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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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Tim Costello sells everything to do with a baby’s sleep, whether it’s booties, blankets or the cot itself.  He started off with a sewing machine in his own home and now has a turnover of €15m.  Baby elegance is now a well-known brand for young famili... more

Friday's business news with Joe Lynam and Austin Hughes from Davys.

There has been an explosion of ways to buy and sell shares, ETFs, commodities and crypto over the past few years. The UK company Trading 212 is making Dublin its European trading hub. They hope to avail of the opportunities from the proposed Personal... more

Thursday's business news headlines along with Joe Lynam.

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Recent Guests

Bradley Chalmers
Group Managing Partner at TCM Funding
TCM Funding
Episode: How can SME’s optimise tax credits ?
Evelyn Moynihan
CEO of Kilkenny Design
Kilkenny Design
Episode: The New initiative helping to support Irish makers.
Sean O'Connor
Chief executive of Tuath Housing, a not-for-profit housing provider
Tuath Housing
Episode: The business of Tuath Housing
Seán O'Driscoll
Key member of the Infrastructure Delivery Task Force; Chair of University College Cork (UCC) and former chair of the ESRI
Infrastructure Delivery Task Force, University College Cork
Episode: The action plan to speed up the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
Kara Owen
British Ambassador to Ireland
British Government / UK Embassy Dublin
Episode: British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen
Sally Eley
Head of CIPD Trust
CIPD Trust
Episode: Training and mentoring ex convicts returning to workforce
Thomas Hughes
Chief executive of the Appeals Centre Europe
Appeals Centre Europe
Episode: Annual report from the Appeals Centre Europe
Regina Mangan
Owner of Liberty Blue estate agency; organizer of Real Estate Agency Summit in Waterford
Liberty Blue
Episode: AI and the impact on the selling of houses
Nick Adams
US Special Presidential Envoy for Tourism
United States Government
Episode: Nick Adams the US Presidential Envoy for Tourism

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Joe Lynam
Host of Breakfast Business
Keira Kelly
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Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Seriously?

    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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Guests are informative but pacing can be uneven.

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The business of Tuath Housing
Q: Can you explain to us how cost rentals work?
Cost rentals are a government-backed product designed to offer affordable, long-tenure housing by discounting open-market rents by at least 25%, sometimes up to about 50%. Rents are linked to inflation, and access is via a national lottery, with strong demand reflected in the large number of applications for a limited number of units.
British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen
Q: What's the UK's current stance on EU relations and future cooperation?
The Prime Minister's approach is to pursue a closer relationship with the EU, balancing open markets with selective divergence where it serves national interests and maintaining strong ties with European partners.
British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen
Q: How is Brexit affecting tendering and trade between the two countries?
Brexit complicates tendering, with a push to ensure EU-first opportunities while maintaining open and efficient cross-border trade and collaboration, including alignment in regulation where in the national interest.
British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen
Q: Tell us about how the UK and Ireland could co-plan and co-invest in large infrastructure projects.
The ambassador explains that shared geography and aligned challenges, especially in energy, create a foundation for closer collaboration, with a focus on offshore wind, rail, and a coordinated supply chain to reduce costs and increase reliability.
Consolidation increasing in the legal world
Q: What concerns exist about data security and privacy with AI in law firms, and how are they being addressed?
The focus is on locking down information across multiple integrated products, robust risk management, and ensuring confidential client data remains protected, with trust and responsible use guiding adoption.

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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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