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Inside Business with Ciaran HancockHow AI is beginning to wreak havoc in the jobs marketOn this week’s episode of Inside Business, we look at the role of AI in the hiring and firing of workers.Host Ciarán Hancock is joined on the podcast by Ciara O’Brien of the Irish Times to discuss why Amazon recently announced 14,000 job cuts globally as it seeks to trim expenses. Is this being driven solely by AI? Well, in an update to staff in June, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy stated the company would reduce jobs in some areas while it hired in others. And more AI would mean fewer...
2025-11-1933 minIrish Times Inside BusinessTom O’Brien of Nephin Energy on the importance of gas, the potential of biomethane, and whether our energy bills will come downThis week’s guest on Inside Business is Tom O’Brien, group chief executive of Nephin Energy. Nephin owns 43 per cent of the Corrib gas field off the west coast of Ireland and also has ambitious plans to develop a network of agri-based biomethane plants across the country. While gas is a polluting fuel it continues to be an important part of our energy mix. Tom joins host Ciarán Hancock in studio to talk about the chances of extending the lifetime of the Corrib field, why biomethane is a poten...
2025-10-2938 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockTom O’Brien of Nephin Energy on the importance of gas, the potential of biomethane, and whether our energy bills will come downThis week’s guest on Inside Business is Tom O’Brien, group chief executive of Nephin Energy. Nephin owns 43 per cent of the Corrib gas field off the west coast of Ireland and also has ambitious plans to develop a network of agri-based biomethane plants across the country. While gas is a polluting fuel it continues to be an important part of our energy mix. Tom joins host Ciarán Hancock in studio to talk about the chances of extending the lifetime of the Corrib field, why biomethane is a poten...
2025-10-2938 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockPublican Noel Anderson on Grand Slam Bars, taking on Guinness and the rising price of a pintThis week host Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by Dublin publican and Managing Director of Grand Slam Bars, Noel Anderson.The pub group is jointly owned by former Irish rugby internationals Rob Kearney, his brother David, Jamie Heaslip and Sean O’Brien.They own the Bridge bar in Ballsbridge, the Blackrock pub in the Dublin coastal suburb, the Lemon & Duke and Little Lemon in the city centre and its most recent purchase, McSorley’s in Ranelagh.Noel is also a shareholder in the Changing Times Brewery set up by a grou...
2025-02-2642 minInside Business with Ciaran Hancock“Landing Google really put us on the map”: Karl Brophy on the success and sale of Red FlagEarlier this month, Red Flag Global, an Irish-based strategic communications firm was acquired by New York-based Ankura Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm.The financial details weren’t revealed but it is understood that the price tag on the deal was €45 million.Founded in 2013 by Karl Brophy, the company was chaired by Gavin O’Reilly, son of Tony O’Reilly and a former chief executive of Independent News & Media.Karl joins host Ciarán Hancock on this episode of the Inside Business podcast to discuss his career that began as a Fine...
2025-02-191h 01Inside Business with Ciaran HancockWhat is DeepSeek and why did it send global markets into meltdown?On Monday, markets were in meltdown when it emerged that a Chinese app called DeepSeek had developed a low-cost AI technology that can compete with those of US giants but at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the computing power. So, who is behind DeepSeek? And what is the future for the huge valuations on Big Tech and data centre stocks in the US and Europe?For some insight on this, host Ciarán Hancock was joined by Ciara O’Brien of the Irish Times and Aidan Donnelly, head of Glo...
2025-01-2936 min
Cork’s Sports Sunday with Rory BurkeCorks Sports Sunday 20/10 Imokily captain Ciaran O'Brien post match v SarsImokily captain Ciaran O'Brien spoke with C103 following thier victory in the County Premier Senior Hurling Championship Final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-2004 min
Bear Era: A Chicago Bears PodcastJags vs. Bears Preview With Mia O'Brien!Welcome to Bear Era: This week the crew is joined by Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) from 1010XL in Jacksonville to break down the upcoming matchup with the Jaguars, and answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro2:45 Top Trio12:21 Fan Question of the Week16:33 Guest: Mia O'Brien42:38 Mike on the Mic44:02 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow, the more great Bears content we can create.
2024-10-1045 min
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Title: The Spinning Heart
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Narrator: Gerry Howard, Eva Bartley, Killian Coyle, Toni O'rourke, Ciaran O'brien, Anne Marie Ryan, Roy Mcmillan, Donal Ryan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 44 minutes
Release date: August 8, 2024
Genres: Coming of Age
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Brought to you by Penguin. Winner of the Guardian First Book Award 2013 Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award 2014 Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013 Winner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2012 In the aftermath of Ireland's financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town...
2024-08-094h 44
The Left Wing Back Podcast2024 Carlow Hurling Championship Finals Preview - Tommy Buggy - Paul O'Brien - Ciaran Bolger - Alan Brennan - Alex DelaneyIt's Hurling Finals weekend in Carlow and we catch up with the following people to give us a flavour of what to expect:Alex Delaney - Carlow TownAlan Brennan - Naomh BrídCiaran Bolger - Burren RangersTommy Buggy - St MullinsPaul O'Brien - MLR
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Author: Donal Ryan
Narrator: Gerry Howard, Eva Bartley, Killian Coyle, Toni O'rourke, Ciaran O'brien, Anne Marie Ryan, Roy Mcmillan, Donal Ryan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 44 minutes
Release date: August 8, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. Winner of the Guardian First Book Award 2013 Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award 2014 Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013 Winner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2012 In the aftermath of Ireland's financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As...
2024-08-084h 44Press Play On Your Ears To A Must-Listen Full Audiobook.The Spinning Heart by Donal RyanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/771510to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Spinning Heart
Author: Donal Ryan
Narrator: Gerry Howard, Eva Bartley, Killian Coyle, Toni O'rourke, Ciaran O'brien, Anne Marie Ryan, Roy Mcmillan, Donal Ryan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 44 minutes
Release date: August 8, 2024
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. Winner of the Guardian First Book Award 2013 Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award 2014 Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013 Winner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2012 In the aftermath of Ireland's financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town...
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Title: The Spinning Heart
Author: Donal Ryan
Narrator: Gerry Howard, Eva Bartley, Killian Coyle, Toni O'rourke, Ciaran O'brien, Anne Marie Ryan, Roy Mcmillan, Donal Ryan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 44 minutes
Release date: August 8, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. Winner of the Guardian First Book Award 2013 Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award 2014 Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013 Winner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2012 In the aftermath of Ireland's financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As...
2024-08-084h 44
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Spinning Heart by Donal RyanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/771510 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Spinning Heart Author: Donal Ryan Narrator: Gerry Howard, Eva Bartley, Killian Coyle, Toni O'rourke, Ciaran O'brien, Anne Marie Ryan, Roy Mcmillan, Donal Ryan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 44 minutes Release date: August 8, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Winner of the Guardian First Book Award 2013 Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award 2014 Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013 Winner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2012 In the aftermath of Ireland's financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As...
2024-08-0805 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockHas Apple Inc run out of ideas?This week we take a deep dive into the issues impacting tech giant Apple. In the year to date, the iPhone maker's share price has fallen by more than 8 per cent, and about €300 billion has been wiped off its market value. Apple has ceded to Microsoft its status as the most valuable US company. This drop was spurred by declining sales in China, regulatory scrutiny of its app store, and mounting concerns that the company has lost its edge on innovation, especially in the field of AI. But is Apple's recent decline likely to co...
2024-05-0120 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockWhat is behind Bitcoin's remarkable recovery?It feels like recent history repeating itself with TikTok again facing a ban in the US on national security grounds. A Bill passed through the House of Representatives last week requiring a change in ownership for the social media platform or it would face a total ban in the United States.What if the ban becomes a reality? Host Laura Slattery is joined by Irish Times technology expert Ciara O’Brien to discuss the potential consequences for the hugely popular app that currently has 170 million active US users.Also on this episode, we he...
2024-03-2025 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockIs Ireland in recession?With unemployment low, strong exchequer returns and an economy at full capacity, there isn’t much to suggest that Ireland has tipped into a recession. But the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show the economy contracting by 3.2 per cent in GDP (gross domestic product) terms in 2023. Should that be cause for alarm?Host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Cliff Taylor and Eoin Burke-Kennedy for a thorough look at where Ireland’s economy is right now.Later in this episode of Inside Business, Irish Times Business and Technology journalist Ciara O’Brien discusse...
2024-03-0633 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockGermany in recession: What does it mean for Ireland and the EU?It was not good news for Europe’s largest economy on Monday when the Bundesbank announced during its regular monthly report that Germany was officially in recession. A range of factors, including weak external demand and cautious consumers, have contributed to the fourth straight quarter of zero or negative growth.But what does a German recession mean for the euro zone and Ireland? And are there any indications of when Germany’s economy will likely turn a corner? Host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Cliff Taylor and Irish Times Berlin Correspondent Derek Scally.In...
2024-02-2135 min
Coffee with ColmCoaches! Disruption Incoming! If you Coach, this episode of "Coffee with Colm" is for you...The Biggest Challenge Most Coaches Face is
Filling Your Diary.
We have the solution for you.
As a Professional Coach myself (part-time), like you, I learned that the hardest part of coaching is… prospecting… to find clients.
Coaching is not the problem, prospecting is.
When I looked around me at all the coaches I know (and know of), I realised the majority had the same problem; you and me, we would coach all day long -
oftentimes evenings, and weekends - helping people with their life and business
challenges. All you want to do is serv...
2024-02-1811 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockElectric vehicle prices are tumbling, but is it all good news for the customer?The high price of electric cars has long been seen as a barrier for those looking to switch from the traditional combustion-engine car to an EV, but that is now changing with many car makers slashing their prices. But what is driving prices down and what impact will it have on the second-hand EV market here? Irish Times writer specialising in motoring Neil Briscoe explains.And what of the broader picture for EV usage here, how do we compare to other countries and is charging infrastructure keeping pace? Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation & Head of Department...
2024-02-1431 minInside Business with Ciaran Hancock‘It’s a fool who turns down money’With ATMs now an endangered species, the Access to Cash Bill, recently announced by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, would oblige banks to maintain access to cash dispensers at December 2022 levels. But should cash play an important role in our economy into the future?Ciaran Hancock is joined this week by Vincent Jennings, Chief Executive Officer of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association who feels that cash has an important role to play and would welcome oversight of the many non-bank ATMs in operation here. Irish Times business and technology journalist Ciara O’Brie...
2024-01-3130 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineTHE BEE STING by Paul Murray, read by Heather O'Sullivan, Barry Fitzgerald, Beau Holland, Ciaran O'Brien, Lisa Caruccio CameHost Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss Paul Murray’s Booker-shortlisted novel of an Irish family falling apart at its seams, performed by a talented ensemble. Ciaran O'Brien performs the perspective of Dickie, a car salesman whose business is going under after the financial crash. Beau Holland narrates the perspective of Dickie’s shopaholic wife with a scheme to save her husband’s business. The couple’s children, performed by Heather O’Sullivan and Barry Fitzgerald, each have secrets of their own. The narrators embody their point-of-view characters, capturing their insecurities and eccentricities as their familial relationships deteriorate...
2024-01-0307 minInside Business with Ciaran Hancock2023: The year in businessWith the dust settling on 2023, Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock is joined by an esteemed panel to pore over the big stories from the world of media and tech and the economy.Cliff Taylor explains the notable slowdown in domestic growth here, despite the rosy picture that strong corporate receipt returns continues to paint. A lower level of discretionary spending is putting real pressure on smaller businesses, especially those in the hospitality sector – could a glut of closures follow in 2024?It was a rotten year for RTÉ with the payments scandal proving a fi...
2023-12-2049 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockAre cheaper energy prices finally on the way for Irish consumers?Energy provider SSE Airtricity is set to cut its prices for the second time in recent months. Conor Pope joins Ciarán Hancock to discuss whether this move from one of Ireland’s four main energy companies will spark a price war given the high prices Irish consumers are forking out for gas and electricity.And it was an Epic loss for Google on Monday as a US court ruled their app store to be uncompetitive. Fortnite maker Epic Games brought the case having been unhappy with the current arrangement where developers lose up to 30 per cen...
