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
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
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
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
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
Irish exports to US to surpass €24bnIrish exports to the US are set to exceed $30 billion (€24Thu 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Elan repays controversial $471m EPIL loanPharmaceuticals group Elan has repaid $471.5 million (€388Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
Ardagh buys into PolandArdagh Glass Ltd plans to buy more than 80 per cent of a Polish manufacturer for €8 million, the company announced yesterday…Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
SEC investigates fund manager with NPRF linkThe US stock market regulator is investigating one of the companies in a fund management group that is responsible for almost…Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
CNG Travel cuts pre-tax loss to $1.5mPublicly-quoted online hotel reservations company CNG Travel Group had a pre-tax loss of $1.5 million (€1Tue Jun 29 2004 - 01:00
Kingspan's results likely to outperform market expectationsFirst half results at building materials specialist, Kingspan, are likely to outperform market expectations, thanks to a strong…Tue Jun 29 2004 - 01:00
Heiton chief scorns Grafton bidHeiton's institutional shareholders are supporting the builder's merchant and DIY group's board in its opposition to Grafton'…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Kenmare set to raise €80m in share placementExploration group Kenmare Resources is raising up to $97 million (€80 million) from shareholders to fund the development of a…Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
US group bids for Irish waste management firmUS operator Earthfirst Technologies is one of a number of publicly-quoted companies that are seeking to buy, or invest in, privately…Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
Tesco says sales ahead of forecastTesco, the UK-based supermarket giant that employs over 11,000 people in the Republic, yesterday said that its first quarter …Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
Waterford Wedgwood losses hit €45mPoor sales and the weak dollar left luxury goods business Waterford Wedgwood with a pre-tax loss of €45 million in the year to…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
IDA bullish on prospects for 2004IDA Ireland is extremely upbeat about this year's job creation prospects and believes its focus on the research and development…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Grafton forecasts 25% rise in operating profitsBuilders merchant and DIY specialists, Grafton Group, yesterday said it expected turnover in the first six months of 2004 to …Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Increase in steel prices 'squeezing' Irish firmsA 20 per cent increase in the price of steel is squeezing earnings in Irish engineering and industrial companies and is threatening…Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Elan plans €35m sterile plant in AthloneBiotechnology specialist Elan Corporation yesterday announced that it plans to invest €35 million in a new sterile bio-pharmaceuticals…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Positive response to Gresham bidThe consortium bidding for control of the Gresham Hotel Group has had a positive response to its €1Mon Jun 14 2004 - 01:00
Price not equal to the crime - former B of I chiefFormer Bank of Ireland chief executive Mr Michael Soden has said that he was the "victim - not the perpetrator" in the recent…Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
Kelleher pulls out of Lloyds purchaseThe company headed by Irish property developer Mr Garrett Kelleher has pulled out of its €365 million deal to buy the landmark…Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
United Drug inquiry may lead to a recallThe Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has said that it might have to recall some of the products involved, following its investigation…Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
Ivernia set to exploit lead depositExploration company Ivernia expects that its lead prospect in Western Australia will begin full production next year.Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
