The Business

Earlier we heard from the descendant of a man who made waves in business in the 1800s. Now we hear the story of an Irish woman who did just that too. Journalist and editor Clodagh Finn brings us the story of Belinda Mulrooney.

The latest UN report on climate change presented a dire warning that humanity needs to move way from fossil fuels and cut emissions. Employers on the search for young talent need to take note - Generation Z are looking to work for companies that are committed to protecting the environment. Siofra Mulqueen finds out more...

Domestic tourism is to kick off again in a few weeks time. But what do the seaside businesses do during the winter months and are they prepared for the season ahead? Our reporter Siofra Mulqueen finds out more...

Irish consumers and businesses have been advised to be on high alert for potential cyber attacks following the invasion of Ukraine. Dr Jennifer Cassidy, Diplomatic Scholar at Oxford University, joins us now to discuss.

From the Tinder Swindler to Inventing Anna, con artists have been making a comeback on our big and small screens. We are joined by Dr Sabina Brennan, psychologist and neuroscientist and Samantha McCaughren, Business Editor of the Sunday Independent, to analyse the psyche of the scoundrel.

Conor McCarthy has spent 44 years in the world of aviation, starting out with Aer Lingus as an apprentice aged 16. In the years that have passed, he founded Dublin Aerospace, an aircraft maintenance company, and even launched his own airline, Emerald Airlines, just a short time ago. He joins us now.

The supply of gas has become one of the unconventional weapons that’s being used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. We’re joined by Prof. Brian Ó Gallachóir, Professor of Energy Engineering in UCC and Director of MaREI.

The EU, US, UK and Canada all announced sanctions against Russia this week following the invasion of Ukraine. But will they hit the right people at the right time? We’re joined by John Lough, Associate Fellow of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, and Financial Commentator, Frances Coppola.

A Boohoo ad which has been banned for objectifying women and another for Adidas sports bras made headlines this week, sparking debate about the representation of women in advertising. Charley Stoney, CEO of the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland, joins us now to discuss.

The announcement of the pending renaming of Tayto Park this week has gotten us thinking about the invention of the crisp. Freelance food and drinks journalist, Aoife Carrigy, joins us in studio to discuss.