Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam
Episodes
It’s Google’s International Small Business Week
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Google’s International Small Business Week. They commissioned the market research company Amarach to see what SMEs were worried about and Ge...
The state of the energy crisis
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This time last year the average price of wholesale energy used to create electricity was around €47 per megawatt/hour. Today in Europe it’s clos...
A look at today's business papers and markets
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a look a some of the main business stories featured in today's papers and websites.
Retail and food brace for budget
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The services sector accounts for almost three quarters of the Irish economy and consumption i.e. shopping accounts for half of that. Retailers were wa...
A look at today's business papers and markets
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers.
Construction activity shrinks again
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report shows Irish construction activity shrunk again in August – albeit at a lower pace than in July Gavin McLoughlin was joined on the sh...
Venture capital funding growth slows
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New figures show that while the amount of venture capital raised by Irish firms grew in the first half, there was a significant slowdown in growth in ...
A look through Monday's business papers
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin, Newstalk's Deputy Business Editor takes a quick look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers and websites.
The future of international travel
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new book outlines why it’s still important to travel for business in the world of Zoom and Teams. Oliver Dowson, Author of 'There Is No Busine...
An update from Europe’s largest economy
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a chorus of voices warning Germany is set for recession, we get an update from Europe’s largest economy Arthur Sullivan, Journalist with DW B...
Instant karma for Insta?
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday the biggest ever fine was imposed by an Irish regulator on any company. Instagram which is owned by Meta and is a sister company of Faceboo...
Energic solutions only please?
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Europe’s energy ministers meeting in Brussels tomorrow. Normally these meetings are only followed by experts in the field and politicos. But not thi...
A look at Thursday's business papers and markets
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a quick look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers and websites.
The European Central Bank to hike rates but by how much ?
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The European Central Bank meets tomorrow morning in Frankfurt and at quarter past one Irish time will tell us not whether they will raise the cost of ...
A look at today's business papers and markets
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business stories featured in today's business pages and websites.
A look at today's business papers and markets
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a quick look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers and websites.
What will Trusseneomics look like?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Truss will be Britain’s new Prime Minister. She will inherit one of the weakest economies in Europe and certainly one heading in the wrong direc...
Should dogs be allowed in the office
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brighton-based Cloud9 Insight has a “dog-friendly” office policy. Would you be comfortable with dogs in your office? Carlene Jackson, CEO, Clou...
Renewables planning delays
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Renewables developer Strategic Power Projects has lashed out at Ireland’s planning system, saying it is hindering the country’s efforts to meet ou...
A look at today's business papers and markets
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at some of today's business stories featured in this morning's newspapers and web pages,
To Truss the system or not?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Britain gets a new prime minister on Monday after 80,000 people out of a population of 65 million choose the next leader of the Conservative party. Th...
IORP or not to P?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A major new piece of legislation with respect to pensions comes into force at the end of this year. It has the sexy title of IORP II EU directive. The...
A look at today's business papers and markets
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's papers and websites with Aidan Donnelly of Davys.
From scrums to supplements
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darren O'Reilly played professional rugby for Leinster, Harlequins, and even the junior squads with Ireland. In that time he’s seen how athletes sh...
Emirates airlines emerging from lockdowns
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In mid-March 2020, like so many other airlines, Emirates effectively shutdown its operations in Ireland. Travel restrictions dictated it. Last year ...
A look at today's business papers and markets
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's papers and websites.
Three is a magic number?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three is Ireland's largest mobile network with around 3.3 million customers. The company arrived in Ireland 18 years ago and Robert Finnegan was empl...
Will SMEs get bailed out in the budget?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Budget is just under a month away. And given the soaring cost of energy, it could prove to be a truly impactful one. Small companies will need jus...
A look at today's business papers and websites
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe takes a look at some of the main business stories featured in today's papers and websites.
A look at today's business papers and markets
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam looks at some of today's business stories featured in this morning's newspapers.
Dublin will the European headquarters of Fintech BlueSnap
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting increasingly familiar with Fintech companies. They are of course technology companies at their heart but they operate in the financial ...
Banking on the budget bailout?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The budget is in exactly 4 weeks from today. And given the soaring cost of energy, it could prove to be just as monumental as the emergency budgets an...
How would a windfall tax work?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is considering introducing a windfall tax on the profits of energy companies in the Budget. So how would such a tax work? Lisa Ry...
