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Numbers game:  looking inside the great Lotto machine meltdown

Numbers game: looking inside the great Lotto machine meltdown

Systems crash has led people to ask if it was right to privatise the National Lottery franchise

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 01:35
Number of mortgages in arrears continues to decline

Number of mortgages in arrears continues to decline

Latest data show split mortgages are second most popular restructuring option

Thu Feb 12 2015 - 13:08
British EU exit could damage Irish economy severely, says economist

British EU exit could damage Irish economy severely, says economist

Colm McCarthy describes prospect of Britain leaving the EU as ‘remote but not entirely unlikely’

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 01:00
Supermac’s name row escalates as McDonald’s lodges  protest

Supermac’s name row escalates as McDonald’s lodges protest

US chain is attempting to block Supermac’s from registering its company name in Europe

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 14:58
UCD spin-out company wins   European Space Agency contract

UCD spin-out company wins European Space Agency contract

Parameter Space will develop software to assess data returning from ESA’s Gaia satellite

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 10:16
ABP Foods becomes first European firm to secure US beef deal

ABP Foods becomes first European firm to secure US beef deal

Louth-based processor has agreed to supply US giant Sysco in deal worth up to €15m a year

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 17:57
Worldview ups war of words with Petroceltic as EGM approaches

Worldview ups war of words with Petroceltic as EGM approaches

Swiss investment group calls on shareholders to oust chief executive Brian O’Cathain

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 13:07
Lottery meltdown raises questions about private operator’s cheaper technology

Lottery meltdown raises questions about private operator’s cheaper technology

Company faces serious reputational damage if it does not fix situation quickly

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 10:48
Regulator seeks report on lotto delay as €10m win unclaimed

Regulator seeks report on lotto delay as €10m win unclaimed

Newly installed lottery regulator requests report on issues which forced postponement

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 10:45
Lakeland Dairies begins €36m expansion of milk powder plant

Lakeland Dairies begins €36m expansion of milk powder plant

Investment, which creates 81 jobs, comes ahead of abolition of milk quotas

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 08:08
Coveney trade mission marks lifting of US embargo on  beef

Coveney trade mission marks lifting of US embargo on beef

Minister plans to build on Ireland’s ‘first-mover’ advantage in market

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 08:01
Risk to homeowners whose loans were sold to unregulated firms highlighted

Risk to homeowners whose loans were sold to unregulated firms highlighted

Central Bank publishes first Consumer Protection Outlook report

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 12:58
Monaghan-based forklift maker to create 200 new jobs

Monaghan-based forklift maker to create 200 new jobs

Combilif to unveil plans for new €40 million plant to be built near the Monaghan bypass

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 11:31
Lottery’s new private operator criticised over systems failure

Lottery’s new private operator criticised over systems failure

Problems that forced the Lotto to be moved to Thursday have proven lucky for one ticket holder

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 09:40
Lottery defers €10m jackpot draw after technical problems

Lottery defers €10m jackpot draw after technical problems

Midweek draw will be held tonight because of outage which downed terminals

Thu Feb 05 2015 - 09:10
Saddled with debt: Ireland’s lost generation

Saddled with debt: Ireland’s lost generation

CSO survey graphically illustrates the plight of Ireland’s squeezed middle

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 10:42
Milking the opportunity: €35m for two dairy innovation centres

Milking the opportunity: €35m for two dairy innovation centres

Investment by Government and industry to position Ireland as a world leader in dairy innovation

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 07:52
BT Ireland’s revenue hit by £6m currency swing

BT Ireland’s revenue hit by £6m currency swing

Company which employs 2,000 staff here, says its underlying revenue was flat for quarter

Fri Jan 30 2015 - 15:33
Kenmare gets extension  on deadline to restructure debt

Kenmare gets extension on deadline to restructure debt

Exploration company has been hit by the fall in commodity prices

Fri Jan 30 2015 - 08:50
Irish mortgage debt ratio highest in euro area, says CSO

Irish mortgage debt ratio highest in euro area, says CSO

CSO study provides key snapshot on financial status of Irish households

Fri Jan 30 2015 - 07:27
IMF queries strength of Irish economic growth

IMF queries strength of Irish economic growth

Washington-based fund suggest GDP is being distorted by off-shore manufacturing

Fri Jan 30 2015 - 06:00
Weak corporate earnings drag European shares lower

Weak corporate earnings drag European shares lower

Aer Lingus had another weak session falling nearly 6 per cent to €2.32

Fri Jan 30 2015 - 01:18
Property price inflation to moderate significantly - report

Property price inflation to moderate significantly - report

Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland says Central Bank’s lending proposals too restrictive

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 16:08
Government and banks lobbied hard against 80% lending cap

Government and banks lobbied hard against 80% lending cap

Documents reveal Central Bank pressed ahead with lending curbs despite opposition

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 13:58
Controversy over hiring practices  self-inflicted, says Greencore boss

