Lending continues to declineLending to households continued to fall in April, but the pace of decline moderated slightly, new data showed today.Tue May 31 2011 - 01:00
Tullow to launch Ghana listingTullow is to launch a secondary listing in Ghana, offering about 4 million shares.Tue May 31 2011 - 01:00
Central Bank given 'formal comfort' by Noonan on losses on collateralTHE CENTRAL Bank says it has received “formal comfort” from Minister for Finance Michael Noonan that it will not suffer losses…Tue May 31 2011 - 01:00
State's prompt payment rule extendedThe Government is to extend the 15-day "prompt payment" rule that applies to Government departments to other State bodies, including…Mon May 30 2011 - 01:00
Central Bank unveils annual reportThe Central Bank said it has received "formal comfort" from the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan that it will not suffer losses…Mon May 30 2011 - 01:00
New companies legislation publishedNew legislation aimed at making easier and cheaper to start a business here has been published online.Mon May 30 2011 - 01:00
New funding for firms to expand into markets abroadENTERPRISE IRELAND has announced a new round of funding aimed at encouraging businesses trading successfully here to expand into…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Sony to restore PSN in AsiaSony is to begin restoring its PlayStation videogame network in Asia tomorrow, more than a month after a massive security breach…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
How to read the codeQR CODES: New barcodes give smartphone owners access to everything from websites to phone callsFri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Annual retail sales fall 3.9%Retail sales continued to decline in April, falling 3Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Microsoft reveals plans for mobile phone software with Mango updateMICROSOFT HAS issued a major update for its mobile phone software, seven months after its launch.Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
New fund to help Irish firms 'go global'Enterprise Ireland has announced a new round of funding aimed at encouraging businesses trading successfully here to expand into…Thu May 26 2011 - 01:00
Economy 'unlikely to grow' in 2011The Irish economy is unlikely to expand in 2011 as tax increases and other austerity measures cause private domestic demand to…Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
Connemara reports drilling resultsConnemara Mining has said its latest drill results at its Limerick zinc discovery have extended the size of the known mineralisation…Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
Exports to grow 7% in 2011Irish exports will continue to grow in 2011, expanding by 7 per cent this year, a new report has claimed.Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
Greencore sales gather paceSales at Greencore grew in the first half of the year but a fall in property trading activity hit profit.Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
Tullow to buy Nuon E&PTullow Oil is to buy Nuon Exploration and Production for €300 million in cash, the company said today.Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
Ryanair profit rises 26%No frills airline Ryanair said its profit rose 26 per cent in the year to March but was cautious about prospects for future growth…Mon May 23 2011 - 01:00
Euro slides to 2-month lowThe euro slid to a two-month low against the dollar and hit a record low against the Swiss franc today, hurt by ongoing worries…Mon May 23 2011 - 01:00
Business loans fall in 2010The number of succesful loan applications by enterprises in Ireland fell to 50 per cent last year, new data from the Central …Mon May 23 2011 - 01:00
State to invest €10m in research centresTHE GOVERNMENT is to invest €10 million in two new technology centres designed to turn research and development ideas into jobs…Sat May 21 2011 - 01:00
Playing smart with technology to win over gaming followersStriving for perfect graphics and improved levels of reality is the name of the gameFri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Trade surplus rises to €3.9bnIreland's trade surplus rose 3 per cent in March as imports tumbled, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office…Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Inquiry finds bank overchargingBank customers may be due refunds after regulators uncovered errors and "misleading" advertising that led to overcharging at …Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Vodafone smartphone usage upCUSTOMER NUMBERS at Vodafone Ireland’s mobile business rose 3Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00
ICG reports loss but freight recoversFerry group Irish Continental said it made a pre-tax loss of €1Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Providence posts €41m loss on lower oil pricesEXPLORATION COMPANY Providence Resources Production has reported a net loss of more than €41 million in 2010, as falling oil …Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Smartphones boost Vodafone IrelandCustomer numbers at Vodafone Ireland's mobile business rose 3Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Paddy Power revenues rise by 21%Revenue at Paddy Power rose 21 per cent in the year to date as online revenues surged, the company said.Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Roscommon to get 100 new jobsMedical device manufacturer Harmac Medical Products is creating 100 jobs in Co Roscommon, with the expansion of its existing …Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Market research firm creates 80 jobsAN INTERNATIONAL market research company is to create about 80 jobs in Athlone, Co Westmeath, expanding its pilot effort established…Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00
Property falls 40% since peakResidential property prices have fallen by 40 per cent since the peak in 2007, a new index from the Central Statistics Office…Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Athlone to get 80 new jobsAn international market research company is to create about 80 jobs in Athlone, Co Westmeath, expanding its pilot effort that…Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game7 cert, Disney, Wii (also PS3, Xbox 360, 3DS, DS, PC, PSP) ***Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Thor: God of Thunder16 cert, Sega, PS3 (also Xbox 360, Wii, DS, 3DS, PC, PSP) **Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
KBC rise in profits for 2011 first quarterBELGIAN BANK and insurer group KBC reported a rise in quarterly net profit as “robust” trading income, reduced loan losses and…Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
O2 increases contract customersTelefónica Ireland said contract customers at its O2 mobile network grew strongly in the first quarter of the year, adding 7,…Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Annual inflation rises to 3.2%Prices continued to rise in April, as the rate of inflation increased to a 30-month high of 3.2 per cent over the year.Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00
International trends boost for GlanbiaFOOD GROUP Glanbia says it expects “strong” results in the first half of the year, but the trading environment for some of its…Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00
'Tentative recovery' lifts Kingpsan salesInsulation and construction materials group Kingspan said trading in the first four months of 2011 beat last year, as more favourable…Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00
Annual production falls 5.5%Manufacturing production fell by 5.5 per cent in the year to the end of March, new data showed today.Wed May 11 2011 - 01:00
Glanbia predicts strong first halfFood group Glanbia said it expects "strong" results in the first half of the year, but the trading environment for some of its…Wed May 11 2011 - 01:00
NIB posts €161m loss in first quarterNational Irish Bank (NIB) has reported a pretax loss of of €161 million for the first quarter of the year as income fell and €…Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
DCC's pretax profit rises 15%Pretax profit at industrial holding group DCC rose 15 per cent to €189Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Elan unit to merge with AlkermesUS based Alkermes Inc is to buy Elan's drug formulation and manufacturing unit in a deal worth an estimated $960 million.Mon May 09 2011 - 01:00