2023-12-1333 min
The Book Club ReviewThe Booker Prize 2023 • Episode 153We read all six Booker shortlisted books, now join us as we evaluate them and try to second-guess the Booker judges, before finding out the winner - don't miss our hot take. 'A novel is a mirror carried along a high road' says Chair of the Booker judges Esi Edyugan, quoting Stendhal. 'Year after year', she continues, 'the Booker Prize encourages us to take sight of ourselves in the lives of others, to slip for the length of a story into different skins, to grapple with unfamiliar worlds that allow us to see our own afresh.'
2023-12-121h 12
Current Market InsightsCurrent Market Insights - Ep.39Welcome to another episode of Current Market Insights, where host Ciaran O'Brien is joined by Real Estate Author, Industry Leader and Principal of Harris Parters Real Estate, Peter O'Malley to discuss the current state of the property market.In this week’s episode, we discuss predictions for the movement of the property market in 2024, looking at data from the big banks, financial commentators, and global examples of property shifts. Don't miss Peter's predictions for the year ahead, and much more.Listen today on your favourite podcast platform and subscribe to receive our latest episode each we...
2023-11-1520 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockWill a new direction for RTÉ ensure the broadcaster’s long-term future?On this week's episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times journalist Laura Slattery to discuss the latest twist in the RTÉ saga. A new strategic report, entitled ‘A New Direction for RTÉ’, has been delivered to the government by director general Kevin Bakhurst, it outlines a range of changes designed to get the broadcaster back on a sound financial footing. The main takeaway for RTÉ staff will be the 400 job cuts being sought by 2028, representing a 20 per cent reduction in headcount. It’s not all bad news for RTÉ with Governme...
2023-11-1436 minCurrent Market InsightsCurrent Market Insights - Ep. 38 Welcome to another episode of Current Market Insights, where host Ciaran O'Brien is joined by Real Estate Author and Industry Leader Peter O'Malley to discuss the current state of the property market.In this week’s episode, we discuss the latest rates decision from the RBA on Melbourne Cup day and the flow on impacts this decision will have on the broader Sydney property market.Listen today on your favourite podcast platform and subscribe to receive our latest episode each week! If there is a topic you would like to hear more about, don't hesitate to r...
2023-11-0815 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockIs the euro zone drifting into recession?With inflation dropping to its lowest levels in two years across the euro zone, 10 straight interest rate hikes from the European Central Bank seem to be having the desired effect. But attention now turns to stagnating growth across the bloc, with GDP (gross domestic product) falling by 0.1 per cent between July and September. And with Ireland having the largest quarterly decline in GDP (-1.8 per cent) in the third quarter, the State’s highly volatile GDP numbers were cited as one of the factors in the overall decline. As Cliff Taylor explains, Ireland “had an extraordinary run...
2023-11-0136 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockWill Apple’s new iPhone 15 have consumers rushing to upgrade?After attending the glitzy launch of Apple’s new iPhone 15 range in California, Irish Times business and technology journalist Ciara O’Brien joins host Ciaran Hancock to pore over the incremental changes in the company’s new handsets. They are lighter, stronger and have a better camera, but with the iPhone 15 Pro starting at €1,239, are they worth the money?Plus, we go to journalist Hugo McCafferty in Italy to hear how a blue crab invasion is wreaking havoc on the seafood industry there.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Host...
2023-09-1329 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockThe latte levy: ‘Consumers want to do the right thing’Will Government’s plan for a 20c tax on disposable coffee cups have the desired effect or could it end up hurting businesses? On this week’s episode of Inside Business, co-owner of Olive’s Room restaurant and co-founder of Vytal Ireland, Michelle Moloughney, gives Cliff Taylor her thoughts on the divisive levy. And Irish Times business and technology journalist Ciara O’Brien on why she has been writing about Irish tech firm Intercom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1937 min
Web3 CMO StoriesRevolutionizing Healthcare and Beyond: Unleashing Blockchain's Transformative Potential with Dinidh O'Brien | S3 E05Send us a textEver wondered how blockchain technology can revolutionize traditional sectors like healthcare? Join us as we sit down with Dinidh Ciaran O'Brien, a technological futurist with over a decade of experience in the blockchain and Web3 space, to uncover the transformative potential of this groundbreaking technology. From founding one of the first commercial companies to accept crypto payments to his concerns about the meme coin casino on Binance, Dinidh shares his valuable insights and experiences in this captivating episode.Discover how blockchain can enable ethical data practices by providing legal proof of...
2023-07-0732 min
Inside Business with Ciaran HancockIs mortgage interest relief a really bad idea?With the European Central Bank raising rates to a 22-year high, should Sinn Féin’s proposal for an introduction of mortgage interest relief be entertained by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien?Brendan Burgess, founder of the consumer forum, askaboutmoney.com, thinks it is a poorly thought-out plan. As he tells host Ciarán Hancock, despite the increases in mortgage rates, most mortgage holders are not in distress and can cope with the higher interest. And with corporation tax receipts likely to exceed €26 billion this year, €2 billion more than the Department of Finance is...
2023-06-2144 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockWhat the most recent tech cuts and bank runs could mean for IrelandWith Amazon announcing a further 9,000 jobs job cuts this week, and Workhuman’s plans to reduce its global workforce by 10%, it could be many weeks or even months before we learn how many Irish roles are affected. Business and technology journalist, Ciara O’Brien, analyses the latest retrenchment in the tech sector. Business reporter, Ian Curran, examines the potential risk of contagion following the bailout of Credit Suisse and the collapse of Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the US. Markets have reacted well to the Swiss deal but the wiping out of AT1 bonds, a key source of f...
2023-03-2231 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockWill the protocol deal bring prosperity to Northern Ireland?The deal is done between the UK and the EU to solve problems with the Northern Ireland protocol, and should it become operational, that deal means Northern Ireland will remain within the EU single market, with the added benefit of access to the UK market. So what will that mean for its economy - and what will it mean for the economy in the Republic? Ciaran Hancock and Cliff Taylor are joined by Mark O'Connell, founder of Belfast-based consultancy OCO Global and Stephen Kelly, CEO of Manufacturing Northern Ireland to talk about the deal.
