Brian Finn

Business Journalist

Brian Finn is a Business Journalist and presenter with RTE News across radio, television and online.

Around three quarters of the population have experienced an attempted financial fraud, according to PTSB's research

Over 65s less likely to be victims of financial fraud

People aged under 45 are more likely than older people to fall victim to financial fraud, according to Permanent TSB in its latest research on consumer attitudes and perceptions.

Business • 23 Nov 22

Microsoft forecasts that it will be in a position to cover 100% of its data centre electricity load by 2025 with renewable energy

Microsoft aims to contribute 30% of CPPA target by 2030

Microsoft has entered into Corporate Power Purchase Agreements with a number of energy companies which, it's expected, will contribute 900 megawatts of onshore wind and solar energy electricity generation.

Business • 23 Nov 22

There was just one female Chair represented on the 20 biggest ISEQ-listed companies this year, the report concluded

Improved gender balance in boardroom - report

Three listed companies in Ireland still have all-male boards despite significant progress being made in achieving gender balance in the last year.

Business • 21 Nov 22

Although gas prices have moderated, food prices remain subject to inflationary pressures

Slight drop in consumer confidence after budget bounce

There was a marginal drop in consumer confidence this month, according to the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index.

Business • 21 Nov 22

Energy costs followed by supply chain issues and labour shortages were identified as the main challenges facing the sector

Energy costs the main challenge for manufacturing

There has been a marked deterioration in the outlook for the manufacturing sector over the coming months, a major survey of industry leaders conducted on behalf of Ibec concludes.

Business • 21 Nov 22

60% of consumers reported challenges in switching with the transfer of direct debits and payments the most commonly cited challenge

1 in 8 switchers yet to decide on new banking provider

One in eight consumers who are in the position of having to switch banking providers, because of the impending departure of Ulster Bank and KBC, have yet to decide on a new provider.

Business • 02 Nov 22

The European Union agreed earlier this year to impose gender quotas to ensure women occupy at least 40% of non-executive director seats on the boards of large companies by mid-2026

71% would prefer gender targets over quotas

Nearly three quarters of business leaders here would prefer board targets rather than quotas or other methods for achieving diversity and inclusion in the boardroom, a report by the Institute of Directors has found.

Business • 01 Nov 22

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered a solemn assessment of the task ahead as he accepted the invitation from the King to form a government

Balancing the books in Britain no easy task

A calm may have descended upon the UK's fiscal position in the last week or so as Liz Truss vacated Number 10 and Rishi Sunak moved in. However, Mr Sunak is likely have a short honeymoon as the government faces the prospect of having to raise taxes and cut spending as recession looms.

Business • 30 Oct 22

Despite signs of easing, job vacancies are still up by a third on pre-Covid levels, the study shows

Signs of easing in jobs market as vacancies decline

There are signs of easing in the labour market after some extremely tight quarters brought about by the Covid-related impact on recruitment when vacancies were plentiful.

Business • 28 Oct 22

Only a minority of businesses said they were "extremely confident" of the steps they have taken to prevent a fraud event

Firms urged to review insurance cover for cyber crime

Business owners are being urged to urgently review their insurance cover to ensure that they are adequately covered in the event of a cyber related incident.

Business • 27 Oct 22