Solid construction news sees CRH go 5% higherMARKET REPORT: CRH led the way for a Dublin market that was in line with advancing European trends, even if it lagged the gains…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
Cellular duo set up new mobile firmTwo entrepreneurs who netted millions through the sale of their chain of mobile phone stores to O2 are re-entering the business…Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
Firms' online role rates poorly - surveyIreland's leading companies are failing to meet the needs of customers onlineMon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
IBEC calls for action on 'flawed' local chargesEmployers' group IBEC has urged the Taoiseach to address the "seriously flawed" system of development leviesMon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
Road-building needs 'additional resources'The Budget must earmark "significant additional resources" for road-building in 2004 or the Government will run the risk of jeopardising…Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
Q&AI have received a pre-approved confirmation from Bank of Ireland for its Gold Advantage cardFri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Surge in numbers buying second property - reportClose to a third of all residential property built in the last six years are being used as second homes by their owners, according…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Earnings up 45% at unit of John PaulProfits jumped 45 per cent at the construction subsidiary of John Paul last year despite a fall in turnover.Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Taking stock but focusing on futureLeaders of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) took stock of the achievements of the past 30 years and the challenges…Sat Nov 22 2003 - 00:00
Economist warns of deflationInflation could fall into negative territory next year if the Minister for Finance holds back on Budget increases on indirect…Tue Nov 18 2003 - 00:00
Davy overall winner in broker surveyStockbroker Davy showed its strength across all areas to emerge as the overall winner of the 2003 Stockbroker Survey.Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Allianz chief carries cross with a smileWhen he has time away from the office, Brendan Murphy likes to get involved with kids and sport. It's easy to see why.Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Q&AIt's been a hard slog but, at long last, it appears we have the information from the horse's mouth.Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
CIF warns of PPP funds being used to boost spendingPublic Private Partnerships: The construction industry last night accused the Minister for Finance of using private funds to…Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Economy back on track, says GoodbodyIreland's economy is back on track although the failure of house prices to moderate leaves open the risk of a crash, Goodbody…Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Developers say construction levies will strangle economic recoveryLocal authorities are threatening to strangle the economic recovery by trebling levies imposed on commercial and industrial construction…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Allianz to cut motor rates for the third timeAllianz, the third-largest insurer in the Irish motor market, will cut premiums for the third time in a year at the start of …Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Smurfit-Stone settles legal actionSmurfit-Stone has settled a class action in the United States, which claimed it had engaged in price-fixingWed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
O'Brien's aims for slice of London marketO'Brien's Sandwich Bars plans to enter the highly competitive London market with an aggressive 18-month expansion programme.Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
Health funding main Budget priority for women - pollHealth service funding is the main Budget priority for women according to a survey of employeesMon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00
Taxpayers to get a second chance onlineSelf-employed people who did not get around to filing their returns with the Revenue by the end-October deadline have a second…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Stocks recover despite weak opening and 'messy' sessionMarket Report: Stocks recovered some ground in the afternoon after a weak opening yesterdayFri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Irish outlets drive profits at O'Brien'sO'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bars has recorded a sharp increase in profit, according to figures lodged with the Companies Office, …Mon Nov 03 2003 - 00:00
'Penal' commercial property stamp duty hitting pension fundsIrish pension funds are being hit by the "penal" stamp duty levied on commercial property, the industry has told Minister for…Mon Nov 03 2003 - 00:00
Elan eases debt burden with successful placingIrish pharmaceutical company Elan has eased its medium-term debt obligations after successfully placing 35 million shares and…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Kerry Group urged to boost spending on acquisitionsKerry Group has a bright future but must increase its spending on acquisitions, according to a report from Goodbody Stockbrokers…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Elan to raise $400m for debtsPharmaceuticals group Elan will raise more than $400 million (€374.6 million) to meet short-term debt concernsFri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Bank shares prove popular with AIB gaining the mostMarket Report: Business was brisk in Dublin yesterday as upbeat GNP data both in the Republic and the United States fuelled …Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Hibernian stands firm on penalty points policyHibernian has hit back at Opposition criticism of its penalty points initiative and has called on politicians of all parties …Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00
IIU tipped to benefit following Greencore share saleShares in Irish agribusiness group Greencore leapt to an 18- month high yesterday as its third largest shareholder sold its stake…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Q&AI purchased a new apartment in June 2002 and availed of the first-time buyer grant and nil stamp duty.Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Elan sells drugs portfolio for $103 millionPharmaceuticals company Elan has announced a further asset disposal with the sale of four pain products to US group AaiPharma…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Chairman upbeat on outlook for ElanElan's product pipeline looks more promising than ever and it is hopeful the US regulator's investigation of its accounting practices…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Morrogh investors unhappy at 'shameless' treatmentInvestors in failed stockbroker Morrogh claim they have been let down by the receiver and by the regulators.Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Fine Gael attacks Hibernian premium planHibernian has been accused of "a despicable abuse of the penalty points system" in raising premiums for certain drivers and refusing…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Revenue lists new items liable for BIK taxesThe Revenue Commissioners last night published the list of non- cash remuneration that will be liable for income tax and PRSI…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Morgan Stanley sticks its oar inThe newest face in the Irish wealth management sector is Morgan Stanley Quilter.Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Hibernian offers discount for pointlessMotorists insured with Hibernian are this week receiving the first renewal notices to include the promised 10 per cent discount…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Irish-based funds rise 30% in the past yearThe value of funds based in Ireland has risen 30 per cent in the past year, with $375Tue Oct 14 2003 - 01:00
Oglesby & Butler shares rise after MBO approachIrish Stock Exchange minnow Oglesby & Butler has received an approach from two directors that may lead to a management buy…Tue Oct 14 2003 - 01:00
Kingspan closes 23 cents up after winning Tate battleMarket Report: Kingspan was the star on a day when trade in Dublin started brightly only to collapse later in the session.Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
Kingspan awarded $40m in Tate rulingBuilding materials group Kingspan has won more than $40 million (€33Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
How to calculate Smurfit liabilityDr Michael Smurfit recently sold shares in Smurfit Stone Container worth $9.5 million (€8 million).Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Finance freezes W&R Morrogh investigationThe Department of Finance has frozen its investigation into aspects of the collapse of Cork stockbroking firm W&R Morrogh…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Q&AFirst Active First Active this week announced that it has agreed to be bought by Royal Bank of ScotlandFri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Ryanair flies ahead with a 37-cent gain as dollar fallsMarket Report: Stocks were lifted in afternoon trading as positive economic data in the United States sent the Dow Jones racing…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Value of stock held by failed Morrogh treblesStock held by the receiver of failed Cork stockbroker W&R Morrogh has more than trebled in value in recent times, leaving…Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
What does the deal mean for a typical First Active shareholder?Q&A: First Active has agreed to a 887 million offer from Ulster Bank parent Royal Bank of Scotland but what will it mean…Tue Oct 07 2003 - 01:00
McCarthy to rack up gains of €231,371Directors: Chief executive Mr Cormac McCarthy will be one of the big winners in the Royal Bank of Scotland deal.Tue Oct 07 2003 - 01:00