2023-03-0144 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockA look ahead to 2023What will 2023 have in store for the economy, the media landscape and the tech sector? Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times business journalists Eoin Burke-Kennedy, Ciara O’Brien and Laura Slattery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2837 minCurrent Market InsightsCurrent Market Insights - Ep. 6In this episode of Current Market Insights, host Ciaran O'Brien is joined by Real Estate Author and Industry Leader Peter O'Malley to discuss the current state of the property market.We cover:The 2022 Property Market Review,Quarterly analysis, Rental Drive and the return of investors, andInsights for buyers, sellers, and tenants you won't find anywhere else.Send us a textAs always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!
2022-12-1513 minCurrent Market InsightsCurrent Market Insights - Ep. 5In this episode of Current Market Insights, host Ciaran O'Brien is joined by Real Estate Author and Industry Leader Peter O'Malley to discuss the current state of the property market.We cover:December Interest Rates and the RBA's Decisions,Inflation and the local Australian impact,Housing Price Data through to November 2022, andInsights for buyers, sellers, and tenants you won't find anywhere else.Send us a textAs always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!
2022-12-0812 minCurrent Market InsightsCurrent Market Insights - Ep. 4In this episode of Current Market Insights, host Ciaran O'Brien is joined by Real Estate Author and Industry Leader Peter O'Malley to discuss the current state of the property market.We cover:Auction Bunny's,Underquoting and dummy bidding,Doing your research to help you purchase, andInsights for buyers, sellers, and tenants you won't find anywhere else.Send us a textAs always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!
2022-12-0111 minCurrent Market InsightsCurrent Market Insights - Ep. 3In this episode of Current Market Insights, host Ciaran O'Brien is joined by Real Estate Author and Industry Leader Peter O'Malley to discuss the current state of the property market.We cover:Selling your home in the Christmas period,Negotiating settlement to align to your goals, andInsights for buyers, sellers, and tenants you won't find anywhere else.Send us a textAs always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!
2022-11-2411 minCurrent Market InsightsCurrent Market Insights - Ep. 2In this episode of Current Market Insights, host Ciaran O'Brien is joined by Real Estate Author and Industry Leader Peter O'Malley to discuss the current state of the property market.We cover:Marketing your home (particularly in a downturn), Vendor Paid Advertising and the real costs involved, The 'Risk Free' marketing approach, andInsights for buyers, sellers, and tenants you won't find anywhere else.Send us a textAs always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!
2022-11-1713 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockMusk's Twitter takeover troubles Irish regulatorsOn the podcast this week?: Ciara O'Brien on the troubles swirling around Twitter under the leadership of Elon Musk. The company this week met with the Irish Data Protection Commission to discuss concerns about upheaval at the company and how it could impact the safety of users and their data. Joe Brennan on the news that car insurers had a bumper year in 2021, enjoying the highest profits since 2009. The size of awards paid out plummeted but premiums only dipped slightly. Will cheaper premiums be on the way? Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-11-1634 minCurrent Market InsightsCurrent Market Insights - Ep. 1In this episode of Current Market Insights, host Ciaran O'Brien is joined by Real Estate Author and Industry Leader Peter O'Malley to discuss the current state of the property market.We discuss:The most recent RBA interest rate rise, The state of sales and listings within the market, The state of the Rental market, andProvide insights for buyers, sellers, and tenants you won't find anywhere else.Send us a textAs always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!
2022-11-0411 min
FarmlandCiaran Fitzgerald on CAP’s achilles’ heel and what happens if prices go down?Agricultural economist, Ciaran Fitzgerald, joins Aisling O’Brien on the latest podcast version of Farmland to discuss the rising costs facing farmers as well as the new CAP deal, its weaknesses if market prices go down and what farmers are being asked to do from January 2023 on.
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2022-10-1717 min
AMBOSS: Beyond the TextbookRaising a Family in Medical School with AMBOSSador Ciaran O'Brien - Part 1 of Family Medicine Mini-SeriesSucceeding in medical school is about balance. This means not only prioritizing study-time, but making time for yourself, your relationships, and cultivating a life outside of school. Today we’ll dive into one of the most difficult balancing acts for medical students: raising a family. We’ll discuss Ciaran’s experiences, shine some light on difficulties and joys of parenting while studying, and offer guidance for students and their families to go down this path. // Interviewee: AMBOSSador, medical student, and father Ciaran O'Brien // AMBOSS Blog: Balancing Act: Raising a Family During Med School / h...
2022-09-0520 min
The Irish Pagan School Podcast22 Irish Pagan Books for your Irish / Celtic PaganismSend us a textIn this episode Lora goes through a recommended reading list to help you with your Irish Pagan practice. See the full list of books, with affiliate links below! (This audio originally appeared as a video on the IPS YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIrishPaganSchool)The 22 Books mentioned (in order): 1. Irish History: People, Places and Events That Built a Country (Collins Little Books) Paperback – May 1, 2020 by Neil Hegarty - http...
2022-08-2644 min
Andy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (39) Louise Morrissey Interview also Interview with Jillian O'Brien & Eric Lawlor about the shooting of the film Braveheart in Trim Co KildareHello Everyone,Forgive me for the delay in getting Episode 39 to you. It was a busy week in Ireland and I finally found time to put put it together, I am in Ireland sponsored by Tourism Ireland doing interviews with my musical friends and people from places of interest. In this episode I interviewed the talented recording artist Louise Morrissey from Tipperary. This is also the 25th Anniversary on the release the film Braveheart. It was filmed at Trim Castle in Trim County Meath. I stayed at the beautiful Trim Castle Hotel and caught up with Jillian O'Brien who's p...
2022-08-1559 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockGlenveagh CEO Stephen Garvey: “We put ourselves in the boots of the consumer”Last week, Glenveagh Properties, one of the State’s largest homebuilders, faced criticism over a design plan they put forward to Minister Darragh O’Brien, in a bid to solve Ireland’s housing crisis. The plan suggested an overhaul of existing planning regulations which would replace apartments with more own door homes. A move which CEO Stephen Garvey describes as “a win-win for society across the board”. Here he speaks to Ciarán Hancock about the suggestions in the report, how it could keep building costs down and where he thinks house prices will go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
2022-08-1046 min
Coffee with ColmNetworking ~ Still The Most Powerful Way To Do Business… A 'Coffee with Colm' Episode from the ArchivesI met some people in 3D for the first time this week!
Some, I've known for years but only from the shoulders up, and up until this week, only through a video screen.
