Cathal Friel elected chairman of Irish Software Association

Cathal Friel, Director of Merrion Corporate Finance, has been elected Chairman of the Irish Software Association. He replaces Paul O'Dea (CEO, International Ventures), who has completed his term of office.

Following his election Mr Friel said that the technology downturn was over the worst and the economic outlook is better than many 'negative soothsayers' believe.