Down To Business

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  Industry Review: Canals 12.09.2026 18min

  The canals of Ireland are more than just historic waterways running through the country, it has become a workplace, a destination and a business built around tourism, food, leisure and recreation.  Nut what is it like to run a business on and around the canal and what opportunities and challenges does it present? Joining Bobby are Mícheál Ó Cionna, proprietor of Canal Boat Restaurant in Dublin. Robert Crilly, proprietor of Midlands Cycle Hub in Longford.  Ger Loughlin, founder and skipper of BargeTrip.ie based in Sallins, Co. Kildare.  
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  What does a contemporary business leader look like? 12.09.2026 7min

  Justin Pennington is the author of The Intrapreneur Leader, and he joined Bobby to discuss why we need to reframe what or who a leader actually is.  
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  Has Shannon town failed to decentralise the state? 12.09.2026 11min

  Paul Gillespie, columnist with the Irish Times and UCD academic recently wrote about the town of Shannon and claimed it was a symptom of failure to decentralise the state. Paul joined Bobby this morning to share his thoughts.  
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  Executive Chair: Conor Maning, MD of Pipelife Ireland 12.09.2026 9min

  Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Conor Maning, MD of Pipelife Ireland.
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  Bobby's Business Roundup September 12th 12.09.2026 23min

  Joining Boby to go through the main business stories in Saturday’s papers is Gina London, communications consultant and author of Amplify You: How to Connect More Powerfully in an AI world, and Newstalk’s own Eamonn Toursney.  
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  Out & About: Volume Records 12.09.2026 8min

  Bobby was out and about again this week, where he stopped into Volume Records record shop in Dun Laoghaire.  
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  What are the business implications of renaming Lake Ontario? 05.09.2026 13min

  Doug Stephens is the Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet, and widely regarded as one of the world's foremost retail industry futurists. He joins Bobby to discuss the real world business implications of renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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  Tesco’s Blue Token Fund: Every Little Helps 05.09.2026 10min

  For a business, “giving back” can sometimes sound like a bit of a corporate cliché, but what does it actually mean when that support reaches the ground and makes a measurable difference to people’s lives? Tesco’s Community Fund has been doing that since 2014, distributing more than €10 million to some 27,000 community projects across Ireland. Joining Bobby to hear all about the initiative is:Louise Glennon, Head of Community at Tesco Ireland John Moylan from Blood Bike West Jacinta Walsh from ABACAS
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  Executive Chair: John Kelly of Suir Engineering 05.09.2026 10min

  Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is John Kelly of Suir Engineering.
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  Industry Review: Classic Cars 05.09.2026 17min

  There's something about a classic car that goes beyond simply getting from A to B. Whether it’s nostalgia, an investment, a restoration project or just the pleasure of driving something with a bit of character, there’s a thriving business built around these cars. So today, we’re looking at the business of classic cars in Ireland - what’s driving demand, what makes a car valuable, and whether these old motors really are a good investment.Joining Bobby to discuss is:Simon Deane of Deane MotorsBernard Bradley, owner of Courtyard Classic CarsMichael Lyons from Lyons Garages in Clare
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  Bobby’s Business Roundup September 5th 05.09.2026 23min

  Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Sarah Stone McDevitt, author of ‘The Round Table: How Relational Intelligence Will Become Your Human Advantage in the AI Age’ & Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor of the Sunday Times Ireland.
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  Out & About: Morso 05.09.2026 8min

  Bobby was out and about again this week where he stopped into the fabulously trendy sandwich spot on Dublin’s Drury Street - Morso!
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  Executive Chair: Pam Stone, Chief Executive of Respa Beds 29.08.2026 12min

  Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Pam Stone, Chief Executive of Respa Beds.
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  Carbon Tax: Is the Government rethinking its climate plans? 29.08.2026 7min

  In a story on the front page of this morning’s Irish Independent, the Government is considering slowing or delaying planned carbon-tax increases as it weighs the cost-of-living burden against Ireland’s climate commitments. The current path towards a €100-per-tonne carbon price would add significantly to petrol, diesel and home-heating costs by 2030, but ministers are examining alternatives, from differentiated rates to stronger supports for cleaner cars and home heating. For more on this Emmet is joined by Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.
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  Burn Bright, Build Slow: How to Build a Just Climate Future 29.08.2026 9min

  When you think about climate change and its effects on your business, how do you feel? Stressed at every new regulation? Or do you see it as a positive challenge that may well add value to your company if you get it right. Sandhya Sabapathy follows the second path and her new book offers a guide to achieving this - she joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.
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  Down to Business News Roundup August 29th 29.08.2026 24min

  Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is employment law expert, Caroline Reidy & Lorcan Allen of Keating and Associates.
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  Andrew Brownlee, CEO of the Construction Industry Federation 29.08.2026 10min

  The Budget is only a few weeks away so pre-budget statements are arriving thick and fast. We also know investment in infrastructure will be key to ensuring the Irish economy can function in the years ahead. Andrew Brownlee, CEO of the Construction Industry Federation joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.
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  Industry Review: Vintage Clothes 29.08.2026 19min

  From timeless pieces to one-of-a-kind finds, vintage clothes shops are reshaping the way we think about fashion, sustainability and style. But what does the business of vintage actually look like in Ireland? Where is demand coming from, what makes a vintage shop successful, and how is the industry changing? For this week’s Industry Review, we’re looking at the world of vintage clothing with three experts from the sector. Joining Emmet Oliver are: Eddie Shanahan, Retail Consultant Michael Mc Quade, Founder of Badlands Vintage Naomi Fitzgibbon, Vintage Finds You
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  Industry Review: Dentists 22.08.2026 18min

  For this week's industry review Bobby talks to a group of professionals from an industry we're all familiar with in some way; Dentists. Though they provide us all with a huge service, this often-overlooked healthcare branch has unique challenges even compared to other areas of the health industry.Joining Bobby to discuss all of this is:National Group Advisor to Portman Dentex Ireland and Adjunct Faculty at both the Royal College of Surgeons and University College Cork, Dr Paul O'DwyerOwner of Boyne Dental in Navan, David MurnaghanDentist in Truly Dental Bray and Cherrywood Eavan Deithrick
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  What separates a good conference from a bad one? 22.08.2026 13min

  Many of us over the years have attended various conferences and events for work, whether they’re in-house offsite events or larger gatherings of hundreds of businesses and industry professionals. But what separates a good conference from a bad one? What is the best way to organise one so that attendees get the most out of it? Joining Bobby to discuss is Professional Public and Motivational Speaker, Enda O’Doherty and Founder of Pendulum Summit, Frankie Sheahan.