Interview: Dilosk chief executive Fergal McGrath
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2013 Fergal McGrath, alongside his physicist brother Oran, co-founded Dilosk, a non-bank lender t...
“Right place, right time, right product” - Buymie CEO Devan Hughes
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since launching in 2016, the Buymie grocery app has seen its business expand across five cities in t...
Mortgage lending surpasses Celtic Tiger era / minimum alcohol pricing
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Economist Conall Mac Coille and business journalist Eoin Burke-Kennedy join Ciaran Hancock to discus...
What’s in store for business in 2022?
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the end of a second year of the pandemic, Ciarán talks to Ibec chief Danny McCoy, Vu...
The biggest business stories of 2021
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year in business saw a crisis at the stockbroking firm Davy, big exits from the banking sector,...
Would build-to-rent limits end apartment building in Dublin?
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A draft of Dublin City Council’s new development plan includes a proposal to limit the number of r...
Interview: Glenveagh Properties CEO Stephen Garvey
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glenveagh Properties chief executive Stephen Garvey shares his views on the Government’s hous...
Is there any safe way to tackle inflation?
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prices are rising for businesses and consumers. But what will central banks do i...
Business class weathers the pandemic / pension auto-enrolment
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Predictions of a Covid-induced slowdown that was expected to wreak havoc on the economics of busines...
The pendulum swings down for insurance costs - but for how long?
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Irish motor insurers last year enjoyed their highest level of profitability since at least 2009, as ...
Seán FitzPatrick's legacy / The real aviation climate villains
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Carswell talks to Ciarán about Seán FitzPatrick, the former banker who died this week. FitzP...
What's happening at Web Summit? / Janet Yellen visits Dublin
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Taylor reports from Web Summit in Lisbon where conference founder and CEO Paddy Cosgrave mad...
Will Ireland be able to meet the recommended carbon budgets?
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Climate Change Advisory Council unveiled its recommendations for two, five-year carbo...
"Turbo-charging the affordable housing sector" - Land Development Agency CEO John Coleman
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Under the Government's recently published 'Housing For All' plan, the Land Development Agency has a ...
Budget 2022: Exchequer turnaround allows lots of spending & tax breaks, but disappointment for some
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Taylor, Mark Paul, Jennifer Bray and Kevin McLoughlin, head of tax at EY Ireland, join Ciaran ...
“In the future we are probably going to sell a mosaic of energies” - Maxol's Brian Donaldson
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, Maxol service station celebrated its 100th year in business, making it the oldest family ...
UK fuel crisis / Banking pay cap
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ciarán talks to The Irish Times London editor Denis Staunton about the extraordinary scenes at fuel...
The Great Resignation / Room to move on Ireland’s corporate tax rate?
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As staff begin to return to the workplace this week, Ciarán hears about new research being carried ...
Budget 2022: balancing the books after a crisis
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Wednesday morning, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council issued its pre-budget submission, saying the...
TV executive Pat Kiely on teaming with Fox to put Irish talent on screen
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Virgin Media Television head Pat Kiely talks to Laura Slattery about his new venture BiggerSt...
Back to the office: how will it work?
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Government announced further reopening plans which include a phased return to the work...
Giving elite athletes' finances a sporting chance
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ciarán talks to Ciarán Medlar and Cian O'Sullivan from professional services firm ...
Live events industry in limbo / North-south trade soars
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the last industries to remain almost totally shuttered by the pandemic. But those workin...
Are sky-high rents here to stay?
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are rents rising by double-digit figures in rural Ireland? That figure, revealed in a daft.ie re...
“Great creativity comes out of difficult times” - Fiona Dawson on her retirement from Mars Food
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Dawson joined the Mars Graduate Scheme in 1988 straight from Trinity College in Dublin. Since ...
"We need to woo airlines back into Ireland" - DAA's Dalton Philips on aviation after Covid
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a post-pandemic world and with climate on the agenda, will Dublin Airport ever again reach the he...
The return of non-essential international travel
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, restrictions on non-essential international travel have eased, bringing new hope to the a...
The EU's sweeping climate change plan / "Scared and stressed" over-60s in mortgage arrears
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today the European Union revealed the details of its “Fit for 55”, a package of toughened climat...
France urge Ireland to reconsider tax rate
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a letter to The Irish Times, Clément Beaune, the French minister for European affairs, has appea...
Can indoor dining resume this summer?
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the Government has postponed the resumption of indoor dining, the hospitality sector faces ...
How realistic are the post-Covid spending plans? / Northern Ireland trade
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times and Sebastian Barnes, Chair of the Independent Fiscal Advisory Counc...
Stobart Air closure: what's next for the aviation sector?
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Taylor talks to Irish Times business reporter Barry O’Halloran and director of Shannon Chamb...
G7 tax deal: what was agreed and what does it mean for Ireland?
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The decision by G7 finance ministers last weekend to back a major package of global corporate tax re...
Restaurants struggle to recruit staff / Does the pandemic recovery plan go far enough?
