Irish Times Inside Business

Brexit special: A roundtable discussion of the permutations for Irelands's economy following the shock result of last Thursday's referendum. What should Ireland do going forward? What, if any opportunities does it present for our economy?To tackle these questions Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by economist with Goodbody Stockbrokers Joe Gill, CEO of IBEC Danny McCoy and economist Jim Power with MEP Brian Hayes joining us on the line from Brussels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 1: Cliff Taylor is joined by Irish Times columnist Chris Johns and economist with Merrion Capital Alan McQuaid to discuss the ramifications for national and world markets should the Brexit vote pass. "Clearly politicians can't be trusted to make capital spending decisions", the just released Summer Economic Summary has largely positive overtones but the Business podcast are not fully convinced.Part 2: A $17.4 million backgammon win has resulted in Irish businessman JP McManus butting heads with the I.R.S. stateside, Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul gives us the lowdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this his farewell podcast, Arthur Beesley welcomes Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe to discuss this year's budget, the public's expectations amid a positive economic climate and the fiscal challenges this government faces should Britain vote to leave the EU. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following the conclusion of the lengthy trial of four former employees of Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Life & Permanent on charges of conspiracy, Legal Affairs Correspondent Colm Keena sits down with Ciarán Hancock to explain what happened in the historic trial and what comes next for the three accused found guilty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 1: Once we found our Irish sports on RTÉ and most foreign games on BBC or Sky, but things are changing. Irish Times media maven Laura Slattery reports on the shifting landscape of sports broadcasting rights. Part 2: The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council loves to deliver home truths to Michael Noonan and his colleagues in the Department of Finance, and their latest report is no different. Arthur Beesley and Cliff Taylor assess the economic realities underpinning our fiscal position in the years ahead in the light of IFAC's largely pessimistic findings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part one we look at the ten month investigation into the sale of NAMA's Northern Ireland property portfolio, culminating in the British National Crime Agency making two arrests in Co. Down. This represents a significant "step change" according to Irish Times business reporter Barry O'Halloran. He joins political correspondent Harry McGee and host Ciarán Hancock to discuss the various strands of this investigation, including Enda Kenny's refusal to launch an inquiry south of the border.Amazon announced more jobs for its Irish operation this week, and not just any jobs- among the 500 new positions, high-grade engineering posts are expected. Even better, Amazon expects to be able to fill the posts with Irish employees. Have we bridged the 'skills gap'? Ciara O'Brien reports on that announcement, and also on more good tech job news from Deloitte and their new 'Blockchain Lab' that will employ 50 in Dublin. But what is a blockchain? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal was sacked this week despite winning the FA Cup. The failures of his team on the pitch are well documented, but how much of a role did money play in the decision, and in the decision to hire his successor Jose Mourinho? Sports journalist Ken Early and Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul join Economics Editor Arthur Beesley to assess the business model of the great, or perhaps once-great, club. In part two: AIB's Q1 report portrays a bank on the mend, but significant challenges remain for the largely State-owned bank. Stephen Lyons of Davy Stockbrokers and Markets Correspondent Joe Brennan look at the health of the bank from the perspective of Government, shareholders and customers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part one of the Business Podcast Irish Times reporter Fiona Reddan joins Ciarán Hancock in studio to discuss the latest figures from the Central Bank and to answer the question 'How rich are the Irish?'.In part two Economist John Fitzgerald and Economics Editor Arthur Beesley join us to discuss the disruptive and time-consuming task of creating a new government department and how effective these changes have been historically. We also go over the latest recommendations from the European Commission regarding Ireland's economy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Siptu President Jack O'Connor talks about his difficult relationship with new Minister for Transport Shane Ross, the Luas strike, the Labour Party's leadership contest, and accelerating the restoration of pay cuts to public servants. He also speaks about the end of his term of office in 2017 and what role he might play thereafter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Investors in some FTSE companies are in revolt over the pay and bonuses awarded to their top executives. Joe Brennan and Cliff Taylor join Cíarán Hancock to explain why shareholders feel the top brass are not, in fact, worth it, and how remuneration for bankers may once again become a political hot potato