Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam
News & Politics Podcasts
Presented by Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam, this 30-minute programme focuses on the key business stories from home and abroad, market analysis, new business innovations and profile interviews.
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Presented by Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam, this 30-minute programme focuses on the key business stories from home and abroad, market analysis, new business innovations and profile interviews. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Episodes
What now for the Hungarian economy?
4/17/2026
So we know who won the Hungarian elections at the weekend and we know that change is definitely on its way for how that central European nation is run. We also know that Peter Magyar’s victory will instantly unlock billions of Euros in EU money which had been frozen due to Victor Orban's autocratic tendencies. But what of the Hungarian economy? What will change and what will remain the same?
All to discuss with Anita Komuves, Reuters’s Hungary correspondent.
Duration:00:07:15
The business of OneTouch Health
4/17/2026
As we get older, the demand for care in the home is growing. That means the thousands of care workers calling in to check in and help our older citizens is also growing and they need to be managed and helped by care homes and provision providers. OneTouch Health provides software for those care workers to do their job more effectively and business is good. Neil McGough the Chief Executive of OneTouch Health spoke all about his business with Joe.
Duration:00:07:20
Friday's business news review
4/17/2026
Friday's business news review with Joe Lynam and Austin Hughes from AJ Bell.
Duration:00:08:58
What is the amendment to the Copyright Act?
4/16/2026
There’s been a small but significant change in the law when it comes to who gets paid what when a piece of music is played on the radio or TV. It’s an amendment to the Copyright Act and tilts the balance back in favour of those performers who recorded the music originally either their own or someone else's. Joe gets the details with Mathew Forde is a specialist in intellectual property and a Partner at the law firm Lewis Silkin.
Duration:00:08:50
A 131% jump in operating profits for Ikea in Ireland
4/16/2026
They're big, blue and yellow, and they sell prepackaged furniture with funny Scandinavian names. They posted a 131% jump in operating profits here in Ireland They are of course IKEA and Mostafa El Garaa the acting Chief executive of IKEA UK & Ireland joined Joe on the show this morning.
Duration:00:07:06
Thursday's business news review
4/16/2026
Thursday's business news review along with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.
Duration:00:03:02
Profits were up 3.6% at Ornua
4/15/2026
Ornua or the co-operative formerly known as the Irish Dairy Board has just published its results for last year. Profits were up 3.6% to €171m but worryingly net debt was up 89%. But how will the current energy shock and a potential global recession affect Ornua? All to discuss with Conor Galvin, the Chief Executive of Ornua.
Duration:00:07:33
Wednesday's business news review
4/15/2026
Wednesday's business news review with Joe Lynam.
Duration:00:03:15
Operating park2travel at Dublin airport
4/15/2026
After a protracted legal battle the one remaining car park in Dublin airport which wasn't controlled by DAA was sold to the German giant APCOA and opened a year ago this week under the brand Park2Travel. The room for expansion is limited by the physical footprint of the car park and the number of shuttle buses on the go. Joining Joe this morning was Neil Cunningham is the boss of APCOA which operates park2travel in Dublin airport.
Duration:00:06:56
Monzo Bank opening up business in Ireland
4/14/2026
They've only been around for 11 years but Monzo bank is Britain’s largest digital bank with 15million customers worldwide. Now they are withdrawing from America entirely but opening up a business here in Ireland. But what does Monzo offer that Revolut, which is huge here, doesn't already?
All to discuss with The CEO of Monzo Bank Michael Carney.
Duration:00:07:29
How AI can lead to even more fraud
4/14/2026
It’s getting tougher than ever to distinguish between a real and AI created video. That also goes for fraud. AI is creating such believable emails and websites that customers have to work hard not to fall for them. So what’s to be done to protect companies and consumers from fake CEO messages or urgent but fake letters from legit clients? To discuss this and more was Righard Zwienenberg is a Senior Research Fellow with ESET .
Duration:00:05:57
The growth for housing prices is experiencing a cool-down period
4/9/2026
The growth for housing prices is experiencing a cool-down period. That’s according to the Q1 2026 Property Report from MyHome
Susan discussed the findings with Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist, Bank of Ireland.
Duration:00:09:32
Research shows long-term financial planning dips in middle age
4/9/2026
Research suggests that people’s commitment to long-term financial planning dips in middle age, just as its importance increases. That’s according to the latest edition of PTSB’s Reflecting Ireland research series. All to discuss with Leontia Fannin, Chief sustainability and corporate affairs Officer at PTSB.
Duration:00:06:05
Public finances remain broadly on the course set on budget day
4/8/2026
The exchequer returns for the first quarter of the year show that the public finances remain broadly on the course set on budget day last October. Susan discussed the returns further with Seamus Coffey, Former Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Lecturer in Economics at UCC.
Duration:00:08:27
AIB’s latest purchasing managers’ index report
4/8/2026
Activity in Ireland’s services sector increased again in March but at one of the weakest rates over the past five years, as new business growth moderated and price inflation accelerated sharply to a three-year high.
That’s according to AIB’s latest purchasing managers’ index report. To discuss further was John Fahey AIB Senior Economist.
Duration:00:06:49
The business of Manna drone delivery
4/7/2026
Drone delivery firm Manna recently announced it has raised €43.1m in a new Series B funding round with plans for 400 extra jobs in Ireland and the US. All to discuss with Alan Hicks Chief Technical Officer of Manna.
Duration:00:07:25
Tuesday's business news headlines
4/7/2026
Tuesday's business news headlines along with Susan Hayes Culleton.
Duration:00:02:49
US markets becomes uncertain for Irish firms
4/7/2026
As US markets become more expensive and uncertain for Irish firms, one sector struggling among many is MedTech. To discuss the pressure and the solutions is Tim Jones, CEO of Galway medtech company SymPhysis Medical.
Duration:00:09:02
PwC’s latest Insolvency Barometer
4/2/2026
PwC’s latest Insolvency Barometer shows that there were 212 insolvencies recorded in the first quarter of this year. Ken Tyrell Head of Insolvency at PwC discusses the findings with Emmet.
Duration:00:13:04
The marked increase in cargo theft
4/2/2026
This week, you likely heard thieves stole more than 400,000 KitKat chocolate bars weighing around 12 tonnes from a truck in Europe. While it might have gone viral, Geotab are warning that it points to a larger issue, a marked increase in cargo theft. Emmet discusses further with Phil Barnes, Business Development Manager at Geotab.
Duration:00:04:47