There is research from Brussels think tank Transport & Environment suggesting that plug-in hybrids are just as polluting as petrol cars.

Neil Briscoe is a motoring expert and writes extensively on this for The Irish Times. Given his knowledge of motoring and our transition to EVs, were the findings a surprise to him?

In the second part of the podcast, host Ciarán Hancock speaks to Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times about an upgrade to Irish growth forecasts by stockbroker Goodbody and some research from Ibec on hybrid working, suggesting that employees are expected to attend the office on more days each week.

Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound.