Housing starts top 25,000 in first six months of 2004There was further evidence yesterday that the number of new homes being built in the State is heading for a record, with the …Tue Aug 10 2004 - 01:00
Goffs reports annual earnings of ?2 millionBloodstock auctioneer Goffs yesterday reported that it made profits of almost €2 million in the year to the end of March.Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
Expectations mount that NAB will sell NIB operationExpectations were growing yesterday that National Irish Bank (NIB) would be sold as its parent company reached the halfway stage…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
Quinn confirms Athlone Extrusions buyoutThe management of plastics manufacturer, Athlone Extrusions, has bought the company from the Quinn Group in a deal said to be…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
Fayrewood profits rise by 42%London-listed IT distributor Fayrewood, in which the Irish businessman Mr Pierce Casey has a stake, yesterday posted record results…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
Better margins push NTL Ireland profits up €1mImproved margins and lower bad debt charges delivered an extra €1 million in profits for cable company NTL Ireland in the three…Thu Aug 05 2004 - 01:00
Former NIB manager to resign from ombudsman boardA former National Irish Bank (NIB) manager, who was found by High Court inspectors to have failed to ensure that its branches…Thu Aug 05 2004 - 01:00
Eircom to pay back €409,000 to customers it overchargedThe country's biggest fixed-line telecoms operator, Eircom, revealed yesterday that it will refund €409,000 to 31,562 customers…Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
Jacob's bought up by Irish businessPrivately held Fruitfield Foods is to take over French giant Danone's Irish biscuit business in a deal estimated by market sources…Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
Auditors missed chance on tax issueKPMG's role National Irish Bank's (NIB) former auditors, KPMG, should have done more to get the financial institution's management…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
NIB may face prosecution after inquiryPress conference National Irish Bank (NIB) and its financial services subsidiary may face prosecution as a result of the High…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Bank let customers use bogus accounts and fictitious namesTax avoidance National Irish Bank used a series of bogus and fictitiously-named accounts to allow customers to evade Deposit…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
MBO team cuts offer for OglesbyThe executives planning to buy out listed manufacturing company Oglesby and Butler yesterday said they were likely to cut their…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Jury's Doyle to invest €30m in Croke Park hotelJury's Doyle is to invest €30 million developing a hotel at a site facing the main entrance to Croke Park after agreeing a lease…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
SIPTU to vote on strike action at Aer LingusMembers of Aer Lingus's biggest union are to be asked to vote on strike action to prevent the airline's management from unilaterally…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Trinity Biotech blames increased staff costs for 50% cut in profitsIncreased staff costs cut first-half profits at Irish diagnostics specialist Trinity Biotech by 50 per cent to $2 million (€1…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Petrel battles for Iraq contractsPetrel Resources, the listed explorer chaired by Mr John Teeling, warned yesterday that it continued to face political risks …Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
House price growth hits three-year lowHouse prices rose by over 11 per cent in the 12 months to the end of last June, but figures published yesterday show that the…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
New restructuring plan at Aer Lingus may cut 1,300 jobsAer Lingus's new restructuring plan is likely to include cuts of 250 jobs from permanent cabin crew, 150 ground-handling jobs…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
Controversial tax exemption for horse breeding makes more than it takesReport findings that the bloodstock industry is actually a net tax contributor by a significant margin will be carefully scrutinised…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Racehorse breeding pays '€37m in tax'The racehorse breeding industry contributes more than €37 million a year to the Exchequer, while the controversial stud fee exemption…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
A State spending 'splurge' could hit economyA politically motivated spending spree sparked by the Government's recent poor electoral performance is the biggest threat to…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Captains of industry salute 'one of the best'Business leaders and organisations yesterday paid tribute to the Minister for Finance on his nomination to the European Commission…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Arcon may turn profit this yearExecutives in mining company Arcon told shareholders yesterday that they were hopeful the company could make a profit for the…Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Lawyers query Bill with TaoiseachLawyers working for an Aer Rianta director have written to the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, expressing concern at what they contend is…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Fexco buys rest of its online booking businessCash services and payments specialist Fexco announced yesterday that it has bought the remaining 26 per cent in its online reservations…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta terms threat to break-upAer Rianta's loan agreements specifically prevent the State company from giving up ownership of both Shannon and Cork Airports…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Irish exports to US to surpass €24bnIrish exports to the US are set to exceed $30 billion (€24Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Kenmare ready to begin African projectExploration group Kenmare Resources said yesterday that it expected to begin work on its African titanium mining project "within…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta director pledges court action to stop break-upAn Aer Rianta director pledged yesterday to go to court if necessary to stop the break up of the State airports company into …Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Union veteran takes over top post in CWUA former postman who began his rise through trade union ranks during the bitter postal dispute of 1979 will take over the top…Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Debt worries persist despite IWP profitDublin-listed toiletries group IWP earned pre-tax profits of €1Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Phantom bid gets MCD backingMCD boss Mr Denis Desmond and U2 manager, Mr Paul McGuinness are backing the former pirate broadcaster, Phantom FM, in its bid…Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Oil price drives inflation to 2.3%High oil prices drove the yearly rate of inflation to 2.3 per cent in June, an increase of 0Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Job cuts at Aer Lingus still on cards as plan proceedsAer Lingus last night pledged to continue with the implementation of a new business plan that will see the airline cut hundreds…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Value of claim against Baltimore may hit €20mThe London-listed company that is seeking a repayment and damages from Baltimore Technologies plc for breach of contract said…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
DCC eyeing healthcare acquisitionsIndustrial holding group DCC is eyeing a number of potential acquisitions in the healthcare sector, according to chief executive…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
DCC acquires British wine sales business Bottle Green for €37.3mIndustrial holding company DCC has bought a British wine sales business for up to €37Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Five areas of competitive advantageExpertise in markets: The State's industrial development agencies should place professionals with international sales and marketing…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Management capabilityThe Government is going to divert 20 million from State development agencies to fund business networks that will focus on developing…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Three firms bid for conference centre contractThree groups, including long-time bidder Treasury Holdings, are set to enter the competition for the contract to build the National…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
UK brewery attracts Irish biddersInterbrew UK is in talks with two Irish- based bidders who are interested in buying its facility in Belfast, which will be closed…Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Cabinet may wait until autumn to make decision on Aer LingusThe Government is unlikely to decide on Aer Lingus's future before autumn, it has emerged.Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Chairman a veteran in sectorActing Aer Lingus chairman, Mr John Sharman, is likely to be one of the first people to see any bid for the State airline.Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
New wave of US groups seek Irish dealsA new wave of US companies plans to invest in Ireland over the next year, the country's ambassador told the American Chamber …Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Reaping the benefits of a rapid recoveryIn the weeks after the World Trade Center attacks in September 2001, the aviation industry widely expected Aer Lingus to fold…Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta plan lacks financial insight - reportOpposition TDs yesterday accused the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, of using incomplete financial information to justify…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Power shortfall costs customers an extra €75mIrish consumers and businesses are paying an extra €75 million a year for electricity because the Republic's generating plants…Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Fed raises interest rates by 0.25%Irish borrowers should prepare for interest rate rises of up to 1Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
