My Green Life: Darina Allen

Earlier in the week we saw the headlines claiming “Carbon tax hikes and higher stamp duty are among measures being considered for the upcoming budget.” Is it time to tighten our belts or will the roaring 20’s be making a comeback? Economist Dan O'Brien gave us his economic forecast for the country.  Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple 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'.

Bobby discusses Ireland's reopening with economist Colm McCarthy. McCarthy stated that this downturn is similar to the housing crisis but with one distinct difference. All of Europe is in this together, every country in Europe has been equally affected by Covid. Bobby pointed to the fact that the US have started doing well economically speaking due to the speed of their vaccine rollout. Optimistically, the economist spoke about how the European Central Bank won't be looking to get back to balance immediately and so it would be incorrect for people to presume to expect austerity in the short term future. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple 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'.  

Last week Dun Laoghaire saw one of Ireland’s first dedicated PPE shop open due to the incredible demand for hygiene products. Bobby was joined by its inventive proprietor, Martin O’Byrne, to talk about his new venture. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple 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'.

To mark Ivan's final episode of Down to Earth, Dr Cara Augustenborg baked him a cake. However it was a cake with an environmental point: it was made with cricket flour! Yes, instead of milled wheat flour, it was made of ground insects. Take a listen to Ivan's taste test, and why Cara would make a cake with insects in the first place...

On Down To Earth this week, we are celebrating Bastille Day, which marked a flash point for the French Revolution. Our environmental expert, Dr. Cara Augustenborg saw it as a good chance to explain how Ireland could learn a lot from France today, particularly when it comes to food and agriculture.