In this episode, Peter O'Dwyer, the Business Post's head of news, talks to Danny McCoy, Ibec chief executive, about building relationships and gathering vital information in America, Ibec's position on Mercosur and why it wasn't more vocal in the days leading up to the vote, the critical need for Ireland to spend more on defence, and why AI can't come fast enough. 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 Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Our guest this week is Kevin Harrington, the chief executive of Paddy Power parent company Flutter's UK and Irish division who discusses his fascinating career, the growth of the business since becoming Flutter, dealing with Rachel Reeves' betting tax and the decline of retail betting. Kevin sat down with our own Fionn Thompson. 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 Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Susan Brady on the evolution of Eir Business, her ambitious plans for the division and her career aspirations. 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 Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Policy editor Daniel Murray talks to Taoiseach Micheál Martin on a range of issues from the limits of power, broadening the corporate tax base, Ireland's relationship with the US and our role in the EU. 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 Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Our inaugural guest is Michael Lohan, chief executive of IDA Ireland who discusses his highly-successful career and his views on the impact of global geo-political turbulence. 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 Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen