Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Services sector growth tops 3 year high in November - PMI

Activity in the country's services sector rose last month at the fastest rate since May 2022, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from AIB.

Business • 03 Dec 25

Irish household wealth doubled over last decade - report

Irish household wealth has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from stockbrokers Davy.

Business • 03 Dec 25

A shopper holds a red gift tag near a card payment terminal at a festive checkout, with a bright Merry Christmas sign and red gift bags, capturing holiday shopping and celebration.

Almost a quarter of 2024 Christmas gift vouchers unused

Almost one-in-four people have not yet used gift vouchers that they received last Christmas, according to a new survey carried out for Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Business • 03 Dec 25

Exclusive Three in four adults have savings or deposit accounts

Three in four adults in Ireland have savings or deposit accounts separate to current accounts, according to a new survey.

App • 11 Mar

Three in four adults have savings or deposit accounts

Three in four adults in Ireland have savings or deposit accounts separate to current accounts, according to a new survey.

Business • 03 Dec 25

Whiskey barrels sitting on top of each other

Distillers renew call for zero-for-zero deal with US

Irish whiskey distillers have renewed their call on the Government and the EU to step up efforts to secure a zero-for-zero trading deal with the US for their products.

Business • 27 Nov 25

NAMA 'broadly successful' in process of selling assets

The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) was "broadly successful" in how it managed the process of selling off its assets, according to a new report.

Business • 27 Nov 25

BoI to pilot loan to support homeowners trading down

A new loan to support homeowners trading down is to be piloted by Bank of Ireland next year.

Business • 27 Nov 25

An artist's impression of the Charlemonet Metro station

Call for emergency legislation to avoid MetroLink delay

Business network Dublin Chamber is calling on the Government to introduce emergency legislation to ensure that MetroLink "proceeds without further delay".

Dublin • 26 Nov 25

Trainee accountants rule eased amid restriction concerns

A rule requiring trainee accountants to get written permission from their employer before interviewing for another job has been eased, amid concerns it could restrict competition.

Business • 26 Nov 25