Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam
Episodes
Looking back at the big tech stories of the year
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Joe to look back at the big tech stories of the year was Jess Kelly.
Storm Darragh causes major upsets at Holyhead
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Storm Daragh may have swept through us 2 weeks ago but it has left lasting damage in the strategically important port of Holyhead in Wales. 1200 lorri...
Why do brands keep chasing Gen Z?
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the average generation Z individual scrolls for 25 meters on his or her smart phone every day? That’s 12 miles a year and demonstr...
Fed upsets the markets by lowering rates
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Joe to look at the Fed lowering rates was Dan Moroney from RBC Brewin Dolphin.
Thursday's business headlines and news
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Joe to look at Thursday's business headlines and news is Conall MacCoille - chief economist with Bank of Ireland.
What are the concerns over the Mercosur trade deal
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Olof Gill spokesperson for the EU for Trade and Financial services discusses the concerns the farming community have over the Mercosur trade deal.
Wednesday's business headlines and news
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday's business headlines and news along with Emmet Oliver.
The business of The Wright Group
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a year of instability and uncertainty for the hospitality sector, those who can adapt and thrive deserve recognition. The Wright Group, which ...
The business of Irish company Sisú
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you like your soft drinks to be big on flavour but short on additives, you’ll know there’s a lot of competition out there. Among them is ...
Tuesday's business news headlines
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a run through Tuesday's business news headlines.
Central Bank of Ireland release its final Quarterly bulletin of the year
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growth will be above 3% next year and the year after while unemployment will remain around 4.4% and Inflation will be below the ECB target of 2% in th...
Monday's big business stories
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Brooks from XTB research takes a look at Monday's business news along with Joe Lynam.
Pat McDonagh founder of Supermacs on expanding his business
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They are from Galway, employ 2 and a half thousand people, won a significant legal battle against McDonalds and saw their profits soar 28% last year.&...
Sue Duke the country Manager of LinkedIN Ireland
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Greens may be out of power in the next government but demand for so-called Green jobs is growing in Ireland. That was the view of a study by...
Findings of the new Matrix recruitment salary guide
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Job roles that are in high demand should see an average salary increase of 10 - 11%. That’s among the predictions in the new Matrix Recru...
High costs of integrating a clear AI strategy for businesses
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A majority of Irish businesses have either adopted or plan to integrate a clear AI strategy within the next year. However high costs remain a barrier ...
Friday's business news and markets
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We go through all the business news and markets with Economist Alan Hughes along with Emmet Oliver.
In 1993 an acronymous split in the sport of darts happened
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1993 an acronymous split in the sport of darts happened. Emerging as a result of two of the biggest name in darts revolted against British Da...
Findings of the latest report by the ESRI
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s likely that the build up of savings during lockdowns played an important role in the surge in house prices since 2022. It’s also becomi...
Thursday's business news headlines
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday's business news headlines with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Are tariffs on the way when Trump takes office?
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump will be inaugurated in 5 weeks from now and countries and companies are collectively trying to assess what it will mean for them. ...
The business of Vat Logic
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They say in sport that it’s all about small margins. The same is certainly true of business and some companies unknowingly reduce their own bottom l...
Wednesday's business headlines and news
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday's business headlines and news along with Joe Lynam.
Luke Joyce from theCleaningCompany.ie
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're having guests over for Christmas this year, the chances are you’ll consider getting your windows cleaned. Joe spoke to a young entrepreneu...
Employers have a certain duty of care at office Christmas party
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had your office Christmas party yet? If not, you’re running out of time, but aside from the revelry and celebrations with your colleagues, ...
Skepticism among farmers towards the Mercosur trade deal
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last Friday the EU commission signed a landmark trade deal with the key group of South American nations. Known as Mercosur or the southern marke...
Tuesday's business news headlines
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday's business news headlines along with Joe Lynam.
The business of Brett Martin in Newtownabbey
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s Twickenham, Wembley, Old Trafford or Thomand Park, if you're a sports fan the chances are you’ve sat or stood under a composite plast...
Ballymaloe foods relaunching its Cranberry sauces.
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you started your Christmas cooking shopping list yet? Turkey, Ham, goose, parsnips, brussels sprouts of course. But what about the co...
All the market and business news
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Mould from AJ Bell brings us all the market and business news.
ChatGPT is becoming the fastest-growing consumer application in history.
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT has celebrated the launch of its second anniversary by OpenAI, becoming the fastest-growing consumer application in history. ...
New findings from the Central Statistics Office CSO
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New findings from the Central Statistics Office CSO reveal that the Irish Gross Domestic Product has had a 3.5% increase over a three month period fro...
