Joining Joe to look back at the big tech stories of the year was Jess Kelly.

Storm Daragh may have swept through us 2 weeks ago but it has left lasting damage in the strategically important port of Holyhead in Wales. 1200 lorries use the port every day and now the main ferry terminal will remain closed until mid January at least. This is causing major problems for suppliers hoping to get goods over to Ireland for Christmas and the New Year shopping rush. But when will things return and how can companies respond to mitigate the issues? 

Shane Mann is the chief executive of fleet management and shipping technology company Tranzaura and he joined Joe

Joining Joe to look at Friday's business headlines and news was Aidan Donnelly from Davy.

Did you know that the average generation Z individual scrolls for 25 meters on his or her smart phone every day? That’s 12 miles a year and demonstrates how tough it is to get successful marketing messages to them. But why are the advertisers even bothering to chase a segment of the market with very little disposable income and very little interest?

Joining Joe to answer that was Andrew Murray, Executive Director with TBWA.

Joining Joe to look at the Fed lowering rates was Dan Moroney from RBC Brewin Dolphin.

Joining Joe to look at Thursday's business headlines and news is Conall MacCoille - chief economist with Bank of Ireland.

In a year of instability and uncertainty for the hospitality sector, those who can adapt and thrive deserve recognition. 

The Wright Group, which operates food and beverages outlets such as the award-winning Marqette at Dublin Airport, has earned several awards for Excellence and Innovation. 

Ronan Galligan, Chief People Officer for The Wright Group and winner of the Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards joined Emmet this morning on the show.

Olof Gill spokesperson for the EU for Trade and Financial services discusses the concerns the farming community have over the Mercosur trade deal.

Wednesday's business headlines and news along with Emmet Oliver.

Growth will be above 3% next year and the year after while unemployment will remain around 4.4% and Inflation will be below the ECB target of 2% in the coming 24 months.  They are the assessments of the Central Bank of Ireland in its final Quarterly bulletin of the year.  But the CBI foresees a slowdown in global trade which could have a more pronounced impact on Ireland. 

Joe spoke to Robert Kelly Director of Economics and Statistics with the Central Bank of Ireland.