Central Bank appoints former ECB expert as its chief economist

The Central Bank yesterday announced a new chief economist, Gabriel Fagan, who will take up the role in October having left the ECB.

Central Bank deputy governor Stefan Gerlach welcomed the move. “Gabriel brings a significant level of experience and expertise to the role and I look forward to working closely with him,” Mr Gerlach said.

Mr Fagan, who holds degrees in economics from University College Dublin and Trinity, previously worked at the Central Bank until 1992.