Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam

To drill or not to drill?

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should we continue to burn fossil fuels like gas or should you scrap all plans to even drill for new sources of natural gas? To discuss this further J...

Profits from buying the lotto

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time, the sales of lottery tickets in Ireland exceeded €1 billion last year. From that revenue, €304m went back to so-called ‘go...

A look at today's business papers and markets

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam and Aidan Donnelly from Davy takes a run-through of some of today's business pages and market news.

Testing times of the Finance Minister

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s every Finance Minister’s nightmare, having to place the economy into deep freeze and paying millions of people to simply stay at home. The e...

A look at today's business papers and markets

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at some of the business stories featured in this morning's newspapers.

Energy costs for SME's

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk has learned that unlike normal households, small companies have to pay a large lump sum in cash to many energy suppliers in advance - before ...

Delayed savings for our retirements?

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last April the government published plans to introduce auto-enrolment for all workplaces as part of a drive to get us all to save for our retirements....

A run through of some of the business stories today

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers.

What are the main concerns for companies these days?

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The consultants PWC have polled 3½ thousand companies worldwide -including a few dozen here in Ireland. They’ve been asking them about risk and wh...

Hollywood coming to Westmeath

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Could some of the biggest names in celluloid be soon coming to Co-Westmeath.? Planning permission has been given for almost half a million sq feet of ...

A look at today's business papers and markets

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at business stories in today's newspapers.

The business of ice cream

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With temperatures soaring, the owner of well-known ice cream business Teddy’s outlines the challenges and opportunities for the sector Yasmin Khan...

Restaurants adapt to soaring food prices

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Restaurants are busy but are exposed to increased input costs with salmon and steak among foods that have become more expensive. Barry McNerney, CEO,...

A look at today's business papers and markets

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a run through of Monday's business stories.

Wild Irish sardines is the catch for Shine's Seafood in Donegal

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irish people don't really eat that much fish for an island nation surrounded by water. Shine’s seafood in Donegal is the only company to catch an...

Board meetings but not as we know it

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Board meetings used to be once a quarter and always in person. Not so anymore. A company called Diligent specialises in providing real-time informat...

A look at Friday's business news and markets

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's Business Editor Joe and Aidan Donnelly from Davys take a look at today's business news and markets.

The business of product endorsement

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you see your favourite sports stars on talent or celebrity shows or even endorsing products, it’s because they've got a good agent. Trevor Twam...

A look at today's business papers and websites

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some business stories in today's newspapers and websites.

Mastercard on the latest ways we will be paying for stuff

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gold is getting underway at St Andrew's. Alongside the best players in the world, some of the biggest global companies are here touting their ware...

Doolin is the base for Ireland largest passenger ferry company

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the largest passenger ferry company in Ireland is based in Doolin Co Clare. Most of Doolin Ferries business goes to the Aran Islands and they...

Saving to retire

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the trauma of lockdown we now have the concerns of rampant inflation. How does that make you feel about your retirement planning? More or less...

A look at some of today's business stories

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look a some of the business stories in today's newspapers and websites.

Did Ireland block Ireland from getting the top EU job

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Harley has seen a lot of comings and goings in the EU and was a witness to a fascinating case of ‘what could have been’ which deprived Irela...

Enterprise Ireland have published their annual review

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enterprise Ireland has published their annual review, showing that the companies they have fostered and encouraged to export their products overseas h...

A look at today's business papers and markets

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at today's business papers and markets.

Trust in Irish banks remains low

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irish banks are struggling to increase trust levels with the Irish public, with farmers particularly distrustful. Marion Kelly, chief executive of t...

Construction activity shrinks

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new report shows activity in the Irish construction sector has shrunk for the first time in 14 months John McCartney, Head of Research, BNP Pariba...

A run through of some of the business stories today

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look today business stories in this morning's papers.

Gender quotas for SMEs

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A private member’s bill proposes that many Irish SMEs should have at least 40pc women on their boards. For more on this Gavin spoke to Emer Higgins,...

Ban on Facebook/Instagram transfers to US draws closer

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish Data Protection Commission is a step closer to banning Facebook and Instagram’s transfer of EU user data to the US. The move could see Fac...

A look at today's business papers and markets

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look a today's business markets and newspapers with Aidan Donnelly from Davy.

Does your building have a digital clone?

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My next guest designs and publishes digital twin versions of physical objects including buildings. You may ask why you’d want a digital copy. But ha...

No quarter given – by the Economy?

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As with all economic Bulletins, there is good news and bad news. The good news is that Ireland is on course to grow substantially by European standard...

A look through Thursday's business papers

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's papers.

Pay your knowledge forward

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Young people between 15 and 18 years old often need advice and guidance about what to do with their lives and their careers. They especially need to ...

