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Ep 12: Minister Darragh O'Brien - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer

1 h 14 min · 14. mai 2026
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In this week's episode, the 'pugnacious bruiser' from Malahide, Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien sits down with Business Post editor Daniel McConnell to frankly discuss life as a minister, frustrations with the civil service, his leadership ambitions and why he rejected the €1.2 million severance deal for ex-DAA boss Kenny Jacobs. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan and Carolyn Goulden Artwork by Garrett Allen

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episode Ep 16: Paul Johnston former British ambassador and IUA director general - Business Post podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer cover

Ep 16: Paul Johnston former British ambassador and IUA director general - Business Post podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer

This week's guest is Paul Johnston, current Director General of the Irish University Association and former British Ambassador to Ireland. A highly-skilled diplomat, Johnston gives a fascinating insight to his current role, discusses why he and his wife decided to move to Ireland permanently and the challenge of being Britain's defender during the tough days of Brexit. Make sure to nominate your choice for Business Leader of the Year at the Business Post Leadership Awards to take place in November. Click here [https://leadership-awards.ie/] for details. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/episode/67NA8u01Ny5NOWVTiKul3m] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/ep-13-david-courell-fai-chief-executive-the-business/id1880330380?i=1000768860741], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwyPgWjr8Tk] or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen.

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episode Ep 15: Sabrina Casalta, chief executive officer at Vodafone Ireland - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer cover

Ep 15: Sabrina Casalta, chief executive officer at Vodafone Ireland - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer

In this week's episode, we are joined by Sabrina Casalta who is just over a year into her job as boss of Vodafone Ireland. As an Italian, Sabrina's unique perspective on Ireland, Vodafone's market-leading role here and how she manages her day are covered in this wide-ranging interview with Daniel. Make sure to nominate your choice for Business Leader of the Year at the Business Post Leadership Awards to take place in November. Click here for details https://leadership-awards.ie/ [https://leadership-awards.ie/] Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/episode/67NA8u01Ny5NOWVTiKul3m] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/ep-13-david-courell-fai-chief-executive-the-business/id1880330380?i=1000768860741], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwyPgWjr8Tk] or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen.

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episode Ep 14: Francois Basselot, Egis UK & Ireland Managing Director - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer cover

Ep 14: Francois Basselot, Egis UK & Ireland Managing Director - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer

Francois Basselot, the managing director of Egis UK and Ireland, joins Business Post head of news Peter O'Dwyer to discuss Ireland's planning woes and how to fix them; how Irish infrastructure stacks up against other countries', and why the nuclear debate is only hotting up. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Available on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/episode/67NA8u01Ny5NOWVTiKul3m] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/ep-13-david-courell-fai-chief-executive-the-business/id1880330380?i=1000768860741], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwyPgWjr8Tk] or right here on our site. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Artwork by Garrett Allen

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episode Ep 12: Minister Darragh O'Brien - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer cover

Ep 12: Minister Darragh O'Brien - The Business Post Podcast with Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer

In this week's episode, the 'pugnacious bruiser' from Malahide, Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien sits down with Business Post editor Daniel McConnell to frankly discuss life as a minister, frustrations with the civil service, his leadership ambitions and why he rejected the €1.2 million severance deal for ex-DAA boss Kenny Jacobs. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Tim O'Donovan and Carolyn Goulden Artwork by Garrett Allen

14. mai 20261 h 14 min