But this week, I had the privilege of attending All Ireland Business Foundation's Munster Entrepreneurs Meet-Up and Summer BBQ. It was wonderful and congratulations are due to Elaine, Kapil, Ciaran, Briga et al for creating something special through AIBF.
Nothing meaningful or sustainable happens without networking - it's about knowing, liking, and trusting someone you want to do business with...
2022-07-2306 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockSiteserv report / Should bankers be paid more?Irish Times current affairs editor Arthur Beesley has the latest on the Siteserv deal, following a seven-year inquiry into its sale to a company owned by Denis O’Brien.Plus: Markets correspondent Joe Brennan reports on the Government’s efforts to address the thorny issue of banker’s pay, as it seeks the views of the public on continuing pay restrictions across Irish banks which were bailed out during the financial crisis, as part of a review of the future of the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-1833 min
Irish Left Archive PodcastMags O'Brien: Divorce Action Group, Gaza Freedom Flotilla, Women and Trade UnionismIn this episode we talk to Mags O’Brien about her political background; the divorce referendum campaigns of 1986 and 1995; her experience with the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza in 2011 - which was captured at sea and the crew held in an Israeli jail - and subsequent Palestine solidarity work with Gaza Action Ireland; her work as a tutor with the SIPTU College and combining her activism and trade unionism; and Left Lives in 20th Century Ireland Vol. 4 – Women, which was published last year and is edited by Mags.Mags is a trade union activist and tutor at SIPTU Coll...
2022-03-031h 15Inside Business with Ciaran HancockThe biggest business stories of 2021This year in business saw a crisis at the stockbroking firm Davy, big exits from the banking sector, Denis O’Brien’s sale of Communicorp and major moves against Ireland’s corporate tax rate at a global level. In today’s episode, Ciarán talks to Joe Brennan, Cliff Taylor, Laura Slattery and Mark Paul about some of the biggest stories they covered in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-2252 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockIs there any safe way to tackle inflation?Prices are rising for businesses and consumers. But what will central banks do in response to the surging rate of inflation?Economics correspondent Eoin Burke-Kennedy explains why concerns about inflation are mounting across the euro zone and elsewhere.Then technology reporter Ciara O’Brien tells us about the departure of Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey and what it means for the future of the social media company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-0131 min
deepredradioHunted - WaldsterbenBenedikt schaute sich einen Rape-and-Revenge-Streifen der anderen Art an.
Heimkino: 21.05.2021 (Edel Germany)
Hunted
Genre: Action, Thriller
Land: Belgien, Frankreich, Irland 2020
Laufzeit: ca. 87 min.
FSK: 16
Regie: Vincent Parronaud
Drehbuch: Vincent Parronaud, Lea Pernollet, Stephen Shields, David H. Pickering
Kamera: Joachim Philippe
Musik: Olivier Bernet
Produzenten: Alexandre Perrier, Benoit Roland, John Keville, Norio Hatano, Yohann Comte, Conor Barry,…
Mit Lucie Debay, Arieh Worthalter, Ciaran O'Brien, Ryan Brodie, Simone Milsdochter, Mikael Sladden, Bruce Ellison, Gilles Vandeweerd, Leila Putcuips, …
2021-10-1906 min
Curtain CallRadio Play - The Love Boat Revival - Written, Produced and Music by Ciarán TreanorThe Love Boat Revival Written, Produced and Music by Ciarán TreanorStarring: Siobhán Hickey, Declan Ryan, Grainne Curistan, Daniel O’Brien, Stephen Rush, Alejandro NiklisonBlurb: ‘The Love Boat Revival’ is a radio play about a podcast about a catastrophe centred around the revival of an old tv show. Disgraced duplicitous dogged dastardly reporter, Jean-Luc Dyamontay, has a new podcast! Join him now on his journey investigating the terrible accident when the Love Boat 2 sank 15 years ago. Jean-Luc’s search for the exclusive truth and redemption may be more perilous than he ever...
2021-07-0351 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockRansomware: how big is the threat to Irish companies?The true scale of the ransomware attack on the HSE by the cybercriminals known as Wizard Spider is not yet clear, but the task of rebuilding the executive's computer systems is likely to take weeks. In today's podcast, Ciarán talks to Conor Scolard, technical director of Ekco Ireland, about how exposed Irish companies are to such attacks and what can be done to militate against them. Also in this episode, The Irish Times technology reporter Ciara O'Brien has the latest on the HSE cyberattack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1930 min
THE LASSER CASTEpisode 14 - HUNTED (2020) MOVIE REVIEWThis episode was originally a YouTube video. To see the full video, click here: https://youtu.be/FTRAT6A6l7E
HUNTED (2020) Just premiered on Shudder. What do Chris, Danny and Anchorpete think about this Foreign Horror Film? Hunted is a Belgian-French-Irish movie survival thriller film directed by Vincent Paronnaud. The film stars Christian Bronchart, Lucie Debay, Ciaran O'Brien, Jean-Mathias Pondant and Kevin Van Doorslaer.
2021-02-1526 min
dlr SoundcloudBest books on Modern Irish History with economic historian Ciarán CaseyCiarán Casey is an Irish economic historian who is currently researching the history of the Department of Finance. Books discussed include: Cormac Ó Gráda- A Rocky Road, Mary Daly- Sixties Ireland, Roy Foster- Vivid Faces and Conor Cruise O'Brien- States of Ireland.
2020-11-1848 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching#28 Building a Successful Team - with Aidan O BrienCiaran's longtime mentor as a player & coach, Aidan O Brien, joins him this week to record a very personal podcast episode. Aidan and Ciaran take a trip down memory lane discussing Aidan's monumental impact on Good Counsel College, New Ross' sporting success bringing a Wexford football team- mixed with Kilkenny & Wicklow players- to All Ireland Colleges 'A' success; alongside his coaching success with Horeswood GAA and many other clubs around Leinster; as well as his time managing the Wexford Senior football team. They discuss his love of horse-racing; how to build a successful team; the importance of focusing on...
2020-11-151h 45Inside Business with Ciaran HancockWhat Biden's win means for the global economy / Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccineUS president-elect Joe Biden is expected to restore a calmer US trade and foreign policy when he takes office in January, but after four years of Donald Trump in the White House a lot of work needs to be done to repair transatlantic relations.What impact will the Biden administration have on global trade? What will it mean for Ireland? Will it bring an end to Trump’s damaging trade wars with the EU and China? And, how will it influence Brexit?To tease out these issues, Ciarán is joined by Ibec’s director of policy and public affairs, Ferga...
