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You've heard of technology or simply Tech. You've also probably heard of Fintech but the latest iteration of tech and one which is growing rapidly because of its necessity is Climate Tech. The Irish Climate Tech Opportunity 2023’ written by SustainabilityWorks and PwC is out and it’s a call to arms for anyone in the technology space not to miss the boat and help heal the planet as well. Joe spoke to Laura Heuston Co-Founder of SustainabilityWorks.

A look at Tuesday's business papers and markets with Joe Lynam.

We’re in the final full week of January. So we have a fair idea of whether the mild uptick in the European economy has continued into the new year. Ireland - by most measures appears to have avoided the economic malaise that many had feared 6 months ago - despite soaring inflation, an oil price shock, and a technology Winter. And that doesn't even mention rapidly rising interest rates and a war on the European continent. So how well placed are we for the coming year? To discuss with Joe was Dan O’Brien Chief Economist with the IIEA and Simon McKeever is the head of the Irish Exporters Association.

A run-through of some of the business stories today with Joe Lynam.

An acute shortage of qualified accountants will worsen in 2023, as the talent crunch is on course to worse in 2023 as Irish businesses and firms struggle to access the talent they need to support the economy That’s according to the Chartered Accountants of Ireland President, Pat O’Neill who joined Emmet this morning on the show.

Irish-owned architectural company, ARGO has expanded into the United States with the official opening of a New York Office and intends to tap into a €12 billion US investment potential David Campion, Founder of ARGO Development Studio spoke to Emmet this morning.

Emmet Oliver takes a look at today's business papers and markets with Aidan Donnelly Head of Equities in Davy Private Clients, Dublin.

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme 2023 is officially open for nominations from this morning. Entrepreneurs from emerging, established, and international businesses operating across all industry sectors across the island of Ireland are invited to submit their nominations between now and March 2nd. Emmet Oliver spoke to Roger Wallace, Partner Lead for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Programme.

Ireland will not experience any industry growth in 2023 but should remain on par with 2022 levels. That’s according to infrastructure consulting firm AECOM, which today published its annual Irish construction industry review. John O’Regan is AECOM’s Ireland Director joined Emmet this morning on the show.

A run-through of some of the business stories today with Emmet Oliver.

Despite enormous headwinds throughout the European economy, Ireland remains an attractive place to buy property for international investors. That’s one of the conclusions in the outlook for 2023 from the commercial property agents CBRE. But is there a risk of a glut of commercial property on the markets as 200000 m2 is under construction and we move to a hybrid working model of working from home and the office? Colin Richardson – Director and Head of Research - at CBRE gave Joe the details.

Lidl has gone from a minor presence 15 years ago to one of the biggest retailers in Ireland. Now the German supermarket says it’s invested a landmark €1 billion into Irish farming and food production. But can it keep up the rapid pace of expansion amid fierce competition from local grocers? JP Scally Chief Executive of Lidl Ireland joined Joe in the studio this morning.

Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a run-through of some of the main business stories in the papers today.

It’s not easy for an unemployed single mother to start a business in any environment. Add in a global pandemic and not much money and you've got insurmountable obstacles for some. But not for Sinead Crowther who created a soother made of real honey which has taken off and even has two of the most famous investors in Ireland Niall Fitzgerald and Seán O’Driscoll as early backers. Speaking to Joe about the business was Sinead Crowther is the founder and boss of Tonstix.

Apart from our own Business 'Person Of The Month' competition, there are a few other big competitions for companies to enter. One of them is the Guaranteed Irish Business of the Year. And the finalists for this year have been announced. Brid O’Connell is the chief executive of Guaranteed Irish and Brid joined Joe this morning.

A run-through of some of the business stories today with Joe Lynam.

We discussed new year's resolutions last week. Many of us have vowed to give up booze or chocolate and work out more but an increasing number have promised themselves a facelift or to remove unwanted lines or belly fat. Increasingly it’s a case of New Year: New Me. But Ireland lags behind Harley Street and other larger European nations when it comes to its cosmetic enhancement industry. For more on this Joe spoke to Pat Phelan the boss of Sisu Clinic.

A look at today's business papers and websites with Joe Lynam.

Aviation has probably had the worst 3 years since world war II. First, a global pandemic grounded most planes in the Western World and then a year ago Russia invaded Ukraine and promptly seized ownership of almost all of the planes that its airlines had leased - mostly from Irish-registered companies. Now things are starting to return a bit to normal and a new report from the Irish leasing firm Avalon says that global air traffic will return to pre-pandemic levels this summer. But will they get their Russian planes back? All questions for Andy Cronin the Chief executive of AVOLON Aerospace

Today is the so-called ‘Quitters Day’. Jan 13th is supposedly the day that we give up our new year’s resolutions. It might have been booze or cigarettes or it might have been planning to quit your job. But many of us lack the willpower to persevere. Speaking to Joe this morning was Jim Steele the author of ‘Unashamedly Human'.