Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam

Gartner projects that 60% of all new code written globally will be AI-generated by the end of 2026. The method of building software by directing AI tools through natural language prompts, rather than writing code manually. Susan discusses this further with Elish O’ Connor Director of Strategy and AI, Viatel.

Friday's business news headlines with Susan Hayes Culleton and Kate English from Deloitte.

Cruise holidays now represent the fastest expanding holiday option for Irish travellers. This is due to the all-inclusive nature of them and the multiple destinations per trip. Joining Susan this morning Mary McKenna, CEO of Travel Suite and Tour America.

Thursday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

13 years ago when Ireland went back onto the global money markets to borrow money after the Troika departed. it cost the State €8bn per annum to pay interest on that borrowed money.  NTMA says that amount is set to rise again notably as global rates are set to get and stay higher.  A lot to discuss with Frank O’Connor, the Chief Executive of the NTMA.

Most live music venue act bookings are done by text or email and sudden changes are not unusual and can upset either the musician or the venue.  Eoghan Matthews is a musician who decided to simplify and digitalise the process by creating an app which venues can subscribe to and musicians can also promote their talents on .Eoghan Matthews the co-founder of CeolConnect told Joe all about h...

Joe Lynam takes a look at Wednesday's business news headlines.

Mannok is a manufacturer of construction products and plastic packaging in Co Cavan. It is not a sector renowned for its green credentials.  But that’s about to change when 10,000 solar panels are placed on the roof to create Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation.  It will be installed by Activ8 and Ciaran Marron, CEO of Activ8 Energies spoke to Joe.

Heineken is the number 1 beer brand in the world and 2nd only to Guinness in Ireland. It also owns the Murphys and Beamish brands as well as Moretti, Sagres and Amstel brands.  Heineken has won an award for a campaign set in Ireland called 'The Pub That Refused To Die' which was a real pub in Limerick which was bought and run by the locals. Joining Joe this morning was Fiona Curtin the M...

Tuesday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

Ian Hyland has spent his life promoting business in Ireland. Whether as chair of Ireland Inc, publisher of Business & Finance or sitting on the advisory board of the UCD Smurfit Business School. A lot to discuss with Ian Hyland.

Nationwide housing asking prices rose by 5% over the past 12 months according to MyHome.ie.  .  The median asking price for a house nationally is now just under €400,000  Final sale prices are 7-8% above the original asking price on average, suggesting that the market is still very robust. Speaking to Joe this morning was  Conall Mac Coille the author of the MyHome.ie hous...

The government has promised to introduce a new tax efficient way to turn a nation of savers into one of mini investors.  These new schemes need to be robust, genuinely save on tax and simple to understand.  Joe discusses this and more with Teresa Kelly Oroz the Head of Public Policy with Irish Life.

Monday business news review along with Joe Lynam and Kathleen Brooks from XTB.

Entrepreneurial tax reliefs were improved slightly in the budget last year.  That might be one of the reasons for a 13% rise in the number of companies started in the first 6 months of the year. How many of these companies will survive if there is an economic downturn?  To discuss with Joe was Christine Cullen, Managing Director of Vision-net by CRIF.

Friday business news review with Susan Hayes Culleton and Aidan Donnelly from Davys.

More and more companies are turning to corporate health insurance in an attempt to retain staff, but what do businesses need to know if they’re looking to set up a plan?   Susan Hayes Culleton spoke to Ger Conalty who leads SYS Financials' health insurance advisory service.

As we reach the swing of the tourism season boosted by the EU Presidency, where is the business of tipping? Joining Susan to discuss is James Fahy Co-Founder and CEO of JustTip.   

Thursday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

Despite tariffs and major geopolitical risk, the body charged with persuading international companies to invest here has had a busy 6 months. The IDA said that 190 companies confirmed investments in Ireland with a promise of just over 10,000 jobs. Why does Ireland continues to attract these large investors? Joe asked Feargal O'Rourke, the Chair of the IDA.

When two medium-sized companies merge or one buys another in the same sector, they must notify the competition watchdog the CCPC.  Up to today the deal value above which notification is needed stood at a combined turnover of €60m. From today the minimum threshold rises to a €100m combined turnover.  But will that free up staff to focus on other issues or is that figure still a bit small?...

Joe Lynam takes a look at todays business headlines.

More than ¾ of a million workers are now registered as part of the govt's new auto-enrolment scheme.   Up to this, employees had no choice once whether to join but from today, they can choose to opt out.  But is that a good thing for them, their employers and us taxpayers? To explain was  Caroline Rowan the Pensions lead with AON.  

At 9 am today, hundreds of car dealers in Ireland will log on to the SEAI system and attempt to register new EVs.  The problem is that demand will far exceed the 2,000 cars included in the scheme from the Department of Transport and many would-be car owners will be left disappointed.  To discuss further Joe spoke to  Brian Cooke from the Society of Irish Motor Industry.

Whether it’s skin resurfacing, botox or something called a BBL, improving what nature gave you in certainly all the rage. Men are increasingly opting for facial rejuvenation as your image becomes your brand.Joe Lynam was joined by Ross Tracy, the Co-Founder of Facial Rejuve.