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sinead Lambert, owner of Sol Rio restaurant in Westport, Co. Mayo, joins Ciaran to discuss her reo...
Hotels and restaurants ready to reopen
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ciaran talks to Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly and to president of the Irish Hotels Federation and d...
Ransomware: how big is the threat to Irish companies?
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The true scale of the ransomware attack on the HSE by the cybercriminals known as Wizard Spider is n...
Climate action: why business as usual won’t work
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bold action is needed by governments, business and investors around the world in order to tackle cli...
What is the potential economic cost of a united Ireland?
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Burke Kennedy from the Irish Times and DCU Professor John Doyle join Ciaran Hancock to discuss ...
Joe Walsh Tours closure / The changing mortgage market
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After more than sixty years in business, Irish travel agent Joe Walsh Tours has announced it has cea...
Super League shambles and the future of European football
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday, twelve of Europe’s biggest football clubs announced plans to form a breakaway Super Lea...
Interview: Hotelier John Fitzpatrick on the reopening of NYC
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Ciaran Hancock is joined by hotelier John Fitzpatrick, owner of the Fitzpatrick...
Contradictory exchequer numbers paint a messy picture of Ireland's pandemic economy
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe says better-than-expected exchequer returns show our economic "...
The long goodbye to lockdown
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Government revealed its plan for the phased reopening the economy from April 12th onwa...
Interview: Mark Carney, economist, banker and author of Value(s)
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Value(s) is the new book by economist and former governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney. It’s...
The pandemic economy one year on; a fair deal for tenants in George's Street Arcade
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a year since the Irish economy first shut down. Parts of it have scarcely reopened since. For a...
What went wrong at Davy? With Niamh Brennan and Joe Brennan
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the extraordinary events of the past week at Ireland's biggest stockbroker Davy, with hel...
Dublin Bus CEO Ray Coyne on the future of transport in the city
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With such reduced passenger numbers, how has Dublin Bus adapted and survived in the age of Covid-19?...
Interview: Rick Larkin Executive Director at Twinlite
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Twinlite describes itself as the best property company in Dublin. A family run business, their prope...
Retail rent pressure / Ulster Bank: will it stay or will it go?
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After almost a year in an out of lockdown, many retailers have seen their premises shuttered for vas...
Dublin rents dip, tax headaches for remote workers
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast we look at how Covid-19 has created a series of complications for the many co...
Construction sector shutdown / Innovation Awards Winner
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Galway-based company HidraMed Solutions has won the Irish Times Innovation of the Year award for 202...
When will tourism take off again?
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a devastating 2020, it was hoped that the tourism sector could be restarted in the second quar...
Business of sport: two leaders on the Covid challenge ahead
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic Federation of Ireland president and Swim Ireland CEO Sarah Keane and GAA director of communi...
Irish banks go after Revolut / Pandemic TV
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A group of Irish banks is seeking to set up an instantaneous money-transfer mobile app to take on th...
“We are a company that has helped keep Ireland open” - An Post’s David McRedmond
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In December 2020, An Post delivered a staggering 14 million parcels. This figure comes in at more th...
Looking ahead to 2021 with Danny McCoy, Anne Graham and Mark Paul
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ciarán is joined by a panel of guests to look ahead to 2021 and the major challenges facing Irish b...
Widespread vaccination achievable by "late autumn", says Taoiseach Micheál Martin
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says widespread vaccination against Covid-19 is possible by "late autumn"....
The future of flying - with DAA chief executive Dalton Philips
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ciarán speaks to Dalton Philips, chief executive of daa, which owns and runs Dublin and C...
Reopening after lockdown, again / Brexit crunch time
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After six weeks of lockdown many shops and restaurants were finally able to reopen last week. How ha...
Where did it all go wrong for Topshop?
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Arcadia Group, the retail empire belonging to British businessman Philip Green, has gone into admini...
Is a post-Covid economic boom on the way? - with Chris Johns
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps sensing we all need a bit of a lift, Irish Times columnist Chris Johns explains why he feels...
Focus on pharma as vaccines offer hope for 2021 / Brexit decision time
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With good news on the Covid-19 vaccine front, we look at the companies who have developed vaccines s...
What Biden's win means for the global economy / Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
US president-elect Joe Biden is expected to restore a calmer US trade and foreign policy when he tak...
“At some point this terrible virus will end, we have to believe this” - Dalata’s Pat McCann
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Ciaran Hancock is joined by Pat McCann, Chief Executive of Dalata Hotel Group....
Consumer sentiment falls again / How the US election will affect the stock market
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Irish consumer sentiment has fallen again amid concerns of how the latest Covid-19 restrictions will...
Closing the shutters: Ireland moves to level 5 restrictions
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From midnight tonight the entire country will move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, resulting in th...
Budget 2021: “unprecedented in size and scale”
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Budget 2021 is here. A budget like no other, drawn up on the assumptions of a no-deal Brexit and ano...
What's it like right now for investors? / A restaurant business expands
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even before the impact of Covid-19, low interest rates and uncertain markets were making it difficul...
Business of Sport: Covid-19 impact on Leinster Rugby and Kerry GAA
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week it’s the business of sport with Ciaran Hancock and Mick O’Keefe of Teneo. Together, th...
Starting a business in a pandemic
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Some people called it brave. A lot of people called it stupid too!" That's what coffee shop owner G...
Dublin city centre suffers as more stringent Covid-19 measures loom
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin city centre faces a unique threat to its business ecosystem. Retail and hospitality are suffe...
Ireland in recession / Google’s change of mind
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is officially in recession. Recent figures from the CSO, show the economy contracted by 6.1%...
Irish aviation struggles / Economic forecasts with Sebastian Barnes
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First up in today’s episode, Cliff Taylor is joined by Dee Ryan, Chief Executive of Limerick Chamb...
Will Covid-19 spell the end of the traditional office environment?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the many ways that Covid-19 has impacted daily life, is the complete overhaul of the office w...
"It's still precarious" - revisiting Covid-hit entrepreneurs
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few months we've spoken to many businesspeople in different sectors about their strugg...
Pat Rigney from The Shed Distillery Drumshanbo
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim was set up in 2014. In just under six years, the y...
These covid-stricken business sectors could be on the brink of failure
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Certain parts of the economy remain almost completely shuttered, either as a result of restrictions ...
Can Irish aviation survive the pandemic? / Ann Chapman from Stonechat Jewellers
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 heard from representatives of Ryanair, Aer L...
EU recovery fund: what's in it for Ireland?
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week EU leaders agreed a 750 billion euro recovery fund to help member states deal with the eco...
Apple Tax: inside Ireland's victory in landmark case
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"No-one expected as unequivocal a ruling as this": Ireland has prevailed in its case against the EU ...
The economic outlook darkens - with Chris Johns and Eoin Burke-Kennedy
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a report published yesterday the EU downgraded its forecast for the European economy as the impac...
Covid-19's impact on the housing market - with John McCartney
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reports this week that AIB will not give mortgages to those in receipt of government-subsidised wage...
Back in business: Irish companies prepare to reopen
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the next phase on the roadmap out of lockdown, many businesses across Ireland are pre...
“Ambiguous and vague” - Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty on the new Programme for Government
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty and Irish Times journalis...
"Whatever way you do the maths, I don't see us all surviving" - Covid-19's Impact on Hospitality
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Ciaran Hancock is joined by JP McMahon, a chef and restaurant owner from count...
Bank of Ireland CEO Francesca McDonagh
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Ciarán Hancock speaks to Francesca McDonagh, Group Chief Executive at Bank of I...
Michael Smurfit on his life in business, The K Club years and criticism of lockdown "panic"
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From lockdown in his home in Monaco, Michael Smurfittalks to business editor Ciarán Hancock about h...
Reopening Ireland: two businesswomen on meeting the challenge of Covid-19
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear from two seasoned entrepreneurs in two different industries about how they are dealing...
The impact of Covid-19 on the motor trade with Stephen Gleeson and Ciaran Crean
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday, the motor trade will be allowed to reopen their aftersales departments, but still face re...
What does the future hold for the Irish Pub?
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like most industries, the Irish pub sector has been devastated by the Covid-19 crisis. Under the cur...
"We'll lose 10k houses this year" - Mark Fitzgerald on Covid-19's impact on housing supply and sales
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Fitzgerald is founder and chairman of real estate firm Sherry Fitzgerald. He talks to Ciarán a...
An Post's David McRedmond on adapting to Covid-19 and the future of the organisation
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An Post is one of the companies on the frontline of the Covid-19 outbreak. CEO David McRedmond talk...
A six-month break for mortgage holders? - with Brian Hayes
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Borrowers financially impacted by Covid-19 could be offered a six-month break on their mortgage paym...
Business on life support, but for how long? With Ibec's Danny McCoy
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Business representative group Ibec CEO Danny McCoy talsk to Ciaran Hancock about the plight of busin...
"This may go on until December, but we will survive" - Dalata's Pat McCann
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat McCann, founder of hotel group Dalata, says this crisis is worse than the many previous recessio...
The Evolving Economic Fallout From Covid-19 / Life Inside the Italian Lockdown
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Irish Times journalists Joe Brennan and Mark Paul join host Laura Slattery to ...
Has The Economic Outlook Changed? Covid-19 Tech, Personal Insolvency
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast:Has Covid-19 changed the outlook for the Irish economy? Cliff Taylor talks to Con...
Is Coronavirus Already Impacting The Economy?
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the worsening global outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus already impacting the economy here and ...
Business of Sport : GAA Director General Tom Ryan
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's the business of sport. Together with Mick O'Keeffe of Teneo PSG, Ciaran interviews GA...
Businesses, Markets and Banks React to #GE2020
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How has the extraordinary result of the 2020 election gone down among investors, the financial secto...