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The definition of quantum computing is that it uses the theories of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems that might stump ordinary computers. However, it requires specialist hardware. Horizon quantum computing is an Irish company initially set up in Singapore but now it’s opening offices in Dublin and is hoping to attract more quantum computing experts. Prof Joe Fitzsimons, CEO of Quantum computing joined Joe on the show this morning.

As we head into Christmas and all the cooking and washing and cleaning involved in that, spare a thought for wasting water this festive season. Irish Water has done a survey which suggests that companies also need to think about conserving water. Just 14% of Irish Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase investment in sustainability practices and solutions such as water conservation, energy conservation and recycling in the next 12 months Geoffrey Bourke Business Operations Manager with Irish Water joins me now

A run-through of some of the business stories today with Joe Lynam.

The world of technology ends 2022 in a very different place than it started the year Some people are describing it now as a tech winter or even a tech wreck. The picture is different for start-ups and smaller technology companies so let’s have a look back at 2022 and a preview of what companies are up to Next year with Ian Browne from Dogpatch

Just before the summer, the key member states linked to the OECD – including Ireland – agreed that a floor rate of 15% should be placed on corporation tax rates to avoid companies playing one country off against another. Needless to say, this was a major concession from Ireland, where the corporation tax has been solid and steady at 12½% for more than two decades. Now the c, but there are still quite a few hurdles in place and the big companies can still use their size for tax advantages

A run-through of some of the business stories today with Joe Lynam.

It won't surprise you how much food we all eat over Christmas but it should shock you how much food we waste and simply throw out. One Irish company hopes to minimise how much food is thrown out - doing companies, the environment, and especially the less well-off a favour. Aoibheann O'Brien - founder of FoodCloud

Have you had your office Christmas party yet? If not, you’re running out of time, but aside from the revelry and celebrations with your colleagues, employers have a certain duty of care. Also, with 2023 just around the corner, employers have a few changes in the legal landscape to keep on the radar. Deirdre Malone is Head of employment law at EY and spoke to Joe this morning.

A run-through of some of the business stories today with Joe Lynam.

Joe Lynam spoke to EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola and discussed the looming trade war between the US and the EU.

 Just over a week ago, Belgian police announced that they had arrested 4 people working for the European Parliament in a sting operation looking into bribery accusations. It has shone a very brought light on the world’s largest elected chamber and its president - Roberta Metsola has spent the week fighting fires. She gave only one planned face-to-face interview amid this crisis and that was to Newstalk while Joe was there in Strasbourg last week

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

Newstalk’s Business Person of the Month is one of the best-known bosses in Ireland and he runs Europe’s largest airline and probably the nations best known companies Ryanair. He took over from Michael in 2019 and immediately had to deal with an unprecedented shutdown of the entire travel industry worldwide. But Ryanair’s bounceback has been extraordinary and for that, we can announce that Eddie Wilson - the Chief Executive of Ryanair is our Newstalk Business Person of the Month. Newstalk’s Business Person of the Month is with thanks to Eversheds Sutherland – Ireland's largest and most established global law firm

 Qatar has been in the news a lot this month - not just for the world cup but it’s also been linked to corruption scandal which has rocked the EU parliament. So as the world cup final is on Sunday we thought we would go back to Michael Hershmann who was a co-founder of Transparency International and a member of the team that wrote the first comprehensive reform plan for FIFA in 2014. Michael Hershmann joined Joe live from New York.

A look at today's business papers with Joe Lynam.

We are just 10 sleeps to the big day – so with the Christmas shopping in the home straight how are retailers faring in the first restriction-free Christmas in 3 years? Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town spoke to Johnathan Healy this morning.

Donal Morris is the founder of RedZinc the company that could see lots of your future medical needs dealt with over virtual consultations. Donal spoke to Jonathan this morning on the show.

A run-through of some of the business stories today with Jonathan Healy.

The time was that London was the undisputed capital for solving rows between companies and even countries. The arbitration and dispute settlement infrastructure there was unmatched in Europe. But by leaving the single market Britain’s loss is Ireland’s opportunity and Dublin hopes to steal some of that dispute settlement business because it’s now the only Common law country within the EU Louise Reilly is a Barrister and also with the International Chamber of Commerce and joined Joe this morning.

A look at today's business papers and markets with Joe Lynam broadcasting live from The European Parliament in Strasburg.