2020-11-1137 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockIreland in recession / Google’s change of mindIreland is officially in recession. Recent figures from the CSO, show the economy contracted by 6.1% between April and June, the sharpest decline ever recorded. In today’s episode, Laura Slattery speaks to Irish Times business journalist Eoin Burke-Kennedy about the path the economy might take from here, how we compare to our European counterparts and what challenges lie ahead for Finance Minister Paschal O’Donohoe. Later on, Irish Times technology journalist Ciara O’Brien joins Laura to discuss Google’s recent decision to cancel a major office deal in the capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
2020-09-0927 minThe Locker Room Podcast - from DSS CoachingThe Turlough O Brien Interview- What really was 'Carlow Rising'Turlough O Brien joins Joe & Ciaran this week to discuss his 6 years as Carlow Senior Football Manager and to give some great insight into what really was 'Carlow Rising'! In this wide ranging interview, Turlough speaks about what it is like to coach & manage at the highest level of the GAA; how changing the mindset of the Carlow players & fans was key; the uniqueness of his coach Stevie Poacher; the pride he felt in seeing kids all over the county wearing the Carlow jersey; the highs & lows of his time as Manager; how the CPA have got it wrong...
2020-08-041h 22
Lunch with LeeLunch with Ciaran Gribbin and Ben EliasThere often seems to be common ground between sportsmen and musicians that is hard to explain, and that's why this episode works so well. Musician/song writer Ciaran Gribbin and former NRL footy star Ben Elias join Shane for a Lunch with Lee episode full of great stories and wisdom.Thank you to our sponsors:Spartan Sports https://www.spartansports.com/O'Brien Beer https://www.rebellionbrewing.com.au/The Gin Society https://ginsociety.com/McWilliams Wines https://mcwilliams.com.au/Kingsleys Australian Steakhouse https://kingsleysauststeak.com.au/
2020-08-0337 min
Balancing ActsJack Howard on finding his groove during lockdownIn this conversation I chat to Jack Howard, writer/director and actor (https://www.youtube.com/user/JackHoward).Jack has created numerous comedy sketches and short films for his YouTube channels, which have accumulated over 80 million views. He has also created two series for BBC iPlayer; and created, written, directed and starred in two seasons of sitcom 'Jack & Dean of All Trades’ co-starring the very talented Jessica Hynes. As an actor Jack has starred in 'Bulletproof' for Sky and appeared in a guest role in 'Drunk History’ for Comedy Central. In 2018, Jack was selected to be part of t...
2020-06-151h 18
Time & Materials PodcastPractical Advice On Reopening Construction SitesThis week Ciaran is joined by Lisa O’Brien, the director of Brifin Homes. Lisa is an extremely well respected QS and construction operator who is also well known for her time as the QS on Ireland's most famous construction renovation show, Room to Improve.
2020-05-0136 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockNo-Deal Brexit: Is it Possible to Prepare for the Unknown?Earlier this week Irish Times columnist Chris Johns wrote about why a hard Brexit on October 31st will be the beginning, rather than the end, of a chaotic phase in Britain’s history and that the country is facing a future as a failed state. He talks to Ciarán about why that is and why he believes that Boris Johnson’s decision to back Dominic Cummings as his senior adviser will come back to haunt him.They’re joined by Ibec’s director of policy and public affairs Fergal O’Brien to discuss why it is so difficult for Irish busin...
2019-08-2140 min
Quarrelsome Life RadioQuarrelsome Life Radio #1: Brian O'Brien - Playing Metallica in Sunday massLimerick musician Brian O'Brien on the utility of loneliness, cathartic art, the creative process, and much more. Here is a small quote from our chat that might offer a glimpse into Brian's mind as it relates to art: “Just do something while you’re here… if you try and be creative in something and you feel like it didn’t work, try something else… there could be an amazing actor inside in you, there could be an amazing dancer, an amazing singer, an amazing poet, an amazing painter. All these things could be locked inside in you and yo...
2019-04-211h 43Inside Business with Ciaran HancockApple TV, Google's Bad Day, Why Marriage Still PaysCiara O'Brien on the launch of a video streaming service by Apple. Can the tech behemoth make a dent in Netflix and Amazon's existing services, and why should we sign up?Fiona Reddan on the enduring financial advantages of getting hitched, despite growing numbers of people feeling alienated from the custom. A potential solution: bring back civil partnerships, this time for people of all orientations. First up it's Peter Hamilton with a roundup of business news, including potential buyers of the iconic Dublin night spot Coppers, more fast food wars and a German financial merger making waves. Hosted on...
2019-03-2029 min
The ScoopInterview with Ciaran O'Brien - a candidate for the VP Welfare at QUBSUInterview with Ciaran O'Brien - a candidate for the VP Welfare at QUBSU
2019-03-0322 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockFAI Finance Director Eamon Breen / Corporation Tax Boost / BrexitWhy are Republic of Ireland football managers paid so well? That’s just one of the questions Ciarán puts to FAI finance director Eamon Breen on this week’s podcast. He talks about where the association is investing its money in the sport, the debt it is currently carrying and he reveals how much money the businessman Denis O’Brien contributed to the FAI's finances over the years. Plus: Cliff Taylor explains why the corporate tax take was up last month and why a surprise budget surplus looks to be on the cards. He also has the latest on what’s...
