Irish Times Inside Business

Pamela Newenham, Laura Slattery and Cliff Taylor join co-hosts Arthur Beesley and Ciaran Hancock for a look back at the big winners and losers in Irish business and economic life throughout 2015. Featuring Denis O'Brien, the Collison brothers, Colm Lyon, Michael O'Leary, David Drumm, INM, TV3, Deirdre Foley, the IFA, Paddy Cosgrave, Philip Lane and many more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part one Irish Times Economics Editor Arthur Beesley and Davy Stockbrokers Chief Economist Conall Mac Coille join host Ciarán Hancock to discuss the expected Federal Reserve move to increase US interest rates and what effect this long-awaited move may have on the US, Eurozone and Irish economies. In part two hosting duties are swapped as Ciarán tells Arthur about this morning's AIB EGM where the announcement of a reorganisation of shares won't have pleased the bank's recent investors. They discuss how the beneficiary of state support can begin to return to commercial normality while repaying the €21 billion bailout it received. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Denis O'Brien's lawyers are back in the High Court this week where he has brought a case against a communications company Red Flag for alleged conspiracy to damage his reputation. A USB stick allegedly created by Red Flag and containing content damaging to O'Brien, including the claim that he has become "Ireland's Berlusconi", is at the centre of the case. On today's podcast Legal Affairs Correspondent Colm Keena explains the case with the help of excerpts from O'Brien's sworn statements. In part two Laura Slattery reports on the moves being made by Virgin Media, Eir and Sky to win our custom when shopping for broadband, phone lines and TV. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's Inside Business podcast Ciaran Hancock analyses the latest exchequer returns with Economics Correspondent Arthur Beesley and economist Jim Power. Later in the podcast he discusses the sale of Topaz with Mark Paul and considers what it means for its former owner Denis O'Brien. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's Inside Business podcast Arthur Beesley discusses the implications of the Pfizer Allergen deal with Simon Carswell and Dominic Coyle. Later in the podcast he learns about Black Friday and Cyber Monday from Pamela Newenham. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's business podcast Laura Slattery discusses the launch of Sky Q with Ciara O'Brien in London and she analyses the latest employment figures with Arthur Beesley. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's Inside Business podcast Ciaran Hancock discusses the problems of the IBRC controversy with former chairman Alan Dukes and Arthur Beesley. Later in the podcast he hears about the start of the festive retail season with Conor Pope and David Fitzsimons from Retail Excellence.ieInside Business is a weekly business podcast researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Times business journalist and techie Pamela Newenham reports from the Web Summit, where the real business of securing investment and making connections is far more important than quarrels with politicians and overpriced food. She tells Arthur about this year's trends and brightest new startups. Then Pamela interviews US-based, Dublin-born entrepreneur Oisin Hanrahan, whose company Handy has just raised $50 million in funding to expand its "Uber for home maintenance" business model. And Motoring Editor Micheal McAleer has the latest on the latest scandal enveloping Volkswagen, who have announced their misreporting of vehicle emissions may not be confined to just diesel cars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this podcast Arthur Beesley discusses Denis O'Brien's conspiracy claim with Peter Murtagh, and Mark Paul analyses the fallout from the Digicel IPO. Later in the podcast Arthur talks to Eoin Burke Kennedy about latest CSO figures and their meaning for the Irish property market. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philip Lane beat out over 100 people to become Patrick Honohan's successor as Central Bank Governor. Economic Editor Arthur Beesley joins Ciarán to discuss what expertise the Harvard graduate brings to the table, and how he can manage the institution's transition to normality, its increased regulatory workload and political opposition to that pesky mortgage cap. In part two Laura Slattery explains why ITV's purchase of UTV is bad news for UTV Ireland, and what it means for TV3 and our continued access to Downton Abbey and Corrie. Plus, who is in the running to become RTÉ's next Director General. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this edition of Inside Business Ciaran Hancock is joined by Chris Johns and Arthur Beesley to discuss Budget 2016. This Budget has been understood to have been drawn up with an election in mind and has been leaked substantially in advance. In this podcast Ciaran, Chris and Arthur analyse whether its economic features make as much sense as its political ones. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the beginning of the end for the current Government and their final act may well be Budget 2015, which Michael Noonan will announce next Tuesday. So political as well as economic considerations will play a large role in the decisions made. Today's panel discusses the options open to the Government including a reduction in the USC, changes in how corporations are taxed, increases in duty on old favourites petrol, tobacco and alcohol, and how much, or little, scope there is to satisfy the demands of the various ministries. They also look at what can be done to ease the pressure in the housing market.Host Ciaran Hancock is joined by Economics Editor Arthur Beesley, Political Editor Stephen Collins and economist and former ERSI research professor John Fitzgerald. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With growth reaching the retail sector and unemployment continuing to fall, economic recovery seems to be extending further into Irish society. How has this turnaround been achieved? How much credit is due the Government's economic policies? Is the new capital plan appropriate, and what risks threaten continued growth?To answer those questions, host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Economics Editor Arthur Beesley, Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul and economist Jim Power. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's podcast Ciaran Hancock discusses the apparently shock announcement that the Web Summit is to leave Dublin with Ciara O'Brien. Later in the podcast Ciaran hears more about the Digicel IPO with Mark Paul. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's Inside Business podcast Arthur Beesley analyses the Fed's much discussed interest rate rise with John McManus and Eoin Burke-Kennedy. Later in the podcast Arthur evaluates the commercial prospects for the Rugby World Cup with Laura Slattery and Dominic Coyle. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An investigation of the tax affairs of hospital consultants has so far netted over €30 million in unpaid taxes. In part one of today's podcast, Health Correspondent Paul Cullen tells Laura about the schemes used by medical professionals to avoid tax, and how their targeting by Revenue may hurt attempts to lure doctors back to Ireland. In part two (8.15) we look at the stubborn gender pay gap. In Ireland it still stands at 14.4%, while UK companies may soon be forced to publish the difference in pay for their male and female workers. Business journalist and workplace expert Charlie Taylor tells Laura what companies here can do to redress the imbalance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part one Mark Paul tells Laura about eircom's imminent rebranding and what the company's new image will look like. But why do they need to do this, and what effects are they hoping it will have? In part two, Stephen Wynn-Jones and Conor Pope look at a survey revealing our favourite brands, and what they say about how savvy or naive we are when pushing the trolley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's podcast Ciaran Hancock returns and discuss a turbulent week for the markets with John McManus, Chris Johns, and, Clifford Coonan in China. Later in the podcast he analyses the merger of Paddy Power and Betfair with Barry O'Halloran. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A controversial New York Times article has accused Amazon of treating its workers unfairly and put its practice of 'rank and yank' performance reviews under the spotlight. Business Journalist Charlie Taylor explains the story and how harsh performance reviews have fallen out of fashion in many companies. In part two: As the roll-out of Microsoft's latest operating system Windows 10 continues, Technology Journalist Ciara O'Brien explains what is new, what features are attracting praise and criticism, and privacy concerns over access to user information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laura Slattery is joined on the line by Athens Correspondent Damian Mac Con Uladh and in studio by Managing Editor Cliff Taylor to discuss the economics and politics behind the new Greek bailout, some of the unusual stipulations included in the terms of the deal and what the next steps are in the never-ending Greek saga. In part two Business Reporter Eoin Burke Kennedy explains the counter-intuitive logic behind the decision to raise prices and lengthen odds for Lotto players. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.