Foley puts case to board subcommitteeAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley made a verbal presentation yesterday to a board subcommittee assessing a report which…Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Energy sector needs €3.8bn say brokersThe ESB and Bord Gais should be privatised only "when it is clear" a competitive energy market is developing, NCB Stockbrokers…Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Some hurdles to acquiring State airlineIf conventional wisdom says British Airways might see advantage in acquiring Aer Lingus, a closer analysis suggests BMI British…Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Talks on staff stake restart at Aer LingusTalks to increase the stake in Aer Lingus owned by staff will restart following discussions yesterday with the Minister for Public…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Office vacancies prompt cuts in rentVacancies in the office market in suburban Dublin are prompting many landlords to reduce rents and offer a range of incentives…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Political role in company mergers questionedThe role of the Tanaiste, Ms Harney, in authorising company mergers has been questioned in a review of competition regulation…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
State subsidy to Dublin Bus rises by #19mThe State subvention paid to Dublin Bus rose by more than £15 million (#19 million) last year to £25Mon Jun 04 2001 - 01:00
Eircom will ask O'Reilly to up bidEircom is expected to hold discussions with Sir Anthony O'Reilly's Valentia consortium this morning ahead of a crucial board …Mon Jun 04 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus to proceed with action against FoleyAer Lingus will proceed with disciplinary action against its chief executive, Mr Michael Foley, after the High Court's refusal…Sat Jun 02 2001 - 01:00
Judgment unlikely to deflect chief executive from taking legal routeThe detail of the allegations against the Aer Lingus chief executive, Mr Michael Foley, remain unaired.Sat Jun 02 2001 - 01:00
Fall in profits may cut Aer Lingus valuation by 40%Aer Lingus is believed to have reduced its notional valuation by up to 40 per cent or £200 million (€254 million) because of …Fri Jun 01 2001 - 01:00
Judgment expected today in Foley caseAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley produced no evidence to support his claim that people conspired against him when …Fri Jun 01 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus chairman denies that he conspired against FoleyAer Lingus chairman Mr Bernie Cahill has denied colluding with a subcommittee that upheld two complaints of sexual harassment…Thu May 31 2001 - 01:00
Cahill believed named in affidavitOne of the five affidavits Aer Lingus filed in the High Court yesterday is believed to be in the name of its chairman, Mr Bernie…Tue May 29 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus to oppose Foley injunctionAer Lingus is expected in the High Court today to oppose an injunction that blocked disciplinary proceedings against its chief…Mon May 28 2001 - 01:00
Accountant a link man between Lowry and O'BrienAccountant Mr Aidan Phelan emerged this week as an apparent conduit between the former minister for transport, energy and communications…Sat May 26 2001 - 01:00
ESB flotation up to five years away, says chairmanThe ESB needs up to five years before undergoing a possible flotation, its chairman, Mr Tadhg O'Donoghue, has saidFri May 25 2001 - 01:00
Cahill inquiry role queried by FoleyAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley has halted the disciplinary process and questioned the role of company chairman Mr…Fri May 25 2001 - 01:00
Foley stays out of work as legal team plans actionAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley stayed away from work yesterday after his effective suspension on Friday.Tue May 22 2001 - 01:00
Bord Gais bid reaches shortlistBord Gais has been shortlisted to purchase a gas pipeline business in Britain owned by the French multinational Total Fina Elf…Mon May 21 2001 - 01:00
Foley talks to his legal teamAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley discussed his next move with legal and other advisers last night after his effective…Mon May 21 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus chief executive told not to report for workAer Lingus has effectively suspended its chief executive, Mr Michael Foley, after an inquiry upheld two allegations of sexual…Sat May 19 2001 - 01:00
Foley weighs options as inquiry upholds harassment complaintsA subcommittee of the Aer Lingus board met yesterday after an inquiry upheld two complaints of sexual harassment against its …Sat May 19 2001 - 01:00
Foley rejects `unfavourable' Aer Lingus reportA sub-committee of the Aer Lingus board has returned "unfavourable" findings against the airline's chief executive in an inquiry…Fri May 18 2001 - 01:00
