Donal O'Donovan is a Group Business Editor at the Irish Independent. He specializes in finance, commodities, and business economics, covering key topics such as corporate finance, the housing market, and renewable energy. Donal has been featured in the Belfast Telegraph and the Irish Independent.
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Donal O'Donovan's coverage mainly revolves around the finance and economy sectors in Ireland. He frequently cites data, government announcements, and press releases, indicating a reliance on official sources for information. Therefore, Donal may be more inclined to engage with pitches that offer unique insights or analysis based on credible data related to the Irish economy, finance sector developments, business trends and industry-specific topics.
Given his local geographic focus in Ireland and emphasis on financial matters within the country, he would likely appreciate pitches from experts who have a deep understanding of the Irish economic landscape or can provide specific insights into financial policies affecting businesses operating within Ireland.
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Banks will each invest €35m in equity into the Homebuilder Fund
Higher energy prices added further intensity to already rising inflation in August, pushing the headline increase to 3.4pc - well over the level seen as desirable.
By: Donal O Donovan
Buoyant public finances mean the Government is still relatively insulated Borrowing costs for governments across the world lurched higher this week just as the Irish Government prepares to tap the bond market.
By: Donal O'Donovan
The windfall from corporation tax increased further in August, with the State collecting almost a third more in the month from big, mostly foreign owned, firms than the same time last year.
By: Donal O'Donovan
Corporation tax receipts of €2.8bn were collected in August, a hike of €700m on the same time last year
By: Donal O Donovan
Next week's interest rate hike could be the last act of the former IMF chief
By: Donal O'Donovan
Oil’s spike past $100 a barrel sent alarm through financial markets on Wednesday, pushing shares lower in Dublin as yields on Irish government debt hit a post-EU/IMF bailout high.
By: Donal O'Donovan
Ruling clarifies limits of employment tests for contractors
By: Donal O'Donovan
Middle East conflict expected to put upward pressure on prices in winter
By: Donal O'Donovan
EU single market needs ‘fifth freedom’ to reverse loss of economic dynamism
