Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam

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Jul 2026

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Presented by Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam, this 30-minute programme focuses on the key business stories from home and abroad, market analysis, new business innovations and profile interviews. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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July 15, 20266 min

Conor Murphy the Cofounder of ID Formulas

In 1950 the average person in Ireland lived to 64, now it's 83. It’s an astonishing rise and testament to our healthcare and lifestyle changes.  It also poses issues for the economy as it means that more of us will depend on a smaller number of people who will be paying for our retirement through taxes. ID Formulas provides a longevity supplement for older people.  But do they actually prolong our lives? Joe was joined in studio by Conor Murphy the cofounder of ID Formulas. 

July 15, 20268 min

Richard Meehan the CEO of Velico

Velico Irish company which makes a dehydrated blood plasma which has been rehydrated in minutes and potentially saves lives.  Even though Velico doesn't yet have EMA or FDA approval. It’s already in agreement with the French military for battlefield usage. A lot to chat about  Richard Meehan the CEO of Velico. 

July 15, 20263 min

Wednesday's business headlines

Wednesday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

July 14, 20264 min

Intel investing in its AI manufacturing and ‘foundry’ business

From its first fabrication unit in 1989, Leixlip has grown to become the European home of chip-making for Intel. Intel will invest a further €5bn in Co Kildare to beef up its AI manufacturing and its ‘foundry’ business. Speaking to Joe was Naga Chandrasekaran, the Chief Technology and Operations officer at Intel Foundry.

July 14, 20268 min

The business of Schneider Electric Ireland

The French national holiday Bastille Day is a chance to look at the significant investment in this country by France, The highest in the EU.  It includes Sanofi, Pernod Ricard and Veolia.  It also includes Schneider Electric which is one of the biggest suppliers of energy company also has a significant R&D hub in Galway.Joining Joe on the show Rhonda Doyle, Country President of Schneider Electric Ireland.  

July 14, 20263 min

Tuesday's business headlines

Tuesday's business headlines with Joe Lynam.

July 13, 20266 min

ABM announces a new contract in the pharma sector

ABM are a giant American listed entity who work quietly behind the scenes to keep hospitals, healthcare facilities and the life sciences clean. The have just announced a new contract in the pharma sector. We here all about it with Dinny Crowe, the Vice President of Operations with ABM. 

July 13, 202611 min

Monday's business news headlines

Joe Lynam takes a look through Monday's business headlines with Lenny Mcloughlin from Irish Life Investment Managers.  

July 13, 20266 min

A new fund where businesses can earn carbon credits

Vita Impact fund has started a fund which businesses can pay into and from which they will earn carbon credits. These can be traded and have a monetary value.  In the meantime, the fund is helping the world's poorest people in Ethiopia and Eritrea move away from carbon hungry cooking and subsistence.   We hear all about the fund with Ciara Feehily, Head of Communications and Fundraising with Vita Impact fund. 

July 10, 20265 min

The increasing popularity of Cruise holidays

Cruise holidays now represent the fastest expanding holiday option for Irish travellers. This is due to the all-inclusive nature of them and the multiple destinations per trip. Joining Susan this morning Mary McKenna, CEO of Travel Suite and Tour America.