Controversy over hiring practices self-inflicted, says Greencore boss

Patrick Coveney tells AGM company lost media war after sourcing workers in Hungary

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 01:00
Greencore enjoys 4.4% bump in sales despite tough UK market

Greencore enjoys 4.4% bump in sales despite tough UK market

Convenience food group records quarterly revenues of £331.9 million

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 08:33
Exporters showcase Irish meat at major gastro event in Lyon

Exporters showcase Irish meat at major gastro event in Lyon

Bord Bia and six meat firms exhibit at biennial Sirha gathering in France’s gastro capital

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 12:14
Lottery modifies software after complaints from retailers

Lottery modifies software after complaints from retailers

Franchise criticised over new technology platform rolled out late last year

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00
Eurosceptics will ‘chose stability over revolution’ if elected

Eurosceptics will ‘chose stability over revolution’ if elected

Report assesses whether rise of eurosceptic parties could trigger another debt meltdown

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 16:32
Dublin-based billing software firm to create 100 new jobs

Dublin-based billing software firm to create 100 new jobs

Brite:Bill is looking to hire recruits on foot of winning lucrative contract in North America

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 08:12
Retail sector enjoys best quarterly bounce since 2007

Retail sector enjoys best quarterly bounce since 2007

Retail Excellence Ireland figures suggest gains came from discounting

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 07:52
Irish house price inflation six times higher than EU average

Irish house price inflation six times higher than EU average

Eurostat figures show house prices here rose by 15% in the 12 months to end of September

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 15:35
Bord Bia unveils grant scheme for up-and-coming food firms

Bord Bia unveils grant scheme for up-and-coming food firms

Agency’s ‘Step Change Programme’ aimed at companies with turnover between €100,000 and €5m

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 14:47
Mortgage demand increases ahead of new lending curbs

Mortgage demand increases ahead of new lending curbs

Survey by Central Bank anticipates tighter credit standards loans for house purchases

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 13:12
Retailers call for Lotto inquiry over new ticket terminals

Retailers call for Lotto inquiry over new ticket terminals

Technical glitches have caused drop in sales, retailers claim

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00
Healthcare firm Zimmer to create 250 jobs in Galway

Healthcare firm Zimmer to create 250 jobs in Galway

Company established a manufacturing facility in Shannon in 2007

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 08:24
Retailers complain of glitches with new Lottery system

Retailers complain of glitches with new Lottery system

Ticket terminals crash easily and frequently fail to scan, retailers say

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 08:06
Swiss roll throws markets into turmoil

Swiss roll throws markets into turmoil

Move sends most European shares soaring as bond yields and Swiss equities tumble

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 01:01
Inflation sinks to four-year low of -0.3% on falling oil prices

Inflation sinks to four-year low of -0.3% on falling oil prices

Latest CSO numbers suggest economy is now in the grip of deflationary pressures

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 11:13
Low debt levels leave Irish farmers well placed for global marketplace

Low debt levels leave Irish farmers well placed for global marketplace

Study suggests farming sector has remained insulated from rampant level of borrowing in other sectors

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 01:00
Irish food and drink exports hit €10.5 billion in 2014

Irish food and drink exports hit €10.5 billion in 2014

Strongest performing sectors were dairy product and ingredients which topped €3bn

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 14:27
‘Knowledge box’ tax rate likely to be 5%

‘Knowledge box’ tax rate likely to be 5%

Tax is intended to take the place of the controversial ‘Double Irish’ mechanism

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00
US software firm to create up to 80 new  jobs in Dublin

US software firm to create up to 80 new jobs in Dublin

Guidewire, which develops software for insurance industry, plans to begin recruiting immediately

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 11:05
PTSB offers €1,000 carrot to new mortgage customers

PTSB offers €1,000 carrot to new mortgage customers

Lender offers new customers €1,000 towards legal fees

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 16:27
Goldman Sachs to advise Government  on pro bono basis

Goldman Sachs to advise Government on pro bono basis

US bank will advise on how best to reconfigure lender’s capital stucture in advance of sale

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 14:33
Most Irish staff feel undervalued and underpaid - survey

Most Irish staff feel undervalued and underpaid - survey

Research also suggests only a third would risk asking for a pay rise

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 10:27
Ireland   to be ‘fastest-growing euro area economy ’ in 2015

Ireland to be ‘fastest-growing euro area economy ’ in 2015

Goodbody predicts another strong year but warns of mounting spending pressures

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 08:20
Beef producers advised to focus on high-end US market

Beef producers advised to focus on high-end US market

Experts at Bord Bia seminar highlight potential of re-opened US beef market

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 14:56
INM unveils  Sheahan and Bourke as new editors

INM unveils Sheahan and Bourke as new editors

Media group goes inhouse in appointing editors for Sunday and daily titles

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 14:16
Manufacturing output up 33% on an annual basis

Manufacturing output up 33% on an annual basis

Latest official numbers suggest State’s recovery is continuing to gain momentum

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 12:38
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