Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock

A weekly look at business and economics from an Irish perspective hosted by Irish Times Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. Produced in association with EY.

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Will DoorDash takeover of Deliveroo mean better pay and conditions for gig economy workers?
May 7, 2025 – 28:33
100 days of Trump: “It’s like The Karate Kid, tax on, tax off, tariffs on, tariffs off”
Apr 30, 2025 – 42:49
Patrick Guilbaud on bringing fine dining to Ireland, retirement plans, and not getting that third Michelin star
Apr 23, 2025 – 47:51
“1 in 5 US households consume Kerrygold” – Ornua CEO Conor Galvin
Apr 16, 2025 – 33:47
Trump’s tariffs: “The rest of the world is now going to de-risk from the United States”
Apr 9, 2025 – 46:35
What is behind Ireland’s tourism slowdown?
Apr 2, 2025 – 35:52
What damage is Elon Musk doing to Tesla’s shares and sales?
Mar 26, 2025 – 23:45
What do Donald Trump’s April tariffs mean for Ireland?
Mar 19, 2025 – 38:28
‘My plan is to make sure Smurfit Westrock is one of the great companies of the world’: Tony Smurfit on taking the family business global
Mar 12, 2025 – 45:06
“The retailer is now facing dramatically increased costs”: Leo Crawford, former CEO of BWG Group
Mar 5, 2025 – 59:47
Publican Noel Anderson on Grand Slam Bars, taking on Guinness and the rising price of a pint
Feb 26, 2025 – 42:46
“Landing Google really put us on the map”: Karl Brophy on the success and sale of Red Flag
Feb 19, 2025 – 1:01:26
How does Ireland fix its dysfunctional rental sector?
Feb 12, 2025 – 43:34
Are we at the beginning of Donald Trump’s global trade war?
Feb 5, 2025 – 30:59
What is DeepSeek and why did it send global markets into meltdown?
Jan 29, 2025 – 36:55
Ireland’s childcare sector is struggling, but is a State-led model the answer?
Jan 22, 2025 – 37:14
Is Ireland’s planning system broken?
Jan 15, 2025 – 35:53
Could a glut of affordable EVs tempt Irish motorists to make the switch?
Jan 8, 2025 – 44:56
What’s in store for 2025?
Dec 31, 2024 – 36:52
A year of thoughts on Ireland’s housing crisis
Dec 23, 2024 – 24:07
Hospitality in Dublin: ‘stress and burnout are getting worse in the industry’
Dec 18, 2024 – 27:20
From Apple Tax to Swiftonomics: 2024 in review
Dec 11, 2024 – 42:10
Retailers in Dublin: “shoplifting is a huge concern”
Dec 4, 2024 – 35:53
‘Ireland is on a winning streak’: The outsider’s view of our economy
Nov 27, 2024 – 38:58
Irish companies are already preparing for impact of Trump’s tariffs
Nov 20, 2024 – 34:25
Why switching your mortgage rate can save you a lot of money (especially if you are green)
Nov 13, 2024 – 39:51
What Trump’s presidency could mean for Ireland’s economy
Nov 6, 2024 – 31:29
Is a Ryanair-style model the answer to Ireland’s housing crisis?
Oct 30, 2024 – 39:15
Data centres are energy-hungry and employ few people, so why does Ireland need more of them?
Oct 23, 2024 – 40:18
‘Hospitality demand is there, but there is no margin anymore’
Oct 16, 2024 – 39:50
Retail and hospitality in the firing line as Irish insolvencies ramp up
Oct 9, 2024 – 24:30
Budget 2025: What it means for Irish households and businesses
Oct 1, 2024 – 35:48
Has Irish house price inflation finally peaked?
Sep 26, 2024 – 42:20
Should Ireland give the Apple tax billions to poorer countries?
Sep 18, 2024 – 59:26
How will the Apple tax ruling affect Ireland’s relationship with other multinationals?
Sep 11, 2024 – 32:51
Could office construction in Dublin soon come to a full stop?
Sep 4, 2024 – 37:19
Inheritance tax in Ireland: What are the rules, and could they be changed in the budget?
Aug 28, 2024 – 31:57
What’s happening with Ireland’s housing crisis and where do we go next?
Aug 21, 2024 – 31:31
What to consider when switching to an EV
Aug 14, 2024 – 23:36
‘A matter of days’ from insolvency: How an Irish company came back from the brink
Aug 7, 2024 – 33:29
Despite its €725m funding plan, are there still storm clouds on the horizon for RTÉ?
Jul 31, 2024 – 35:18
‘With airlines there’s always some volatility'
Jul 24, 2024 – 39:47
Ireland’s hospitality sector: ‘The customer feels they are not getting value for money’
Jul 17, 2024 – 38:40
Summer Economic Statement: Are the days of prudence well over?
Jul 10, 2024 – 36:58
Irish housing crisis: increased supply will not help affordability
Jul 3, 2024 – 25:14
Jack Chambers: what to expect from the youngest Minister for Finance since Michael Collins
Jun 26, 2024 – 35:34
Industrial action at Aer Lingus: How will it impact passengers?
Jun 19, 2024 – 38:37
‘Ireland is a microcosm of a global housing problem’
Jun 12, 2024 – 30:11
Ifac’s new report: more ‘fiscal gimmickry’ from the government
Jun 5, 2024 – 33:25
Conor Pope’s guide to getting the most bang for your summer holiday buck
May 29, 2024 – 30:27