New car registrations fall 73%The number of new cars licenced last month fell by 73Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
The online meeting of mindsEvidence is mounting that counselling and psychotherapy services can be delivered effectively onlineTue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
Media ad spending decline 'easing'The dramatic decline in media advertising spending in Europe over the past three quarters is easing, although it will be a long…Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
Aminex losses narrow to $1.15 millionAminex, the listed Irish oil and gas explorer with operations in Africa, said today that its loss before tax reduced by 75 per…Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
Risk of early death rises 46% with sleep apnoeaSLEEP APNOEA isn’t just frustrating for those unfortunate enough to suffer from the condition, it could also shorten their lives…Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
Kerry reports 5.2% rise in profitsFood group Kerry has reported a 5.2 per cent rise in first-half profits despite a 3.2 per cent dip in sales.Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
Circle completes Egyptian well testsLimerick-based exploration company Circle Oil has said that it has successfully carried out tests at its Al-Amir SE-3 appraisal…Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
Kingspan revenues fall 35 per centRevenue at Cavan-based building materials group Kingspan fell by 35 per cent in the first half of 2009, while operating profits…Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Credit Unions welcome new reserve rulesThe Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has welcomed the introduction of new rules covering the amount of reserves credit unions…Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Iseq follows other markets higherThe Iseq rose above the 3,000 level in trading this morning as the Dublin market joined other exchanges higher.Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Redheads at pains to avoid regular visits to the dentistMOST PEOPLE dislike going to the dentist but redheads are more likely to avoid the ordeal than those with other hair colours, …Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Heritage centre at Kells may shut downONE OF Ireland’s leading heritage centres is likely to close at the end of the month as a result of financial cutbacksMon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Budget Travel to cut 95 jobsIreland’s largest tour operator Budget Travel has confirmed that it is to cut over a third of its workforce over the next few…Fri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
New unsolved cases website unveiledA new website, which is intended to help collate evidence for unsolved cases, has been launched by the Garda Serious Crime Review…Fri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
Junta 'disregarding' will of the peopleMINISTER FOR Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has strongly condemned yesterday’s sentencing of Burmese opposition leader Aung San…Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
New courts Bill publishedNew legislation to streamline the procedure for custody arrangements and the movement of people at the new Criminal Courts of…Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
Higher-level maths see low numbersConcern has been raised once again about the low numbers of students choosing to sit higher-level maths and science papers.Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
Extra Mabs staff welcomedThe decision to allocate extra staff to help people who are struggling with personal debts has been welcomed, but the Government…Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
50 pharmacies to rejoin drugs schemesThe HSE said today it has received requests from over 50 pharmacies to recommence providing services under the State drug schemes…Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
Martin condemns Suu Kyi sentencingThe sentencing of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar (formerly Burma) has drawn widespread condemnation around the…Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
Ulster Bank reports £8m lossUlster Bank has posted a first-half operating loss of £8 million compared to a profit of £172 million for the same six-month …Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Earnings in financial sector down 11%Average earnings in the financial sector fell by 11 per cent during the first three months of the year, according to new figures…Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Jobless rate hits 12.2 per centA further 10,500 people signed on to the Live Register in July bringing the standardised unemployment rate to 12Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Data shows Aviva 47% sales fallLIFE AND pension sales fell 47 per cent for Aviva’s Irish subsidiary in the first half of 2009, new figures reveal today.Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Element Six jobs may be savedMore than 160 jobs which were under threat in Co Clare may be saved after senior management at Element Six in Shannon secured…Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Value of ISE equities down €44.2bnThe value of stocks traded on the Dublin market fell by €44Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Ratings changes for Irish banksRatings agency Moody's has upgraded the A2 long-term bank deposit and senior debt ratings of Ulster Bank and its subsidiaries…Thu Aug 06 2009 - 01:00
Hibernian Aviva sales down 50%Life and pension sales fell 47 per cent for Aviva's Irish subsidary in the first half of 2009, new figures reveal today.Thu Aug 06 2009 - 01:00
€250m scheme to protect jobsThe Government has announced a new €250 million Employment Subsidy Scheme to protect vulnerable jobs.Thu Aug 06 2009 - 01:00
KBC concerned over Irish loan lossesBelgian financial services group KBC, which today announced its second quarter results, has said that developments at its Irish…Thu Aug 06 2009 - 01:00
Boy (8) struck with baseball bat during robbery in NorthAN EIGHT-year-old child was struck with a baseball bat by robbers during what was a violence-marred weekend in the North.Mon Aug 03 2009 - 01:00
Boy (8) hit with baseball bat during robberyAn eight-year-old child was struck with a baseball bat by robbers during what has been a violence-marred weekend in the North…Sun Aug 02 2009 - 01:00
EBS seeks €300m Govt capitalThe EBS building society has said it is seeking assistance from the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) to help it deal with…Sun Aug 02 2009 - 01:00
HSE condemns pharmacy union over misinformationThe HSE has this evening accused the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) of deliberately misrepresenting the facts over the number of …Sun Aug 02 2009 - 01:00
House prices fall 1.5% in June, index showsPOOR DEMAND and oversupply of houses are continuing to drag down house prices, according to the latest Permanent TSB/ESRI House…Sat Aug 01 2009 - 01:00
Bank shares rise on Nama billShares in Irish banks have risen today following the publication of the draft bill to establish the National Asset Management…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
Sterling weakness hits United profitsHealthcare services group United Drug said today that profits for the year to the end of September is in line with expectations…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
BT revenue fall smaller than expectedBT HAS posted a better than expected 3 per cent fall in first-quarter adjusted core earnings and said it had made a good start…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
Nama pricing 'almost complete'Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan confirmed today that National Asset Management Agency (Nama) will pay market value for some…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
House prices continue to fallPoor demand and over supply of houses are continuing to impact on house prices, according to the latest Permanent TSB/ESRI House…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
Bank lending falls to record lowBank lending fell to another record low in June, the latest official figures revealed today.Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
O2 customer revenue declinesThe amount of revenue O2 Ireland gains from mobile subscribers has declined dramatically over the past year, according to new…Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
Economy set to shrink by 8.3%The speed and severity of the deterioration in the public finances remains a source of serious concern, the Central Bank said…Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
Ryanair to reduce Dublin flightsRyanair is to cut the number of flights at Dublin Airport by 20 per cent during the winter season, it confirmed today.Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
Value of Irish exports down 8% in year to MayTHE VALUE of Irish exports fell by 8 per cent in the year to May, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office…Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
BT results beat expectationsBT today posted a better-than-expected 3 per cent fall in first-quarter adjusted core earnings and said it had made a good start…Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
Sentiment worsens due to more job lossesCONSUMER SENTIMENT fell four points to 49Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
45% of SMEs have cut wages - studyAlmost all small and medium-sized firms have implemented pay cuts or freezes since the start of 2009, according to Isme.Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Exports down 12 per cent in MayThe value of Irish exports fell by 8 per cent in the year to May, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
