Has the Government’s strategy to keep fuel costs down proved to be ‘knee-jerk’ and difficult to reverse?
First up on this episode of Inside Business, the issue of fuel costs after the Dáil voted to postpone the restoration of fuel excise duty la...
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A weekly look at business and economics from an Irish perspective hosted by Irish Times Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. Produced in association with EY.
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20 of 657 episodesWill the upcoming budget drive inflation and increase costs for Irish households?
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council have made their pre-budget submission. They feel the Government’s proposed budgetary package will drive in...
How many new homes does Ireland really need?
The Government has introduced 46 tax measures since 2013 to stimulate house building here. Have they worked and do they represent good value...
Should Meta's 'intrusive' smart glasses be banned?
It's been a busy week for tech giant Meta. Its new glasses have sparked controversy over privacy concerns, while founder Mark Zuckerberg pub...
Are middle earners getting gouged by the tax system here?
In a column last week, Cliff Taylor posed the question as to whether middle earners are being ripped off by the Irish income tax system. And...
What size does your pension actually need to be for a comfortable retirement?
First up this week’s episode of Inside Business, we are looking at pensions and what constitutes a comfortable retirement here. A recent sur...
Aer Lingus job cuts and Ryanair’s profits plunge - what is happening in the Irish aviation sector?
First up on Inside Business this week, we look at the woes impacting the Irish aviation sector. Aer Lingus last week announced plans to cut...
Will the State’s plan for the Carlton Cinema site revitalise O’Connell Street?
First up on this week’s episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock speaks to Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times about the State’s purchase...
How can tech offer solutions for obesity and weight management?
On this special episode of Inside Business recorded at EY’s head office, host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Dr Harriet Treacy, founder and CEO...
The 9 per cent VAT rate has been welcomed by restaurants but does the hospitality sector actually need it?
In the first half of this week’s Inside Business, we debate the merits or otherwise of the now permanent 9 per cent VAT rate for the hospita...
Has the Irish building sector got themselves hooked on Government subsidies?
On this week’s episode of Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock has Irish Times new recruit Killian Woods in studio to discuss a Government sc...
Will a Middle East peace deal make any difference to inflation?
The announcement of a 60 day ceasefire in the Middle East to allow detailed negotiations on what we understand could be a deal to end the co...
‘No profit and crap governance’ – is Elon Musk’s SpaceX actually worth $1.75 trillion?
First up on this week’s episode of Inside Business is Elon Musk's company SpaceX and its plan to raise $75 billion through what will likely...
David McRedmond: ‘O’Connell Street needs high density housing’
This week, Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by An Post chief executive David McRedmond, who is about to step down aft...
Will new pay transparency rules close the gender pay gap for good?
This week Inside Business looks at pay transparency. A new EU directive requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in the workplace and t...
Rents and evictions soar as house price inflation slows
House price growth hit 6.5 per cent in March, the slowest rate in two years, offering some chink of light to those hoping to buy. For tenant...
Could we be heading toward a world recession if Trump can’t broker a deal with Iran?
How high could oil prices go? It has shot up since the United States and Israel’s war with Iran began a couple of months ago. But not by as...
PrepayPower are hiking their prices - will other energy suppliers soon follow suit?
First up on this episode of Inside Business, the rising cost of living. Prepay Power last week became the first Irish energy supplier to ann...
Inflation remains steady; and Conor Pope’s energy saving tips
On today’s Inside Business podcast Cliff Taylor from The Irish Times discusses the latest inflation figures, and our Current Affairs Corresp...
Kerry Group CEO on the impact of Middle East conflict, AI and drive to keep bread fresher for longer
Our guest this week on Inside Business is Edmond Scanlon, chief executive of Kerry Group, the global food ingredients player and one of Irel...