The Business

Sticking with energy in a different way - as people are turning off lights to save money on their energy bills, will we be turning to more simpler alternatives over the coming months? Candlemakers have started to see an increase in sales over the last few weeks. And it seems most people are looking for long lasting candles rather than the super expensive smelly ones. Joined by various candlemakers, Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out more.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was known for her steadying presence, despite saying very little in public situations. So are you sometimes better to say less in the workplace and maybe even life? Chair of The Convention Centre Dublin Julie O’Neill and Head of Learning and Development at Robert Walters Recruitment Louise Campbell join us.

This week EU energy ministers held an emergency meeting to discuss the energy crisis. While no definite decision was made, four measures were outlined. But are measures the fairest way of dealing with things and what will it mean for Ireland? Senior Research Officer with the ESRI Muireann Lynch joins us.

Sean O'Sullivan sold his first company for many millions while still in his twenties. He’s a hugely successful tech entrepreneur and one of the most active investors in the world. Sean has a fascinating background too, from his granny who was a spy, to numerous court appearances against his father. He joins us to talk about his life and career.

Garth Brooks has finally returned to Ireland, playing five nights in Croke Park over the next week. But what about the Garth Brooks who is performing all year round in Ireland? Siofra Mulqueen has been looking at the wonderful worlds of tribute artists.

The modern manager gets a bad rap - but is it deserved? We're joined by financial journalist and author of Surviving the Daily Grind, Philip Coggan.

We caught up with Donegal-man Killian McLaughlin, the brain behind the wildlife sanctuary Wild Ireland.

Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out what gets some well-known business people through the working week...

Should consumers be paying the price of the energy crisis while providers are making big profits? We are joined by John Mullins, Executive Chairman of Amarenco Solar and former CEO of Bord Gáis Energy.

Author, columnist and Harry Styles fanatic Emer McLysaght brings us this radio essay.