Profits rise at media company linked to former Waterford TD John Deasy
Former Waterford TD John Deasy is listed as a director of the company owned by his wife, RTÉ presenter Maura Derrane
Accumulated profits at a media company linked to former Waterford TD John Deasy increased by almost 33 per cent last year, according to newly filed accounts.
The former Fine Gael TD is listed as a director of Nara Media Limited, which is owned by his wife, RTÉ presenter Maura Derrane.
Accounts filed to the Companies Office show the firm had cash and other current assets amounting to just over €196,000 at the end of 2025, having made an annual profit of €42,955 during the year.
The amount owed to creditors increased marginally to just under €20,000, while net assets climbed from €130,707 to €173,662 during the 12-month period.
No details were provided regarding directors’ or salaries, as the business availed of micro-entity reporting exemptions under company law.
Mr Deasy served as a TD for the Waterford constituency between 2002 and 2020.
He decided not to run in the 2020 general election, citing health concerns.
Prior to his election to the Dáil, Mr Deasy previously served on the former Waterford County Council and Dungarvan Town Council.
He married TV and radio presenter Maura Derrane in 2005 and the couple have one son.
The couple lived in Dungarvan for several years but have since relocated to Dublin.
Ms Derrane grew up on the Aran Islands and is a native Irish speaker.
She currently hosts daytime TV show RTÉ Today alongside Dáithí Ó Sé.