Breakfast Business 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

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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

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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

Contributed by Lukas

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

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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

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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

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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.

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...