The Business Post Podcast

Ep 21: Padraic O'Kane, chief executive of EHL experiences and Aer Lingus College Football Classic co-founder - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 16.07.2026 54min

Description: Padraic O'Kane has left his mark on Dublin city on numerous fronts - from his thriving restaurants Fire Steakhouse & Bar and Sole, to his success in bringing US collegiate football to the capital each year. Now the Longford-man is hoping to extend his reach with his latest acquisition: the premises of The Star Bar on Baggot Street. O'Kane spoke to our Head of News Peter O'Dwyer about how the hospitality industry has changed in the 20 years since Fire opened its doors, how the Aer Lingus College Football Classic came to be and his grand plans for his latest venture, Sally MacLennane's. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Ep 20: Kevin Callinan, Fórsa general secretary - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 09.07.2026 53min

The ending of a public sector pay deal is a significant milestone in the diary of Kevin Callinan, the general secretary of the Fórsa trade union. As the chief negotiator on behalf of public sector trade unions, he faces the small task of securing a framework to satisfy 417,000 civil servants. The most recent public sector pay deal expired last week, with negotiations for a new agreement failing to launch. Callinan joined our head of news Peter O'Dwyer to discuss the current stalemate between unions and government, his career as a trade unionist, how the fuel protests have changed the nature of bargaining with the state and the future of work in the AI era. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or https://www.businesspost.ie/. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Ep 19: Billy Hann, Dublin Bus chief executive - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 02.07.2026 51min

After almost 30 years at the Irish Aviation Authority, Billy Hann was surprised when the opportunity to take the helm of Dublin Bus came knocking. Now three years into the job, he spoke to Business Post editor Daniel McConnell about servicing half a million customers daily, balancing the books and union relations, and managing crises such as the Dublin riots. Make sure to nominate your choice for Business Leader of the Year at the Business Post Leadership Awards to take place in November. Click here for details. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Ep 18: Alison Dunn, Country Manager Amazon Ireland - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 25.06.2026 52min

Since taking the helm of Amazon's Irish operation two years ago, Alison Dunn has become well au fait with the routines of Irish shoppers and the intricacies of the country's booming tech sector. She sat down with our tech editor Charlie Taylor to discuss one year of Amazon.ie, the company's future plans for Ireland and what she has learned from ten years in one of Big Tech's biggest players. Make sure to nominate your choice for Business Leader of the Year at the Business Post Leadership Awards to take place in November. Click here for details. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell, Peter O'Dwyer and Charlie Taylor Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Ep 17: Paul Reid, chair of An Coimisiún Pleanála and former HSE chief executive officer - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 18.06.2026 1h 11min

As someone who has occupied some of the most senior public service jobs in Ireland, Paul Reid has played a critical role over many years during all of the major crises of the financial crash, Covid and the housing crisis. As this week's guest, he joins Daniel to discuss his career, those critical moments and his own leadership style. Make sure to nominate your choice for Business Leader of the Year at the Business Post Leadership Awards to take place in November. Click here for details. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Ep 16: Paul Johnston former British ambassador and IUA director general - Business Post podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 11.06.2026 1h 7min

This week's guest is Paul Johnston, current Director General of the Irish University Association and former British Ambassador to Ireland. A highly-skilled diplomat, Johnston gives a fascinating insight to his current role, discusses why he and his wife decided to move to Ireland permanently and the challenge of being Britain's defender during the tough days of Brexit. Make sure to nominate your choice for Business Leader of the Year at the Business Post Leadership Awards to take place in November. Click here for details. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Ep 15: Sabrina Casalta, chief executive officer at Vodafone Ireland - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 04.06.2026 50min

In this week's episode, we are joined by Sabrina Casalta who is just over a year into her job as boss of Vodafone Ireland. As an Italian, Sabrina's unique perspective on Ireland, Vodafone's market-leading role here and how she manages her day are covered in this wide-ranging interview with Daniel. Make sure to nominate your choice for Business Leader of the Year at the Business Post Leadership Awards to take place in November. Click here for details https://leadership-awards.ie/ Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Ep 14: Francois Basselot, Egis UK & Ireland Managing Director - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 28.05.2026 46min

Francois Basselot, the managing director of Egis UK and Ireland, joins Business Post head of news Peter O'Dwyer to discuss Ireland's planning woes and how to fix them; how Irish infrastructure stacks up against other countries', and why the nuclear debate is only hotting up. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 13: David Courell, FAI chief executive - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 21.05.2026 1h 6min

