A weekly look at business and economics from an Irish perspective hosted by Irish Times Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. Produced in association with EY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Iran’s cyber-attacks on Irish-based companies and the ongoing impact of conflict in the Middle East
47 mins; April 01, 2026
Are Government's fuel measures betting on a quick resolution to the conflict in Iran?
27 mins; March 25, 2026
The difficult choices that could dramatically increase housing supply in Dublin
43 mins; March 18, 2026
‘Over a billion eyeballs will be on the parade’: St Patrick’s festival CEO Richard Tierney
40 mins; March 11, 2026
How the conflict in the Middle East is already affecting Irish consumers
36 mins; March 04, 2026
Could Trump’s new global tariff scupper the US-EU trade deal?
37 mins; February 25, 2026
Could Simon Harris’s savings scheme for the ‘middle classes’ prove to be a sound investment?
38 mins; February 18, 2026
David McWilliams on how social media giants are making billions from fake ads
32 mins; February 11, 2026
Is it time Ireland abolished mandatory retirement?
31 mins; February 04, 2026
With the price of an ounce now more than $5,000, why is everyone going for gold?
47 mins; January 28, 2026
Old order ‘not coming back’ as Trump overshadows World Economic Forum
12 mins; January 21, 2026
Trump vs the Fed: What does it mean for global trade and Ireland?
23 mins; January 14, 2026
Ireland’s record tax take makes light of Trump tariffs fear
49 mins; January 07, 2026
Another huge corporate tax take to AI’s next phase: What’s in store for 2026?
44 mins; December 30, 2025
Trump’s tariffs, a deepening housing crisis, and more corporate tax bonanza: The big stories of 2025
44 mins; December 23, 2025
Could the decision to spend most of next year’s corporation tax come back to bite the Government?
37 mins; December 17, 2025
Why are apartments in Ireland so much more expensive to build than houses?
41 mins; December 10, 2025
Will the Government’s new plan speed up the delivery of vital infrastructure projects?
38 mins; December 03, 2025
If Irish households are so rich, why does it feel like an illusion?
37 mins; November 26, 2025
How AI is beginning to wreak havoc in the jobs market
33 mins; November 19, 2025
Irish business grandee Gary McGann on working with Michael Smurfit, the fall of Anglo Irish and the current state of the Irish economy
60 hours 18 mins; November 12, 2025
Will Imagine’s big gamble double its customer base?
36 mins; November 05, 2025
Tom O’Brien of Nephin Energy on the importance of gas, the potential of biomethane, and whether our energy bills will come down
38 mins; October 29, 2025
Are plug-in hybrids just as polluting as petrol cars?
28 mins; October 22, 2025
Dublin Bus CEO on recruitment challenges, going electric, and stamping out anti-social behaviour
38 mins; October 15, 2025
Budget 2026: What it means for Irish households and businesses
34 mins; October 07, 2025
Should we put more money into Irish soccer?
43 mins; October 01, 2025
The NFL comes to Dublin: How it became the richest sports league in the world
26 mins; September 24, 2025
Why has the DAA board fallen out with chief executive Kenny Jacobs?
37 mins; September 17, 2025
What can we potentially look forward to in Budget 2026?
43 mins; September 10, 2025
Why are some independent Irish breweries turning off their taps and closing?
42 mins; September 03, 2025
Why is the delivery of vital infrastructure so slow in Ireland?
44 mins; August 27, 2025
Why is Ireland not considered a truly rich country?
39 mins; August 20, 2025
‘I don’t think the Department of Finance have any respect for the tourism industry’
41 mins; August 13, 2025
Influencers beware, Revenue is on the prowl
48 mins; August 06, 2025
Did the EU have its hands tied before striking a trade deal with the US?
23 mins; July 30, 2025
How will the updated National Development Plan shape Ireland in years to come?
35 mins; July 23, 2025
David McWilliams on how ‘big incentives’ to build could save Dublin city
36 mins; July 16, 2025
The Juggle: the issues facing women with young children when balancing childcare and their careers
44 mins; July 09, 2025
How the wealthy are buying up land to avoid inheritance tax
22 mins; July 02, 2025
IATA Director General Willie Walsh on airline profits, air fares and why the Dublin Airport passenger cap makes Ireland a laughing stock
35 mins; June 25, 2025
Bobby Healy on why Manna drone delivery could be the ‘biggest technology company in the world for its space’
67 hours 8 mins; June 18, 2025
Will rent reform make building apartments viable?
40 mins; June 11, 2025
How to manage your pension in these volatile times
37 mins; June 04, 2025
Ford Chief Lisa Brankin on accelerating the switch to EVs
41 mins; May 28, 2025
‘We’re at a critically low level of housing stock’ for buyers and renters
33 mins; May 21, 2025
‘I’ve entrepreneurial spirit in my veins’ – Apprentice star Jordan Dargan
44 mins; May 14, 2025
Will DoorDash takeover of Deliveroo mean better pay and conditions for gig economy workers?
28 mins; May 07, 2025
100 days of Trump: “It’s like The Karate Kid, tax on, tax off, tariffs on, tariffs off”
42 mins; April 30, 2025
Patrick Guilbaud on bringing fine dining to Ireland, retirement plans, and not getting that third Michelin star
47 mins; April 23, 2025
“1 in 5 US households consume Kerrygold” – Ornua CEO Conor Galvin
33 mins; April 16, 2025
Trump’s tariffs: “The rest of the world is now going to de-risk from the United States”
46 mins; April 09, 2025
What is behind Ireland’s tourism slowdown?
35 mins; April 02, 2025
What damage is Elon Musk doing to Tesla’s shares and sales?
23 mins; March 26, 2025
What do Donald Trump’s April tariffs mean for Ireland?
38 mins; March 19, 2025
‘My plan is to make sure Smurfit Westrock is one of the great companies of the world’: Tony Smurfit on taking the family business global
45 mins; March 12, 2025
“The retailer is now facing dramatically increased costs”: Leo Crawford, former CEO of BWG Group
59 mins; March 05, 2025
Publican Noel Anderson on Grand Slam Bars, taking on Guinness and the rising price of a pint
42 mins; February 26, 2025
“Landing Google really put us on the map”: Karl Brophy on the success and sale of Red Flag
61 hours 26 mins; February 19, 2025
How does Ireland fix its dysfunctional rental sector?
43 mins; February 12, 2025
Are we at the beginning of Donald Trump’s global trade war?
30 mins; February 05, 2025
What is DeepSeek and why did it send global markets into meltdown?
36 mins; January 29, 2025
Ireland’s childcare sector is struggling, but is a State-led model the answer?
37 mins; January 22, 2025
Is Ireland’s planning system broken?
35 mins; January 15, 2025
Could a glut of affordable EVs tempt Irish motorists to make the switch?
44 mins; January 08, 2025
What’s in store for 2025?
36 mins; December 31, 2024
A year of thoughts on Ireland’s housing crisis
24 mins; December 23, 2024
Hospitality in Dublin: ‘stress and burnout are getting worse in the industry’
27 mins; December 18, 2024
From Apple Tax to Swiftonomics: 2024 in review
42 mins; December 11, 2024
Retailers in Dublin: “shoplifting is a huge concern”
35 mins; December 04, 2024
‘Ireland is on a winning streak’: The outsider’s view of our economy
38 mins; November 27, 2024
Irish companies are already preparing for impact of Trump’s tariffs
34 mins; November 20, 2024
Why switching your mortgage rate can save you a lot of money (especially if you are green)
39 mins; November 13, 2024
What Trump’s presidency could mean for Ireland’s economy
31 mins; November 06, 2024
Is a Ryanair-style model the answer to Ireland’s housing crisis?
39 mins; October 30, 2024
Data centres are energy-hungry and employ few people, so why does Ireland need more of them?
40 mins; October 23, 2024
‘Hospitality demand is there, but there is no margin anymore’
39 mins; October 16, 2024
Retail and hospitality in the firing line as Irish insolvencies ramp up
24 mins; October 09, 2024
Budget 2025: What it means for Irish households and businesses
35 mins; October 01, 2024
Has Irish house price inflation finally peaked?
42 mins; September 26, 2024
Should Ireland give the Apple tax billions to poorer countries?
59 mins; September 18, 2024
How will the Apple tax ruling affect Ireland’s relationship with other multinationals?
32 mins; September 11, 2024
Could office construction in Dublin soon come to a full stop?
37 mins; September 04, 2024
Inheritance tax in Ireland: What are the rules, and could they be changed in the budget?
31 mins; August 28, 2024
What’s happening with Ireland’s housing crisis and where do we go next?
31 mins; August 21, 2024
What to consider when switching to an EV
23 mins; August 14, 2024
‘A matter of days’ from insolvency: How an Irish company came back from the brink
33 mins; August 07, 2024
Despite its €725m funding plan, are there still storm clouds on the horizon for RTÉ?
35 mins; July 31, 2024
‘With airlines there’s always some volatility'
39 mins; July 24, 2024
Ireland’s hospitality sector: ‘The customer feels they are not getting value for money’
38 mins; July 17, 2024
Summer Economic Statement: Are the days of prudence well over?
36 mins; July 10, 2024
Irish housing crisis: increased supply will not help affordability
25 mins; July 03, 2024
Jack Chambers: what to expect from the youngest Minister for Finance since Michael Collins
35 mins; June 26, 2024
Industrial action at Aer Lingus: How will it impact passengers?
38 mins; June 19, 2024
‘Ireland is a microcosm of a global housing problem’
30 mins; June 12, 2024
Ifac’s new report: more ‘fiscal gimmickry’ from the government
33 mins; June 05, 2024
Conor Pope’s guide to getting the most bang for your summer holiday buck
30 mins; May 29, 2024
Rugby star. Businessman. Philanthropist: What is the legacy of the late Tony O’Reilly?
33 mins; May 22, 2024
What's behind the recent surge in housing construction here?
