Presented by Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam, this 30-minute programme focuses on the key business stories from home and abroad, market analysis, new business innovations and profile interviews.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
Latest episodes
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6 min
What is a ‘nomad capitalist’?
A ‘nomad capitalist’ is usually not attached to any large company but operates around the world in a jurisdiction which suits for tax or cost purposes. These are often consultants…
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3 min
Tuesday business headlines
Joe Lynam brings us Tuesday business headlines.
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8 min
The business of Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland
One insurance company in Ireland is owned by a charity and hands over any profits to beneficial causes. It’s called Ecclesiastical Insurance and last week its donations to non prof…
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5 min
The business of Twomey Bakers
Patrick Twomey is the 4th generation of his family to run Twomey Bakers in West Limerick. The have now they have signed a new deal to supply Aldi with thousands of loaves a week. B…
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8 min
Graham Fox Head of Distribution with Amundi
Amundi is biggest fund manager in Europe and their study found that Irish savers have a greater fear of losing money than their European peers. It comes as households prepare for t…
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8 min
Friday's business headlines
Friday's business headlines with Joe Lynam and Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
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6 min
The business of The Kilkenny Design Group
The Kilkenny Design group now has 20 outlets nationwide, selling high end Irish fashion and assorted products since 1963. Now its latest numbers say that turnover was up 13% to €36…
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3 min
Thursday's business headlines
Thursday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.
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8 min
Eoin Lynam the Chief Executive of AXA life Europe
A few years ago the giant French insurer AXA bought Laya health insurance. Now AXA is behind life insurance products from Laya. Cover online is capped at €750,000 but AXA life is e…
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5 min
The business of Evoke Kitchens in Waterford
The most important room in most houses is the kitchen. Evoke Kitchens have been designing and installing kitchens in Waterford. To chat all about the business was Teresanne O’Reill…
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3 min
Wednesday's business headlines
Wednesday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.
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8 min
Paul F Walsh on online safety and concerns
Paul F Walsh has been campaigning for years about online safety, espionage and AI overreach. Now he’s also concerned that platforms such as TikTok and Meta are openly siding with r…
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6 min
Why nearly half of us can’t function without our morning coffee
Nearly half of Irish people say they can’t function without their morning coffee, with some admitting they’re best avoided before their first cup. Joe Lynam spoke to Nessa O’Sulliv…
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7 min
SBCI boosts SME lending with an extra €500m
The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) is increasing its State-backed Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme by a further €500 million, aiming to help more SMEs access…
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2 min
Tuesday business news headlines
Tuesday business news headlines with Joe Lynam.
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7 min
Monday business news headlines
Monday business news headlines with Joe Lynam and Leonie MacCann from Irish Life Investment Managers.
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6 min
Encouraging cross-border economic activity.
Last year the value of goods and services traded between companies on both sides of the Irish border stood at €17 billion. The vast majority of that are goods and most of those flo…
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9 min
The business of Green IT
Green IT is opening a giant facility in Naas designed to refurbish old laptops, screens and computers which might otherwise have been dumped in landfill. Green IT has been around f…
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6 min
The business of The Irish Recorded Music Association
This has been a big week for the digital economy. The Irish Recorded Music Association which ensures that record labels get paid for their clients’ creativity, hosted a conference…
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6 min
Liam Sheehan the Co-Founder of ArmadilloPay
ArmadilloPay works with large, usually-American corporations to send small amounts but in large batches of payments to individuals in one go. Using card services companies such as…