here in Ireland if the AIB IPO goes ahead. In part two: how have 67 days without a government affected the economy, and how will the new minority government handle the books? Cliff and Cíarán are joined by Economics Editor Arthur Beesley and Europe Correspondent Suzanne Lynch to examine new EU growth forecasts, Irish Exchequer figures and the promises made in the Fianna Fáil - Fine Gael agreement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part One: Ciarán Hancock is joined on the line by Dublin MEP Brian Hayes to discuss his call for the introduction of legislation to make it easier for mortgage holders to shop around for a more competitive rate of interest. He also gives his view on government formation and Irish Water. Part Two: Is there a kinder Irish budget in the offing for 2016? A projected €900 million surplus for government spending would suggest so. To discuss this and a round-up of all the recent business and economic news we are joined in studio by Economics Editor Arthur Beesley, Business Editor Cliff Taylor and Markets Corespondent Joe Brennan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are the implications of Brexit for Ireland and Europe? Is a serious economic shock possible? Might we see controls reappear on the border with Northern Ireland? Business leaders gathered in The Irish Times office this morning to hear economist and Irish Times columnist Professor John FitzGerald, London Editor Denis Staunton and Economics Editor Arthur Beesley discuss the positions of the Leave and Remain campaigns, the economic risks to Ireland and some possible scenarios if Britain opts out of Europe. They join Ciarán Hancock to continue the discussion on this week's podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Ciarán takes a look at the flourishing Irish whiskey market, both at home and abroad. He is joined by Denise Murphy of An Bord Bia, Master Distiller Darryl McNally and John Teeling to discuss the enormous potential of this quintessentially Irish product. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Business podcast this week: The Panama Papers off shore tax scandal, the Irish angle and an in-depth discussion of the far-reaching implications of the leak. Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by Professor Jim Stewart of Trinity College Dublin and Legal Affairs Correspondent Colm Keena. In part two Simon Carswell and Dominic Coyle discuss US President Barack Obama's move to end Dublin-based pharma firm Allergan's hopes of an inversion deal with giant Pfizer, and what the rule change means for other multinationals here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Part one: Consumer confidence is at a fifteen year high according to the latest property and sales figures released by the CSO. Arthur Beesley is joined on the line by Head of Research at Savills John McCartney and Chief Economist at Merrion Stockbrokers Alan McQuaid to discuss these figures and their meaning.In Part two: Technology Correspondent Ciara O'Brien joins us in studio to talk about the slow down in Apple's record-breaking sales of iPhones and the issue of consumer privacy versus public authority following Apple's refusal to co-operate with the FBI in unlocking terrorism suspect Syed Farook's iPhone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this edition of the Business Podcast Ciarán Hancock speaks with former CEO of Concern Worldwide David Begg, former Aer Arann chief Padraig O'Ceidigh and entrepreneur and television personality Peter Casey about their motivations for running for the Seanad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Part one: Aldi has bucked the recession and now holds an eight per cent market share. Business Affairs Correspondent Mark Paul was granted a look behind the curtain of the German discounter as it seeks to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for luxury products.In Part two: Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by economist Jim Power and Economics Editor Arthur Beesley to discuss some of the recent figures attached to the current upsurge in economic growth in Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After posting a loss of €425 million today, Permanent TSB's share price has tanked, falling 10% by this afternoon. Chief Executive Jeremy Masding joins Ciarán to talk about the results, where the bank goes from here and how soon it can repay the state it's €2.7 billion bailout money in full. They also discuss how the bank handled the overcharging of tracker mortgage customers, some of whom lost their homes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ciarán Hancock talks with property developer Michael O'Flynn about the effect the property collapse had on his family business and how he has now exited NAMA, whose role he now criticises. Michael also speaks on the exhausting bank inquiry, gives his thoughts on the housing crisis and explains why he feels there is a need for a housing minister in this country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part one: From FTSE100 firms to corner shops, how is the British business community reacting to the possibility of Brexit? BBC Business Correspondent Joe Lynam is on the line and Economics Editor Arthur Beesley is in studio to discuss that, and whether we can look forward to the return of duty-free shopping in Holyhead.In part two: CCC Nuacht News Editor Declan Brennan explains what has been going on in the trial of four former Anglo and Irish Life and Permanent employees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.