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Jan 27, 2024 • 12min
Ireland's new ‘Re-Turn’ scheme: How will it work?
From Next Thursday 1st Feb, when you buy a drink in a plastic bottle, aluminium, or steel can that features the 'Re-Turn' logo, you will pay a small deposit in addition to the price of the drink. When you return your empty, undamaged drinks container to any participating retail outlet, you get your deposit back in full. So how is all this going to work on a national level and will people buy into it? Bobby is joined by Ciaran Foley who is the Chief Executive of ‘Re-Turn’ to discuss.
Jan 27, 2024 • 9min
The future of Ireland's EV charging infrastructure
As the country continues down the path towards net zero, more and more electric charging points will be central to achieving that goal. Bobby is joined by John O’Keeffe, CEO of ePower to discuss the path forward to achieving a carbon-neutral future.
Jan 27, 2024 • 22min
Business roundup with Ciarán Hancock & Valerie Cox
Joining Bobby to run through the main stories from the business pages in this morning's papers is journalist and author, Valerie Cox & Ciaran Hancock, Business Editor of the Irish Times.
Jan 20, 2024 • 11min
Executive Chair: Gary Lavin of VITHIT
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Gary Lavin, founder & chairman of VITHIT.
Jan 20, 2024 • 11min
‘Tech For Good: Imagine Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges’
Marga Hoek, author of ‘Tech For Good: Imagine Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges’ joins Bobby to chat about her book and the possibilities advanced technologies offer businesses to drive sustainable growth.
Jan 20, 2024 • 22min
Industry Review: Motor Industry
2023 was by all accounts a solid year for the motor and car dealership trade here in Ireland but how is 2024 shaping up and will we see many more EVs on our roads?Joining Bobby to discuss is:Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) Rowena Dooley, Dealer Principle at Dooley Motors Carlow Philip Mallon, Managing Director of Joe Mallon Motor Group
Jan 20, 2024 • 11min
'How to Build a Smarter, Faster, Better Estate Agency’
Bobby chats to Regina Mangan about her new book ‘How to Build a Smarter, Faster, Better Estate Agency’
Jan 20, 2024 • 9min
How to become a millionaire before you turn 30
Bobby is joined by Fiona Smith, author of ‘Zero to Rich: Secrets to Becoming a Millionaire by 30'.
Jan 20, 2024 • 8min
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2024 with Roger Wallace
Bobby is joined by Roger Wallace of EY to discuss the details of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards which opened this week.
Jan 20, 2024 • 17min
Overcoming adversity with Charlie Engle
Bobby speaks to Charlie Engle, a former drug addict but now keynote speaker, adventurer, and multiple record holder.
