We get the latest business news this morning with Joe Lynam.

 Foodcloud uses the internet to collect unsold food from supermarkets and distribute it to charities who in turn pass it on to those who need the food the most.  Foodcloud does this with the help of volunteers including 2000 staff members from AIB, which has renewed its financial and volunteer support scheme.  But why are we still throwing out so much food? 

Joe spoke to Aoibheann O'Brien the Co Founder of Food Cloud. 

The Luas in Dublin is 20 years old. It was severely delayed as usual when it comes to large infrastructure projects in Ireland and it wasn't universally welcomed but now it is about to surpass 50 million journeys in a single year well in excess of its original estimates. 

So what lessons have planners learned from LUAS for other big transport projects nationwide and why can't we get stuff built on time here? 

Joining Joe this morning was Paolo Carbone, Head of Light Rail at Transport Infrastructure Ireland.  

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

What do you do if you are running a successful international property business and making good money? The answer for one lady from Donegal was to pack it all in and open up a distillery in her hometown of Muff.

With the distinctively titled name of Muff liquor, it makes gin, vodka and even whiskey, and has some very high profile supporters including Jimmy Carr and Russell Crowe no less.  

Joining Joe on the show was Laura Bonner is the founder of Muff Liquor. 

  In just over 48 hours from now the British people will go to the polls to elect a new government. Everything points to the Labour party winning it. But what will it mean for trade and political ties with this country if a Pro Brexit Conservative party is replaced?

Imports from the UK have fallen dramatically this year while exports have also struggled from this country to Britain. And what about Brexit? All issues for Aidan Finnegan is Director of Policy with the British Irish Chamber of Commerce.

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

When it comes to backing early stage companies, the people who put money in are often known as the 3 Fs: Friends, family & fools.  But there is a category of risk-taking investors called ‘Angel Investors’ who take a punt on a business early doors. Joining Joe this morning was Mary McKenna from Awaken Angels is a former entrepreneur herself runs a syndicate of angel investors which is the first of its kind because it’s run by and aimed at female investors.

After a memorable weekend of music with Taylor, Shania, Longitude and the Saw Doctors, the question will arise about suitable venues to promote and foster music.

According to its owners, Ireland’s most advanced music venue is the Lark Hall in Balbriggan part of the Irish Institute of Music and Song.  It’s a beautiful venue and only last week it won a key award from the Royal institute for Architecture for Ireland.  But will IIMS be economically viable and where did it get its money from?  All issues for Michael Dawson, Director of Irish Institute of Music and Song who joined Joe on the show this morning.

Kathleen Brooks from XTB brings us the international news stories this morning along with Joe Lynam.