Friday's business news review
22 May - 8 minsFriday's business news review along with Joe Lynam and Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
Series Episodes
Fredrik Persson President of Business Europe
European Commission slashed its growth forecast for this year to 0.9% for the EU. Additionally, inflation is set to remain stubbornly high at around 3.1%. The economic backdrop for European companies couldn’t be more challenging given the Trade war started by Trump and a potential Trade war starting against China. Joe discusses all this further with Fredrik Persson the President of Business Europe which is the IBEC equivalent for Europe.
8 mins
22 May Finished
Charles Coyle Managing Director of Emerald Park
Emerald Park in Co Meath welcomed 800,000 visitors to the amusement park last year. Emerald Park which used to be known as Tayto Park gets a brand new attraction: Lost valley: The Land of Dinosaurs including a ‘Swing o Saurus’ ride. Charles Coyne Managing Director of Emerald Park spoke to Joe this morning.
5 mins
22 May Finished
Alan Tyrell Chief Executive of the Reputations Agency
The latest Reptrak index of mostly highly valued organisations in Ireland is out and the Credit Unions sits atop the list once again - followed by An Post and the IRFU interestingly. At the very bottom lies X - the social media formerly known as Twitter. So why are some organisations perennially popular while others often unloved? Speaking to Joe to discuss was Alan Tyrell, the Chief Executive of the Reputations Agency.
6 mins
21 May Finished
