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IBEC’s international division is known as IBEC Global and it publishes a "Divergence Watch" on how the UK and the Eu are diverging in policy and trade terms. This third edition focuses on carbon emissions and what EU and UK divergence on carbon policies means for businesses operating in both jurisdictions - especially Ireland. Ibec Global’s Executive Director is Jackie King 

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

Google has announced that it’s providing half a million Euros in grants for social enterprises in Ireland. The money will be distributed by Social Enterprise Ireland and INCO to support underserved parts of the economy that might struggle to get funding from either the State or commercial banks Tim Griffiths from Social Enterprise IRL spoke to Joe with more on this.

In September’s €11 billion budget, the government announced a temporary business energy support scheme to help companies meet the huge challenges of soaring energy costs through the winter. As the Mercury starts, dipping, and real winter weather sets in, the Revenue Commissioners are urging companies to at least apply for the TBESS. As the old adage goes if you’re not in you can’t win. Joining Joe was Maresa Hempenstall, Assistant Principal Officer with the Revenue

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

A fortnight ago minister Helen McEntee officially opened a new care home in her constituency in Duleek. The provider is Silver Stream healthcare and they also announced the creation of 170 new jobs. But many in the sector worry that care homes are gonna start closing due to lack of funding and the pressure that might place on taxpayers. And that problem will accentuate as we’re all living longer. Tom Finn is the Chief executive of Silver Stream Healthcare. One of the largest providers in Ireland and Tom joined Joe this morning on the show.

Stock markets linked to China soared yesterday after the mood music appeared to signal that China might relax its Zero Covid-19 policy which has seen whole cities continue to be locked down almost 2 years after the virus first emerged and despite the presence of vaccines. It follows a week of unprecedented protests by citizens in a country not famed for its tolerance of criticism. Joe spoke to Ava Shen from the Eurasia Group think tank about what was going on in China.

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

Among the many centenaries that Ireland has been marking since the tumultuous birth of the nation 100 years ago, is the fiscal independence that came with the establishment of the Department of Finance. The department which controls the purse strings often has few friends within the Government and has also had a rollercoaster century. So much so that there’s a fascinating new book about it. Ciaran Casey is the author of the ‘Department of Finance 1959 to 1999’ and Ciaran joined Joe on the show.

Joe caught up with Michael O’Leary at the launch of a partnership with Trinity College Dublin to use new Sustainable aviation fuel. 

A look at today's business papers with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.

A major new survey conducted by Ibec highlights the importance of access to pan-European Unitary Patent System for Irish Businesses It highlights that 78% of businesses said that they are likely to increase their patenting activity to protect their innovations, if Ireland were to sign up to the new Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) system. Naoise Gaffney, Chair of Ibec’s Intellectual Property Group spoke to Emmet Oliver on the show.

The Health Insurance Authority is urging people to review their health insurance policy before they renew it, to ensure their policies get them the best cover for themselves and their families. Over 50% of the insured population renew their policy between November and March. Laura Brian, CEO of the Health Insurance Authority joined Emmet Oliver on the show this morning.

Emmet Oliver takes a look takes a look at the markets and the stories making the business pages with Aidan Donnelly, Head of Equities in Davy Private Clients, Dublin.

As the party season gets underway, there are those who believe that companies gain a lot of goodwill by hosting such events and our guest certainly subscribes to that point of view. Paul Davis runs Davis events agency  and joined Joe this morning on the show.

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year was announced last night in the Powerscourt Hotel. The winner was Martin McKay and he’s the founder and boss of TextHelp which is a software company designed to help people with dyslexia and physical disabilities. Martin joined Joe this morning after his big win.

A look at today's business papers and markets with Newstalk's Business Editor.

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

We have a winner for this month. and this month it is in the healthcare and homecare business. Never has this industry been as important as during lockdown. When so many thousands of our fellow citizens lost their lives due to COVID-19. But it’s an industry that is often undervalued and underappreciated, even though some or all of us will end up in need of it at some stage. This month's winner struck the judges due to her empathy, her professionalism, her attention to detail and her success. It is Collette Gleeson is the Chief Executive of Comfort Keepers which is a homecare business. Business Person of the Month on Newstalk, with Eversheds Sutherland – Ireland’s largest and most established global law firm

Did you know that there is more than one major Scandinavian furniture retailer in Europe. JYSK is from Denmark and they are rapidly growing their presence in this country. In fact sales are up 40% over the past year. Roni Tuominen is the Country Manager for JYSK UK and Ireland and joined Joe this morning.