Wake those sleeping firms up

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quite a few companies have been dormant and inactive during the pandemic and there was no obligation to file as many returns to the taxman as usual. N...

A run through of some of the business stories today

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's papers.

Taking some of dispute resolution business from London

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 50 years, Britain and especially London has been the home for international dispute resolutions. Brexit has changed much of that and no...

How will the summer statement stand us?

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday the Government published its Summer economic statement.  These things are usually uneventful matters but with nearly everyone feeling the p...

A run through of some of the business stories today

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of today's business stories in Tuesday's papers.

SFA calls for capital gains tax cut

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Small Firms Association has issued a series of policy demands ahead of the upcoming budget. Graham Byrne, Chair, Small Firms Association spoke t...

Irish commercial property bucks trend for now

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Investor appetite for European commercial property appears to be softening, although Ireland seems to be bucking the trend, according to a new report ...

A run through of some of the business stories today

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories in today's newspapers.

Celebrating best SME's : St Tola's Goat's Cheese

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each day this week we have been celebrating some of the best SMEs the country has to offer! It’s with thanks to An Post Commerce proud to help SME’...

The Nigeria Ireland Trade & Investment Summit starts today in UCD.

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Nigeria Ireland Trade & Investment Summit starts today in UCD. It’s a chance for policymakers and companies to explore the business links betwe...

A look at todays business markets

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at today business markets and websites with Aidan Donnelly, Davy.

Is the coffee market still buzzing or gone a bit cold?

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each day this week we’ll be celebrating some of the best SMEs the country has to offer! It’s with thanks to An Post Commerce proud to help SME’s...

Is Golf a bunker shot or eagle for Irish tourism?

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Horizon Irish golf open commences today in Mount Juliet in Kilkenny. It’s been a tough 2 years with mass lockdowns and now soaring inflation. ...

A run through of some of the business stories today

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of the main business stories in today's newspapers.

Celebrating best SME's : Ryan Cleaners

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each day this week we’ll be celebrating some of the best SMEs the country has to offer! It’s with thanks to An Post Commerce proud to help SME’s...

G7 proposing a cap on the price paid for oil from Russia

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The G7 group of the world leading industrialised nations including the EU, have discussed imposing costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Alongs...

A look at today's business papers and markets

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the business stories featured in today's newspapers.

A look some Tuesday's business stories

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through some of the stories featured in today's business pages

Investing and helping the poorest – while earning money

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The World Bank lends money to help developing nations by working with governments. An important part of the World Bank called the IFC works with the p...

Highlighting SME's - Sams Barbers

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sams Barbers have a chain of seven salons throughout Ireland and also they run coffee shops. It's boss Sam Donnelly, is the fourth generation of his f...

A profile of Blacks Brewery and Distillery in Kinsale on SME Day

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This SME day, we profile Blacks Brewery and Distillery in Kinsale. How do they plan to cash in on the Irish whiskey boom? Sam Black, Managing Direct...

A look at some of the main Monday's business stories

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at some of the business stories in today's papers.

Thanks Plants raises venture capital

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Plant-based sausage maker Thanks Plants has raised funding for growth in the rapidly expanding meat alternatives industry. Aisling Cullen, co-founde...

A tale of 2 housing markets?

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

House prices in Ireland have been soaring by unsustainably high rates of around 14% year on year. But are we set to see that slowing down? The latest...

A look at today's business papers and markets

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at today's business stories and markets with Aidan Donnelly from Davy.

A mission to encourage cycling in the Galway city

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Mheitheal Rothar or - the Bike team is based in Galway shopping centre with the mission to encourage cycling in the city. It’s not been made ea...

A look at the main business stories in today's newspapers

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the main business stories featured in Thursday's Newpapers

Crypto is down but is it out?

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Six months ago you'd have needed $65,000 to buy one single bitcoin. Now you need less than a third of that. Digital currencies have collapsed in val...

A resting Celtic tiger for now?

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The US, UK and many other advanced economies look as if they’re heading for a recession. But thankfully not Ireland. The latest snapshot from the r...

Is stealing customers off Revolut a cinch?

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Revolut claims to have 2 million customers in Ireland and the vast majority of them are under the age of 40. Now the Irish bank often slow to react t...

Data in your dish?

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to know how far the food you eat has come to get to your plate or more especially how much carbon was consumed from farm to fork? That...

A look at today's business papers and websites

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at some of the main business stories featured in today's newspapers.

Is Ireland the 5th best place in Europe to work in?

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to the global recruiters Indeed, Ireland is the 5th best place in Europe to work - behind Luxembourg, Switzerland, Britain, and Germany. But...

Government announces 1 billion support package for digital start ups

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The government has announced a new multi-million Euro package to support digital start-ups in Ireland. It comes as Ireland becomes increasingly depend...

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...