Improving the productivity of local companies
30 March - 7 minsIt’s not news that Ireland earns the lion's share of its Corporation Taxes from a handful of American companies and that it hasn't enough of large indigenous businesses. My next guest used to advise the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and is now a professor of economics in the University of Galway. He was commissioned by the Collison brothers to assess the long-term health of the Irish economy and has concluded that a pivot is now urgent if we are to improve the productivity of local companies. Alan Ahearne joined Joe Lynam on the show this morning.
Series Episodes
Friday's business news review
Friday's business news review along with Joe Lynam and Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
8 mins
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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
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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
Alessandro Gropelli Director General of Connect Europe
Cybersecurity, AI and connectivity as well as the digital divide are all topics that concern the telecoms sector and all will doubtless be on the agenda when Alessandro Gropelli Director General of Connect Europe addresses key players in the sector in Ireland later today. Alessandro joined Joe in studio ahead of his meeting today.
6 mins
21 May Finished
