Richard Curran

Richard Curran hosts The Business on RTÉ Radio One, one of Ireland’s top 10 radio shows by listenership. He brings sharp insight and engaging analysis to a national audience every week.

Previously, Richard presented Dragons’ Den on RTÉ Television for eight seasons, offering viewers a front-row seat to Ireland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

He has also co-authored two influential books. One focuses on Irish entrepreneurship, while the other examines the collapse of the Irish Nationwide Building Society.

Moreover, Richard produced several major documentaries for RTÉ, including Future Shock – Property Crash in 2007 and The Battle for Rural Ireland in 2014.

With over 27 years in journalism, Richard has shaped how Ireland understands business and economics.

He served as deputy editor at The Sunday Business Post, assistant editor at The Sunday Tribune, and business editor at the Irish Independent. These roles allowed him to lead important coverage of Irish and global financial trends.

Because of his deep industry experience, Richard has become a sought-after commentator and host. He offers clarity and authority on topics that impact both businesses and citizens.

In addition to journalism, Richard regularly chairs high-level industry events.