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Business Matters is a new weekly business television programme presented by entrepreneur, broadcaster and former senior politician, Ivan Yates.

Business Matters will feature the main commercial and financial news.

This show is currently off air.

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Sun 14 Mar: 12pm
Ivan and guests look at the business of sport and discuss the issue of broadband penetration in Irel

Sun 07 Mar: 12pm
We discuss Irish enterprise, plus voice over internet protocol, and what it means for Irish telecomm

Sun 28 Feb: 12pm
With NAMA finally being approved, we ask what's next for the country's banking sector.

Sun 21 Feb: 1pm
We take a look at the inward investment sector, the film industry and speak to John Kennedy, Managin

Sun 14 Feb: 12pm
Ivan looks at the export market for 2010, renewable energy targets, and Dublin Chamber's plans for 2

Sun 07 Feb: 1pm
Ivan discusses the failing Irish property market and the Irish business landscape.

Sun 31 Jan: 12pm
Ivan looks at which professions have benefited most during the boom and challenges facing tourism.

Sun 24 Jan: 12pm
Ivan and guests look into the banking inquiry, phones replacing PCs, and corporate recovery.

Sun 29 Nov: 1pm
The upcoming Budget, sustainability in business and charity organisations are all under review.

Sun Nov 22: 12pm
Good news for a change as we profile some online companies riding the wave of success.

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Ivan Yates

Ivan Yates is an Irish businessman and former senior politician. He was elected as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála representing the Wexford constituency at the 1981 general election and at each election until his retirement from politics in 2002. He has also served as Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry .

Yates was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford. Aged only 21 years and 8 months, he was first elected in 1981making him the youngest member of the 22nd Dáil He is also the fourth youngest ever member of Dáil Éireann after William J. Murphy, Lorcan Allen and Kathleen O'Connor. Yates became involved in local politics when he became a member of Wexford County Council, serving until 1995 and again since 1999. He joined the Fine Gael front bench in 1988 and was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when the party came to power in 1994.

Yates is now the chairman and managing director of Celtic Bookmakers, an Irish chain of betting shops, and has expanded the company from its Wexford base to a chain of 64 shops around the country.