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RTÉ News
13 hours ago
- Business
- RTÉ News
Former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald joins consultancy firm Teneo
Former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has joined consultancy firm, Teneo as a senior advisory. The former Fine Gael TD and MEP will also join the Teneo Ireland advisory board, which is chaired by Gary McGann and also includes former Ireland rugby captain, Brian O'Driscoll. Teneo said the appointment "deepens the firm's expertise in Government and public affairs". The firm said Ms Fitzgerald will help advise the firm's clients and support the growth of its business in Ireland and Europe. Michael O'Keeffe, CEO of Teneo Ireland, said: "Frances Fitzgerald brings unmatched experience and insight into Irish public life. Her leadership at the highest levels of government and her deep understanding of policymaking – both nationally and in Europe – make her an invaluable addition to our advisory team. We are delighted to welcome her to Teneo, under the stewardship of global CEO Paul Keary, and to the Teneo Ireland Advisory Board. Ms Fitzgerald said, "Having served in Cabinet during a period of major social and economic transformation, I hope to bring that experience to bear in helping leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead."
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Bank of Ireland's recession warning and how to save on home insurance
The risk of recession has become Irish households ' top concern for the first time in Bank of Ireland's quarterly savings and investment index. As Dominic Coyle reports, the threat of tariffs and the impact of unrest in the Middle East mean it overtook worries about the cost of housing. A ruling from safety regulators allowing most departing passengers at Dublin Airport to keep liquids up to 100ml in their bags is imminent, sources say. Passengers have had to keep removing liquids from their baggage at Dublin, even while passing through new scanners supposed to eliminate this need, following a temporary European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ruling last year, but that may soon change. Barry O'Halloran reports. Uniphar, the Dublin-listed diversified healthcare services group, will need to spend as much as €150 million on mergers and acquisitions to reach its medium-term earnings target, according to Deutsche Numis. Joe Brenna has read the research, including the downgrading of the healthcare firm. In his column, Martin Wolf writes that for all the Trump tariff brouhaha, it is clear that global imbalances matter. But perhaps not in the way Trump thinks they do. READ MORE Home insurance prices have surged in recent years, but there are ways to get your premium down. In Money Matters, Joanne Hunt explains what to look for. Teneo, the New York-based communications and advisory firm, has appointed former Fine Gael minister Frances Fitzgerald as a senior adviser here. Ciaran Hancock reports. Ires Reit said that it has decided not to replace one of the board nominees of former activist shareholder Vision Capital, as she was forced to step down as the investor's stake fell below 3 per cent. Joe has the details. Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite firm last year almost doubled to $13.87 million (€11.97 million). Gordon Deegan has read the accounts. In Commercial Property, Ronald Quinlan reports that John Scottus school in Dublin's Ballsbridge has put its long standing Northumberland Road base up for sale, while Sean Mulryan has secured a deal for a 15 acre land bank at Naas racecourse. If you'd like to read more about the issues that affect your finances try signing up to On the Money , the weekly newsletter from our personal finance team, which will be issued every Friday to Irish Times subscribers.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Frances Fitzgerald joins Teneo as senior advisor
Teneo, is a global CEO advisory firm whose work includes corporate PR and lobbying and financial advisory. Frances Fitzgerald will join its Teneo Ireland Advisory Board, chaired by businessman Gary McGann and which already includes rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll. In her new role, Frances Fitzgerald will help advise Teneo clients and support the growth of the firm's business in Ireland and Europe, the firm said. During her political career Frances Fitzgerald served as Tánaiste from 2016 to 2017 and between 2011 and 2017 she held roles including as Minister for Justice and Equality, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. She was a Member of the European Parliament from 2019 until last year. The CEO of Teneo Ireland, Michael O'Keeffe, said she brings unmatched experience and insight into Irish public life to her new role. 'Her leadership at the highest levels of government and her deep understanding of policymaking – both nationally and in Europe – make her an invaluable addition to our advisory team. We are delighted to welcome her to Teneo, under the stewardship of global CEO Paul Keary, and to the Teneo Ireland Advisory Board. Frances Fitzgerald said Teneo plays a key role in advising many of Ireland's most prominent organisations. !I'm particularly pleased to be joining the Teneo Ireland Advisory Board, where I look forward to working alongside an exceptional group of advisors. Having served in Cabinet during a period of major social and economic transformation, I hope to bring that experience to bear in helping leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead,' she said. The appointment is the latest is a succession of senior figures who've served in Fine Gael governments over the past decade to private sector roles. Enda Kenny joined the board of PR and lobbying firm Heneghan in 2021. Earlier this year former Tánaiste Simon Coveney was appointed as a consultant to EY Ireland's geopolitical strategy unit. Michael D'Arcy, who was junior minister at the Department of Finance from 2017 to 2020 subsequently became chief executive of the Irish Association of Investment Management.
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Two arrested after woman allegedly falsely imprisoned in Kildare
Two people have been arrested following an alleged incident of false imprisonment involving a woman in Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare. The incident occurred around 10.10pm on Monday, June 23. Within 90 minutes of being alerted, gardaí arrested a man and a woman, both in their 30s, in Tallaght, Dublin 24. The pair are currently being held at a Garda station in the eastern region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The scene in Celbridge has been preserved for forensic examination, and gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on (01) 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing. Read More Former Tánaiste and MEP Frances Fitzgerald joins consultancy group Teneo
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald joins PR firm Teneo as adviser
Teneo , the New York-based communications and advisory firm, has appointed former Fine Gael minister Frances Fitzgerald as a senior adviser here. The former tánaiste will also join the Teneo Ireland Advisory Board, which is chaired by Gary McGann and includes former Ireland and Lions rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll. Teneo said the appointment 'deepens the firm's expertise' in Government and public affairs. Ms Fitzgerald, who at one stage had been tipped for a run at the presidency later this year, will advise the firm's clients and support the growth of Teneo's business in Ireland and Europe, the company said. READ MORE Teneo's Irish business has 100 people working across five business segments: strategy and communications, financial advisory, management consulting, people advisory and risk. It has annual Irish revenues of about €20 million. Ms Fitzgerald served as tánaiste from 2016 to 2017 and was previously a minister for justice and equality, a minister for children and youth affairs, and a minister for business, enterprise and innovation. She was first elected to the Dáil in 1992 and most recently served as a member of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2024. Commenting on her appointment, Ms Fitzgerald said: 'Having served in Cabinet during a period of major social and economic transformation, I hope to bring that experience to bear in helping leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.' Teneo Ireland chief executive Michael O'Keeffe said Ms Fitzgerald would bring 'unmatched experience and insight into Irish public life' to its clients. 'Her deep understanding of policymaking – both nationally and in Europe – make her an invaluable addition to our advisory team,' he added. Based in New York, Teneo was founded in 2011 and is led by Irishman Paul Keary, as global chief executive. It has annual revenues of more than $600 million. Ms Fitzgerald is the latest former senior Fine Gael politician to land an advisory role with a PR and communications group. In March, it emerged that former taoiseach Leo Varadkar was taking up an advisory role with US-based public relations firm Penta, which boasts Microsoft, Google and JP Morgan among its clients. In 2021, another former taoiseach Enda Kenny was appointed to the board of Heneghan Strategic Communications, a PR firm led by Nigel Heneghan.
