Dermot O'Leary is Chief Economist with Goodbody Stockbrokers, a position he has held since November 2004. He is responsible for the economics output of the research department. This role entails providing commentary and analysis for a large range of domestic and international clients through regular research reports and briefings. His work focuses on the Irish and UK economies and their respective housing and banking sector particularly.
He is also a member of the company’s asset allocation committee, assessing global macro developments that influence clients’ portfolios.
During Ireland’s adjustment programme with the EU/IMF, he was a regular private sector participant in the missions.
He is a regular contributor to economic debate in the domestic and international media (cited in the Financial Times, New York Times, Irish Times, among others).
He has recently been asked to chair a sub-committee of the Commission on Housing in Ireland.