Name: Robbie Wooton.

Personal details: Aged 35 years. Single. Lives in Sandymount, Dublin.

Why he is in the news: Director of and shareholder in Radio Ireland Ltd which this week relaunched its radio station with the new name 100 to 102 Today FM. Some observers see the new daytime programming as reflecting ideas which have his backing.

Business background: Left college in the mid1980s to work as a roadie for the group, Tokyo Olympics, who were touring Britain. Afterwards set up a public address rental business. Former manager for the Irish groups the Hothouse Flowers and the Black Velvet Band. Set up The Factory, rehearsal and recording studios, in the Dublin docks in 1987. Owns the Columbia Bar and Grill, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin. Has other business interests.