Pat McDonagh opens the new Banner Plaza on the M18
1 April - 8 minsThe new Banner Plaza on the M18 from the owner of Supermacs includes a supermarket, play area and a large food court a €20m investment and 120 new jobs. But it was far from smooth sailing to get it opened. In fact, it was 8 years behind schedule thanks to a number of judicial reviews and challenges from environmental groups and serial objectors. Joining Joe this morning was Pat McDonagh is the founder of Supermacs.
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Friday's business news review
Friday's business news review along with Joe Lynam and Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
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Fredrik Persson President of Business Europe
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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.
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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
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