A weekly look at business and economics from an Irish perspective hosted by Irish Times Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. Produced in association with EY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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33 min
Why is motor insurance so expensive in Ireland?
This week on Inside Business we’re looking at the latest data on motor insurance, which shows that premiums continue to rise.The Central Bank’s annual report on motor premiums show…
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19 min
Microsoft president Brad Smith: Ireland is “well-positioned for future of AI”
This week’s guest on Inside Business is Brad Smith, vice chair and president at tech giant Microsoft.He was in Dublin this week to speak at the Government’s international AI summit…
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52 min
Budget 2027: Does this giveaway budget have potential banana skins that might lie ahead for the Government?
First up on this budget special, host Ciarán Hancock was joined on the line by Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy from Leinster House who took us through the headline elements…
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42 min
Ireland’s economic outlook ahead of Budget 2027 and agentic AI going rogue
On this episode of Inside Business, we start with Ireland’s economic outlook a week out from the Budget 2027 announcement. After years of consistent steady growth and running a sur…
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27 min
Should Ireland share its corporation tax bonanza with the EU?
On this episode of Inside Business, we look at Ireland’s bulging tax receipts from the major multinationals.Last week in an interview with Naomi O’Leary of The Irish Times, French…
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56 min
Soaring energy costs and why ‘we can’t protect everyone from the impact of war’
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, fuel prices at the pump continue to rise and Energia last week became the latest domestic player to increase its electricity and gas p…
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39 min
From kitchen counter to supermarket shelves, the rise of Ballymaloe Foods
First up on this episode of Inside Business, a family firm that has become one of Ireland’s best-known food brands.Maxine Hyde’s grandmother - Ballymaloe founder Myrtle Allen - beg…
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35 min
Has the Government’s strategy to keep fuel costs down proved to be ‘knee-jerk’ and difficult to reverse?
First up on this episode of Inside Business, the issue of fuel costs after the Dáil voted to postpone the restoration of fuel excise duty last Friday.Did they wilt in the face of m…
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29 min
Will the upcoming budget drive inflation and increase costs for Irish households?
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council have made their pre-budget submission. They feel the Government’s proposed budgetary package will drive inflation and increase costs for household…
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42 min
How many new homes does Ireland really need?
The Government has introduced 46 tax measures since 2013 to stimulate house building here. Have they worked and do they represent good value for money for taxpayers? To help answer…
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35 min
Should Meta's 'intrusive' smart glasses be banned?
It's been a busy week for tech giant Meta. Its new glasses have sparked controversy over privacy concerns, while founder Mark Zuckerberg published his AI manifesto, and the company…
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29 min
Are middle earners getting gouged by the tax system here?
In a column last week, Cliff Taylor posed the question as to whether middle earners are being ripped off by the Irish income tax system. And with no income tax package introduced i…
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32 min
What size does your pension actually need to be for a comfortable retirement?
First up this week’s episode of Inside Business, we are looking at pensions and what constitutes a comfortable retirement here.A recent survey from Royal London Ireland suggested I…
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42 min
Aer Lingus job cuts and Ryanair’s profits plunge - what is happening in the Irish aviation sector?
First up on Inside Business this week, we look at the woes impacting the Irish aviation sector.Aer Lingus last week announced plans to cut up to 500 jobs at the airline, the equiva…
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26 min
Will the State’s plan for the Carlton Cinema site revitalise O’Connell Street?
First up on this week’s episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock speaks to Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times about the State’s purchase of the a 5-acre site on O’Connell Stree…
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36 min
How can tech offer solutions for obesity and weight management?
On this special episode of Inside Business recorded at EY’s head office, host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Dr Harriet Treacy, founder and CEO of BeyondBMI, Ireland’s first online me…
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39 min
The 9 per cent VAT rate has been welcomed by restaurants but does the hospitality sector actually need it?
In the first half of this week’s Inside Business, we debate the merits or otherwise of the now permanent 9 per cent VAT rate for the hospitality sector which kicked in on Wednesday…
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40 min
Has the Irish building sector got themselves hooked on Government subsidies?
On this week’s episode of Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock has Irish Times new recruit Killian Woods in studio to discuss a Government scheme to support the building of apartmen…
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32 min
Will a Middle East peace deal make any difference to inflation?
The announcement of a 60 day ceasefire in the Middle East to allow detailed negotiations on what we understand could be a deal to end the conflict, has given the financial markets…
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42 min
‘No profit and crap governance’ – is Elon Musk’s SpaceX actually worth $1.75 trillion?
First up on this week’s episode of Inside Business is Elon Musk's company SpaceX and its plan to raise $75 billion through what will likely be the biggest initial public offering (…