Future looks rosy as international retailers eagerly eye Irish market

We, unlike many of our European neighbours, have a growing population with a relatively high level of disposable income

Fergal O’Brien, director of policy and chief economist with Ibec: ‘The Irish retail market is considered a hugely attractive one in which to invest’ MAURA HICKEY

In the boardrooms of many international retail businesses across the world, Ireland is being discussed with some excitement.

Why? Because we, unlike many of our European neighbours, have a growing population with a relatively high level of disposable income - as Fergal O’Brien, director of policy and chief economist with Ibec, explains.

“The Irish retail market is considered a hugely attractive one in which to invest," he says.

“Perhaps even one of the ...