Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Kenny Jacobs arriving at the Four Courts in Dublin

Kenny Jacobs to 'voluntarily step down' as daa CEO

The High Court has been told that Kenny Jacobs and daa have reached an agreement to settle their dispute, under which he will "voluntarily step down" from his role as chief executive.

Ireland • 05 Feb

Discount retailer EuroGiant has 77 stores across the country, employing over 640 staff

640 jobs at risk as EuroGiant chain enters liquidation

The High Court has appointed liquidators to the companies which operate the EuroGiant chain, the discount retailer which has 77 stores across the country, employing over 640 staff.

Business • 05 Feb

Dublin Airport passenger numbers jump by 14% in January

The number of passengers who passed through Dublin Airport in January increased by 14% compared to the same month last year, according to airport operator.

Business • 04 Feb

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Four global firms to manage Ireland's wealth funds

Four global firms have been appointed by the National Treasury Management Agency as asset managers for two sovereign wealth funds.

Business • 03 Feb

High-tech robotics work efficiently on an assembly line, handling electronic components in a modern manufacturing facility

Manufacturing growth 'relatively subdued' - report

Growth in the manufacturing sector was "relatively subdued" last month, according to the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index.

Business • 03 Feb

Image depicting climate change and a big euro symbol

New climate fund from Aon Ireland and Irish Life

Professional services firm Aon Ireland and asset management company Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM) have launched a new €260m climate transition fund.

Business • 27 Jan