
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 656 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council have made their pre-budget submission. They feel the Government’s proposed budgetary package will drive inflation and increase costs for households and firms.
The council also warned that current plans would increas... more
The Government has introduced 46 tax measures since 2013 to stimulate house building here. Have they worked and do they represent good value for money for taxpayers?
To help answer that question Ciaran Hancock is joined by Marian Finnegan, chief ex... more
It's been a busy week for tech giant Meta. Its new glasses have sparked controversy over privacy concerns, while founder Mark Zuckerberg published his AI manifesto, and the company indicated that it might be willing to pay local communities to host d... more
In a column last week, Cliff Taylor posed the question as to whether middle earners are being ripped off by the Irish income tax system.
And with no income tax package introduced in 2026, that meant the real tax burden has increased this year.
Min... more
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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.
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.
http://www.irishtimes.com/business
Either half advertorial podcast or group think agreement
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.
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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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