All the business news with Aidan Donnelly
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the business news with Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
What’s it like being a major builder these days?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founded by Seán Mulryan 42 years ago, Ballymore is one of the biggest construction companies in Britain and Ireland these days. Currently building th...
Noel Freeley the Chief Executive of Royal London Ireland
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The insurance company Royal London entered the Irish market in 2011 when it took over Caledonian life but it’s been around for more than 150 years. ...
Thursday's business news and updates
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday's business news and updates along with Joe Lynam.
Pat Lardner the Chief Executive of Irish Funds
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're saving money every month for your future pension income, that money will be stored and managed in a Fund. It’s a huge industry which...
Wednesday's business headlines and news
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at Wednesday's business news headlines.
Full hearing starts into whether caps can be placed on passenger numbers
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The company that runs Dublin and Cork airports is back in the courts today as the full hearing starts into whether caps can be placed on passenger num...
Tuesday's business news headlines
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday's business news headlines with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Running a football club!
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Running any business these days is tough enough but add in the extra emotional intensity of running a football club whose fortunes ebb and flow, makes...
More regulation to come on alcohol and how does the industry respond?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a regular purchaser of alcohol you’ll know that Ireland has the 3rd highest excise duties in Europe and among the highest supermarket pric...
Latest researching findings Dot.ie
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales still underway, research from Domain dot IE found that consumers tend to rank price way above the safety ...
International business news headlines
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
International business news headlines along with Kathleen Brooks from XTB.
Sony Kapoor an Adviser to the IMF and the UN
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sony Kapoor is the Professor of Climate, Geoeconomics, and Finance at the European University Institute and adviser to the IMF and the UN. Joe ...
The trading links between Ireland and Finland
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finland and Ireland are remarkably similar. They’re both relatively remote with roughly the same populations. They have had an often violent p...
Shorla Oncology win EY Entrepreneurs of the Year
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by the team behind Shorla Oncology who have just won EY Entrepreneurs of the Year.
Friday's business news headlines
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at Friday's business news headlines with Kate English, Head of Real Estate Research at Deloitte.
What if humanity overpowers AI?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a lot of time worrying about how artificial intelligence will overpower humanity. But what if the real problem is the reverse? Emmet ask...
Gifting vouchers for Christmas!
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season to get vouchers from friends, colleagues and sometimes your employer. But not all of them are transferable? M...
Wednesday's business news headlines
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday's business news headlines along with Joe Lynam.
Rose Wang COO of Bluesky
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bluesky is the microblogging site which was set up a few years ago by the Twitter founder Jack Dorsey among others. It has percolated along qui...
A look at India's economy and it's future
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a phrase that ‘Demography is destiny’ and India’s destiny looks increasingly good. It passed China recently as the most populous ...
Tuesday's business news headlines
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a run through Tuesday business headlines.
Mairead McGuinness looks backs on her time as Commissioner
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next week the new European commission will be sworn in with Michael McGrath as the Justice commissioner. That means this week is the last one for Mair...
What do companies need to know when featuring online!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The famous privacy advocate Max Schrems took the Facebook owner Meta to the European court of Justice and got a key ruling last month. This could hav...
PTSB bank software has slashed fake website clicks
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday is officially this coming Friday but we all know that the online sales have begun already. Most retailers are honest and open but u...
Monday's big business stories
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Mould from AJ Mould takes a look at the main business news stories along with Joe Lynam.
Twitter rival Bluesky sees massive growth
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly joined Joe to discuss Bluesky's massive growth.
Patrick Atkinson, chief executive of Chadwicks Ireland
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe was joined by Patrick Atkinson, chief executive of Chadwicks Ireland to discuss the scholarship programme Chadwicks launched with TU Dublin earlie...
Friday's business news headlines
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday's business news headlines with Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
The finance function is under pressure to reassess its role
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The finance function is under pressure to reassess its role and relevance as it moves into the next decade, according to a new report by PwC, ACCA and...
Thursday's business news headlines
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday's business news headlines along with Emmet Oliver.
Increasing costs a “major challenge” for Ireland’s foodservice sector
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing costs are presenting a “major challenge” for Ireland’s foodservice sector, according to the latest Bord Bia annual Foodservice Mar...
Wednesday's business headlines and news
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday's business headlines and news along with Emmet Oliver.
National average rebuild costs has rise 6.2% over the past year
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest House Rebuilding Guide from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland reveals that national average rebuild costs, including demolition an...
