Down To Business

Even though we’re in that time when politicians are on holiday, we are also in the run into that most dangerous of events: the pre-election budget. Cormac Lucey, Economic Commentator, Author & Columnist wants the government to be on the side of caution when it comes to what the include in the budget on October 1st. He joined Bobby on the program to outline his argument and analyse the current economic situation.

Booby indulged his sweet tooth by chatting with Sarah O’Sullivan, Founder of SOS Cookies on the importance of social media as a marketing device and how it helped her business grow.

Investing in the stock market can be confusing and intimidating. Joining Bobby to offer some advice, knowledge and some investing strategies was Paddy Stronge Author of 'Successful Investing: How to Make Money in the Stock Market'

The restaurant industry has experienced a boom in Ireland in recent years. That isn’t to say that it’s all plain sailing. Joining Bobby to discuss their experience in the restaurant industry for this week's Industry Review was●       JP McMahon, culinary director of the EatGalway Restaurant Group, which comprises Aniar, Cava Bodega, and Tartare café + wine bar●       Gina Murphy, the owner of the long-standing and much-loved restaurant Hugo's●       Richie Barrett, Restaurateur and General Manager of Kicky’s on Dame Street in Dublin

Joining Bobby to go through the top business stories in the Saturday papers was Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search Caroline Bocquel, CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Kieran Ivers of Green Rebel, Irish based, complete offshore survey service who support offshore wind energy projects.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Suzanne Ryan, Managing Director of Bluebird Care Ireland.

NAMA is a four-letter word synonymous with the dark days, months, and years following the 2008 financial crash, but in 18 months, it will disappear. One man who has been following its life from the very beginning is Matt Cooper, presenter of the Last Word on TodayFM - he joins Bobby to discuss.

Harland & Wolff is perhaps the most famous industrial name on the island of Ireland with connections to the most famous ship in history. But there is now a fear that its glory days are in the past and its future in real jeapordy. Margaret Canning, Business Editor with the Belfast Telegraph joins Bobby to go through what the shipyard is facing.

As more and more of our personal and professional lives are based online, we are under increasing threat of cyber attacks.But what is it like for the people and companies at the coalface of cybersecurity in Ireland right now?Joining Bobby to discuss this is: Raluca Saceanu, Chief Executive Officer at Smarttech247 Gary Melvin, Security and Compliance Director at NostraPat Larkin, President of Ekco Security & Chairperson of Cyber Ireland