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Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock

Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock
Ireland
Electric Vehicles
Dublin
Aer Lingus
Trinity College Dublin
IKEA
Energy Prices
BYD
Tesla
SSE Airtricity
Gas Bills
Electricity Bills
Housing Market
Bank Of Ireland
Cost Of Living Crisis
Pension Auto-Enrollment
Christmas Season
Epic Games
Consumer Affairs
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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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Latest Episodes

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park this weekend in the first regular-season NFL game to take place on Irish shores.

Dublin is now part of a growing roster of cities outside the United States hosting lucrative NFL g... more

First up on the Inside Business podcast this week, the rift between the board of the DAA, the State-owned operator of Dublin and Cork airports, and its CEO Kenny Jacobs.

The Irish Times reported yesterday that a deal has been agreed between the two ... more

With the budget just under a month away, what will ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers deliver on October 7th?

The one-off cost-of-living measures of recent budgets may be discontinued, but what will be in their place to help families feelin... more

First up on Inside Business this week is the plight of independent Irish breweries, who, like so many now, are finding the cost of doing business to be far too high.

This is despite an explosion in the popularity of craft beers here in the last deca... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Carroll
Digital banking expert and CEO of InclusionFS
InclusionFS
Episode: What can we potentially look forward to in Budget 2026?
Seamus O'Hara
Founder and Chief Executive of Carlow Brewing Company
Carlow Brewing Company
Episode: Why are some independent Irish breweries turning off their taps and closing?
Sean O'Driscoll
Chief Executive of Inua Hotels
Inua Hotels
Episode: ‘I don’t think the Department of Finance have any respect for the tourism industry’
Siobhan Maguire
Contributor to The Irish Times
The Irish Times
Episode: Influencers beware, Revenue is on the prowl
Luke Joyce
Young Dublin entrepreneur and founder of an online subscription window cleaning service
Thecleaningcompany.ie
Episode: Influencers beware, Revenue is on the prowl
John Fitzgerald
Economist and contributor to The Irish Times
Episode: Did the EU have its hands tied before striking a trade deal with the US?
Keith Duggan
Washington correspondent for the Irish Times.
Irish Times
Episode: The Juggle: the issues facing women with young children when balancing childcare and their careers
Margaret Ward
Columnist and consultant, writing about work issues.
Irish Times
Episode: The Juggle: the issues facing women with young children when balancing childcare and their careers
Aideen Finnegan
Audio producer and host of the Better With Money podcast, mother of two young children.
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Host

Ciarán Hancock
Host of Inside Business

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • http://www.irishtimes.com/business

    Podchaser
    5
    AiInternetYouTubFacebook
    a year ago
  • Either half advertorial podcast or group think agreement

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Deepthroat
    a year 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
    Netherlandsa year 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
    Irelanda year ago
  • Better interviews needed

    Interviews feel superficial and don't explore enough where guests on the podcast are coming from.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ingo Jaeckel
    Ireland2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Some listeners express dissatisfaction with the depth of interviews.
Insightful content that sheds light on detailed economic issues relevant to Ireland.
Expert guests provide valuable context to current business challenges.
The lively discussions enhance understanding of market dynamics and policies.
The podcast serves as a good resource for professionals wanting to stay informed about business trends.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#95
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#127
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#4
Ireland/Business
Apple Podcasts
#194
Switzerland/Business
Apple Podcasts
#226
Argentina/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What can we potentially look forward to in Budget 2026?
Q: What might they look like?
The package focuses on improving living standards permanently rather than providing one-off payments.
What can we potentially look forward to in Budget 2026?
Q: What are the advantages of the banks doing this by way of collaboration?
It is hygiene; instant payments, which customers expect, are now a feature that banks are integrating into their existing apps.
Influencers beware, Revenue is on the prowl
Q: Why would people want to hire your company on a subscription basis instead of once-off services?
The subscription model eliminates the hassle of finding and contacting window cleaners, providing a set-and-forget service with predetermined schedules.
Influencers beware, Revenue is on the prowl
Q: How revenue has begun tightening the net on influencers to ensure that they're paying their taxes?
Revenue is targeting influencers with tax compliance letters regarding undeclared income, making clear that influencers owe tax on any income earned.
David McWilliams on how ‘big incentives’ to build could save Dublin city
Q: Are you hopeful that will happen?
I am hopeful because I think there's enough people now talking about it.

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Focuses on current business and economic issues in Ireland, presenting insights on a range of topics such as government policies, corporate practices, and industry challenges. The discussions often feature insights from experts and industry leaders, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of market dynamics and financial landscapes. Topics covered include government budgets, the tourism sector, rental markets, and the challenges faced by independent businesses in a competitive marketplace. Notably, the conversations emphasize the real-world implications of economic statistics and policies, making it particularly relevant for professionals and anyone interested in the intersection of business and governance in Ireland.

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2. Seamus O'Hara
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4. Siobhan Maguire
5. Luke Joyce
6. John Fitzgerald
7. Keith Duggan
8. Margaret Ward

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