Few economies are as dependent on international trade as Ireland. In fact, our international trade is a multiple of our total economy. So other countries are looking on with envy at how Ireland does it and some of them will doubtless attend a conference about that today.

The Trade Horizons conference in Dublin Castle has a theme of “trade for a sustainable future”, but is that possible when shipping and transport accounts for huge swathes of global carbon emissions? To discuss with Joe was Dara Calleary is the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation.

It’s Independence Day of course and US companies are the largest investors in Ireland but amazingly we’re the 5th largest investor in the US. That means that thousands of Irish companies need to be aware of a new piece of legislation over there called Corporate Transparency Act. It has a number of provisions including a declaration of the beneficial owner. Failure to do so could land you in jail for up to 2 years.

We get the details from Sean Nolan, Partner, international law firm Clark Hill.

We get the latest business news this morning with Joe Lynam.

Foodcloud uses the internet to collect unsold food from supermarkets and distribute it to charities who in turn pass it on to those who need the food the most. Foodcloud does this with the help of volunteers including 2000 staff members from AIB, which has renewed its financial and volunteer support scheme. But why are we still throwing out so much food?

Joe spoke to Aoibheann O'Brien the Co Founder of Food Cloud.

The Luas in Dublin is 20 years old. It was severely delayed as usual when it comes to large infrastructure projects in Ireland and it wasn't universally welcomed but now it is about to surpass 50 million journeys in a single year well in excess of its original estimates.

So what lessons have planners learned from LUAS for other big transport projects nationwide and why can't we get stuff built on time here?

Joining Joe this morning was Paolo Carbone, Head of Light Rail at Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

A look at today's business stories and websites with Joe Lynam.

What do you do if you are running a successful international property business and making good money? The answer for one lady from Donegal was to pack it all in and open up a distillery in her hometown of Muff.

With the distinctively titled name of Muff liquor, it makes gin, vodka and even whiskey, and has some very high profile supporters including Jimmy Carr and Russell Crowe no less.

Joining Joe on the show was Laura Bonner is the founder of Muff Liquor.

  In just over 48 hours from now the British people will go to the polls to elect a new government. Everything points to the Labour party winning it. But what will it mean for trade and political ties with this country if a Pro Brexit Conservative party is replaced?

Imports from the UK have fallen dramatically this year while exports have also struggled from this country to Britain. And what about Brexit? All issues for Aidan Finnegan is Director of Policy with the British Irish Chamber of Commerce.