The Business Post Podcast

On this week's episode of the podcast, we listen back to a panel from the Economic Outlook Forum, held on November 5 in the Mansion House. Daniel McConnell and Aaron Rogan reflect on the "How Ireland is actually run and by whom?" panel discussion with Rossa Fanning, attorney general; Robert Watt, chief executive of the Dublin City Development Company; and Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party. The panel covers the role of regulation in the pace at which the government can deliver key infrastructure. Watt lends his thoughts on the Department of Finance as the "ministry of no". The panel discuss the role of special advisers and the importance of the relationship between an adviser and their minister. Daniel asks the group to explain how the government prioritises legislation and Fanning explains his role in the process as attorney general. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by the Advantage Card from An Post Commerce. Advantage Card helps businesses send parcels across Ireland with quick sign-up, clear prepaid pricing, and convenient drop-offs. However a business works, Advantage Card works for you. It gives businesses a practical way to manage domestic shipping. Start sending immediately, and to access savings, visit An post.com/advantagecard or your local post office to start shipping and saving today. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Aaron Rogan Sound by Larry Mockus Sound Production by Dublin South Podcast Studio Produced by Tara McGivern Artwork by Dublin South Podcast Studio Audio editing by Dublin South Podcast Studio

On this week's episode, Dalton Philips, the chief executive of Greencore, talks to Peter O'Dwyer about the company's recent 100-year celebrations and the legacy behind it. The storied executive talks about working with Galen Weston at Brown Thomas, managing disgruntled shareholders at Morrisons and why the system that limits the terms of DAA executives is 'bonkers'. Philips details the company's recent £1.2 billion Bakkavor takeover deal, and the movements within the food market towards premiumisation. The pair discuss the chief executive's family background and the long line of Philips entrepreneurs that came before him. Philips talks about his time as CEO of Brown Thomas during the Celtic Tiger and what is was like to be a young executive working under Galen Weston. Lastly, Philipis speaks about his time in DAA and his departure as CEO from the semi state before the end of his seven-year term. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. This episode of the Business Post Podcast is brought to you by Davy, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management and investment banking services. This year, Davy is celebrating 100 years of connecting capital with opportunity in Ireland. Whether you're a business owner looking to turn success into lasting wealth, a professional planning for the future, or a retiree, Davy can help you safeguard and grow your wealth. Trusted by clients to manage more than €29 billion in assets, Davy has over 900 people serving clients from offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, and London. To learn more, as well as details of regulatory information, visit davy.ie.

Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell, Peter O'Dwyer and Aaron Rogan

Sound by Larry Mockus Sound

Production by Dublin South Podcast Studio

Produced by Tara McGivern

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On this week's episode, Danny O'Gorman, the general manager for UK and Ireland at Freenow, talks to Peter O'Dwyer about Lyft's acquisition of Freenow, the businesses Freenow has itself been snapping up, and how robotaxis are closer to becoming a reality than you might think. The pair talk about Freenow's 14-year history in Ireland and the many iterations of the brand over that time. O'Gorman talks about the company's move into a phone-based taxi ordering system in Ireland as the company makes acquisitions of smaller firms across the country. The former Amazon sales head also speaks about automated driving and when customers can expect to see driverless taxis on Irish roads; the experience of working under Mercedes-Benz and BMW; and whether the peer-to-peer ride-hailing popularised by Lyft and Uber will ever come to Ireland. To access all our written interviews and the country's leading business coverage, subscribe at https://www.businesspost.ie/ This episode of the Business Post Podcast is brought to you by Davy, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management and investment banking services. This year, Davy is celebrating 100 years of connecting capital with opportunity in Ireland. Whether you're a business owner looking to turn success into lasting wealth, a professional planning for the future, or a retiree, Davy can help you safeguard and grow your wealth. Trusted by clients to manage more than €29 billion in assets, Davy has over 900 people serving clients from offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, and London. To learn more, as well as details of regulatory information, visit davy.ie. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell, Peter O'Dwyer and Aaron Rogan Sound by Larry Mockus Sound Production by Dublin South Podcast Studio Produced by Tara McGivern Artwork by Dublin South Podcast Studio Audio editing by Dublin South Podcast Studio

