Down To Business

For this weeks' Industry Review, Bobby will be taking a look at the EV market. With Ireland having set the ambitious goal of 845,000 EVs on the road by 2030, the question remains, is this possible? Joining Bobby was Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring Expert with Carzone, Derek Reilly, General Manager at Nevo.ie, and Brian Cooke, Director General of SIMI.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, business reporter with the Sunday Times, and Stephen O'Leary, founder of Olytico.

With the business world changing quickly, we talk to Mike Soutar, one of Lord Sugar's trusted advisors on The Apprentice, on his new book 'Next Gen CEO'.

Bobby was joined by Conor Galvin, CEO of Ornua, in the Executive Chair this week.

The European Central Bank has raised its interest rates for the first time in almost three years. To find out more Bobby's joined by economist Jim Power.

The founder of Hildun Beauty and winner of Arnott's Pitch 2025 competition, Suzy Griffin Dunne, joins Bobby to discuss her business.

The quest for love seems to be an eternal one, but the business of helping others find it is more contemporary. As disillusionment in dating apps, speed dating, and social media rises and AI poses new challenges, matchmaking is ready to become mainstream again. Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss the industry’s rebirth was Feargal Harrington, MD & Co-Founder of Intro Matchmaking, Sharon Kenny and...

Emmet, in for Bobby, was  joined in the Executive Chair this week by Zoe Kavanagh, Repak CEO.

We take our connected lifestyle for granted these days. The shiny bells and whistles websites may look easy to navigate, but how accessible are they if you have any form of disability? My next guest has personal experience of living with a disability. He is also the founder and CEO of a company that offers clients solutions to make their websites accessible to over one billion potential customers...

We have spoken about what makes a great workplace many times here on Down to Business. My next guest believes a happy and safe workplace is crucial for recruiting, nourishing and retaining employees. It will also help with your bottom line. Dr Audrey Tang Chartered Psychologist joined Emmet Oliver to discuss

Ireland's tax revenues continue to surge, driven largely by a small number of US tech and pharmaceutical giants. But with Brussels warning about over-reliance on multinational corporation tax, unemployment beginning to tick upwards, and growing uncertainty around US trade and tax policy, questions are being asked about how resilient Ireland's economic model really is. Emmet Oliver was joined by Cl...

Joining Emmet Oliver in for Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers, Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and Declan Ralph of BWG Foods

Now, for this week’s Industry Review, we’re talking about one of Ireland’s most iconic food traditions - the chipper. So, how are operators adapting to changing tastes, rising costs, and major staffing challenges? To discuss Bobby was joined by Nuisin Jalilvand, Manager at Hooked in Galway Roberto Macari, Operations Manager with Romayo's Diner Group John Beshoff, Co-owner of Beshoff' Bros

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Seamus Hunt, Managing Director of Hunt office.ie

Bobby was joined by  one of the few Irish entertainers whose stage is the globe. He has the title of being one of the best Magicians to perform in Vegas, and he is also ready to hack our brains.  He joined Bobby to discuss his career and what a working week looks like for him.

It’s the dream of every business leader. Doing more in less time and with far less stress. Can it be done and how easy might it be? Bobby was joined by e Barry Cryan of DoMoreBetter to the show to discuss how we might be able to be more efficient in the way we work so we can all work less be less stressed.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Doug Keatinge, Communications specialist.  

Now, a couple of weeks ago as part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Annual CEO Retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Bill Gifford, who is a bestselling author and keynote speaker on the subject of health & longevity. As part of their conversation, Bobby and Bill explored some of the cutting edge thinking when it comes to diagnostic technologies and preventative measures we can all...

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is journalist and author Valerie Cox & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.

Last week, Down to Business brought you the show from Canada for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year annual CEO Retreat. One of the people Bobby met there was David Walmsley who is the Editor in chief of the Globe and Mail, Canada’s best-known newspaper.

Bobby was out & about in Stradbally, County Laois checking out ‘Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland’ and seeing how horse-riding can help people with disabilities.

Jay Klein is the Founder & CEO of The PUR Company Inc., where he leads a global brand committed to making simple, better-for-you substitutions – without compromising taste or quality. As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with him about the success of the business and more.

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. You’ll hear from the likes of Colonel Chris Hadfield, Ontario resident and Irish footballing legend, Kevin Kilbane, Laura McCarthy of Drink Botanicals Ireland, Bobby Healy of Manna Air Delivery, and Jennifer Rock of Skingredients.

Colonel Chris Hadfield is an astronaut, business leader, hi-tech entrepreneur, five-time bestselling author, and global speaker on leadership, change, and managing life. Having commanded the International Space Station and directed companies, he has deep experience with best practices and tactics on guiding teams through extreme circumstances of complexity and change. As part of this year's EY Ent...

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with three people who have all been first movers and innovators in their field: - Laura McCarthy of Drink Botanicals Ireland - Bobby Healy of Manna Air Delivery - Jennifer Rock of Skingredients.