Joe Lynam
@joeblynam.bsky.social
Business Editor of @newstalkFM. I’m still heard on @BBCworldservice. Headline Money & Wincott Prize winner.
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30m people so far have voted and most of them want Musk to buy Europes biggest airline Ryanair
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Elon Musk on X: "Buy Ryan Air and restore Ryan as their rightful ruler" / X
Buy Ryan Air and restore Ryan as their rightful ruler
x.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:34 AM
30m people so far have voted and most of them want Musk to buy Europes biggest airline Ryanair
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Eurozone inflation dips below 2% making a rate hike highly unlikely in the next few months
Eurozone inflation dips below 2% making a rate hike highly unlikely in the next few months
x.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Eurozone inflation dips below 2% making a rate hike highly unlikely in the next few months
Eurozone inflation dips below 2% making a rate hike highly unlikely in the next few months
EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat
January 18, 2026 at 7:23 PM
EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat
Some Stillorgan shopping centre retailers holding back rent due to ‘massive impact’ of parking fees
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www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Some Stillorgan shopping centre retailers holding back rent due to ‘massive impact’ of parking fees
Delegation from businesses at south Dublin retail complex met centre’s owners amid drop in activity at their units
www.irishtimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Some Stillorgan shopping centre retailers holding back rent due to ‘massive impact’ of parking fees
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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X is refusing to come before the Media Committee, a move described as “disgraceful” by Chair Alan Kelly.
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X refusal to attend Oireachtas Committee is disgraceful - The Labour Party
X refusal to attend Oireachtas Committee is disgraceful - The Labour Party Google, Meta and TikTok agree to attend Committee Chairperson of the Oireachtas Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Spor...
labour.ie
January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
X is refusing to come before the Media Committee, a move described as “disgraceful” by Chair Alan Kelly.
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That’s most of the world
It goes to show that any Trade “deal“ with the U.S. over the past nine months is not worth the paper it is printed on
It goes to show that any Trade “deal“ with the U.S. over the past nine months is not worth the paper it is printed on
US President Donald Trump has signalled that he may impose trade tariffs on countries that do not support his push to take over Greenland
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jrnl.ie/6929320
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that don’t back his Greenland takeover plans
Speaking this afternoon, Trump doubled down on his claim that the US needs Greenland “for national security”.
jrnl.ie
January 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
That’s most of the world
It goes to show that any Trade “deal“ with the U.S. over the past nine months is not worth the paper it is printed on
It goes to show that any Trade “deal“ with the U.S. over the past nine months is not worth the paper it is printed on
France warns US that Greenland seizure would endanger EU trade
January 16, 2026 at 5:35 AM
France warns US that Greenland seizure would endanger EU trade
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Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
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January 15, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Apple App Store developer guideline: “Apps should not include content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, intended to disgust, in exceptionally poor taste, or just plain creepy.”
And yet at Apple is happy for the Grok app to enable & share vile AI images of real people
Apple App Store developer guideline: “Apps should not include content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, intended to disgust, in exceptionally poor taste, or just plain creepy.”
And yet at Apple is happy for the Grok app to enable & share vile AI images of real people
x.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Apple App Store developer guideline: “Apps should not include content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, intended to disgust, in exceptionally poor taste, or just plain creepy.”
And yet at Apple is happy for the Grok app to enable & share vile AI images of real people
Apple App Store developer guideline: “Apps should not include content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, intended to disgust, in exceptionally poor taste, or just plain creepy.”
And yet at Apple is happy for the Grok app to enable & share vile AI images of real people
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Judge Brian Cregan said “it is clear” that Enoch Burke “has something to hide” by refusing to comply with legal requests to provide the High Court with details of his income. jrnl.ie/6897847
Judge says Burke 'has something to hide' by refusing to provide court with statements of income
The comments were made in a new judgment in a case taken by Wilson’s Hospital School.
jrnl.ie
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Judge Brian Cregan said “it is clear” that Enoch Burke “has something to hide” by refusing to comply with legal requests to provide the High Court with details of his income. jrnl.ie/6897847
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Conor McGregor’s bid to further appeal Nikita Hand case is rejected by Supreme Court www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
Conor McGregor’s bid to further appeal Nikita Hand case is rejected by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided not to grant mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor and his friend James Lawrence further appeals against the outcome of the Nikita Hand civil rape case.
www.independent.ie
December 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Conor McGregor’s bid to further appeal Nikita Hand case is rejected by Supreme Court www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
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Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye gouging against Wales
South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye gouging against Wales
Suspension reduced from 18 weeks due to mitigating factors including his previous record
www.irishtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye gouging against Wales
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The House Oversight Committee released several emails from Jeffrey Epstein suggesting President Donald Trump knew about his criminal activity.
Read The Emails Epstein Sent Detailing What Trump Knew
The House Oversight Committee released several emails from Jeffrey Epstein suggesting President Donald Trump knew about his criminal activity.
www.huffpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The House Oversight Committee released several emails from Jeffrey Epstein suggesting President Donald Trump knew about his criminal activity.
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Head-spinning day, but was glad to start it at 6.45am on Newstalk FM with @JoeBLynam, talking rare earths, Nexperia and the fast-changing world we live in.
Trump's tariffs on China
Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam · Episode
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October 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Head-spinning day, but was glad to start it at 6.45am on Newstalk FM with @JoeBLynam, talking rare earths, Nexperia and the fast-changing world we live in.
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It was good to speak to @joeblynam.bsky.social this morning at 6.45 about changes to B2C small parcels moving into the EU. This topic is not going away. Particularly worrying part is the new handling fee, which will be non-refundable and due whether or not goods are subject to duties.
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
It was good to speak to @joeblynam.bsky.social this morning at 6.45 about changes to B2C small parcels moving into the EU. This topic is not going away. Particularly worrying part is the new handling fee, which will be non-refundable and due whether or not goods are subject to duties.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.
German chancellor threatens to boycott Eurovision if Israel excluded
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.
l.euronews.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.
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What an absolute mess. The new 🇫🇷 PM Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after less than four weeks in the job. This is the curt communiqué just issued by the presidency
October 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM
What an absolute mess. The new 🇫🇷 PM Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after less than four weeks in the job. This is the curt communiqué just issued by the presidency
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A pop up box on Tylenol dot com
September 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
A pop up box on Tylenol dot com
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Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase from companies working in the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigation has found.
www.rte.ie/news/primeti... #spéirghorm
www.rte.ie/news/primeti... #spéirghorm
Security concern as tens of thousands of phone locations for sale
Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase within the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigati...
www.rte.ie
September 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase from companies working in the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigation has found.
www.rte.ie/news/primeti... #spéirghorm
www.rte.ie/news/primeti... #spéirghorm