Ulster Bank losses weigh on RBSRoyal Bank of Scotland Group missed analyst estimates as losses from its Irish business climbed and profit from investment banking…Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00
Elan announces research dealPharmaceutical group Elan has agreed a deal with global contract research organisation PPD.Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
Irish trade surplus narrowsThe trade surplus narrowed in December as the value of imports rose 12 per cent during the month.Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
Visits to Ireland continue to declineThe number of visitors to Ireland fell in the last quarter of 2010, as the tourist industry experienced one of its "most difficult…Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
Mobile technology companies rollout devices for on the roadFrom more user-friendly guidance systems to fatigue monitors, firms are focusing on portable products that make driving safer…Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
FG to focus on high-tech jobsFine Gael plans to extend tax reliefs and create a "digital docklands" as part of its bid to turn Ireland into a hub for computer…Mon Feb 21 2011 - 00:00
DCC to buy UK firm Pace for €27.7mDCC IS to buy British oil distribution firm Pace Fuelcare for €27.7 million in cash as part of its expansion into the UK.Fri Feb 18 2011 - 00:00
Nama makes early debt repaymentThe National Asset Management Agency (Nama) has said it will recover the money it invested in a Dublin office block that was …Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00
United Drug revenues riseUnited Drug said it expects earnings to be ahead of last year as it reported a strong start to the financial year.Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00
DCC to buy UK firm for €27.7mDCC is to buy British oil distribution firm Pace Fuelcare for €27.7 million in cash as part of its expansion into the UK.Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00
AIB and Bank of Ireland 'on target' to meet lending commitments on SMEsLENDING TO small firms in Ireland continues to show improvement, a new report from the Credit Review Office (CRO) has found.Sat Feb 12 2011 - 00:00
Nokia and Microsoft announce partnership on smartphonesNOKIA AND Microsoft are to team up to take on Google and Apple in the fast-growing smartphone marketSat Feb 12 2011 - 00:00
Key Irish role in falling sales of GuinnessIRELAND PLAYED a key role in a 4 per cent decline in net sales of Diageo’s beer brands in the final six months of last year…Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Mario Luigi's sporty dayGAME OF THE WEEK: MARIO SPORTS MIX, 3 cert, Square Enix, Wii ****Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Lending to SMEs ' improving'Lending to small firms in Ireland is improving, a new report from the Credit Review Office (CRO) has found.Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Iseq stable as European shares dipEuropean shares were lower at mid-session today, extending losses for a fourth session on investor caution after Egypt president…Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Moody's downgrades bank debtRatings agency Moody's has downgraded the unguaranteed senior unsecured debt of six Irish banks and said it may also cut deposit…Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Annual inflation up 1.7% in JanuaryCONSUMER PRICES rose 1.7 per cent in the year to January. This follows an annual rise of 1.3 per cent recorded in December.Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Annual inflation at 1.7% in JanuaryConsumer prices rose 1.7 per cent in the year to January, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed today.Thu Feb 10 2011 - 00:00
Diageo sales rise 4 per centDrinks group Diageo saw modest sales growth in the final six months of last year as challenging economic conditions in Europe…Thu Feb 10 2011 - 00:00
Moody's cuts rating on EBS, BOI instrumentsRatings agency Moody's said today it has downgraded instruments of both EBS and Bank of Ireland.Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
IMF says Irish plan 'on target'The Government has met initial targets set out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the conditions of the bailout plan…Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Car registrations continue to riseThe number of new private cars licensed in Ireland rose 30 per cent in January, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed…Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Review of wage fixing plannedThe Government is to establish an independent review to look at statutory wage fixing mechanisms in Ireland.Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Lenihan postpones bank injectionsThe Government is to postpone further capital injections for AIB, Bank of Ireland and the EBS Building Society until after the…Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Smurfit earnings rise in 2010Smurfit Kappa Group grew its earnings by 22 per cent in 2010, and said it expects further growth in 2011.Wed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Ireland 'may need further EU help'Ireland may need further EU help after 2013 to raise funds, a new report has claimed.Tue Feb 08 2011 - 00:00
Kentz acquires South African firmIrish engineering group Kentz has acquired South African-based RNE Engineering and Projects in a deal worth about $10 million…Tue Feb 08 2011 - 00:00
Energy prices down 1% despite rise in oil pricesENERGY PRICES fell 1 per cent in January, a new survey has claimed, despite the rise in oil prices that has seen the commodity…Tue Feb 08 2011 - 00:00
Strong earnings boost European sharesThe Irish index of shares rose this morning, lifted by strength in financial and construction stocks, as strong earnings helped…Mon Feb 07 2011 - 00:00
Aer Lingus passengers declineAer Lingus passenger numbers fell in the first month of the year as the airline felt the impact of flight cancellations during…Mon Feb 07 2011 - 00:00
Further evidence of two-tier nature of Irish economyIRELAND’S SERVICES sector returned to growth in January, lifted by continuing demand for exports, but underlying trends remained…Fri Feb 04 2011 - 00:00
Vodafone device to boost signalMOBILE NETWORK Vodafone Ireland has unveiled a new device that is designed to boost mobile signal indoors.Fri Feb 04 2011 - 00:00
Smartphones and broadband behind Vodafone customer increaseSMARTPHONES AND mobile broadband were behind an increase in customer numbers in the last quarter at mobile operator Vodafone …Fri Feb 04 2011 - 00:00
Vodafone increases customer numbersSmartphones and mobile broadband were behind an increase in customer numbers in the last quarter at mobile operator Vodafone …Thu Feb 03 2011 - 00:00
Services sector returns to growthIreland's services sector returned to growth in January, lifted by continuing demand for exports, but underlying trends remained…Thu Feb 03 2011 - 00:00
January bargains help improve sentiment among consumersCONSUMER SENTIMENT improved in January, with shoppers becoming slightly more positive about their spending power and economic…Wed Feb 02 2011 - 00:00
Exports push growth in production to 11-year highEXPORTS CONTINUED to drive the manufacturing sector in January, as output rose at its fastest pace in more than 10 years.Wed Feb 02 2011 - 00:00
Cold weather boosts DCCExtreme weather conditions helped DCC achieve strong results in the third quarter, as icy conditions throughout northern Europe…Wed Feb 02 2011 - 00:00
Consumer sentiment improvesConsumer sentiment improved in January as the seasonal sales and better weather lifted the mood, a new survey showed today.Tue Feb 01 2011 - 00:00
Manufacturing activity surgesExports continued to drive the manufacturing sector in January, as output rose at its fastest pace in more than 10 years.Tue Feb 01 2011 - 00:00
Bank lending review publishedA review by the Central Bank of lending strategies to small and medium enterprises has found that improvements could be made …Mon Jan 31 2011 - 00:00
Ryanair records €10 million lossNo-frills airline Ryanair said it lost just over €10 million in its third quarter, but traffic and revenues rose during the period…Mon Jan 31 2011 - 00:00
Aer Lingus appoints Begg to boardAer Lingus has appointed Ictu general secretary David Begg as a non-executive director to its board.Mon Jan 31 2011 - 00:00
Pretax profits increase 33% at recruitment firm CPL ResourcesPRETAX PROFITS at recruitment firm CPL Resources grew by 33 per cent in the second half of the year, as the company increased…Fri Jan 28 2011 - 00:00
