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Francess McDonnell

Francess McDonnell

Francess McDonnell is a business columnist with The Irish Times.

Aidan Gough of InterTradeIreland: “It is a worrying trend that companies, especially small- to medium-sized enterprises are having to wait so long to be paid.” Photograph: Alan Betson
Over 50% of firms waiting more than three months to get paid

Cash flow and costs the issues currently worrying business, says InterTradeIreland

Across Europe there is a major debate going on about energy prices, and the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union is fundamentally helping to shape that debate.
Benefits of energy co-operation obvious

Belfast Briefing: Cross-Border links pave the way to pooling European energy markets

Mark Ennis of Invest NI: “What is particularly pleasing is that within these results is a strong set of achievements by local businesses.” Photograph: Cyril Byrne
Invest NI created 7,400 jobs since 2012

Posts created in this financial year expected to deliver £111m salary boost to economy

A statue of golfer Nick Faldo in the grounds of Lough Erne Resort near Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh: Peter Muhly/AFP/Getty Images
Lough Erne Resort on market for £10m

Venue for next month’s G8 summit in Co Fermanagh expected to attract substantial interest

Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster with Deloitte partner Kevin Walsh (left) and Deloitte technology partner Danny McConnell after it was announced that Deloitte LLP is to create 177 new jobs at its Belfast Technology Studio. Photograph: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye /PA Wire
NI jobs boost as Deloitte plans expansion

Enterprise Minister welcomes ‘important and prestigious investment for Northern Ireland’

Owner of famous Belfast pub put into administration

Lynas Food Service, which was founded by Norman Lynas, is the largest independent food service company in the North, supplying everyone from the local chip shop to schools, hospitals and leading restaurants. Photograph: Matt Kavanagh
Coleraine business competition may do the job

Belfast Briefing: Businessman Norman Lynas felt he had to take action after he received more than 300 applications for just one v(...)

Since Titanic Belfast opened in 2012 more than 800,000 people have visited it, delivered an estimated £54.3 million tourist spend boost to Northern Ireland. Photograph: Titanic Belfast/PA Wire
Harbour looks to the future on 400th anniversary

Historic site now home to 650 comapnies and thriving Titanic attraction

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