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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 house price survey.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.