‘More than 35’ UK firms interested in Dublin move

The Government has said the Brexit vote has led to a jump in enquiries from London firms considering opening offices in Dublin, one of a handful of cities trying to draw business away from Britain’s financial centre.

Irish officials said they have had more than 35 concrete enquiries from financial groups looking at setting up a base or expanding in Ireland.

“Post-Brexit, it’s meant a lot more meetings, more phonecalls and a lot more travel. I’m in daily contact with different players in the industry,” said Eoghan Murphy, Junior Minister at the Department of Finance, who is promoting Ireland as a financial centre.