Mary was joined in studio by Carmel Grant of Carmel Grant Designs, and Polly Doyle of Polly & Andy - they’re among the talented Waterford Designers who will represent the Déise at Showcase Ireland in the RDS.

Breda Dooley at Matrix Recruitment will discuss what 2026 salaries look like in Ireland and where skills shortages are most acute.

And the small firms association has launched its three year strategy document. Mary heard from David Broderick of the SFA about what it means for business owners.

Mary was joined in studio by Carmel Grant of Carmel Grant Designs, and Polly Doyle&nbsp;of Polly &amp; Andy - they’re among the talented Waterford Designers who will represent the Déise at Showcase Ireland in the RDS.Breda Dooley at Matrix Recruitment will discuss what 2026 salaries look like in Ireland and where skills shortages are most acute.And the small firms association has launched its three year strategy document. Mary heard from David Broderick of the SFA about what it means for business owners.

The Hot Desk is WLR's weekly business programme, produced and presented by Mary O'Neill and sponsored by MK Brazil. The show features stories and developments from all industry sectors, as well as highlighting the many brilliant entrepreneurs in Waterford City and County.

The Hot Desk is WLR's weekly business programme, produced and presented by Mary O'Neill and sponsored by MK Brazil. The show features stories and developments from all industry sectors, as well as highlighting the many brilliant entrepreneurs in Waterford City and County.

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Hot Desk Jan 14th Carmel Grant Breda Dooley and David Broderick

Suir Engineering, which is headquartered in Waterford, recently opened a base in Slovakia. I'll find out more from CEO John Kelly. 
Karen Harris, co-founder and owner of Dunmore Adventure, will join me in studio to talk about the centre's new Ninja Warrior course. 
And many businesses are either underclaiming tax relief, or don't claim at all. To discuss this and how to address the issue, I'll be joined by Shane Meade of Momentum Tax Group. 

Suir Engineering, which is headquartered in Waterford, recently&nbsp;opened a base in Slovakia. I'll find out more from CEO John Kelly.&nbsp; Karen Harris, co-founder and owner of Dunmore Adventure, will join me in studio to talk about the centre's new Ninja Warrior course.&nbsp; And many businesses are either underclaiming tax relief, or don't claim at all. To discuss this and how to address the issue, I'll be joined by Shane Meade of Momentum Tax Group.&nbsp;

Hot Desk April 1st, john Kelly, Karen Harris, Shane Meade

Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has announced plans to apply for planning permission for a solar project near Cappoquin. I’ll hear more from Managing Director Declan Cullinane.

I’ll also speak to Aedin Hassett, President of Waterford Rotary Club and MD of Browne Fire and Security, about the growth of the company in the past few years.

And Miranda Corcoran of The Art Hand and  Éimhín Ní Conchúir of Sólás na Mara will also join me in studio. They were among a contingent from the Waterford Rural Tourism Network who recently attended an event in Dublin to pitch the area as a tourist destination.

 

Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has announced plans to apply for planning permission for a solar project near Cappoquin.&nbsp;I&rsquo;ll hear more from Managing Director Declan Cullinane.
I&rsquo;ll also speak to Aedin Hassett, President of Waterford Rotary Club and MD of Browne Fire and Security, about the growth of the company in the past few years.
And Miranda Corcoran of The Art Hand and &nbsp;&Eacute;imh&iacute;n N&iacute; Conch&uacute;ir of S&oacute;l&aacute;s na Mara will also join me in studio. They&nbsp;were among a contingent from the Waterford Rural Tourism Network who recently&nbsp;attended an event in Dublin to pitch the area as a tourist destination.
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HOT DESK MARCH 25TH OMNIBUS, Declan Cullinane, Aedin Hassett, Miranda Corcoran and Éimhín Ní Conchúir

Hot Desk March 18th, Meredith Stowell, Vice President, Ecosystem at IBM was visiting Ireland for an event in Waterford and spoke to me in studio about the progress of the jobs rollout here, as announced by IBM in July 2025. 
I will also be joined in studio by Claire Mooney and Kelly Han, President and Vice President of Network Ireland's Waterford branch, about their upcoming awards. 
And event manager Mark Dunne will speak to me about his new venture, The Hive. 

Hot Desk March 18th, Meredith Stowell, Vice President, Ecosystem at IBM was visiting Ireland for an event in Waterford and spoke to me in studio about the progress of the jobs&nbsp;rollout here, as announced by IBM in July 2025.&nbsp; I will also be joined in studio by Claire Mooney and Kelly Han, President and Vice President of Network Ireland's Waterford branch, about their upcoming awards.&nbsp; And event manager Mark Dunne will speak to me about his new venture, The Hive.&nbsp;

Hot Desk Jan 14th Carmel Grant Breda Dooley and David Broderick

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