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The online safety regulator Coimisiún na Meán has launched a new investigation into the social media giants Tiktok and LinkedIn.  It suspects that they both have confusing and difficult to access ways for users to complain about if they suspect some content of being illegal.  Coimisiún na Meán is taking action under the new EU rules called the Digital Services Act.  All to discuss with John Evans is the Digital Services Commissioner with Coimisiún na Meán.

Wednesday's business new headlines with Joe Lynam.

It’s not that long ago when China was the second most popular destination for European goods. But things have shifted against Europe since then. With the exception of luxury goods, China is increasingly offering viable and in some cases better versions of cars, machinery and technology than we export from the EU.  So, are we in a deep hole now or could China leverage our need to sell to it for geopolitical reasons? All to discuss with  Robin Harding is Asia Editor with the Financial Times, and he wrote a controversial piece last week in which he painted a bleak picture for European exports to China. 

Two in three AI users in Ireland have seen higher productivity at work.  That’s according to PwC’s 2025 Irish & Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey, which also reported most people who use AI at work see greater creativity in their jobs.  All to discuss with Laoise Mullane is Director and AI Adoption Lead, at PwC Ireland.  

Less than half of adults hold any investments, while most investors prefer low-risk options.  That’s according to new research from the Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland, whose CEO Brian Hayes joined Susan this morning on the show.

Tuesday's business headlines along with Susan Hayes Culleton in for Joe Lynam today.

For 10 consecutive years, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been listed in the top 30 European Business Schools as ranked by the Financial Times.     Considered the 'ranking of rankings' in terms of measuring business schools’ quality, the latest Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings place UCD Smurfit School at 23rd.   Professor Tony Brabazon Dean of UCD College of Business.  

Today is Cyber Monday, one of the biggest dates in the retail calendar in the heart of the festive season, which presents an exciting opportunity for businesses to lure in new customers with the right kind of sales and promotions.   But how should business leaders know what kinds of promotions work best? And what are the pitfalls they should be hoping to avoid? All to discuss with Jenny Millar CEO of Untapped Pricing.

Susan Hayes Culleton brings us Monday's business news headlines along with Russ Mould from AJ Bell.

Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens in Clonakilty has been awarded the prestigious “Best Wedding Venue” prize at the international Historic Hotels of Europe Awards.   The West Cork hotel is celebrating 200 years in business next year. Joining Susan to explain what goes into organising the best day of someone’s life is Michael O’Neill, Manager and Part proprietor of Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens. 

WaterWipes founder Edward McCloskey has been named EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 at their annual awards last night. Edward joined Susan this morning after his big win.

Susan Hayes Culleton takes a run through Friday's business news headlines.

Thursday business headlines with Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam.

Microsoft celebrates 40 years and €40bn investment in this country.  But even amid this boom in investment the technology giants have openly expressed concern that we may be looking at an AI bubble which could burst and bring on a recession. Joining Joe on the show was Catherine Doyle runs Microsoft here in Ireland which employs 6,400 people including LinkedIn as well as a huge cloud business.

For years Ireland used to look with envy at the economic stability of our near neighbours in the UK.  They enjoyed steady growth, a global trading footprint, strong productivity and normal levels of debt.  Now none of these things apply to Britain.   So what can we expect from Rachael Reeves and what would it mean for us here?  Chris Beauchamp is Chief Market analyst with IG

Wednesday's business news review along with Joe Lynam.

The business is called Foundit.ie and it issues a series of QR code stickers that we can put on our valuables such as our laptops, books, bags and car keys.  If you misplace them and someone honest finds them, they simply scan the QR code on the device and it connects with the actual owner. And foundit.ie is our Repak Green Businessperson of the Month and its founder is Alan Sparks from Wicklow. 

Tuesday's business news review along with Joe Lynam.

Next week the Cabinet is rumoured to discuss one of the most important documents this decade and one which could change the direction of travel when it comes to getting things built in this country.  It’s an action plan as opposed to a report on how to radically speed up infrastructure delivery and it will involve urgent legislation and quite a few noses out of joint if it’s to be implemented. Seán O’Driscoll is the man who was one of the driving forces behind many of the recommendations which the government will consider used to run Glen Dimplex and now chairs UCC and the ESRI.

The new auto-enrolment pension scheme will cost the average Irish business an additional €25,000 in employee-related charges from next year, that's according to a nationwide survey conducted by FRS Recruitment. Their CEO Colin Donnery joined Emmet this morning.