Airline chief will fight to clear his nameThe chief executive of Aer Lingus, Mr Michael Foley, last night rejected a report which returned "unfavourable" findings against…Fri May 18 2001 - 01:00
Labour deficit deferred, not eliminatedSlower economic growth will postpone, but not eliminate, the labour shortage, a new FAS report saysMon May 14 2001 - 01:00
Another Eircom family reunionThe Eircom Saga bears all the signs of a long-running soap opera. Events grind on. The personalities seldom changeSat May 12 2001 - 01:00
Alex Wilson's Anglo CubanoAlex Wilson's eight-piece band was introduced as the "Buena Vista Youth Club" on the final night of the second Bray jazz festival…Fri May 11 2001 - 01:00
State vulnerable warns O'ConnellA sudden rise in the euro's value or a prolonged US downturn would have a serious effect in the Republic, the Central Bank warned…Wed May 09 2001 - 01:00
Producers oppose low price for generating wind energyThe Irish Wind Energy Association has urged the Government not to set a "low" wholesale price for power in a new programme to…Tue May 08 2001 - 01:00
EirGrid says new plant required to ease pressure on `substandard' national gridThe capacity of the State's power generation network is "substandard" and new plant is required immediately, the national grid…Tue May 08 2001 - 01:00
Browne wants to up his stake in ePowerePower's former director of development wants to increase his stake in the troubled electricity firm.Mon May 07 2001 - 01:00
State funds crucial for poorer areasState bodies should be active in providing new services and infrastructure in poorer parts of the State, IBEC said yesterdaySat May 05 2001 - 01:00
Nothing can keep the six million euro man downMeet Dr Michael Smurfit, the six million euro man. Boss of a big box firm, nothing in this hardy world can keep him downSat May 05 2001 - 01:00
Republic to grow faster than any other OECD economyIreland's economy should grow faster in the next five years than that of any other OECD state, the organisation said yesterday…Fri May 04 2001 - 01:00
Demand for labour will stay high until 2005 says reportIreland's labour market will ease but demand for workers will remain high up to 2005, according to a new reportThu May 03 2001 - 01:00
Congestion at Dublin airport needs priority actionProblems that caused extreme congestion last summer in the terminal at Dublin airport will continue unless urgent action is taken…Sat Apr 14 2001 - 01:00
Executive accused of sexual harassmentBoard members at Aer Lingus have set up a sub-committee to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against a high-ranking…Sat Apr 14 2001 - 01:00
Bill payment deal will not save the post officesThe deal yesterday in which banks transferred their bill payment business to An Post will not save its post office services.Fri Apr 13 2001 - 01:00
Aer Rianta to hand over commercial data to aviation regulatorThe aviation regulator has agreed procedures with Aer Rianta for the transfer of commercial data to his office.Wed Apr 11 2001 - 01:00
Anticipated revenue for RTE from sell-off of transmission network may be below estimatesRTE's expected return from the sale this year of its transmission network has diminished significantly, according to senior company…Wed Apr 11 2001 - 01:00
Death of former CIE chief executiveThe former chief executive of CIE Group, Mr Michael McDonnell, died tragically on SundayTue Apr 10 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus faces a £45m fall in profitsProfits at Aer Lingus are expected to fall this year by £45 million compared to 2000, its directors were told yesterday.Tue Apr 10 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus, SIPTU enter Labour Court as strike threatenedAer Lingus and SIPTU will attend Labour Court hearings this morning to attempt to prevent a strike on Thursday which would ground…Mon Apr 09 2001 - 01:00
Eircom divisions to let go up to 300Eircom is expected to make up to 300 of its 600 multimedia staff redundant in a new strategic plan which it will publish today…Mon Apr 09 2001 - 01:00
TG4 may show Iarnrod Eireann inquiryAn Oireachtas inquiry into cost overruns on an Iarnrod Eireann signalling system may be televised on TG4, the Irish language …Sat Apr 07 2001 - 01:00
Banks to hand bill payments to An PostBanks will transfer their paper bill-payment business to post offices in a deal likely to be confirmed next week.Fri Apr 06 2001 - 01:00
AG says charity law needs to be reformed to avoid donation abusesThe financial regulation of charities should be reformed to prevent the misuse of donations, the Attorney General said yesterday…Thu Apr 05 2001 - 01:00
AA settles map copyright row for #320,770Ordnance Survey Ireland has secured a £200,000 sterling (#320,770) settlement from AA Ireland after the motorists' association…Wed Apr 04 2001 - 01:00
Report says post office system almost bankruptThe State's post offices are technically insolvent and will quickly become bankrupt without a change in the way they are funded…Wed Apr 04 2001 - 01:00