New My Home report on the effect of homebuying
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The rise in the cost of living is having a significant effect on both the homebuying, home renovation, and rental markets. That’s according to a ...
A look through Wednesday's business papers
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Healy takes a look at the stories making the business pages this Monday morning.
Eurozone economy is teetering on the brink of Recession
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Eurozone economy is teetering on the brink of Recession. German GDP - its largest component is probably already shrinking. Italian bond yields ar...
Digital hubs serving local communities in Leitrim
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Digital hubs have been an essential part of many communities around the country over the last number of years, as remote working became the norm. The ...
Is the new office less officious?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has changed how many of us work and how many of us commute. But are we really going to see the end of the office? Jeremy Myerson is the ...
A look at today's business papers and markets
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at some of the stories today's business papers and markets.
Ukraine 6 months on
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly 6 months ago the world woke up to the news that Russian troops had crossed the border into Ukraine. A new European war had begun. In that ...
A look at today's business papers and markets
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of today's business stories featured in the newspapers.
Robotics in the (ware)House
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As many companies know, wages are going up, land is going up and almost everything else is going up in price. So my next guest provides a way of doub...
Lowering standards to widen diversity?
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A while ago one of the biggest global consultancy companies, PWC said that they would no longer insist on a university grade 2.1 or higher when lookin...
A look at today's business papers and markets
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take look at some of the stories featured in today's business papers and markets.
Insolvency enquiries on the rise
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With fewer government supports available, more businesses are getting into financial trouble. Will insolvencies return merely to normal levels or will...
Tools connected to the internet
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tool-making giant Hilti is launching a new suite of 70 high-tech tools designed to make builders more efficient. Damien Schmutz General Manager, Ire...
A run through of some of the business stories today
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at some of the stories in today's business pages.
Wine o’clock is less popular
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wine o’clock is less popular as sales of wine in Ireland fell 13pc in 2021. To discuss this decline in sales Gavin was joined on the show this morni...
A run through of some of the business stories today
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin kicks off the show with a look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers.
Is Europe ready for winter ?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the wholesale gas price hits new highs and supplies from Russia remain low, is Europe prepared for peak demand in winter? For more on this, Gavin...
Gaming with Usain Bolt
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two Irish guys have set up an eSports business with the fastest human on earth Usain Bolt and talking to Joe this morning was one of the founders St...
Building or bludgeoning the housing crisis?
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of Ireland’s biggest issues is not getting jobs for the people that live here but getting somewhere for them to live. To get rents and house pri...
A run through of some of the business stories today
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a run-through of some of the business stories featured in today's papers.
Miss Jones London is operating in Ireland as Miss Jones Ireland
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Super business professionals often hire professional personal assistance to help organise their social events. An Irish lady who has made quite a bi...
Blighty economy blighted?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are plenty of reports to suggest that Brexit is having a chilling effect on Britain’s exporters and that debt levels are set to soar for the U...
A look at today's business papers and markets
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We a quick look at some of the business stories in this morning's newspapers.
Russia’s economy and sanctions
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many market commentators who have said that the Russian economy has weathered the sanctions brought on by its invasion of Ukraine better tha...
Ransoms and data breeches
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year billions of dollars are extorted from companies all over the world by hackers and state-backed rogue traders. It’s a dilemma that every s...
A run through of some of the business stories today
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look a some of the business stories in today's papers.
Construction activity plummets
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report on the construction sector shows business activity shrunk rapidly in July. John McCartney, Head of Research, BNP Paribas Real Estate Ir...
Camile Food Group’s investment plans
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The company behind the Camile Thai restaurant group plans to invest a further €2m for growth. Brody Sweeney, CEO, Camile Food Group joined Gavin on...
A run through of some of the business stories today
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a run through some of the business stories featured in today's newspapers.
The cost of marine insurance for companies
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the cost of marine insurance for companies with Mike McDonnell who runs Viking tours in the midlands.
EPIC Museum is on a new mission
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The EPIC museum on Dublin's docklands was voted Europe’s best tourist attraction 3 years ago - beating competition from The Eiffel Tower and Bucking...
A look at today's business papers
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of this morning's business stores in today's business pages.
The business of Samsung
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly, and our Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin sat down with Conor Pierce, Corporate VP for the UK...
Why is rental prices at all time high?
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish rental prices had reached an all-time high with a nationwide average rent of over €1600. In Dublin, the figure was nearly €2200 a month. We...
