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Irish Times Inside Business
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A weekly look at business and economics from an Irish perspective hosted by Irish Times Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. Produced in association with EY.
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Glenveagh CEO Stephen Garvey: “We put ourselves in the boots of the consumer”
Aug 10, 202200:46:21Tap to summarizeLast week, Glenveagh Properties, one of the State’s largest homebuilders, faced criticism over a design plan they put forward to Minister Darragh O’Brien, in a bid to solve Ireland’s housing crisis. The plan suggested an overhaul of existing planning regulations which would replace apartments with more own door homes. A move which CEO Stephen Garvey describes as “a win-win for society across the board”. Here he speaks to Ciarán Hancock about the suggestions in the report, how it could keep building costs down and where he thinks house prices will go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The future of forecourts (originally published October 2021)
Aug 3, 202200:32:52Tap to summarizeIn 2020 Maxol celebrated its 100th year in business, making it the oldest family run oil company in Ireland. As they prepare for their next 100 years in operation, the company have undertaken a major revamp of their forecourt network and convenience shops. In October Ciaran Hancock took a trip out to their flagship outlet in Bray to speak with Maxol’s Chief Executive Brian Donaldson and to Director and family shareholder Noel McMullan. They spoke about the impact of the pandemic on fuel sales, the future of cars and travel and how their business model can align itself with climate change targets set by the government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Will a European gas crunch affect Ireland?
Jul 27, 202200:33:15Tap to summarizeWith the flow of Russian gas to Europe in ever more doubt this winter, the EU is grappling with how to ensure adequate energy supplies across its member states. Ireland has secured an exemption from a new EU directive that calls for a 15% reduction in use. But that doesn't mean Ireland can avoid any pain. Barry O'Halloran and Naomi O'Leary join Ciarán Hancock to discuss. Barry also reports on the latest Ryanair news including Q1 results and baggage handling problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What an interest rate rise means for you
Jul 20, 202200:34:20Tap to summarizeThe European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates this week in an effort to dampen inflation. What will the move mean for consumers, mortgage-holders and the economy? Cliff Taylor explains. But first: This week AIB announced it would no longer provide cash services in many more of its branches across the country. The move has angered some customers, advocates for rural services and bank employees. Ciarán talks to markets correspondent Joe Brennan and Financial Services Union general secretary John O'Connell about the move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Interview: Martin Shanahan on leaving IDA Ireland
Jul 13, 202200:38:46Tap to summarizeMartin Shahahan has been at the helm of IDA Ireland since 2014, but will step down from his role as CEO in early 2023. Today he tells Cliff Taylor about his decision to leave after eight years in the job, the progress made in that time and the challenges facing Ireland in attracting high levels of foreign direct investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →How far will a €6.7 billion budget package get us?
Jul 6, 202200:35:49Tap to summarizeUCC economics lecturer Seamus Coffey and Tom McDonnell Co-Director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) join Cliff Taylor to discuss the Summer Economic Statement which was published this week and the €6.7 billion budget package poised to tackle the spiralling cost-of-living crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Which direction are house prices going?
Jun 29, 202200:26:16Tap to summarizeTwo housing reports delivered two different takes on the Irish property market in the past week. MyHome.ie, which is owned by The Irish Times, suggests that house price growth is slowing in the face of cost-of-living concerns and rising interest rates. However Daft.ie says they’re accelerating, fast approaching the Celtic Tiger peak, amid chronically low levels of supply. So, what’s really going on?In this episode, Irish Times Economics Correspondent Eoin Burke-Kennedy sheds some light on the differences in the two reports, while Marian Finnegan of Sherry Fitzgerald has the estate agents view from the ground.The European Central Bank is expecting to hike its interest rates from next month, with further increases anticipated as the year rolls on. Cliff Taylor explains what effect those hikes might have on house buying over the next 12 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Why are stock markets so volatile right now?
Jun 22, 202200:44:07Tap to summarizeLast week markets worldwide wobbled as investors fretted about a recession and aggressive monetary tightening by central banks.In addition, cryptocurrencies have slumped this year leaving many people nursing major losses. So, is this just a blip, or is there something more fundamental going on? In this episode of The Irish Times Inside Business podcast, Ciarán Hancock is joined by Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times, Aidan Donnelly, head of equities at Irish stockbroker Davy, and Irish Times Washington Correspondent Martin Wall, to make sense of it all and discuss what it might mean for the Irish economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What happens to the Northern Ireland protocol now?
Jun 15, 202200:34:17Tap to summarizeThis week the UK introduced a Bill to unilaterally scrap the Northern Ireland protocol, the post-Brexit set of rules which govern Northern Irish trade. The EU has now launched infringement proceedings against the UK for not complying with significant parts of the deal, which it describes as a clear breach of international law. Ciarán is joined by Public Affairs Editor Simon Carswell, chief executive of Manufacturing Northern Ireland Stephen Kelly and Robert Sweeney, a policy analyst at TASC, to discuss this standoff over the protocol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Business class weathers the pandemic / pension auto-enrolment
Nov 24, 202100:36:50Tap to summarizePredictions of a Covid-induced slowdown that was expected to wreak havoc on the economics of business travel are not, say the aviation industry, being borne out. Emirates country-manager for Ireland, Enda Corneille, talks to Ciarán about how the airline has weathered the pandemic, the company’s carbon credentials and Emirates’ plans for its Dublin-Dubai route.Plus: Cliff Taylor on the SSIA-style top-up from the State that is being proposed as part of a pensions auto-enrolment system currently being designed by the Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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