Down To Business

Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute for International and European Affairs spoke to Bobby as the nation braces itself for next weeks budget.

This week Bobby went to the Dublin Cookery School in Blackrock which has recently been taken over by a well-known foodie Gerry Devlin. Gerry showed Bobby around the school and introduced him to some of the students.

They say style never goes out of fashion but for those of us who wouldn’t know haute couture if it came up and hit him in the face, finding the clothes that not only fit but make us look and feel like our authentic selves can be a real challenge. Thankfully the personal shopping industry is here to help.

Joining Bobby for this week’s Industry review to look at the work of personal styling was:

• Orla Sheridan, Private Stylist and Fashion lecturer at GTI

• Fiona Doyle, International Personal Stylist

• Laura Jordan, fashion stylist & image consultant and owner of StyleSavvy

This week Bobby was joined in the executive chair by Richard Meehan, President & CEO of Velico Medical

Pat Whelan of James Whelan Butchers who’s book The Irish Beef Book has just been reprinted to celebrate it’s 10th Anniversary and Pat joined Bobby to talk all thing beef.

Behind every success is the unique story of an individual who has transformed their ambition into reality.

21st Century Business Icons: The Leaders Who Are Changing our World is a new book by Sally Percy, which explores the success stories and strategies behind some of the biggest names in business the world over.

She joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ronan Reid, Director of Cantor Fitzgerald Services Ltd.

George Horn is a third-generation master glove maker based in the heart of Dublin city. Founded by George in the 1940's, the business is continued by his son, Brian, and grandson, Gerard.

Bobby took a trip out to their shop in Stoneybatter to find out more about the business.

From smart doorbells to fully-fledged 24-hour surveillance, there are many ways to secure your home and business.

But even though there is more technology out there to help keep us safe, are would-be criminals also getting more cunning?

Joining Bobby to discuss the state of the residential & commercial property security sector is:

• Aaron Mooney, CEO of Action24

• Eoin Dunne, CEO of Phonewatch

• Jonathan Pim, Technical Services Director at Manguard Plus

Huawei has made a massive statement in the world of smartphones with its new processor that showcases its capacity to support 5G wireless speeds.

Our resident Tech guru, Andy O'Donoughue joins Bobby to discuss what kind of impact it will have on the likes of Samsung and Apple.