On this week's episode, Anthony Scaramucci from The Rest Is Politics: US, talks to Daniel McConnell about his new book, All the Wrong Moves. The former White House communications director turned podcaster talks about how America became an environment for Trump and MAGA to take hold of the world's largest democracy. Scaramucci details how China became the second-biggest global economy, and the failures of America along the way. The pair discuss America's out-of-control spending. Scarramucci gives his predictions on the upcoming November mid-terms and what way the senate will fall, red or blue. Lastly, Scaramucci discusses the future of The Rest Is Politics and what the public interest in politics might be like in a post-Trump world. This episode of the Business Post Podcast is brought to you by Davy, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management and investment banking services. This year, Davy is celebrating 100 years of connecting capital with opportunity in Ireland. Whether you're a business owner looking to turn success into lasting wealth, a professional planning for the future, or a retiree, Davy can help you safeguard and grow your wealth. Trusted by clients to manage more than €29 billion in assets, Davy has over 900 people serving clients from offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, and London. To learn more, as well as details of regulatory information, visit davy.ie. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer. Sound by Larry Mockus Sound production by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan. Produced by Tara McGivern Artwork by Garrett Allen The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. https://www.businesspost.ie/subscribe/

Martin Tormey, chief executive officer of Goodbody, Ireland's longest-established stockbroking firm and one of the country's leading wealth managers, joins Peter O'Dwyer on the podcast this week. The pair discuss the new Irish investment accounts, the fee structures around them and the offering Goodbody will provide. Tormey speaks about the culture of investing in Ireland and what the future of investment will look like in the country. The Goodbody lifer also talks about acquisitions the company has made and is eyeing; the "firepower" being part of the AIB Group brings; and the restructuring Goodbody underwent after a difficult few years. We also hear more about Tormey's life away from Goodbody, as he discusses career breaks and his time away from the firm. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. To access all our written interviews and the country's leading business coverage, subscribe at businesspost.ie. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer. Sound by Larry Mockus. Produced by Carolyn Goulden Broadcast co-ordination by Tara McGivern. Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Budget 2027 was unveiled by the coalition to little fanfare this week. With most of the big-ticket items already leaked to the press in the days and weeks before Budget Day, the publication of the final document was met with more questions than applause. How will the State's new personal investment scheme work? Does the new scaling fund for businesses go far enough? Has the government written itself into "blank cheque territory" when it comes to energy supports? Our political staff Danniel Murray and Megan O'Brien join Peter and Danny to discuss. This episode of the Business Post Podcast is brought to you by Davy, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management and investment banking services. This year, Davy is celebrating 100 years of connecting capital with opportunity in Ireland. Whether you're a business owner looking to turn success into lasting wealth, a professional planning for the future, or a retiree, Davy can help you safeguard and grow your wealth. Trusted by clients to manage more than 29 billion in assets, Davy has over 900 people serving clients from offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, and London. To learn more as well as details of regulatory information. Visit davy.ie. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer. Sound by Larry Mockus. Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan. Produced and broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness. Artwork by Garrett Allen.

With over 40,000 students, revenues approaching €1 billion and a place on the list of the top 100 universities in the world, UCD is among Ireland's most recognised institutions. Orla Feely made history when she was named as the university's first female provost. Now three years into her tenure, she joins Daniel McConnell to discuss the third-level education crisis, balancing face-time between students and donors and witnessing Ireland's reputation evolve in Silicon Valley. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer. Sound by Larry Mockus. Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan. Produced and broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness. Artwork by Garrett Allen.

George Osborne has spent much of his career making consequential decisions and living with the arguments that follow. This was the case during his tenure as UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and is once again in his role of managing director at OpenAI. In this special edition of the Business Post Podcast, recorded at the Business Post's AI 2030 event, listen back to his fireside chat with Daniel McConnell. Osborne spoke on OpenAI's impression of Ireland, its plans for expansion here and how governments are already falling behind in the race to regulate the technology. The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer. Sound by Larry Mockus. Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan. Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness. Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Since leaving school at the age of 16, Ivan Yates has lived many lives. He went from government minister to a successful bookmaker, to bankrupt, to one of the country's best-known broadcasters. In the final chapter of his career, Yates has once again pivoted - this time to self-help guru. He joins Business Post editor Daniel McConnell to discuss his new book 'The Game of Life and How to Win It' and how it was informed by the wins and losses of his own storied career. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer. Sound by Larry Mockus. Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan. Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness. Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Alan Joyce is the first to acknowledge his polarising reputation. During his time at the head of Qantas, his public profile oscillated between a cut-throat union buster to one of the best-regarded executives in Australia. Ahead of the release of Joyce's new book, Peter O'Dwyer sat down with the Irish aviation chief to discuss his turbulent career at the top of one of the world's biggest airlines. The pair delve into some of the biggest controversies of Joyce's career, such as the decision to ground Qantas flights in an industrial dispute with airline staff and the QF32 explosion, the state of play in the aviation sector and lessons learnt from his time as one of the most prominent Irish executives in the world. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen