Breakfast Business

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

Irish shoppers to break records for online spending on Black Friday, that’s according to the AIB Spend Trend  Speaking to Johnathan this morning was John Brennan, AIB’s Head of SME Banking.

The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index presents a tale of two halves.While workplace patterns comfortably stabilise, it shows concerning trends relating to mental health and substance abuse Speaking to Jonathan to discuss the findings was Sinead Proos, Head of Wellbeing at Laya Healthcare.

A look at today's business papers and markets with Jonathan Healy and Aidan Donnelly from Davys.

Today the Central Bank of Ireland has published a feedback statement and issued regulations and guidance to firms on the Individual Accountability Framework, following a 3-month consultation process  Emmet spoke to Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor of Consumer and Investor Protection at the Central Bank. 

In line with expectation, Eir saw growth across their fibre broadband base, total mobile customers, including the eir postpay mobile base, with a further increase seen in the multi-play bundling of eir fixed household Joining Joe on the show this morning is the CEO of Eir, Oliver Loomes.

A run through of some of the business stories today with Emmet Oliver.

A range of measures is to be tackled under the updated Housing for All Update.  Including a rise in the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant & extended access to Local Authority Home Loan. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

All Things Considered: Are congestion charges in cities necessary? Shane and Ciara discuss.

The Safe Access Zone Bill 2023 is now in its final stages and will be up for discussion in the Dáil this evening.To debate we heard from Eilis Mulroy, Spokesperson for the Pro-Life Campaign, and Karen Sugrue, Co-Chair of the Together for Safety group in Limerick. 

No one in RTÉ will be paid a salary exceeding that of the Director-General under a maximum pay cap that is being set as part of a new strategic vision for the broadcaster. Speaking to Ciara on the show was Director General of RTE, Kevin Bakhurst.

“Congestion charges and higher parking fees are brutal but necessary in cities” writes Lorraine Courtney in the Irish Independent. Sadhbh O'Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friend of the Earth spoke to Ciara this morning with her view on this.

The teacher recruitment and retention crisis in Irish second-level schools is worsening, that’s according to the findings of a new survey carried out in over 100 schools by the Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Association of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI).    Michael Gillespie, General Secretary of the Teachers Union of Ireland. 

A number of Irish citizens may be allowed to leave Gaza today according to recent reports. Hannah McCarthy, Journalist in Israel explained what more we know. 

The Bord Bia food service seminar will take place today highlighting the current food service market landscape, forecasts for the year ahead along with some consumer research. Speaking to Joe to discuss this in more detail is Bord Bia Market Specialist, Maureen Gahan. 

On the 28th and 29th of November, The Titanic Museum will host the Hydrogen Conference aiming to look at delivering a balanced pathway to net zero,  Joining Emmet to discuss this in more detail is Director and Spokesperson with Hydrogen Ireland, Paul McCormack. 

A run-through of some of the business stories today with Emmet Oliver.

Qualcomm Technologies has announced a €118.7m expansion of its research and development facility in Cork City.  The investment is expected to create more than 150 engineering roles over the next four years.   With more details on the expansion, Emmet spoke to  Paul Kelligher, Qualcomm Vice President and Cork Site Leader.

PwC Net Zero Economy Index 2023 states that the world needs to cut carbon intensity seven times faster to limit warming to 1.5°C  Joining Emmet to discuss this in more detail is David Mcgee PWC’S Environmental Social and Governance Lead.

A run through of some of the business stories today with Emmet Oliver.