Episodes

  • Episode 6: The Tech Industry

    Episode 6: The Tech Industry
    Aug 13 2020
    Back on Track is our weekly podcast mini-series, where we find out how businesses have coped, how some have thrived, and how industries are adapting. This week, it’s all about technology. Bobby Kerr asks our panel of experts about the industry over the last few months, and what things look like going into the future He was joined Andy O’Donoghue, Vodafone's Liam O'Brien and Phil Codd of Expleo joined the podcast. Gary Greene of Gary Greene Accountancy Taxation and Accountancy Services also gave his first-hand view of things. How is the tech sector coping with Covid? Listen and subscribe to Back on Track on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    42 mins
  • Episode 5: The Retail Sector

    Episode 5: The Retail Sector
    Aug 6 2020
    Back on Track is our weekly podcast mini-series, where we find out how businesses have coped, how some have thrived, and how industries are adapting. This week, it’s all about retail. Bobby Kerr asks our panel of experts about the industry over the last few months, and what things look like going into the future. He was joined by retail consultant Eddie Shanahan, Vice Chair of Retail Excellence Ireland Jean McCabe and Woodies CEO Declan Ronayne. Back of Ireland's Head of Retail Owen Clifford also gave his thoughts. Can the retail sector get back on its feet again?
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    36 mins
  • Episode 4: Agriculture

    Episode 4: Agriculture
    Jul 30 2020
    Back on Track is our weekly podcast mini-series, where we find out how businesses have coped, how some have thrived, and how industries are adapting. This week, it’s all about agriculture. Bobby Kerr asked our panel of experts about the industry over the last 4 months, and what things look like going into the future. He was joined by Tim Cullinan, President of the IFA, Pat O’Toole, journalist with the Irish Farmers Journal, and economist Jim Power. Is there any hope shining in the midst of this pandemic? Listen and subscribe to Back on Track on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 3: Start-Ups

    Episode 3: Start-Ups
    Jul 23 2020
    Back on Track is our weekly podcast where we find out how businesses have coped, how some have thrived, and how industries are adapting as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. This week, it’s all about start-ups. Bobby Kerr asked our panel of experts about the industry over the last 4 months, and what things look like going into the future. He was joined by former Commissioner for Start-Ups Niamh Bushnell of Soap Box Labs, Jinga Life’s Johnny Walker and HBAN’s John Phelan.  Bobby also spoke to two businesses who have adapted admirably to the changing landscape - Adrienne Stewart of Rainforest.ie, and Alan Gale of Sanitisation Ireland. They told Bobby how the sector would get back on track. Listen and subscribe to Back on Track on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 2: The Hospitality Sector

    Episode 2: The Hospitality Sector
    Jul 16 2020
    Back on Track is our weekly podcast where we find out how businesses have coped, how some have thrived, and how industries are adapting. This week, it’s all about hospitality. Bobby Kerr asked our panel of experts about the industry over the last 4 months, and what things look like going into the future. He was joined by Head of the Hospitality sector in the Business Banking section of Bank of Ireland Gerardo Larios Rizo, Adrian Cummins , CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland, Liam Griffin, hotelier with the Griffin Group, and Pat Crotty, the owner of the Paris Texas bar in Kilkenny. They told Bobby how the sector would get back on track. Listen and subscribe to Back on Track on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 1: The Food Industry

    Episode 1: The Food Industry
    Jul 9 2020
    Back on Track is our new weekly podcast where we find out how businesses have coped, how some have thrived, and how industries are adapting. This week, it’s all about food.  Bobby Kerr asked our panel of experts about the industry over the last 4 months, and what things look like going into the future. He was joined by Tom Keogh, founder and managing director of Keogh’s Crisps, Tara McCarthy, CEO of Bord Bia, and Mag Kirwan, producer at Goatsbridge Trout Farm, as they told him how the industry would get back on track. Listen and subscribe to Back on Track on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    52 mins
  • Back on Track

    Back on Track
    Jul 3 2020
    Back on Track is six-part series presented by Bobby Kerr examining how SMEs have been affected by the Covid 19 pandemic and analysing how they can recover and continue to be a vital contributor to the economy. Each episode will focus on a particular sector and highlight the importance of these businesses as providers of essential services. Brought to you with thanks to Bank of Ireland.
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    1 min