Down To Business

Bobby is joined by Diarmaid Gillespie, Director of System Operations at EirGrid, to talk about the future of Ireland's energy infrastructure.

In a digital age where visibility and efficiency can make or break a business, the right mix of personal branding and smart tools is more important than ever. Joining Bobby to chat about this and how they help businesses make the most of their online presence is Samantha Kelly of Samantha Kelly Media & Deborah Jordan, founder of Chuzeday and advocate for the solo business owners

Join Bobby as he visits the Monart Solar Farm with CEO Michael Griffin to explore their green energy initiative. Discover how the solar farm powers hotel operations and handles surplus energy through a partnership with Pinergy. Michael reveals plans for a substantial expansion that promises substantial cost savings over eight years. Delve into his personal motivations for sustainability and how it has become a core business strategy, all while facing the challenges of rising energy costs in the hotel industry.

Bobby is joined by one of Ireland's most successful authors, Eoin Colfer of the Artemis Fowl series, to talk writing, his love of Wexford, and more.

The Down to Business team was broadcasting from Monart Destination Spa in Wexford, with thanks to Eirgrid. Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Alan Corcoran, News Editor and Presenter at South East Radio, and Cillian Bolger, journalist from the Wexford People.

From steel sheds to jams & sauces, to gelato, Wexford has no shortage of great business stories. For this week's Industry Review, Bobby is joined by five people who know that better than most:Paul Nolan, Owner of Adman Steel ShedsAnthony O’Toole, founder of Fat TomatoWillie Devereux, co-founder of Scúp GelatoTom and Laura Sinnott of Wexford Home Preserves

Bobby is joined by Lord Mark Price whose latest book is titled 'Work Happier: How to be Happy and Successful at Work'

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Luke Mackey, Co-founder & CEO of Kota.

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re uncorking the business of wine in Ireland. From independent retailers to the expert palate, we’ll explore how trends, taste, and commerce shape what ends up in your glass. Joining Bobby is:Michelle Lawlor, The Nude Wine CoTom Doorley, Food and wine writer & consultantJames O’Hara, Premium Wines Limited

In the UK, with government debt rising and gilt yields under pressure, some commentators have even raised the spectre of an IMF bailout but how realistic are those fears, and what do they tell us about the state of the UK economy right now? David Smith, Economics Editor with the Sunday Times took a call from Bobby to assess the health of the UK economy and discuss whether the idea of the IMF having to step in is far fetched.