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Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock

Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock
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Dublin
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Housing Market
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Cost Of Living Crisis
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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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First up on this week’s Inside Business is Ireland’s housing crisis and where it is felt most – Dublin city.

Mark Fitzgerald is chairman of the Fine Gael Commission for renewal and a non-executive director of Sherry FitzGerald Group. He joined host... more

First up on this week’s Inside Business is St Patrick’s Day. It’s just six days away but the festival itself is a four-day affair this year and will begin on Saturday.

The man in charge of this major annual undertaking is Richard Tierney, chief exe... more

As the US-Israel attacks on Iran intensify and the conflict spreads in the Middle East, the impact on the world economy is already being felt.

Ireland is already seeing motor fuel prices creep upwards, and the cost of home-heating oil soar in recen... more

First up on this week’s Inside Business are US tariffs. Last Friday, the Supreme Court there ruled that Donald Trump’s tariffs from last year via emergency legislation were illegal.

Trump responded by introducing a 10 per cent global tariff under s... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Fitzgerald
Founding member of Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland's largest estate agent, non-executive director
Sherry FitzGerald
Episode: The difficult choices that could dramatically increase housing supply in Dublin
Muireann Lynch
Senior Research Officer, ESRI, co-author of residential decarbonisation report
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Episode: The difficult choices that could dramatically increase housing supply in Dublin
Richard Tierney
CEO, St Patrick's Festival Dublin
St Patrick's Festival (Dublin)
Episode: ‘Over a billion eyeballs will be on the parade’: St Patrick’s festival CEO Richard Tierney
Fiona Reddan
Journalist, The Irish Times
The Irish Times
Episode: ‘Over a billion eyeballs will be on the parade’: St Patrick’s festival CEO Richard Tierney
Aidan Donnelly
Head of global equities
Davy
Episode: How the conflict in the Middle East is already affecting Irish consumers
Lisa Ryan
Professor in energy economics
University College Dublin (UCD)
Episode: How the conflict in the Middle East is already affecting Irish consumers
Pat Rigney
Co-founder and owner of Shed Distillery, producer of spirits
Shed Distillery
Episode: Could Trump’s new global tariff scupper the US-EU trade deal?
Máire Walsh
Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation
Irish Tourism Industry Confederation
Episode: Could Simon Harris’s savings scheme for the ‘middle classes’ prove to be a sound investment?
John Fitzgerald
Adjunct Professor at the Department of Economics Trinity College Dublin and contributor to the Irish Times
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Is it time Ireland abolished mandatory retirement?

Hosts

Ciarán Hancock
Host of Inside Business; Irish Times business editor; frequent macroeconomic and policy discussions.
Cliff Taylor
Host of Inside Business; business journalist providing macroeconomic and policy context.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 165 ratings
  • 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
    3 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
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Okay

    Seems a little amateur and haphazard relative to the Inside Politics podcast. The interviewer is not especially likeable either

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    swfc 87
    Ireland2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, audiences appreciate the focus on Irish economic issues and the credibility brought by established journalists, with some calls for deeper guest exploration and less roundup.
The show offers valuable business and policy context with strong industry guests, though some listeners feel the interview style can be confrontational or superficial.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#204
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Apple Podcasts
#3
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

‘Over a billion eyeballs will be on the parade’: St Patrick’s festival CEO Richard Tierney
Q: What time does the festival day start and how long does the parade take?
The day starts early with preparations before the parade at around 7:00 AM, the parade itself runs from roughly 12:00 PM to about 1:40 PM, and the overall event spans several hours including daytime and after-dark programming.
Could Trump’s new global tariff scupper the US-EU trade deal?
Q: Do you think Mihal Martin should be raising tariffs as an issue when he goes to the White House?
He should focus on getting back to zero tariffs, as that had been successful for our industry.
Could Trump’s new global tariff scupper the US-EU trade deal?
Q: How have you dealt with the tariff situation since it was introduced?
We've shared the pain with the importer and taken a modest price increase due to tariffs, as there's uncertainty about future changes.
Could Trump’s new global tariff scupper the US-EU trade deal?
Q: What's your understanding of the tariff that will apply to your products? How will this affect you?
As of now, it's 10%. It was previously 15%. This is significant as over 35% of our business relies on the US market.
Another huge corporate tax take to AI’s next phase: What’s in store for 2026?
Q: What are your predictions for the economy in 2026?
We're predicting a continued concentration of corporation tax receipts and likely a larger budget surplus next year.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Business

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

The program provides a steady stream of Irish-focused business and economic analysis, featuring a rotating cast of prominent journalists, economists, industry leaders, and policy experts. Episodes commonly address macroeconomic trends, fiscal policy, housing and infrastructure, energy, trade tensions, and the practical implications for households and Irish businesses. A notable strength is its ability to couple high-level context with on-the-ground industry perspective, often pulling in senior figures from the Irish Times, financial institutions, and government-linked bodies. It's probably valuable for listeners who want timely, policy-forward discussion with real-world implications, and may be especially appealing to finance professionals,... more

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2. Muireann Lynch
3. Richard Tierney
4. Fiona Reddan
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6. Lisa Ryan
7. Pat Rigney
8. Máire Walsh

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