Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam
Episodes
A look at the business stories in today newspapers
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a run through a some of the business stories featured in today's newspapers.
What is the outlook for mergers and acquisitions activity?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As interest rates rise along with fears of a recession, what is the outlook for mergers and acquisitions activity? To discuss further Gavin was joined...
Irish consumers prepare to cut back on spending
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report finds 32pc of Irish consumers intend to reduce spending over the next six months, with inflation running rampant Owen McFeely, director...
A look through Monday's business pages and websites
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers.
Ireland’s tech sector profiled
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report outlines the geographical profile of Ireland’s tech sector, and the types of jobs our techies are doing. To discuss the findings of t...
Webio outlined its plans for growth
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Webio provides artificial intelligence chatbots to the collections and payments industry. It has just raised $4m and outlined its plans for growth. ...
A look at Friday's business news and markets
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at today's business stories and markets along with Aidan Donnelly, Davy.
Is Blighty economically blighted?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is higher than most countries in Europe and growth the slowest in the G7 group of large economies. Added to that there could be a trade war...
How stable is the current economic stability?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is accelerating and there's a war going on in Europe for the first time in a generation. All issues were tackled by the Central bank of Ir...
A look at today's business stories in today newspapers
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the stories featured in today's business pages.
The cost of borrowing for the EU’s 3rd largest economy is soaring.
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of borrowing for the EU’s 3rd largest economy is soaring. Italian bond yields or the interest rates payable for the Government in Rome ar...
Are global brands losing their lustre?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to the latest index of global brands, Apple has reclaimed its spot as the most valuable brand in the world. Google came second with Amazon ...
A look through Wednesday business stories
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of the business stories in today's business papers and websites.
Is world trade slipping or shipping?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a possible trade war looming after Britain plans laws to override the NI protocol, the World Trade Organisation could be center stage. That’s ...
Dispiriting for Spirits?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol demand is falling demonstrably in Ireland and around the West. It’s especially falling out of favour among young people. And yet selling b...
A look at Tuesday's business papers and websites.
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look through Tuesday's business newspapers and websites.
Growth in Ireland's construction sector has slowed
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A closely watched gauge of Ireland’s construction sector shows growth in the industry has slowed for three months in a row. John McCartney, head of ...
The future of accountancy
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As EY and Deloitte mull plans to hive their consulting divisions off into separate businesses, what does the accounting industry of the future look li...
A look at Monday's business papers
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk takes a look at Monday's business papers and websites.
Hospitality walks a tightrope
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Leo Varadkar warns excessive pricing could cost the industry its 9pc VAT rate, how is Ireland’s hospitality sector set to cope this summer? Decla...
A review of the latest market developments
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin Deputy Business Editor takes a look at the latest market developments with Aidan Donnelly of Davy.
A look at Friday's business papers and websites
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin Deputy Business Editor was joined by Aidan Donnelly from Davy for a look at the main business stories of the day.
Rutting stagflation?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Students of economics will know all about Stagflation - a period of stagnant growth but with moderate to high inflation. Many thought it was consigne...
Hailing a bus?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The time was when Dublin Bus was famous for its big noisy fleet trundling around the capital belching out black fumes. Things are changing and many b...
A look at today's business papers and websites
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of today's business stories and market news.
Who's hiring whom?
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment in Ireland is back to pre-pandemic low levels. So much so that we hear of bottlenecks (e.g. Dublin airport) and shortages of all types ...
No drivers in limerick cars?
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bosch is one of the world's most famous engineering giants but like everyone, they have to adapt to a new world without carbon and using renewable ene...
A look at today's business papers and websites
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of the business stories in today's newspapers and websites.
How do you store energy you've just created?
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that the strategic challenge of shifting to renewable energy is how and where to store energy that has been created by wind, solar or wave...
20 cent charge on disposable coffee cups
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have become accustomed to falling retail prices and almost disposable fashion. Of course, it’s great for your wallet but not great for th...
Cannabis revenues could be very HIGH
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Ireland people can access medicinal cannabis to treat chronic pain but you can be arrested for possession if you use it for recreational purposes. ...
'I'm on the refurbished phone'
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve covered the circular economy a few times on this show. This is where products are deliberately designed to be reused and not simply thrown a...
Should EU expansion stall?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, few people in Western Europe at least gave much thought to further EU enlargement and other countries wantin...
Is a green wind is blowing our way?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Planning permission has been granted this week to create some of the biggest infrastructures to harness on and off shore wind power in Ireland. Once c...
A look at today's business papers and websites
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of the business stories in today's newspapers and websites.
Is banking a ‘banker’?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Technology may be the biggest single component of the Irish economy but financial services are probably the third biggest part. But its reputation has...
