Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam

Unemployment has remained near all-time record lows of between four and 5%. Despite that research from the professional social media site LinkedIn, suggests that those already in jobs are “hugging“ those jobs are not sniffing around for newer opportunities. This seems to suggest that the market is not as tight as it once was, and moving around is more of a risk than it might have been. All to disc...

When the infrastructure action plan was published 2 weeks ago, there was plenty of reaction from big business and the major pressure groups but we haven't heard what family run companies think of it. After all, they employ twice as many people in this country as the public sector and the FDI sector. Joining Joe in studio this morning was John McGrane Head of the Family Business Network.

Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam brings us Wednesday's business news headlines.

Boeing sold its first plane into Ireland 65 years ago.  It has since sold 1400 aircraft to Irish airlines and leasing companies making us amazingly the 3rd biggest customer in the world.  Now the Seattle based plane-make is opening up a new European hub in Dublin airport - possibly to get closer to its biggest single customer. Joe was joined on the show by Jeremy Quin the President of Bo...

Mike Lynch used to run the chip design giant Autonomy before it was sold to HP for $12bn.  HP then sued Lynch for fraudulently overstating the value of Autonomy and won in the British civil courts.  His life story is fascinating from an Irish point of view because both his parents were born here and now there’s a superb book about him.  It’s called ‘The Curious Case of Mike Lynch: t...

In 2025 Ireland was the leading European domicile for active exchange-traded funds with a huge 94 per cent of market share.  That data comes from Irish Funds and ETF Book. Emmet chats to Pat Lardner, Chief Executive of Irish Funds .

Retail pay has increased 40% since 2020, and with National Minimum Wage set to reach €14.15 per hour in January 2026 retailers will face another year of balancing compliance, competitiveness and cost control.     This is according to recruitment specialists Excel Recruitment. With more on this Emmet spoke to Nikki Murran, Director of Grocery Retail at Excel .

Tuesday's business news review with Emmet Oliver.

Echelon data centres welcome the new direction from the commission for the regulation of utilities concerning large energy users. All to discuss with Niall Molloy, CEO, Echelon Data Centres.

Venture capital investment in generative AI jumped by 65% in the first 11 months of the year.  That’s according to new analysis from EY Ireland, whose Technology, Media and Entertainment and Telecommunications Industry Leader Grit Young.

Monday business markets news with Emmet Oliver along with Russ Mould from AJ Bell. 

Needless to say cyber risks top the poll for major international companies as the biggest source of threats.  That's followed by a global economic slowdown and potential regulatory or legislative changes coming down the tracks.  The global risk survey was carried out by the professional services company AON. Speaking to Joe this morning was Rachael Ingle the Chief Executive of AON Irelan...

All the market and business news with Joe Lynam along with Austin Hughes  from AJ Bell.

There was another serious warning about Ireland’s over dependence on a small cohort of American multinationals today.  The ESRI said that these firms were making substantial positive contributions to the country But potential job cuts and America’s tilt towards nationalism could jeopardise that Foreign investment and growth in Ireland.  The report also looks at how we can grow home-grown...

For decades pharmacists have been giving free advice and care to their customers but now, they will be able to legally prescribe some medication as well.  It’s a step change and will hopefully unclog GP surgeries but also benefit pharmacies economically.  They will only be allowed to prescribe 8 very specific symptoms but it’s hoped the list will grow.  All to discuss with Caoimhe M...

Thursdays business news headlines with Joe Lynam.

December and early January are usually the busiest period for furniture sales. Many of us like new stuff for Christmas and others like to refresh our homes during the Winter sales.  One of the biggest furniture retailers is of course IKEA and now they've launched an interest free financing for bigger purchases. But should we be encouraging shoppers to take out money on credit - even if the ra...

Some of you out there may have already had free gifts from your employer. Some of you may have received a prepaid credit card and some of you may have received other rewards from the boss. But employers and employees need to know that the total value in any year can never exceed €1500 if Benefit in Kind is to be avoided.  We’re also approaching the deadline for contractors who aren't on payro...

Wednesday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

We’re only a few weeks away from the start of auto enrollment whereby nearly everyone at work will be signed up to a pension scheme.  But many employers can opt to launch their workplace retirement schemes and often do this saving with giants like Zurich, Irish Life or Aviva.  As of this week they could choose to go for a brand-new Irish pension company offering a low-cost digital-only w...

New research from Matrix Recruitment finds bullying and even far-right sentiment on the rise in Irish workplaces. Emmet spoke to Recruitment Manager Joanne Foley about the findings.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s State of Competition in Ireland reports suggest that competition has weakened in several important areas within the Services Sector of the economy in recent years. Speaking to Emmet this morning was  Brian McHugh.

Tuesday's business headlines along with Emmet Oliver.

The average property in the existing homes market is being sold once every 50 years.  That’s according to a new report from property portal MyHome, in association with Bank of Ireland, which found that the rate at which existing homeowners, with mortgage debt, move home is now less than half the UK level.   All to discuss with Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist, Bank of Ireland.

The government is today launching a new report Assessing Economic Trends in Ireland and Northern Ireland.  This is the first report in a new annual series from the Economic and Social Research Institute examining economic developments across the island of Ireland.   Joining Emmet this morning was Dr. Adele Bergin is an Associate Research Professor with the ESRI and co-author of...