Government to direct new finance jobs to regions outside Dublin

At least a third of all new international financial services jobs will be located in regional areas, the Government has promised.

Junior finance minister Eoghan Murphy yesterday said that his top priority is to create as many financial positions outside of Dublin when luring UK and foreign-based institutions who are looking to relocate as a result of Brexit.

However, he has warned that Government would not be “stupid” in allowing businesses relocate here that could pose a risk to the financial sector.