Brian Finn

Business Journalist

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

Ireland is considered to have bucked the global trend with almost half of respondents saying they had seriously thought about taking over the family business

Higher level of affinity for family business in Ireland

Nearly three quarters of third level students who come from a family business background believe that the next CEO of the firm will be a family member, according to a study on succession carried out by Dublin City University in association with AIB.

Business • 09 Apr 24

The study suggests that those selling properties are currently achieving in excess of the asking price

Asking price inflation for properties at 6.5% - MyHome

Prices being sought for properties in Ireland are rising at their fastest pace in 18 months, according to an analysis by property listings website MyHome.ie.

Business • 08 Apr 24

Around three in five Irish companies surveyed said they expected their profits and revenues to increase over the coming 12 months

Optimism levels among mid-sized firms take a hit

Rising labour costs, inflation and higher interest rates have dented optimism around the outlook for the economy among mid-sized businesses here, according to research from Grant Thornton.

Business • 08 Apr 24

New personal injuries guidelines were published by the Judicial Council in 2021 to replace the Book of Quantum

Premiums increase despite injury claim settlement drop

The average cost of settling public and employer liability claims through the Injuries Resolution Board dropped by a third in 2022 compared to 2020, according to a new report.

Business • 04 Apr 24

There was a 41% decline in new electric car sales in March compared to the same month last year, according to SIMI

Sharp decline in new electric car registrations in March

New car registrations in March were down 16% on the same month last year, figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show, with a marked decline apparent in new electric vehicle registrations.

Business • 02 Apr 24

Households have in excess of €150 billion collectively on deposit in Irish banks and other institutions

Clock is ticking on enhanced deposit rate offerings

As the ECB prepares for rate cuts, much of the spotlight has fallen on mortgages, but deposit rates will also be in line for reductions. The banks hiked returns on some products in response to pressure. Will they scale back as soon as the ECB trims, leaving savers with a narrow window to act?

Business • 24 Mar 24

98% of AmCham members cited the availability of residential accommodation as challenging for staff in their business operations in Ireland

Housing the top challenge for US firms here

Housing is viewed as the top challenge for US firms operating here, a survey of members of the American Chambers of Commerce in Ireland has found.

Business • 20 Mar 24

As well as skills retention and sourcing, regulation emerged as a key challenge facing firms operating here

International banks investing in IT, skills gaps remain

Over two thirds of international banks and financial services companies operating here have increased staffing in the areas of technology and innovation in the past two years.

Business • 20 Mar 24

The size of farm made little difference to selling price, according to the report

Widening gap in farmland market as average price drops

The average price per acre of agricultural land declined slightly last year, according to an analysis by the Irish Farmers Journal, bringing to an end a seven year period of uninterrupted price growth.

Business • 14 Mar 24

One in five drivers cited depreciation in the value of electric vehicles as their biggest concern

'Range anxiety' biggest concern for EV drivers

Around one in three electric vehicle drivers here say the 21st century phenomenon of 'range anxiety' is their biggest concern since purchasing their car.

Business • 28 Feb 24