The business of the Bear Club
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bears Club, founded by mums Ashley Doyle and Katherine McCalmont. It is the go-to online community for sustainability-conscious parents, offering high...
How will the economy of Ukraine ever recover?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 1000 harrowing days since Russia started its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian economy collapsed by 30% in the first year of t...
Tuesday's business news headlines
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday's business news headlines with Joe Lynam.
30% Club aims to get more women on company boards
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s International Men's day today and thankfully the roles which used to be clearly dominated by one gender or another have become far more blurre...
All the market and business news
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the market and business news with Joe Lynam and along with Kathleen Brooks from XTB.
The business of Optometry
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us will at some stage in our lives have to get our eyes tested, acquire glasses, contact lenses or perhaps even get corrective laser eye surge...
Community enterprise worth €1.8bn to the Irish economy
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The value of Community enterprise is worth €1.8bn to the Irish economy. That includes innovation hubs and local enterprise centres. Comm...
Changing Times Brewery opens in Dublin!
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new €1.8m brewery has opened its doors in Dublin. Changing Times Brewery is based in Glasnevin, along the banks of the Royal Canal...
Combilift celebrates 25 years in business!
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest is Managing Director of a company which is celebrating its 25th year in business this year and is one of Ireland’s leading manufacturi...
Friday business news headlines
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate English from Deloitte goes through the main business stories along with Jonathan Healy.
Thursday's business news headlines
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday's business news headlines along with Joe Lynam.
Oliver Loomes Chief Executive of Eir
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eir aka Eircom aka Telecom Eireann back in the days when it took months to get a telephone line installed, is now in fully private and very Fre...
Today's business news
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lynam takes a run through of some of the main business news headlines this morning.
Maxol rolled out its first Ultra Rapid EV Hub
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever wondered where the name Maxol came from, well it was set up by the McMullan family 104 years ago. The fuels and retail chain is stil...
DCC Plc news focus on energy, renewable and low carbon fuels.
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A conglomerate is a holding company which owns many disparate businesses often unrelated. DCC is Ireland’s biggest but it’s set to cease bei...
Tuesday's business headlines
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday's business headlines along with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Unemployment remains at near record low
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment remains at near record lows and has done so for 2 years. It means that in a fully functioning economy, employees rather than employ...
John McGrane Executive Director of the Family Business Network
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are quite a few family-owned or run companies in the hospitality sector who are worried about rising costs including minimum wages, energy and m...
Monday's business news headlines
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday's business news headlines review with Joe Lynam and Kathleen brooks from XTB.
We talk all things insurance
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you renewing your car insurance will have certainly noticed that premiums have been going up appreciably despite nothing changing in your ow...
The future of the Hydrogen economy
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There was a time not long ago when Hydrogen was seen as the great and cheap hope for renewable energy. A fuel that is bountiful and emits only w...
Has banking changed?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Duffy use to run Virgin Money in the UK but sold it to the Nationwide building society this year. You would remember him because he used to run ...
Under 16's will not be allowed to use social media in Australia
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian government has announced that no one under the age of 16 will be allowed to use social media from now on. It’s the first such decisio...
Thursday's business news headlines
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday's business news headlines along with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Bewleys coffee innovative to be more sustainable
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making a cup of coffee is not especially great for the environment. It’s grown thousands of miles away, shipped and stored, roasted and then s...
What is securitisation?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Securitization is the financial alchemy of taking not easily or non tradable assets, pooling them together, and selling tradable shares or securities ...
New survey results from Wise
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three quarters of Irish consumers believe that banking transaction fees are too much according to a new survey from Wise. But what is notable is that ...
Tuesday's business news
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at the main business headlines this morning.
Concerns about Spain's fresh food sector due to flooding
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The shocking scenes of flooding in Spain and the rising death toll have also created concern about the fresh food sector there and whether that could ...
Neil Sorahan the CFO of Ryanair
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week and possibly as early as today the High Court could order a stay or pause on the cap on the number of passengers allowed to use Dublin airpo...
The business of the Irish publishing industry
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s Sally Rooney, Joseph O’Connor, Colin Tobin or Roddy Doyle, Ireland is currently blessed with a crop of wonderful writers. In fact the...
Monday's business news headlines
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday's business news headlines with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Spain faces economic growth in spite of tragic flooding
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When not focussing on our own economy we tend to obsess with the British and German economies but the fastest growing large economy in the G7 group of...
League of Ireland boss reflects on a bumper year
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is the night for all League of Ireland fans. We find out in a few hours whether Shelbourne or Shamrock Rovers win the SSE Airtricity Pre...