Dermot Desmond
Dermot Desmond is an influential Irish businessman and financier known for his significant investments in various sectors, including real estate and telecommunications. He has been a vocal critic of the financialisation of the housing market in Ireland, highlighting how institutional investors have increasingly dominated the apartment market, which has led to rising rents and affordability issues for private buyers.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4 | 5.75 | 0.19% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 11,367 | $5,100 | 12$ |
| Totals | 4 | 5,030,000 | 11,367 | $5,100 | 12$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Dermot Desmond had been a consistent provider of finance since the company was rocked six years ago by an accounting scandal.
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Ireland:
Dermot Desmond warned about the risks of modern-day slums in a letter to the then minister for housing.
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Ireland:
Businessman Dermot Desmond gave his blessing to plans for a new clubhouse at Wanderers FC.
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Ireland:
Dermot Desmond wrote a piece for The Irish Times on the financialisation of the housing market.
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