2018-12-0543 min
Supernatural Travel TalesMr DeSantisKey Links: Sandy O Brien Fort Mifflin This week we are visiting with creative tour de force, Sandy O Brien. Sandy is a healer, an artist and an empath extraordinaire. In this episode we discuss her childhood experiences with a ghost in philly, her visits with a ghostbusting relative to Fort Mifflin, and the strange things that she experienced while working aboard the Queen Many. Some conversations are a journey, and a treat. For more details: http://www.supernaturaltravel.com/mr-desantis Join the Facebook Group Produced by Simpler Media
2018-10-2347 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockINM, Employers and Data, Tariffs: China Fires Back, New Exchequer FiguresOn today's podcast: Colm Keena on the alleged data breach at INM Data expert Daragh O'Brien on what employers can and can't do with your emailsEconomist Megan Greene on the return of tariffs. What is President Trump's next move?Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the latest Exchequer returnsAnd Peter Hamilton has the rest of this week's business news, including accelerating house building and some much-needed good news for tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-0437 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockTrading Turbulence, Economic Growth & National Development PlanWild trading in the US, sparked by fears that rising inflation could force central banks worldwide to hike interest rates, saw volatility return to global stock markets in recent days.Irish Times columnist Chris Johns joins Ibec’s chief economist Fergal O’Brien, Cliff Taylor and Ciarán Hancock to discuss whether this is merely a temporary correction, or a hint of something more worrying to come.Also on the podcast, the EU Commission’s latest estimate showing that Ireland’s economy grew three times faster than the wider euro area last year, the Federal Reserve’s new chairman, Brexit and the mer...
2018-02-0737 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockGavin O'Reilly on The Red Flag Case, INM Today & Sir Anthony's Life After BusinessGavin O'Reilly, former CEO of Independent News & Media, Chairman of Red Flag Consulting and son of Sir Anthony O'Reilly, talks to Ciarán Hancock about the case Denis O'Brien has taken against Red Flag, corporate governance at INM today and his father's life after business. He also talks about his own life in business, from advertising and stockbroking to the music and newspaper industries, and an unusual encounter with disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-10-1956 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockDiversity in Finance & Apple PayA "cause of concern" is how Ed Sibley of the Central Bank has described its research on diversity in Ireland's financial institutions.The bank's Director of Credit Institutions Supervision, told this week's Inside Business Podcast that the study is the first of its kind and its results reflect a poor picture of diversity in the sector.This research is a step towards tackling the problems that lead to poor levels of diversity in financial institutions, he said, and will send out the signal that the regulator takes it seriously.Also on the podcast, Ulster Bank is one of just two...
2017-03-0826 min
Inside Business with Ciaran HancockRed Flag, Vulture Funds & Leprechaun Economics: 2016 In ReviewIt was an extraordinary and at times confounding year in business and the economy, even as the Irish position remained broadly positive. On Inside Business today we look at the biggest stories of the year in the company of Irish Times business team stalwarts Cliff Taylor, Joe Brennan, Laura Slattery, Mark Paul, and Barry O'Halloran.Cliff Taylor discusses how the political events here and abroad impacted the economy in 2016, from the minority Government to Brexit and Trump's election. Joe Brennan talks us through the biggest company deals and market moves of 2016. Mark Paul recalls the twists and turns in the...
2016-12-211h 04Inside Business with Ciaran HancockINM "Schism" / Christmas Tech / Opec Moves Closer to DealThe Irish Times broke the story about a "schism" within the Independent News & Media board that led its CEO Robert Pitt to consider his position. For more on the story this week's host Cliff Taylor talks to business affairs correspondent Mark Paul and media reporter Laura Slattery.Then Ciara O'Brien pops in with an array of gadgets you may be tempted to splash out on, either for yourself or a loved one this Christmas. Ciara shows Cliff how to use a Virtual Reality headset and the best way to silence a blabbering Furby. And Joe Brennan has the latest market...
2016-11-3036 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockLimerick 2030 / Diaspora TV / TaxationPart one: Interim COO of Limerick 2030 Pat Daly joins us on the line to discuss how a €500 million investment will rejuvenate Limerick city, helping to create 5,000 plus jobs and make the city attractive for foreign investment. Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by The Irish Times' Barry O'Halloran to crunch the numbers.Part two: Laura Slattery discusses TV3's proposal to merge content with RTÉ to create a channel aimed squarely at the diaspora. Is this a play from TV3 to get a slice of the license fee?Part three: Business Editor Cliff Taylor and Policy Director of the Iris...
2016-09-2135 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockNama losses and conflicts / iPhone 7 / EY Entrepreneur Week 3On this week's podcast: Nama is in the news again as the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the agency's sale of a portfolio of properties in Northern Ireland, known as Project Eagle, found that the agency lost €220 million in the deal. Barry O'Halloran talks us through what we now know, questions that remain to be answered and Nama's surprising response to the report. Then tech reporter Ciara O'Brien outlines the pros and cons of Apple's new smartphones the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. And it's week three of our series on EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists. This week Ciara Cl...
2016-09-1428 min
Inside Business with Ciaran HancockHigh-Rise Dublin / Apple Tax Case: US Treasury takes on EU CommissionCongested, overcrowded and with soaring rents, Dublin needs development. But which kind? Ibec produced a report this week arguing for more high-rise buildings to accommodate the capital's swelling population. Fergal O'Brien, director of policy with Ibec joins Cliff Taylor and Ciarán Hancock to look at the steps needed to ensure our capital's future and also how much focus there should be on regional development. In part two Cliff and Ciarán look at the major business stories of the week with Joe Brennan and Eoin Burke Kennedy, including:- Farmers clash with Larry Goodman's ABP - CSO data showing ov...
2016-08-2441 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockFirst-Time Buyers's Challenge / Samsung 7 ReviewPart One: Hubert Fitzpatrick of the Construction Industry Federation wants the Central Bank's mortgage rules to be relaxed, and he made a submission to the Bank's review of those rules to that effect. Today he's in studio with Ciarán and Cliff Taylor to talk about the rules, what he wants to see changed and how to help first-time buyers get on the ladder. Part Two: Irish Times tech expert Ciara O'Brien reviews the latest smartphone from Samsung, the Galaxy Note 7. How much bigger and smarter is it than previous iterations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2016-08-0333 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockIrish GDP: An Embarrassment Of Riches / Pokémon GoPart One: News that Irish GDP grew by 26% in 2015 has been greeted with derision in some quarters, with economist Paul Krugman labelling it "Leprechaun Economics". Even Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is not true. So what is going on? Eoin Burke-Kennedy identifies four dynamics under our economic hood contributing to the staggering 26% figure, while Cliff Taylor points out the downsides for Irish policymakers and the big problem with calculating GDP in our small, open economy. Markets Correspondent Joe Brennan is also in studio with news about Irish company results and the impact of Brexit on building and banks. Is...
