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Glenisk is the largest yoghurt maker in the State and says it accounts for 90% of all the organic milk produced in the Republic and Northern Ireland.  Its factory in Killeigh, outside Tullamore was devastated in a huge fire in 2021 which almost ended the business but it bounced back and is now Glenisk is once again the largest yoghurt maker in the State and the Winner of the Guaranteed Irish Business of the Year as of 11pm last night.  Speaking to Joe after the big win was Vincent Cleary is the chief executive of Glenisk. 

Hundreds of millions of Europeans go to the polls to elect a new European parliament in June. Many will be influenced by what they read on social media. But much of it is deliberately designed to enrage you and push you to extreme positions as well as  keep you on the site.  That’s certainly the view of Tanya O'Carroll, the Activist and senior fellow at the NGO Foxglove who sued Meta over its refusal to stop processing her data for direct marketing purposes. Tanya spoke to Joe this morning.

A look at Friday's business stories and websites with Kate English from Deloitte.

In a world economy which is decarbonising, how do you define a ‘green’ job these days?  Is it the software engineer who designs ways for others to cut CO2 or is it the builder who installs solar panels or is it perhaps the farmer who slashes methane emissions? The Nevin Economic Research Institute has published a key report into this and one of its economists who wrote it is Paul Goldrick Kelly who joined Joe this morning on the show.

He was the youngest ever Taoiseach when he assumed power in 2017 but now Leo Varadkar is stepping down after 7 eventful years in office.  In that time there have been many tests on the Irish economy including a hard Brexit, a complete shutdown of the country due to Covid and the energy price and inflation shocks from 2022. So what will Leo Varadkar’s economic legacy be? We ask Danny McCoy the Chief Executive of the employer's group IBEC.

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

None of us enjoy renewing our broadband or car or home insurance or even changing our banks, but in order to get the best value, it’s always a rewarding process. Now the online aggregator billWinner.com has a new table that it uses to tell you which is the best option for you When it comes to switching your providers. It does involve you giving up a certain amount of your personal information though. Joining Joe on the show was Fiachra O’Comhraí is the Chief Executive of Bill Winner. 

Recently we spoke about Fintech and new financial technology. But there are also new businesses focusing exclusively on sports technology or sports tech and there’s a big conference about that called One Zero this week in Dublin.Tracey Deforge is the Chief Executive and Founder of The Player’s Impact (TPI), which represents the global community of active and retired professional athletes, artists and investors. 

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

After nearly 2 years of rapidly rising interest rates, they look set to start falling in the second half of this year.  But what will it mean for investment trends across Europe and Ireland?  Also are we getting any closer to American style venture capitalism where wealthy groups take gambles on startups?  Joining to discuss the investment environment is Eimear Walsh is Mercer’s Head of Investments Europe 

 When it comes to money, regulators don't like it when banks and financial services providers use consumers as guinea pigs to test new products.  That’s why the Central bank of Ireland is creating a new ‘Innovation Sandbox’ so that companies can test out new ideas for services in a controlled environment and under the supervision of the watchdog.  The idea is to attract more fintechs to Ireland as well as providing more innovative options to customers.       With more on this Joe spoke to Patricia Callan the Chief Executive of Financial Services Ireland.  

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

It’s the denouement of the rugby 6 nations Tournament tomorrow.  Ireland is in pole position to retain the trophy despite our slip up against England last weekend. The actual trophy that will be presented is relatively new and made by the company Thomas Lyte which also makes the FA Cup and premier League trophies as well as a host of awards for the world’s biggest sports. Joe spoke to the Chief Executive of Thomas Lyte and began by asking him how he had won the contract for the 6 nations trophy. 

We're spending an increasing amount of time in front of screens and connected devices but are we working as efficiently as we could be? Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tell us the five free ways to increase your productivity and ensure the technology at your fingertips works harder for you.

There was a 56% surge in crimes on businesses during the St Patrick’s Day festival last year. That’s according to the security business Netwatch which installs CCTV and other security equipment in premises – especially for retail and hospitality firms.Joining Joe to discuss how companies can protect themselves better against criminality, is the Head of Sales with Netwatch, Keith Martin 

Founded in North Carolina in 1937, Krispy Kreme now has more than 1400 outlets worldwide - including 15 here in Ireland.  The fast food empire is launching a special St Patrick's day series of Irish themed donuts this week. But with Ireland having the 2nd highest levels of obesity in Europe.  Are Krispy Kremes what we need more or less of? We speak to Jamie Dunning the Chief Executive of Krispy Kreme UK and Ireland.  

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

Ireland has a new mortgage provider. It’s the Limerick based broker SYS mortgages, and they promised to access the most competitive rates for would be home buyers. But is that possible in an era of higher interest rates? Tony Delaney, Chief Executive of SYS mortgages in Limerick joined Joe on the show this morning. 

Nearly half of the chief executives of Irish listed companies are under the age of 45. That’s almost double the average for the 27 other nations in which the head-hunters, Heidrick & Struggles carried out their survey. So does this mean that we start earlier, or are we Quick learners or is it just because the market is so small here?To discuss that, and the secretive world of headhunting Joe was joined by Stafford Bagot the Chief Executive of Heidrick & Struggles Ireland. 

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