The amount of Irish-based business leaders who feel that the economy will return to strong consistent growth in the next 12 months has more than trebled since this time last year.

Nearly three-quarters of Irish chiefs executive believe overseas markets are “far more significant” to the country’s hopes of recovery than the local economy.

DELOITTE yesterday said it will take on 215 graduates on three-and-a-half year contracts over the next year.

Dublin: Accountancy and business advisory firm Deloitte has appointed Brendan Jennings as managing partner designate of its Irish operation.

GREATER demands on company directors are to blame for top business people turning their backs on board seats, according to a survey published yesterday.

Nearly two-thirds of business people are less likely to take up an offer to become a non-executive director of a company compared to five years ago.

THE SFA say we are going to shop our socks off this Christmas spending a record €3.49 billion — €18 million an hour — but business gurus Deloitte say it will be a frosty Yule for retailers with spending down 23%.

A leading accountant has questioned whether the move to quarterly reporting by listed companies would actually lead to improved corporate governance or improve confidence in financial information.

IRISH shoppers are spending €18 million every hour of every day in the run-up to Christmas as cash registers look set to ring in another record year.

SHOPPERS gearing up for an €1.8 billion Christmas shopping spree believe the introduction of the euro has reduced their spending power dramatically.

IRISH shoppers are the spendthrifts of Europe when it comes to Christmas, according to a new survey.