2016-07-1336 minInside Business with Ciaran Hancock'Project Eagle' Fraud Investigation / Tech Job BonanzaIn part one we look at the ten month investigation into the sale of NAMA's Northern Ireland property portfolio, culminating in the British National Crime Agency making two arrests in Co. Down. This represents a significant "step change" according to Irish Times business reporter Barry O'Halloran. He joins political correspondent Harry McGee and host Ciarán Hancock to discuss the various strands of this investigation, including Enda Kenny's refusal to launch an inquiry south of the border.Amazon announced more jobs for its Irish operation this week, and not just any jobs- among the 500 new positions, high-grade engineering posts are e...
2016-06-0125 min
Inside Business with Ciaran HancockIreland's Real Economy / Do we expect too much of Apple?In Part one: Consumer confidence is at a fifteen year high according to the latest property and sales figures released by the CSO. Arthur Beesley is joined on the line by Head of Research at Savills John McCartney and Chief Economist at Merrion Stockbrokers Alan McQuaid to discuss these figures and their meaning.In Part two: Technology Correspondent Ciara O'Brien joins us in studio to talk about the slow down in Apple's record-breaking sales of iPhones and the issue of consumer privacy versus public authority following Apple's refusal to co-operate with the FBI in unlocking terrorism suspect Syed Farook's iPhone.
2016-03-3047 min
The Bottom LineHorse RacingHorse racing is the second most popular spectator sport in the UK but it is also a business. Presenter Evan Davis and guests discuss who makes the money: the horse owners, the jockeys, the race courses or the bookmakers?Guests:Simon Bazalgette, Chief Executive, The Jockey ClubRachel Hood, Director, The Horsemen's GroupCiaran O'Brien, Group Communications Director, William Hill bookmakersProducer: Julie Ball.
2016-03-1028 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockExchequer Bonanza / New Tech at CESExchequer figures for 2015 paint a picture of economic recovery that Michael Noonan could scarcely have dreamed of when he took over the Department of Finance in the dark days of 2011. KBC Chief Economist Austin Hughes joins Arthur Beesley to explain the unexpectedly strong 'bouncebackability' of the Irish economy, what credit is due whom, and why we still need to be cautious. In part two Ciara O'Brien is on the line from Las Vegas's annual COnsumer Electronic Show, where techies are salivating over driverless cars, drones, fridges that email you with what food you need and all the rest. Hosted...
2016-01-0634 minInside Business with Ciaran Hancock2015's Winners & LosersPamela Newenham, Laura Slattery and Cliff Taylor join co-hosts Arthur Beesley and Ciaran Hancock for a look back at the big winners and losers in Irish business and economic life throughout 2015. Featuring Denis O'Brien, the Collison brothers, Colm Lyon, Michael O'Leary, David Drumm, INM, TV3, Deirdre Foley, the IFA, Paddy Cosgrave, Philip Lane and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-12-2344 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockDenis O'Brien v Red Flag, Eir's Setanta TakeoverDenis O'Brien's lawyers are back in the High Court this week where he has brought a case against a communications company Red Flag for alleged conspiracy to damage his reputation. A USB stick allegedly created by Red Flag and containing content damaging to O'Brien, including the claim that he has become "Ireland's Berlusconi", is at the centre of the case. On today's podcast Legal Affairs Correspondent Colm Keena explains the case with the help of excerpts from O'Brien's sworn statements. In part two Laura Slattery reports on the moves being made by Virgin Media, Eir and Sky to win our...
2015-12-0930 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockExchequer Returns + TopazIn this week's Inside Business podcast Ciaran Hancock analyses the latest exchequer returns with Economics Correspondent Arthur Beesley and economist Jim Power. Later in the podcast he discusses the sale of Topaz with Mark Paul and considers what it means for its former owner Denis O'Brien. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-12-0228 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockSky Q + Jobs, Jobs, JobsIn this week's business podcast Laura Slattery discusses the launch of Sky Q with Ciara O'Brien in London and she analyses the latest employment figures with Arthur Beesley. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-11-1821 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockDenis O'Brien Conspiracy Claim/Property LatestIn this podcast Arthur Beesley discusses Denis O'Brien's conspiracy claim with Peter Murtagh, and Mark Paul analyses the fallout from the Digicel IPO. Later in the podcast Arthur talks to Eoin Burke Kennedy about latest CSO figures and their meaning for the Irish property market. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-10-2838 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockWeb Summit Sadness, Digicel DelightIn this week's podcast Ciaran Hancock discusses the apparently shock announcement that the Web Summit is to leave Dublin with Ciara O'Brien. Later in the podcast Ciaran hears more about the Digicel IPO with Mark Paul. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-09-2322 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockAmazon, Performance Reviews, Windows 10A controversial New York Times article has accused Amazon of treating its workers unfairly and put its practice of 'rank and yank' performance reviews under the spotlight. Business Journalist Charlie Taylor explains the story and how harsh performance reviews have fallen out of fashion in many companies. In part two: As the roll-out of Microsoft's latest operating system Windows 10 continues, Technology Journalist Ciara O'Brien explains what is new, what features are attracting praise and criticism, and privacy concerns over access to user information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-08-1927 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockClimate Change Council, Apple MusicLaura Slattery is joined by Eoin Burke-Kennedy of The Irish Times and Oisín Coghlan of Friends of the Earth to look at the establishment of the Expert Advisory Council on Climate Change, which it was announced today will include among its members Ottomar Edenhofer of the powerful Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. They discuss the composition of the council, the strengths and weaknesses of the Climate Change Bill, and the challenges and opportunities for Irish business presented by emissions reduction. In part two, Business Reporter Ciara O'Brien tells Laura about how Apple plans to make its mark on the m...
2015-06-1036 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockKelloggs + Denis O'Brien's Russian colleagueThis week Ciaran is joined by Mark Paul and Colm Keena to discuss Kellogg's tax avoidance strategy and Denis O'Brien's links with Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-04-0830 minIrish Times Inside BusinessKelloggs + Denis O'Brien's Russian colleagueThis week Ciaran is joined by Mark Paul and Colm Keena to discuss Kellogg's tax avoidance strategy and Denis O'Brien's links with Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-04-0830 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockApple watch/Arthur CoxThis week Laura Slattery discusses the Apple Watch with Ciara O'Brien and the singular career of Arthur Cox with Arthur Beesley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-03-1126 min