Opinion

John Walsh: Cranking up support for domestic corporate sector is vital in event of a FDI downturn

As Euronext’s troubles deepen and the government seems unwilling to help, intriguingly Sinn Féin may have an opportunity to rescue the stockbroking sector if it gets into power

There are much wider consequences if the stockbroking sector and Dublin Euronext are reduced

The Irish stock market got a surprise and welcome fillip last week when Aquila European Renewables (AERI) listed on Euronext Dublin.

It is a rare bit of good news for an exchange buffeted by an exodus of 25 companies over the past five years, which has prompted doom-laden commentary about the viability and future of the market.

The real question is does anybody care? The political response, both from the government and the opposition parties, ...