Charged with cleaning up the chaos of the FAI omnishambles under John Delaney, current chief executive David Courell sits down with Daniel McConnell to discuss his action to steady the ship, reduce its extraordinary debt and it's ambitious strategy to develop Irish soccer from grassroots to the national teams. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 12: Minister Darragh O'Brien - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 14.05.2026 1h 14min

In this week's episode, the 'pugnacious bruiser' from Malahide, Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien sits down with Business Post editor Daniel McConnell to frankly discuss life as a minister, frustrations with the civil service, his leadership ambitions and why he rejected the €1.2 million severance deal for ex-DAA boss Kenny Jacobs. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan and Carolyn Goulden Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 11: WWE Superstar Sheamus - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 07.05.2026 27min

In this week's episode, Daniel McConnell sits down with Dubliner turned WWE Champion Sheamus, real name Stephen Farrelly, who was back in Dublin to help announce the Tennessee Titans NFL draft pick. In this podcast, he discusses his journey from Ireland to the pinnacle of the wrestling business. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

EP 10: Niclas Mårtensson, chief executive at Stena Line Group - The Business 30.04.2026 48min

Episode 10 of the Business Post podcast is out now, with the best interviews, analysis and opinion for you to listen to whenever and wherever you are. Niclas Mårtensson, chief executive at Stena Line Group, speaks to Business Post head of news Peter O'Dwyer on the ferry giant's long-term outlook and family ownership; the current Iran crisis and how it's managing; its Irish investments; and how security has moved centre-stage, replacing ESG. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 9: Lorna Conn, chief executive at CPL - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 23.04.2026 52min

Episode 9 of the Business Post podcast is out now, with the best interviews, analysis and opinion for you to listen to whenever and wherever you are. Lorna Conn, chief executive at CPL, sits down with Business Post head of news Peter O'Dwyer to discuss her career trajectory, the future of CPL in the AI era and how businesses and society can improve gender balance at executive and board level in Ireland. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 8: David McCourt, National Broadband Ireland founder - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 16.04.2026 55min

Irish-American businessman and founder of National Broadband Ireland David McCourt sits down with Business Post head of news Peter O'Dwyer to discuss the controversy surrounding the multi-billion-euro project; why he feels vindicated; the return he and his fellow investors have made – and why capitalism has lost its way. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 7: Kenny Jacobs - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 09.04.2026 1h 9min

Fresh from his highly publicised legal wrangling with and departure from the DAA, Kenny Jacobs is our guest to reflect on his time at the airport operator, the toll the controversy took on him, why the DAA should be privatised and why Ireland is lacking a proper aviation strategy. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 6: Michael Hynes, Chief Executive Officer of Evara - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 02.04.2026 53min

This week's guest on the podcast is Michael Hynes, chief executive officer of Evara, Ireland's largest private house construction company. In a fascinating discussion, Hynes speaks frankly about the specific challenges causing Ireland's decade-long housing crisis, what needs to happen to fix it and why he thinks minister James Browne is doing a very good job. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 5: Danny McCoy, Chief Executive of Ibec - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 26.03.2026 44min

In this episode, Peter O'Dwyer, the Business Post's head of news, talks to Danny McCoy, Ibec chief executive, about building relationships and gathering vital information in America, Ibec's position on Mercosur and why it wasn't more vocal in the days leading up to the vote, the critical need for Ireland to spend more on defence, and why AI can't come fast enough. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 4: Kevin Harrington, Chief Executive Officer Flutter UK and Ireland - The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 19.03.2026 48min

Our guest this week is Kevin Harrington, the chief executive of Paddy Power parent company Flutter's UK and Irish division who discusses his fascinating career, the growth of the business since becoming Flutter, dealing with Rachel Reeves' betting tax and the decline of retail betting. Kevin sat down with our own Fionn Thompson. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 3: Susan Brady, managing director of Eir Business - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 12.03.2026 42min

Susan Brady on the evolution of Eir Business, her ambitious plans for the division and her career aspirations. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

Ep 2: Micheál Martin - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer 05.03.2026 32min

Policy editor Daniel Murray talks to Taoiseach Micheál Martin on a range of issues from the limits of power, broadening the corporate tax base, Ireland's relationship with the US and our role in the EU. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen