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Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock

Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock
Ireland
Housing Crisis
Donald Trump
Electric Vehicles
Dublin
Irish Economy
Housing Market
Aer Lingus
Inflation
Tariffs
Ryanair
Hospitality Sector
Bank Of Ireland
Cost Of Living Crisis
Artificial Intelligence
Housing
Irish Housing Market
Tesla
Apple Inc
Corporation Tax

A weekly look at business and economics from an Irish perspective hosted by Irish Times Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. Produced in association with EY.

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In the first half of this week’s Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock will be talking to Vincent Cleary, co-owner of Offaly-based organic yoghurt maker Glenisk.

Vincent is co-owner of the business with his brother Brian, a company that was set up in... more

This week on Inside Business we’re looking at the latest data on motor insurance, which shows that premiums continue to rise.

The Central Bank’s annual report on motor premiums shows them going up due to increases in both vehicle damage claims and p... more

This week’s guest on Inside Business is Brad Smith, vice chair and president at tech giant Microsoft.

He was in Dublin this week to speak at the Government’s international AI summit in the RDS.

Brad sat down with host Ciarán Hancock to discuss the ... more

First up on this budget special, host Ciarán Hancock was joined on the line by Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy from Leinster House who took us through the headline elements of the budget.

In part two we focused on childcare, where many parent... more

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Recent Guests

Emmet Ryan
Irish Times technology columnist
The Irish Times
Episode: Why is motor insurance so expensive in Ireland?
Darragh Cassidy
Head of communications at Bonkers.ie
Bonkers.ie
Episode: Why is motor insurance so expensive in Ireland?
Joe Brennan
The Irish Times journalist covering motor insurance data and costs
The Irish Times
Episode: Why is motor insurance so expensive in Ireland?
Brad Smith
Vice Chair and President of Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft president Brad Smith: Ireland is “well-positioned for future of AI”
Elain Dunne
Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers and owner-manager of Treehouse Montessori in Dublin
Federation of Early Childhood Providers; Treehouse Montessori
Episode: Budget 2027: Does this giveaway budget have potential banana skins that might lie ahead for the Government?
Rossa White
Chief Economist at EY Ireland
EY Ireland
Episode: Ireland’s economic outlook ahead of Budget 2027 and agentic AI going rogue
Ciara O'Brien
Irish Times business and technology journalist
The Irish Times
Episode: Ireland’s economic outlook ahead of Budget 2027 and agentic AI going rogue
Naomi O'Leary
Reporter for The Irish Times, based in Paris
The Irish Times
Episode: Should Ireland share its corporation tax bonanza with the EU?
Cliff Taylor
In-house corporate tax expert
The Irish Times
Episode: Should Ireland share its corporation tax bonanza with the EU?

Host

Ciarán Hancock
Host of Inside Business, Irish Times Business Editor

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 173 ratings
  • Okay

    Seems a little amateur and haphazard relative to the Inside Politics podcast. Cliff is a nice guy but seems to dodge every second question and doesn’t seem especially informed. The interviewer is not especially likeable either.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    swfc 87
    Ireland3 months ago
  • This is one of my favourite podcasts. Ciaran Hancock always does a great job interviewing consistently interesting guests who provide real insights into business in Ireland and beyond. Production and editorial standards of the highest quality. The Irish Times can be proud of this.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Onlinereview2024
    10 months ago
  • http://www.irishtimes.com/business

    Podchaser
    5
    AiInternetYouTubFacebook
    2 years ago
  • Either half advertorial podcast or group think agreement

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Deepthroat
    2 years ago
  • Enough with the Gotcha journalism

    I generally enjoy the detail and discussions during this podcast, but at times the host can be argumentative and condescending towards the guests, it’s exhausting to listen to.

    I understand that the host wants to challenge the guests on numbers, facts and plans (they are all professionals after all), but it appears at times that the host wants to employ “gotcha” questioning, please stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jaykayd4
    Netherlands3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate rigorous market context and expert guests, though some perceive the host as confrontational.
Sponsorship and production quality are generally viewed positively, aligning with the business-audiences it attracts.
The show is often praised for timely coverage of housing, policy, and Irish economics.
Feedback highlights valuable diversity of topics but suggests room for deeper exploration of guests' backgrounds.

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Talking Points

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Why is motor insurance so expensive in Ireland?
Q: How can young drivers reduce the cost of motor insurance?
Darragh Cassidy recommends considering a telematics policy, which monitors driving such as braking and acceleration and can reward safer driving. He says drivers can use it for a year or two to build experience and a no-claims record, then switch to conventional cover, while checking policy terms for driving limits and excesses.
Why is motor insurance so expensive in Ireland?
Q: What are the components of the increase in motor insurance premiums?
Joe Brennan says average costs per policy rose 10% to €424, with vehicle damage accounting for nearly half and personal injury costs also increasing. He attributes damage costs to inflation in labour and spare parts, as well as more complex vehicle technology, and notes that insurers expect more exceptionally large injury claims and litigation.
Budget 2027: Does this giveaway budget have potential banana skins that might lie ahead for the Government?
Q: What are the headline elements of this year's budget?
Pat Leahy outlines that tax cuts favor middle-income earners, an increased entry point for the higher tax rate, higher main tax credits, and adjustments to capital gains and inheritance taxes, framed as a significant budget with both tax and spending measures.
From kitchen counter to supermarket shelves, the rise of Ballymaloe Foods
Q: What markets are you focusing on now, and how are you balancing growth with costs?
Hyde describes expanding into the UK with Tesco support, continuing to grow in Ireland, and exploring food service in Europe, while carefully managing pricing to remain competitive in a high-cost manufacturing environment.
From kitchen counter to supermarket shelves, the rise of Ballymaloe Foods
Q: Tell us how Ballymaloe Foods started and why Ballymaloe Relish became the flagship product.
Maxine Hyde explains that the business began when her mother, inspired by family recipes and the demand from guests for Ballymaloe Relish, decided to turn a household staple into a national product, driven by the desire for independence and to contribute to the family income.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Business

What is Inside Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven, policy-forward show that centers on Irish business, economics, housing, and public policy, with frequent guests from real estate, finance, journalism, and government-adjacent organizations. Episodes often dissect housing targets and incentives, tax and inflation implications, tech policy, and urban development, pairing in-depth market data with practical perspectives from both industry and academia. A notable pattern is the balance between market dynamics and public policy, with discussions ranging from the nuances of VAT and subsidies to the fate of city-center regeneration and strategic infrastructure projects. The format tends toward rigorous analysis, punchy debates, and timely context for decision-makers, investors, and ... more

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2. Darragh Cassidy
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