Down To Business

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search. 

We have spent a lot of time talking about the technology industry and the extraordinary pace at which AI and other technologies are developing but what about the people whose job it is to keep up with all of it? Tech journalism has changed dramatically in recent years, with journalists having to cover everything from AI and billion-euro investments to regulation, job losses and the impact of new t...

Ever thought of putting creatine in chocolate bars? Well that is exactly what Creatime Bars has done. Bobby chats to the founders behind Creatime bars, Milo O'Donohoe and Tom Glynn.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with The Sunday Times and Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Stephen Smith, Kitman Labs Founder & CEO

Steven Bartlett is most famous for being a dragon in the UK version of Dragon’s Den and his successful Diary of a CEO podcast. But what is he really like? Bobby chats to one man who has spent time with him, Daniel Thomas, Global Media Editor with the Financial Times.

At the Bank of Ireland tent at The National Ploughing Championship, Bobby chats to Eoin Lowry Head of Agri, Bank of Ireland, Shane Halpin, FBD Young farmer of the Year and Vegetable Grower, Liam Barton FBD Land Mobility Winner and Grasstec Group and Contract rearing dairy and beef, and Aoife Mahony, Teagasc PHD student and Sheep and Beef farmer - the future of the agricultural sector.

Paul Gillespie, columnist with the Irish Times and UCD academic recently wrote about the town of Shannon and claimed it was a symptom of failure to decentralise the state. Paul joined Bobby this morning to share his thoughts.  

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Conor Maning, MD of Pipelife Ireland.

Joining Boby to go through the main business stories in Saturday’s papers is Gina London, communications consultant and author of Amplify You: How to Connect More Powerfully in an AI world, and Newstalk’s own Eamonn Toursney.  

Justin Pennington is the author of The Intrapreneur Leader, and he joined Bobby to discuss why we need to reframe what or who a leader actually is.  

Bobby was out and about again this week, where he stopped into Volume Records record shop in Dun Laoghaire.  

The canals of Ireland are more than just historic waterways running through the country, it has become a workplace, a destination and a business built around tourism, food, leisure and recreation.   Nut what is it like to run a business on and around the canal and what opportunities and challenges does it present?  Joining Bobby are  Mícheál Ó Cionna, proprietor of Canal Boat Restau...

Bobby was out and about again this week where he stopped into the fabulously trendy sandwich spot on Dublin’s Drury Street - Morso!

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Sarah Stone McDevitt, author of ‘The Round Table: How Relational Intelligence Will Become Your Human Advantage in the AI Age’ & Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor of the Sunday Times Ireland.

There's something about a classic car that goes beyond simply getting from A to B. Whether it’s nostalgia, an investment, a restoration project or just the pleasure of driving something with a bit of character, there’s a thriving business built around these cars. So today, we’re looking at the business of classic cars in Ireland - what’s driving demand, what makes a car valuable, and whether these...

Doug Stephens is the Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet, and widely regarded as one of the world's foremost retail industry futurists. He joins Bobby to discuss the real world business implications of renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.

For a business, “giving back” can sometimes sound like a bit of a corporate cliché, but what does it actually mean when that support reaches the ground and makes a measurable difference to people’s lives? Tesco’s Community Fund has been doing that since 2014, distributing more than €10 million to some 27,000 community projects across Ireland. Joining Bobby to hear all about the initiative is: Loui...

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is John Kelly of Suir Engineering.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Pam Stone, Chief Executive of Respa Beds.

In a story on the front page of this morning’s Irish Independent, the Government is considering slowing or delaying planned carbon-tax increases as it weighs the cost-of-living burden against Ireland’s climate commitments. The current path towards a €100-per-tonne carbon price would add significantly to petrol, diesel and home-heating costs by 2030, but ministers are examining alternatives, from d...

From timeless pieces to one-of-a-kind finds, vintage clothes shops are reshaping the way we think about fashion, sustainability and style.  But what does the business of vintage actually look like in Ireland? Where is demand coming from, what makes a vintage shop successful, and how is the industry changing? For this week’s Industry Review, we’re looking at the world of vintage clothing with...

The Budget is only a few weeks away so pre-budget statements are arriving thick and fast. We also know investment in infrastructure will be key to ensuring the Irish economy can function in the years ahead. Andrew Brownlee, CEO of the Construction Industry Federation joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

When you think about climate change and its effects on your business, how do you feel? Stressed at every new regulation? Or do you see it as a positive challenge that may well add value to your company if you get it right. Sandhya Sabapathy follows the second path and her new book offers a guide to achieving this - she joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is employment law expert, Caroline Reidy & Lorcan Allen of Keating and Associates.