Is milk the new gold?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Food production is a vital part of the Irish economy though far less important than it was 30 years ago. But with a war disrupting distribution, self...
A look at todays business markets and news stories
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of today's business stories and market news.
Is India on the wrong side of this conflict with Russia?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
India has declined to impose sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine and pitted itself against America and the West. Are they being foolish ...
Do Ireland have a wider problem with our infrastructure?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin airport is probably the single most important piece of infrastructure in Ireland. But do we have a bigger, wider problem with our infrastructu...
Tuesdays business stories and markets
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's business pages and websites.
How much does accent matter in ads?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new experiment aims to measure how much more engagement the right accent can get from ad viewers Shane Brennan, Creative Director, FOE joined Gavin ...
What next for mortgage market?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the ECB gears up to hike interest rates in July, what will be the impact on mortgage brokers and what should borrowers do? For more on this Gavin ...
Monday business stories and markets
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at this mornings business stories and markets.
Dell Technologies and Cyber Resilience
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Dell Technologies reports very strong results, the Managing Director of its Irish business Jason Ward joined Gavin on the show this morning to dis...
Opportunities from the Ulster Bank/KBC departures
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish entrepreneur Colm Lyon CEO, Fire Financial Services spoke to Gavin this morning to discuss how his fintech business hopes to win customers from...
A look at today's business papers and markets
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLouglin takes a look through today's business pages and latest market developments with Aidan Donnelly from Davy.
How much of an industry is the fashion business in Ireland?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has some of the best fashion designers around these days- whether it’s Philip Tracey or Paul Costelloe or Louise Kennedy. There’s also a ...
Is fertilizer prices are a growing problem?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Six months ago the cost of producing a litre of milk by Irish farmers was around 20 cents. It’s now closer to 50 cents. For farmers and food produc...
Thursday business news in today's business pages and websites
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a quick run through some of the main business stories in this morning's business papers and websites.
Should you buy new games consoles or refurbish older one?
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The circular economy is increasingly important whereby we reuse or refurbish things rather than buy them new. We’ve had refurbished mobile phones bu...
Is the Stability & Growth pact dead?
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was established to reassure Germany in the run-up to creating the Euro in 1999. It’s been flouted by most member states of the Eurozone and its n...
A run through of some of the business stories today
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of the business stories in today's business newspapers and webpages.
We hear about the Asian trade here in Ireland?
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland had its best-ever month in terms of trade in March this year. And yet Irish companies still only trade 10% of our services with Asia - even t...
When will soaring house prices abate?
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Property prices in Ireland rising at a rate of more than 15% year on year, it’s. The average total household income required to get that very firs...
A look through Tuesday's business websites and papers
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through this morning's business newspapers and websites. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple P...
Company formations drop
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The number of companies being set up fell 12pc in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year. So what is going on? To discuss further ...
The increased demand for executive education
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has seen increased demand for executive education courses as managers seek to learn how to deal with hybrid working, sustainability chall...
Some of the business stories in Monday's newspapers
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLouglin takes a look at some of the stories in today's business newspapers. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple Podcasts, Goo...
How 3D printing can revolutionise the business of dentures
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish firm Dentaltech is looking to manufacture custom-made dentures quickly using 3D printing. Bevin Mahon,Managing Director, of Dental Tech spoke to...
Irishman plans China’s largest whiskey distillery
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish businessman Stephen Alexander joined Gavin on the show this morning to discuss the Nine Rivers distillery project. Listen and subscribe to Bre...
Friday's business market news
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A review of this morning’s business pages and the latest market developments with Aidan Donnelly, Davy. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business...
Leinster Rugby is entering the Metaverse
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last October, Facebook became Meta - and since then different global brands have unveiled their vision for the Metaverse, which is a more immersive vi...
No space to build or buy?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barely a year after lockdowns eased let alone ended, only 1% of the total available properties for industrial or logistical use, is vacant. It follo...
Thursday business papers and website news
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through the business stories featured in today's business pages and websites. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast...
What is the psychology that makes some adverts work?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some adverts are memorable and others totally forgettable. Seán Higgins is the Managing Director of Future Proof Insights. He specialises in the us...
It’s a big day for hundreds of would-be entrepreneurs today
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big day for hundreds of would-be entrepreneurs today. It’s the final of the Student Enterprise Awards in which 24,000 young men and women...
A look through Wednesday business websites and newspapers
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look through some of Wednesday's business newspapers and websites. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple Podcasts, Go...
What are the big trends to watch for in the coming years?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the big trends to watch for in the coming years? Jackie Fagan - President of the Project Management Institute in Ireland joined Joe to look...
