Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

AIB upgrades forecast for growth in Irish economy

AIB has upgraded its forecast for growth in the domestic Irish economy, as the bank said the uncertainty created by the imposition of US tariffs has "begun to dissipate."

Business • 17 Nov

Jacobs set to leave daa but will his exit deal take off?

It's becoming increasingly unclear whether or not Kenny Jacobs will hold the post of daa chief executive next year, overseeing the roll-out of those improvements, writes Fergal O'Brien.

Comment and Analysis • 15 Nov

O'Brien calls for speedy resolution of situation at daa

The Minister for Transport has called for the uncertainty over Kenny Jacobs' position as daa chief executive to be brought to a conclusion as "expeditiously as possible".

Business • 13 Nov

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KPMG: Consumers plan to spend less on Christmas shopping

A new survey says 54% of shoppers are planning to reduce their Christmas shopping this year, with two in five planning to spend less compared to last Christmas.

Business • 13 Nov

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Rise in number of visitors to whiskey distilleries - IWA

New figures show there has been a 23% increase in the number of visitors to Irish whiskey distilleries compared to last year.

Business • 14 Nov

Call for unit to oversee major infrastructural projects

Daa Chief Executive Kenny Jacobs has called for the establishment of a strategic transportation planning unit to oversee major infrastructural projects.

Business • 11 Nov

Remote working a 'mistake', claims Denis O'Brien

Businessman Denis O'Brien has claimed there has been a "marked decline" in the efficiency of all parts of the Government due to remote working.

Business • 11 Nov

Donohoe 'disappointed' at Bank of Ireland staff comments

The Minister for Finance has said he is "disappointed" following reports that some Bank of Ireland staff made "disparaging comments" related to the tracker mortgage scandal.

Business • 11 Nov

Head office of Fastway Couriers in the Greenogue Business Park in Rathcole in Co Dublin.

Fastway says delivering parcels will take up to two weeks

Fastway Couriers, whose parent company entered receivership earlier this week, has said the process to get as many parcels as possible delivered could take up to two weeks.

Ireland • 31 Oct

Fastway firm's decision 'will have devastating effect'

The President of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has described the decision of Fastway's parent company to enter receivership as "a huge blow".

Ireland • 29 Oct