A look at today's business papers and markets
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a run through some of the business stories featured in today's papers.
Biodegradable crisp bags
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to those foil-lined bags is that they end up in landfill and take decades to decompose. Now a company in Clonmel is selling tortilla chip...
Backing business in Ireland
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are passionate about supporting Irish companies at the startup and scale-up stage of life. One thing they nearly always need is financial support. ...
A look at today's business papers and markets
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers.
The most important attribute that a business leader needs
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the most important attribute that a business leader or manager needs? Sound judgment, entrepreneurial skill, profit-oriented? Or is it perhap...
Invest local to reap long term
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have nearly become customers of the presence of international companies here which provides very well-paid jobs and make Ireland one of the wealthi...
A look at today's business papers and markets
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of today's business stories featured in the mornings newspapers.
The tiny company worth $450bn
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did AMTD Digital, a company with 50 people, end up becoming worth 450bn? Paul Sommerville, Sommerville Advisory Markets told Gavin more about AMT...
Food retailers in trouble?
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Musgrave calls for a new support scheme for food retailers, we assess the state of things with James Burke, retail advisor, James Burke and Associa...
A look at today's business papers and markets
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at some of today's stories in today business pages.
The business of bottled water
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A young upstart bottled water brand is trying to take on the big guns. Speaking to Gavin this morning was Aidan Roche, founder, and CEO, of Defiant W...
Talking rubbish
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meath firm Turmec has won a €30m contract to design a recycling plant in Australia amid an increasing focus on the circular economy. Geoff Bailey,...
A look at today's business papers and markets
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We review the big stories in this morning’s newspapers and the latest market developments with Aidan Donnelly from Davy.
Equine Medi Record expands globally
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Equine Medi Record expands globally with 10 million in funding. Pierce Dargan Chief Executive of Equine Medi Record joined Gavin this morning on the s...
A new set of exchequer returns released
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new set of exchequer returns was released last night. To discuss the results Gavin spoke to Peter Vale Tax Partner from Grant Thornton.
Big oil is booming
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BP posted phenomenal results yesterday but it appears the oil industry is not making the investment in further production capacity that might ordinari...
Is the e-commerce boom petering out?
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As one e-commerce CEO admits he was wrong to bet that soaring pandemic-era growth would continue, has the move to online shopping been overhyped?
A run through of some of the business stories today
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at some of the business stories in today's papers.
Manufacturing output shrinks again
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report on the health of Ireland’s manufacturing sector shows output shrunk in July for a second consecutive month Oliver Mangan, Chief Econ...
Do buy-one-get-one-frees cost you money?
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows many consumers believe money-off deals actually cause them to spend extra Bernie Coyne, Managing Director, Coyne Research spoke t...
A look at today's business papers
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at some of the business stories in today's papers.
PIAB annual report findings
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New figures show a significant reduction in personal injury awards and claims. For more on the findings of this report, Gavin spoke to Rosalind Carrol...
Do sluggish retail sales figures point towards a recession
29 Jul 2022
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Do sluggish retail sales figures point towards a recession in Ireland ? To discuss Gavin spoke to Alan McQuaid, Independent Economist.
A look at Friday's business news and markets
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at today's business pages and markets with Aidan Donnelly from Davy.
Summer Series Interviews: Declan O'Rourke Chief Executive Aviva
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin and Joe Lynam caught up with Declan O’Rourke who's the Chief executive of one of the biggest insurers in Ireland, Aviva as part of ...
A run through of some of the business stories today
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the main newspapers' business stories.
Personal Injury rebuttal
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
60% of personal injury claims settled by the personal injury assessment board - designed to save money for everyone and keep insurance premiums down ...
Energy prices and retailers
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
European energy ministers met yesterday to discuss proposals to slash energy demand by 15% this winter. Christel Delburghe is the director-general wi...
A look at today's business papers and markets
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of today's business stories in this morning's papers.
Is Health insurance a luxury?
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amid soaring energy and food costs, sometimes we might be tempted to cut back on other costs including health insurance. Laura Brien is the Chief Exe...
Googling digital skills
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Google has gotten together with the Local Enterprise offices to start a programme called ‘You're the Business’. The idea is to get small compani...
A look at today's business papers and markets
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories featured in today's newspapers.
Enough lawyers for Brexit?
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new group of barristers has been set up to tap into potential huge market for banks needing legal advice post Brexit. It’s called the Financial S...