Waterford economist Jim Power will look at the possible implications of the war in the Middle East, for Ireland and the global economy. 


March is Guaranteed Irish Month - CEO of Guaranteed Irish Brid O'Connell will tell me about a showcase at Cork Airport to support Irish businesses and communities. 


And Grant Thornton’s Women in Business 2026 report reveals that Ireland continues to make strong progress on gender diversity in senior leadership, but major challenges remain, particularly for women aspiring to CEO roles.  I'll find out more from Amanda Ward, Co-head of Consulting at Grant Thornton. 

Waterford economist Jim Power will look at the possible implications of the war in the Middle East, for Ireland and the global&nbsp;economy.&nbsp;
 March is Guaranteed Irish Month - CEO of Guaranteed Irish Brid O'Connell will tell me about a showcase at Cork Airport to support Irish businesses and communities.&nbsp;
 And&nbsp;Grant Thornton&rsquo;s&nbsp;Women in Business 2026&nbsp;report reveals that Ireland continues to make strong progress on gender diversity in senior leadership, but major challenges&nbsp;remain,&nbsp;particularly for women aspiring to&nbsp;CEO roles.&nbsp; I'll find out more from Amanda Ward, Co-head of Consulting at Grant Thornton.&nbsp;

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.