Breakfast Business

Getting houses built and infrastructure in general is the biggest single issue facing Ireland’s economy. But doing so is becoming increasingly difficult.  The number of judicial reviews on planning decisions are on target to double this year compared to last year and only this week a local goose population prevented the building of 600 homes in Dublin. Joe discusses this and more with  Stephen Garvey and the Chief Executive of Glenveagh Homes.

Thursday's business news headlines along with Joe Lynam.

Irish organisations see the opportunities from AI agents, but are not yet grasping the transformative powers. That’s according to a new survey from PWC Ireland, published today. All to discuss with David LeeIrish, Chief Technology officer, PwC Ireland.

A new survey of Irish business owners reveals that housing shortages have evolved from a social issue into a critical business constraint, with 68% saying housing influences where they locate offices.   That’s according to The Ireland edition of The Business Owners Sentiment Survey report for professional services group S&W. Speaking to Tom on this was their Managing Partner, John O’Callaghan.

Tom McEnaney brings us the main business news headlines.

Chambers Ireland have today released the Irish results of Europe’s largest business sentiment survey.  The 2026 Eurochambres Economic Survey, based on responses from over 41,000 businesses across Europe, reveals that businesses are striving to get back on a growth trajectory after several challenging years. Joining Tom to discuss further was Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, Ian Talbot. 

Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Emer Higgins has officially launched the opening of registration for Ireland’s first Government Supply Expo 2025 which takes place today. Minister Higgins gave all the details to Tom on the show this morning,

Tom McEnaney brings us Tuesday's business news headlines.

In a job interview, you typically expect the person being interviewed is the one trying to impress.   But 70% of Irish professionals have declined a job offer after a poor interview experience, according to a new study from Robert Walters.  Joining Tom to discuss more is Suzanne Feeney, Country Manager with Robert Walters Ireland. 

Artificial intelligence is increasingly changing the way work is delivered in the professional services sector, as well as the expectations of clients.  But does it pose an existential threat to the consultancy sector, at least in its current form? All to discuss with Harry Goddard CEO of Deloitte in Ireland.

Monday business news and markets with Tom McEnaney and Kathleen Brooks, XTB. 

The formal unveiling of new OPW Custom Controls Facility and integrated Border Control Post at Rosslare Europort opens today. Joining Tom ahead of the opening was the new CEO of Iarnród Éireann, Mary Considine.

President Donald Trump’s use of broad powers to impose his signature tariffs faced a barrage of skeptical questions at the Supreme Court on Wednesday that signal it may be ready to intervene. Professor of Economics at DCU Edgar Morgenroth discussed this further with Tom.

Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, has officially opened its first dedicated electric vehicle hubs at Clonshaugh, and City Avenue in Dublin.     The Clonshaugh hub features five super-fast chargers and ten bays, while City Avenue offers four super-fast chargers and eight bays. The super-fast EV chargers will be among the fastest available in Ireland delivering up to 400kW each.

Only 37% of employees believe that their workplace supports them to engage in activities to maintain their health and prevent future diseases.  That’s according to Vhi Ireland’s new Workplace Health Insights survey, which is highlighting the need to rethink how workplace wellbeing is promoted.   To discuss further Tom spoke to Amy Burke People and Sustainability Officer, Vhi.

Thursday's business new review with Tom McEnaney. 

With the UK’s Reform Party leading Labour and the Tories in opinion polls the question we have to ask ourselves is what would a Reform government mean for trade with the UK and in particular the special arrangements agreed for Nothern Ireland post Brexit. All to discuss with Anand Menon Professor of European Politics at King’s College London.

Today, the Department of Enterprise will be publishing the Collective Bargaining Roadmap, as part of a 2024 EU Directive that aims to promote collective bargaining on wages in all member states.   Joining Tom on the show was Alan Dillon is Minister of State at the department of Enterprise.

Tom McEnaney looks through today's business news headlines.

Irish workers are doubling-down on flexibility and stability as employers take a “wait-and see” approach following the Budget, according to Matrix Recruitment’s latest Workforce Trends Report for Q3.  Joining Tom to discuss the report findings with Matrix Recruitment’s Head of Recruitment, Breda Dooley.