Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

FAIN first entered the Irish market in 2021 with the acquisition of OTIS Ireland and West of Ireland Lifts, under the name Irish Lift Services

Lift firm FAIN elevates to 20% of Irish Market

Lift company FAIN has increased its market share in Ireland to 20% of the Irish elevator market

Business • 01 Jul

Seán Kelly has been an MEP for Ireland South since 2009

Seán Kelly says he is yet to decide on presidential run

Fine Gael's Seán Kelly has said he is still considering whether he will seek the party's nomination to contest the presidential election later this year.

Politics • 26 Jun

Michael McGrath warned that a 'comprehensive' deal may not be secured by next month's deadline

McGrath hopeful of EU-US trade deal 'outline' by 9 July

Ireland's European Commissioner Michael McGrath has said that he hopes the "outline" of a trade deal between the European Union and the United States can be agreed by 9 July.

Business • 25 Jun

The Garda GoSafe cameras will be used to record motorists inappropriately using the level crossings

Safety cameras to be placed at railway level crossings

Up to six mobile safety cameras are to be introduced at level crossings on Ireland's rail network as part of efforts to deter risky behaviour by road users.

Ireland • 05 Jun

Eleanor O'Shaughnessy is to take on the position at RTÉ following a public competition

RTÉ appoints new Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

RTÉ has announced the appointment of a new Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. Eleanor O'Shaughnessy is to take on the position at the national broadcaster following a public competition.

Ireland • 21 May

Professor John O'Halloran received the honorary degree in recognition of what was described as his 'outstanding leadership in advancing sustainability in higher education'

President of UCC awarded honorary doctorate in US

The President of University College Cork has been awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the US.

Munster • 18 May

The 'National Demonstration for Palestine' has been organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Pro-Palestinian protesters call for immediate ceasefire

The organisers of a pro-Palestine protest march in Dublin claim it was one of the biggest to date, with "tens of thousands" of people taking part.

Dublin • 17 May

A search operation had been launched around 11pm last night

Fisherman, 80s, found safe after Lough Corrib search

A fisherman aged in his 80s, who had been missing on Lough Corrib overnight, has been found safe and well.

Ireland • 22 May

Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Rachel Morrogh

Woman isolated over rape case 'deserves support' - DRCC

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said a woman, who said she has become isolated from the rest of the Traveller community for bringing her husband to court "deserves respect and support for taking this extremely tough decision".

Ireland • 01 Apr

The Irish Cancer Society has seen an increase of 126% in patient transport services

Irish Cancer Society sees record demand for services

The Irish Cancer Society has said it needs to raise €30 million this year to meet a record demand for its services, which increased significantly last year.

Health • 24 Mar