EPA targets peat and waste sites in enforcement actions
Licensed plants ‘must improve if Ireland is to support its green image of sustainable food and drink production’
European shares bounce back after volatile week
The pan-European STOXX 600 edged up 0.7% in early morning trading on Monday
Markets buoyed as inflation worries ease
Many of the Iseq’s indigenous multinationals rise in brisk trading
Gas markets whipsaw after Russia offers to stabilise energy prices
UK gas contracts for November delivery soared almost 40% in early trade
Subdued trading day as US investors fret over inflation
Iseq down by 0.26% as domestic index heavyweights fail to fire on thin volumes
European stocks slip ahead of data deluge
Investors look to US and European economic data to gauge future path of monetary policy
Shares climb on hopes US Democrats may unleash economic stimulus
Irish index pulled higher by strong performance from CRH
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Salesforce, Glanbia and CRH to report; Guaranteed Irish roadshow on future trends takes place in UCC
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From Monday Techstars Startup Week Dublin will host 54 events in 32 venues
Ardagh faces legal battle with Saint-Gobain over $65.4m patent bill
Group had to pay out to settle patent dispute involving a business it bought five years ago
All eyes on Boeing as summer reporting season for airlines starts
Your business diary: Irish banks enter their reporting season under something of a cloud
Poor results, profit warnings and economic fears overshadow Europe’s markets
Ryanair shares fall as EasyJet confirms it is hiring Irish carrier’s outgoing chief operating officer, Peter Bellew
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Owner of Penneys and Primark brands to report interim results having previously anticipated first-half revenue growth in all its businesses
CRH picks Bank of America to offload European distribution arm
Sale is expected to begin next month and has drawn interest form a series of buyout funds
Ecocem prepares to pay dividends of up to €5m
Irish cement manufacturer proposes to restructure capital to allow for dividends payout
Hauliers hopeful on Brexit: ‘A no-deal would be crazy for everybody involved’
Freight firms told Brexit will lead to surge in customs documents from 1.7m to 20m a year
European shares rise on hopes over Italy’s budget
In Dublin Paddy Power Betfair falls as rows over regulation and taxes concern investors
Ryanair and Microsoft results big events of week ahead
For your diary: Euro zone consumer confidence due and 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winner
Friday Interview: from Paris to a ‘chunky challenge at Grafton Merchanting ROI
Patrick Atkinson returned to Ireland in 2015 to lead Chadwicks and Heiton Buckley just as the building trade began to boom again
This Week: Retail spending data set to confirm strong first half
Results from Ryanair, Tullow Oil, Ardagh Group, Intel, Amazon and Facebook
Ardagh to repay $440m of borrowings early
Move means company will have no debt maturing before September 2022
European stocks lifted by deals but Iseq drops
Ryanair falls as talks with Spanish pilots’ union falter
BioPharma Ambition conference to focus on future of industry
This week: Davy forecasts ‘strong outlook’ for rent growth
Irish plasterboard maker invests €8m in quarry development
Gyproc will invest the money as part of the development at Knocknacran, Co Monaghan
NY-listed Irish equities fund eyes more Dublin IPOs
New Ireland Fund seeking to raise additional funds by offering one share for every three held
The major business events coming up in the week ahead
For Your Diary: EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards; CPL AGM; Irish retail sales
Kingspan defends its role in reviewing materials used in Grenfell Tower
Cavan insulation maker’s product was used in London tower block
Ransomware virus hits computer servers across the globe
Disruption in Russia and Ukraine and spreads to major companies around the world
Architect’s folly becomes food for Body & Soul
‘Contemporary architecture has become so commercial, there is very little spirit left’
Ardagh to appeal $50m patent infringement order
US glass containers business at centre of case bought by Ardagh after legal complaint filed
Tullow jumps as surge in oil price lifts explorers
German blue chips come within striking distance of their all-time highs
Dublin 22 commercial unit with 8% net yield for €950,000
Lease runs to 2023, with rent of €7.70 per sq ft and option for rental uplift at next review
Weaker oil prices and banks drag down European markets
US equities rise slightly despite investor caution ahead of presidential election
Paul Coulson shows his bottle with €3bn drinks can deal
Ardagh Group’s head is funding the company’s biggest purchase the old way: leveraging
Ardagh says there has been no progress on flotation
Can and bottle maker intends to go ahead with €2bn sale of metals division Oressa
Putting people in green houses
We’re making progress, but Ireland still needs to change how it thinks about sustainable homes
Six young homeless people move into new apartments
Dublin apartments were restored by the Peter McVerry Trust at a cost of €135,000
Fr Peter McVerry receives French human rights award
Honour coincides with refurbishment of Dublin apartments for six homeless people
Progress on selling Verallia to help Sika bid
Cie de Saint-Gobain may soon be able to focus all its energy on battle to take over Swiss chemicals maker Sika
Markets rejoice as ECB vows to keep printing
Mario Draghi’s plans to continue quantitative easing boosts markets
Shares surge across Europe as results season kicks in
Iseq climbs 1.1% to close at highest level since 2008
Building supplies firm to fund apartments for homeless
Peter McVerry Trust says the project will be finished in February 2015
Chinese weakness spooks markets
US stocks fluctuate as advance of biotechnology shares offsets continued selling in energy producers
Saint-Gobain bids for controlling stake in Sika
Europe’s biggest building materials supplier has offered €2.3bn to acquire a Swiss maker of construction chemicals
Ardagh Glass primed for 2015 IPO with sale of plants
Proceeds generated by sale of six Anchor Glass plants in the US “enhances” manufacturer’s ability to float
Fiat stalls on disappointing earnings
Iseq falls 1.13 per cent, dragged down by CRH decline of 3.4 per cent to €20.47
Ardagh to sell six US glass plants as part of Verrallia puchase
Divestment is part of the terms of the glass group’s €1.3 billion purchase of Verallia North America
Ardagh seals €1.3bn Verallia deal after regulator green light
US watchdog approves purchase just weeks before deadline elapses
Ardagh gets go-ahead to buy Saint Gobain unit
Irish-backed packaging group must sell six of its nine glass container plants in US as part of deal
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