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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.

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  • S1 · E27
    September 3 · 52 min

    Ep 26: James Browne on housing targets, 'risk averse' banks and putting manners on local authorities

    As Ireland's accommodation crisis deepens, the position of Housing Minister has become increasingly important to the welfare of the country and increasingly dreaded in political circles. Now 19 months into his tenure, James Browne sat down with our Policy Editor Daniel Murray for a frank discussion on the state of play in Ireland's housing market. The Housing Minister spoke on the market's addiction to state funding, why banks need to buck up and support builders and how "failing" local government is holding back delivery. 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 Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

  • S1 · E25
    August 20 · 55 min

    Ep 25: Emily O'Reilly, former European Ombudsman

    In her eyes, Emily O'Reilly's career has been centred around one thing: the search of truth and transparency. She began this search during her time as a journalist, writing in national titles including the Business Post and the Sunday Tribune, and continued during her tenure as the European Ombudsman. This week, O'Reilly sat down with Peter O'Dwyer to discuss her varied career, how Europe's handling of the migration crisis has shifted in recent times and her contentious book on the death of Irish journalist Veronica Guerin. 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 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.

  • S1 · E24
    August 6 · 58 min

    Ep 24: Caroline Bocquel, Fáilte Ireland chief executive officer

    With one in ten people in Ireland directly employed in tourism, ensuring the prosperity of the industry is a tall order. No one knows this better than Caroline Bocquel, who took the helm of Fáilte Ireland last year. She joins Peter O'Dwyer to discuss her first nine months in the role, how Ireland can compete with cheaper destinations and plans to put the country on the map for its culinary offering. 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 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.

  • S1 · E23
    July 30 · 56 min

    Ep 23: David McRedmond, outgoing chief executive of An Post

    David McRedmond is no stranger to leadership. His CV boasts experience at the top of TV3, An Post, Eir and a slew of senior board memberships in some of Ireland's most recognised bodies. But as he leaves his position as chief of the postal service, he also prepares to take a step back from executive leadership more broadly. This week McRedmond joins Peter O'Dwyer to discuss what his future holds, what should happen to the GPO and how Ireland's infrastructure paralysis flies in the face of republicanism. 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 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.

  • S1 · E22
    July 23 · 40 min

    Ep 22: Jim O'Leary, Penta Group chief executive

    Since its establishment in 2022, the Penta Group has become a heavy-hitter in the realm of PR and brand reputation. The firm works with the majority of Fortune 50 companies - and under the stewardship of its new chief executive Jim O'Leary is eyeing ambitious expansion. This week O'Leary joins our Business Correspondent Ellie Donnelly to discuss how AI is set to change the game of public relations in the next five years, why more CEOs are walking away from top jobs and working with former taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who sits on the board of the Washington-based firm. 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 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.

  • S1 · E21
    July 16 · 54 min

    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

    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.

  • S1 · E20
    July 9 · 53 min

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

    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.

  • S1 · E19
    July 2 · 51 min

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

    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.

  • S1 · E18
    June 25 · 52 min

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

    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.

  • S1 · E17
    June 18 · 1 hr 11 min

    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

    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.

  • S1 · E16
    June 11 · 1 hr 7 min

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

    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.

  • S1 · E15
    June 4 · 50 min

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

    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.

  • S1 · E14
    May 28 · 46 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E13
    May 21 · 1 hr 6 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E12
    May 14 · 1 hr 14 min

    Ep 12: Minister Darragh O'Brien - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer

    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

  • S1 · E11
    May 7 · 27 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E10
    April 30 · 48 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E9
    April 23 · 52 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E8
    April 16 · 55 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E7
    April 9 · 1 hr 9 min

    Ep 7: Kenny Jacobs - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer

    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

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