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Presented by Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam, this 30-minute programme focuses on the key business stories from home and abroad, market analysis, new business innovations and profile interviews.

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The commercial property market in our cities suffered a major recession since lockdown. But things are looking up especially in the capital with vacancy rates down to 14% .  But with AI quietly eroding tech jobs and Ireland having the highest working... more

Friday' business news review with Joe Lynam and the Economist Austin Hughes.

Most of us have to work alas during the warmest part of the day and most older offices in Ireland don't have air conditioning.  But should they and what sort of changes should employers consider if these heatwaves become a regular feature every year?... more

Zipit is one of the larger ziplining companies and is part of the ice rink group Cool Running Events.  It has opened up a new facility in Kildare and hopes to welcome 25,000 customers this year. Speaking to Joe about the business was David O'Donnell,... more

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Recent Guests

Ger Conalty
Leads SYS Financial Health Insurance Advisory Service
SYS Financial Health Insurance Advisory Service
Episode: The business of corporate health insurance
James Fahy
Co-founder and CEO of JustTips
JustTips
Episode: Where does the business of tipping stand?
Alan Scarlett
Director of Mergers, CCPC
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Ireland)
Episode: Alan Scarlett the Director of mergers with the CCPC
Caroline Rowan
Pensions Lead with AON
AON
Episode: The opt out option in the auto-enrolment scheme
Brian Cooke
Director General of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (CME)
Society of the Irish Motor Industry
Episode: The demand for ev's under the Dept of Transport scheme
Neil Hughes
Chief Executive, Azets Ireland
Azets Ireland
Episode: EU announces new tax simplification package
Ross Tracy
Co-founder of Facial Rejuve
Facial Rejuve
Episode: Beauty business for men
Bobby McDonagh
Former Irish ambassador to the EU, London and Rome; author of The European Union in 12 Objects
European institutions and academia
Episode: ‘The European Union in 12 objects’ author Bobby McDonagh
Helena O'Dwyer
Head of strategy with EY Parthenon Ireland
EY Parthenon Ireland
Episode: The findings of the EY Chief Executive survey

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Joe Lynam
Host of Breakfast Business
Keira Kelly
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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
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    If you want something a little less parochial get the podcasts-Business Daily-Business Matters and World Business Reports from BBC World Service and Marketplace with Ky Risdall from NPR. They make Newstalk sound like amateur hour.

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The business of Home Harvest
Q: And energy consumption?
The system is designed to be energy-efficient, using around two pounds worth of electricity per month and operating on low-voltage LEDs.
The business of Home Harvest
Q: Now, tell us what Home Harvest does.
The harvester is a compact, computer-controlled unit that grows leafy greens, salads and herbs from seed mats, using an app to optimize lighting and watering for each crop, delivering harvests in about eight days.
Demand for boilers has never been as strong
Q: What are the main barriers to households switching from traditional boilers to heat pumps in Ireland?
The main barrier is cost and retrofit complexity; retrofitting an existing home to accommodate a heat pump is expensive and invasive, with costs varying widely, which slows adoption compared to the rapid uptake of other technologies like EVs.
The business of remote medicine
Q: Who are you selling to—HSE in Ireland or hospitals in other markets like the US?
We sell to a mix of both; in the US we target hospitals and large academic medical centers such as NYU Langone, while in Ireland and the UK we work with the HSE, trusts, or Integrated Care Boards to implement remote-monitoring programs.
The business of remote medicine
Q: So tell us how PatientMpower works.
PatientMpower provides a turnkey platform where patients use home medical devices and an accompanying app to monitor conditions like COPD, with readings transmitted to clinicians who can intervene if trends indicate deterioration, thereby reducing clinic visits and enabling more proactive care.

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A concise, Irish-focused business program that blends home and international market headlines with expert analysis and interviews. Episodes frequently cover government fiscal trends, corporate results, regulatory changes, and sectoral dynamics in finance, tech, infrastructure, and energy. Notable strengths include strong guest lineup of senior executives, regulators, and regional development voices, plus practical guidance on issues like water connections, NIS2 compliance, and housing partnerships. The show often pairs timely news with in-depth discussions that help listeners understand how macro forces play out for Irish businesses and policymakers. A distinctive element is its regional and sectoral breadth, from county-level economic plan... more

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