Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

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

Simon Harris said it will be 'a new medium-term economic plan for Ireland, which ends short-termism'

Tánaiste says fiscal framework one of his main priorities

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance has said one of his main priorities in his new role will be to set out a Medium-Term Fiscal Framework for the country.

Business • 25 Nov

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Harris to ensure 'ongoing careful management' of finances

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance has said he will ensure that there is "ongoing careful management of the public finances" in his new role.

Business • 25 Nov

The survey found that Irish consumers are among the highest spending nation in Europe over the sales weekend (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Shoppers will spend at least €283 in Black Friday sales

Almost three-quarters of Irish consumers are planning to spend the same or less over the upcoming Black Friday weekend compared to last year, according to a new survey.

Business • 24 Nov

Sole borrowers make up 31% of FTB mortgages - BPFI report

Sole borrowers accounted for almost a third of first-time buyer mortgage drawdowns in the year to the end of June

Business • 21 Nov

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

The KPMG survey's respondents cited having less disposable income for the decision

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