Down To Business

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is the CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Caroline Bocquel.

FoodCloud is a social enterprise with a vision for a world where no good food goes to waste.

Bobby took a trip out to Tallaght to the 'FoodCloud Kitchen' to find out more about the business.

Earlier in the week The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) downgraded substantially its outlook for growth in Gross Domestic Product terms for the Irish economy, but it said the underlying position of the economy is still very strong.

This seems to continue an economic narrative we’ve been observing here for a while where we seem to be told that things are both good and bad at the same time.

To make sense of this all, Bobby is joined by Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times.

You may have seen recently that new legislation on health labeling for alcohol products has been signed into law by Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly.

This got us thinking about the overall state of the off-trade sector and the many numerous obstacles it has had to navigate over the last number of years.

For this week’s Industry Review Bobby is joined by:

- Padraig Sweeney, owner of Sweeney’s D3 Off Licence and Café

- Paul Foley, owner of The Corkscrew in Dublin

- Cathal McHugh, Vice Chairman of NOffLA & owner of McHugh's Off Licences

Dominic Ashley-Timms believes that every moment is a coaching moment and if we understand that, our businesses will thrive, and our employees will engage much better.

Dominic co-created the STAR manager programme and is also the author of ‘The Answer is a Question: The Missing Superpower that Changes Everything and Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager and Leader' - he joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby to take a look at the stories that are making an impact on the front pages & the business pages of today’s papers is Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and also by Joe Brennan who is Markets Correspondent with the Irish Times.

Singer-songwriter, Albert Niland closed out a great live broadcast from the Hunt Museum with his song 'Letter to the Hills Of England'.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Croom Medical CEO, Patrick Byrnes.

Bobby was out & about at the newly opened International Rugby Experience in Limerick city which has not only won over the hearts of Limerick natives but the building in which it is housed has also been crowned Ireland's favourite building for 2023.

Down to Business was broadcasting live in the Hunt Museum in Limerick as part of Newstalk’s Summer tour and in preparation did a survey with listeners on who they would like to hear from on the show. Karl Spain was the clear winner and so he joined Bobby for a chat about his life and career in the comedy world.