In the first Hot Desk of 2022, I discussed a number of features, from new car sales, to smart solutions in radiology, to how 2022 is shaping up for Dungarvan and West Waterford.

Waterford sees highest percentage jump in new car sales for 2021

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has released its official statistics, which show new car registrations up 19% nationally (and up over 28% in Waterford) between 2021 and 2020.

However, the figures are down over 10% nationally when compared to 2019.

Tramore based Tom Cullen is Deputy Director General of SIMI and he joined me to discuss the finer points of car sales.

Mitchell O'Gorman discusses his start-up xWave Technologies

Recently I caught up with Tramore native Mitchell O'Gorman, the founder of xWave Technologies, a software solutions platform for radiologists and other clinicians.

The company is growing fast with expansion into the UK and other areas on the horizon.

You can listen back on his story, and on how he believes the digital transformation of healthcare is so vital to the future of the sector.

Dungarvan sees a mostly positive Christmas

And CEO of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Jenny Beresford looks back on how business has been in the area over the Christmas period and what plans the Chamber has for 2022.

Jenny was particularly delighted to report that nearly €1 million in Chamber vouchers was spent locally over the festive period.

She looks to 2022 with optimism.

You can listen back on the episode through the link on this podcast.

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