Tiernan Heffernan

Tiernan Heffernan

economist Ireland

Tiernan Heffernan is an economist at the Central Bank of Ireland, recognized for his research on household savings behavior, particularly the impact of deposit account choices on interest earnings. His recent study revealed that Irish households lost approximately €800 million in potential interest in 2024 due to a preference for low-yield current accounts over higher-yield long-term savings options.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,818
Power
3$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 5,030,000 2,818 $5,100 3$
Totals 1 5,030,000 2,818 $5,100 3$
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Ireland Ireland: Tiernan Heffernan is a Central Bank economist who estimated the lost interest for Irish households. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Current account use cost Irish households €800m in lost interest – The Irish Times