Employees had the whip hand – is that changing now?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few weeks we’ve spoken a number of times about employees having the whiphand these days as there is such competition for talent out th...
A look Tuesday's newspapers business stories
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe takes a look through Tuesday's business stories in today's newspapers and websites. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple Podcasts,...
Are venture capitalist only lending to bigger firms?
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is good and bad news about how much money venture capitalists are pumping into Irish start-ups and scale ups. The good news, they invested mor...
Is budget travel back – for now at least?
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryanair has just published its results for the past 12 months. The Dublin and London listed giant airline made a LOSS of €355 million. That’s a d...
Monday's newspapers and websites business stories
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through Monday's business websites and newspapers. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple Podcast...
How has Irish membership of the EU changed from the German perspective?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s exactly 50 years since Ireland voted overwhelmingly to join what was then the EEC and is now the EU. Back then Ireland’s main trading partne...
Is this the end of cryptocurrencies at a risk hedge?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
you are interested in crypto currencies like bitcoin, then you will have noticed that the market has collapsed in recent days and weeks. From an all-...
Friday's business markets and websites news
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aidean Donnelly from Davy Stockbrokers joined Joe this morning to take a look through Friday's markets and business news. Listen and subscribe to Brea...
It was a bumper year for the taxman last year
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The bounce back in tax receipts from the lockdowns of 2020 and 21 has been astonishing. Chairman of the Revenue Niall Cody spoke to Joe on the show ...
Is the house market completely dysfunctional?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t news to any house buyers out there but the difference between the asking price for properties these days and the actual sale agreed price...
Will we stay away from using cash post lockdown?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a year since the global online payments platform and devices Square, which is also partly owned by the Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, opened...
The business stories in today's papers and websites
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through today's business pages and websites. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or S...
Can food production companies use packaging to a competitive advantage?
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Food production and sales are very important parts of the Irish Economy. That’s why packaging and what your product looks like on the shelf and the ...
A look through Wednesday's business pages and websites
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look through some of the business stories feature in today's papers and websites. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business ...
What have we learned a year on from the ransom where attack on the HSE?
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Almost exactly a year ago, something pretty significant happened. A group of cybercriminals probably emanating from Russia effectively switched off th...
How could and should big US corporations react if Abortion is banned?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It ooks pretty likely that the federal right to an abortion is coming to an end in the United States. For corporate America, it leads to a number of c...
Autoenrollment and other issues facing personnel managers
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the government announced that Ireland would be creating its first statutory auto-enrolment scheme for the workplace. Joining Joe to discus...
A look through Tuesday's business papers
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through the business stories featured in today business papers and websites. Listen and subscribe to Bre...
What practical steps do SMEs need to take to reach Net zero ASAP?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how small your company, change is coming due to some of the ambitious climate change rules and targets we’ve set ourselves. If you're in...
A look through Monday's business papers and websites
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through Monday's business papers. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple Podcasts, Goo...
Horizon Therapeutics opens its global headquarters today
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NASDAQ listed company Horizon Therapeutics will formally open its new Global Headquarters on St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin today. s. David Carah...
Are we seeing an electric car shortage in Europe?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest electric vehicle manufacturer by volume, has “sold out” of battery-powered models in the US and Europe fo...
Which organisations have the best reputation?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reputations Agency will today announce the results of the Ireland RepTrak 2022 study, the largest and longest running study of reputation in Irela...
A look through Friday's business papers and websites
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Oliver takes a look through some of the business stories that are featured in today's newspapers and websites. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk ...
How does a drone delivery service work?
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drone delivery firm, Manna, will create 50 new jobs at their Balbriggan base. Manna CEO, Bobby Healy, discussed the company's increasing workforce, as...
A look through Thursday's business pages and websites
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Down to Business' Bobby Kerr takes a look through some of the main business stories in today's business newspapers and websites. Listen and sub...
How does Aviation stay in business and slash carbon emissions at the same time?
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even though many of the cars and motorbikes we ride around on are increasingly emitting zero emissions, the planes we fly in are still burning hydroca...
How do technology companies reduce their carbon footprint
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data centres in Ireland account for 14% of the total energy mix in this country. That’s more than all the rural homes here put together. So how do t...
A look at some business stories in today newspapers and websites
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of the main business stories in today's business newspapers and websites. Listen and subscribe to ...
How do we control soaring building costs in Ireland?
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our deep dive into the construction industry, Joe spoke to John McCartney joins from BNP real estate and Richard O’Farrell is with the co...
A look through Tuesday's business pages and websites
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some business stories in today's newspapers and websites. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business o...