of us enjoy renewing our broadband or car or home insurance or even changing our banks, but in order to get the best value, it’s always a rewar...
The work of The Players Impact
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we spoke about Fintech and new financial technology. But there are also new businesses focusing exclusively on sports technology or sports te...
A look at Wednesday's business stories and websites
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.
Interest rates look set to start falling in the second half of this year
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly 2 years of rapidly rising interest rates, they look set to start falling in the second half of this year. But what will it mean for...
Central bank of Ireland new ‘Innovation Sandbox’
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to money, regulators don't like it when banks and financial services providers use consumers as guinea pigs to test new products.&...
A look at today's business stories and websites
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.
Just who makes the main sporting trophies?
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the denouement of the rugby 6 nations Tournament tomorrow. Ireland is in pole position to retain the trophy despite our slip up against E...
Tech Today with Jess Kelly
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're spending an increasing amount of time in front of screens and connected devices but are we working as efficiently as we could be? Newstalk's Tec...
A surge in crimes on business over St Patrick's Day Festival
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There was a 56% surge in crimes on businesses during the St Patrick’s Day festival last year. That’s according to the security business Netwatch w...
Jamie Dunning Chief Executive of Krispy Kreme UK and Ireland
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in North Carolina in 1937, Krispy Kreme now has more than 1400 outlets worldwide - including 15 here in Ireland. The fast food empire is...
A look at today's business stories and websites
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.
Ireland has a new mortgage provider.
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has a new mortgage provider. It’s the Limerick based broker SYS mortgages, and they promised to access the most competitive rates for would ...
Stafford Bagot Chief Executive of Heidrick & Struggles Ireland
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly half of the chief executives of Irish listed companies are under the age of 45. That’s almost double the average for the 27 other nations in ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.
EU’s Energy Performance Buildings Directive is on the way
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The emissions associated with heating, cooling and lighting our buildings amounts to 24% of all emissions and is a major cause of climate change. ...
Quarterly economic bulletin from the Central Bank of Ireland
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation pressure will come from domestic pressures and not from global factors according to the latest Quarterly economic bulletin from the Central ...
A look at today's business stories and websites
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.
Understanding tax for PAYE workers
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No one likes paying tax but there are ways of limiting how much you have to pay ways that many PAYE workers might not be aware of. Speaking...
The hotel industry is struggling
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve spoken before on this show about the impact of the slew of new costs on restaurants such as holiday and sickness pay as well as higher minimum...
A look at the international business stories this morning
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the international business stories this morning with Joe Lynam and Russ Mould from AJ Bell.
Women in business panel
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On International Women's Day Joe was joined by a panel of Women in business. Joining Joe in studio was Shirley Coulter- chief executive of Society of ...
A look at the international business stories this morning
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the international business stories this morning with Joe Lynam and Kate English a Director with Deloitte.
Skoda Ireland and Certa campaign for the use of HVO biofuel
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Skoda Ireland and Certa have today launched a new joint campaign aimed at encouraging owners and would-be buyers of new diesel cars to use HVO biofuel...
€100 million was invested by venture capital firms in Irish women founders in 2023
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
€100 million was invested by venture capital firms in Irish women founders in 2023. That’s according to new research from Enterprise Ir...
A look at today's business stories and websites
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Jonathan Healy.
Small hospitality businesses in Ireland could see costs rise by up to 19 per cent over the next two years
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small hospitality businesses in Ireland could see costs rise by up to 19 per cent over the next two years ahead of forthcoming increases to the living...
We hear about the Zero Day Con Dublin 2024
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zero Day Con Dublin 2024 kicks off at The Convention centre today. To hear more about what will take place at the convention was Ken Sheeh...
A look at today's business stories and websites
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories and websites with Jonathan Healy.
Guaranteed Irish celebrate 50 years in business
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This March, Guaranteed Irish, the not-for-profit membership organisation celebrates 50 years supporting businesses in Ireland. To mark this occas...
PTSB ‘Reflecting Ireland’ research findings
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stark differences in women’s and men’s approaches to work/life balance and finances, has been revealed in PTSB’s new ‘Reflecting Ireland’ re...
A look at today's business markets
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business markets with Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
OOHPod announce their new chairman
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OOHPod, a leading innovator in smart locker services has just announced the appointment of former C&D Foods CEO Philip Reynolds as its new Chairma...
PwC’s latest Digital Procurement Survey
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small and medium sized companies in Ireland and the UK plan on investing €500 thousand each per annum over the next three years on digital transform...
A look at today's business stories
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories featured in today's newspapers and websites.
Coffee Roastery obtains B Corp status
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cork-based Velo Coffee Roasters is the first coffee roastery in Ireland to obtain the prestigious B Corp Certification, marking a significant mileston...
Interest in alternative assets is booming
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interest in alternative assets is booming as macro-events continue to shock investors. A recent report found the average US family office plans ...
A look at today's business stories
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories with Emmet Oliver.
Damien O’Sullivan the Brand Director for Audi Ireland
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Audi, which is part of the Volkswagen Audi Group, describes itself as the number one premium brand in Ireland. Its distinctive 4 rings have been...
Derek Kehoe the Chief Executive of BNP Paribas Ireland
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear a lot about the pillar banks in this country - possibly because we taxpayers had to bail them out 14 years ago. But what about all the m...
A look at today's business stories
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Technology hub Platform 94 extends in the West
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The government is desperate to spread the wealth of the technology boom evenly around the country and dilute the concentration of investment in Dublin...
We hear about the new Munch'd delivery app
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are among the thousands of people who have ordered food via Just eat or Deliveroo, you’ll know there are stiff delivery fees. What you ...
A look at the international business stories this morning
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the international business stories this morning with Russ Mould from AJ Bell.
A busy week for the big technology companies
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been another busy week for the big technology companies. X appeared in private before TDs and Senators in Ireland. The EU commissio...
Are western economies disconnecting with China?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 14 years since the start of the eurozone debt crisis which all but destroyed the economies of Greece, Portugal, Spain, and of course Irel...
A look at the main business stories this Friday
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the main business stories this Friday morning with Austin Hughes.
Will Dublin get to host the Anti Money Laundering Agency?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So Today’s the big day when we find out which European city will host the prestigious new Anti Money Laundering Agency. Whoever gets it will d...
IMF reckons that Russia economy will grow by 2.6%.
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday it’ll be 2 years since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. In response the EU and many western nations imposed s sanctions to cripp...
A look at today's business stories
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at today's business stories with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Giorgi Peikrishvili is the Chairman of the Irish Georgian Chamber of Commerce
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently show we discussed the circumvention of sanctions on Russia with Commissioner Mairead McGuinness. We mentioned a few countries that hav...