Public sector pensions to cost €2.4bn this yearPublic service pensions will cost €2Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Imports at lowest level since 1999Seasonally adjusted monthly imports have fallen to the lowest level since March 1999, according to new figures from the Central…Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Trinity Biotech reports drop in revenue in third quarterWICKLOW-BASED medical diagnostics firm Trinity Biotech has reported revenues of $31.7 million (€21Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Icon revenue down 2.3%ICON, THE largest provider of clinical research for drugmakers in the State, has announced net revenue of $220 million (€146 …Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Forecast predicts 50% drop in cost of mortgages for first-time buyersTHE COST of a mortgage for first-time buyers (FTB) will have dropped by 50 per cent by December, compared to three years ago, …Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
35 new jobs for DublinSajan, a Wisconsin-based software company has established a new subsidiary which will be headquartered in Dublin.Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
Cost of mortgages drops by 50%The cost of a mortgage for first time buyers will have dropped by 50 per cent by December, compared to three years ago, according…Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
Trinity Biotech net income up 131%The Wicklow-based medical diagnostics firm Trinity Biotech has reported revenues of €31Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
Greenstar to acquire Veolia waste divisionIreland’s largest waste management company Greenstar is to acquire the commercial waste and recycling operations of Veolia Environmental…Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
Icon revenues down 2.3 per centIcon, the largest provider of clinical research for drug makers in the StateWed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
Tysabri sales lift Elan revenuesAthlone-based pharmaceutical group Elan has today reported net income of $52Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
One in 25 globally using cannabis - studyAS MANY as one in 25 people worldwide uses cannabis despite the negative health effects associated with the drug, according to…Mon Oct 19 2009 - 01:00
One in 25 people use cannabisAs many as one in every 25 people worldwide uses cannabis despite the negative health effects associated with the drug, according…Fri Oct 16 2009 - 01:00
Former Green councillor joins Labour PartyFormer Green Party councillor Bronwen Maher has joined the Labour Party.Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Airline chiefs call for end of tourist taxThe heads of three major airlines have come together to urge the Government to axe the tourist tax.Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Stricter limits may reduce use of codeine-based painkillersTHE INTRODUCTION of stricter limits on the amount of codeine-based painkillers available to buy at chemists could lead to a significant…Tue Oct 13 2009 - 01:00
Early introduction of ban does little to reduce smoking ratesMORE PEOPLE continue to smoke in the Republic than in Northern Ireland, despite the earlier introduction of the smoking ban here…Tue Oct 13 2009 - 01:00
AIB and BoI advised to raise capital quicklyAIB AND Bank of Ireland (BoI) should seek to raise new capital before Nama is in place, according to a new report from Merrion…Sat Oct 10 2009 - 01:00
Pay rates vary by sector - ESRIA NEW study from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) indicates significant differences in rates of pay within the…Sat Oct 10 2009 - 01:00
OECD indicators show positive growthA fresh batch of economic indicators published today offer further evidence that the global economy is heading towards recovery…Fri Oct 09 2009 - 01:00
Big pay gaps within public sectorA new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) indicates significant differences in rates of pay within the…Fri Oct 09 2009 - 01:00
Siptu calls for €5bn construction jobs packageTrade union Siptu has today called for a €5 billion package to create 75,000 construction jobs.Fri Oct 09 2009 - 01:00
Banks 'should seek equity now' - analystsAIB and Bank of Ireland should seek to raise new capital before Nama is in place, according to a new report from Merrion Capital…Fri Oct 09 2009 - 01:00
New vehicle licences down 40%The number of new vehicles licensed in September was down 37Fri Oct 09 2009 - 01:00
Celesio cuts value of pharmacies in Ireland by €85mCELESIO, WHICH owns Unicare and Cahill May Roberts in Ireland, yesterday reduced the value of its Irish pharmacies by €85 million…Fri Oct 09 2009 - 01:00
C&C operating profits fallC&C said today that first-half operating profit fell 13.6 per cent to €57.4million from €66.4 million.Thu Oct 08 2009 - 01:00
Celesio writes down Irish assetsCelesio, which owns the Unicare and Cahill May Roberts chains in Ireland, has today reduced the value of its Irish pharmacies…Thu Oct 08 2009 - 01:00
Profits at United Drug lower than expectedHEALTHCARE SERVICES group United Drug says it expects profits for the year to the end of September to be lower than forecast, …Thu Oct 08 2009 - 01:00
Consumer prices down 0.4%Consumer prices fell by 0.4 per cent last month and were down by 6Thu Oct 08 2009 - 01:00
Unions to fight Aer Lingus cutsAer Lingus has confirmed plans to cut 676 jobs as part of a restructuring plan aimed at reducing annual operating costs by €97…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Spanish Point update from ProvidenceExploration company Providence Resource announced today that initial analysis of 3D seismic data acquired this summer over its…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Aer Lingus passengers rise 4.1%Aer Lingus’ total passenger numbers rose 4.1 per cent last month, according to new figures released today.Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Surveys show business confidence upSmall and medium-sized firms are feeling more confident about their future despite continuing to find trading difficult, according…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
15-year treasury bond issuedIreland successfully issued a new 15-year, €7 billion benchmark treasury bond today.Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
United Drug results hit by sterling weaknessHealthcare services group United Drug said today it expects profits for the year to the end of September to be lower than forecast…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Dental care in 'abysmal' state due to lack of staffSPECIAL NEEDS patients are experiencing delays of up to a year for dental treatment due to staff shortages, according to a leading…Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Microsoft confirms hotmail phishing attackMicrosoft today confirmed that the personal details of up to 10,000 Hotmail users were acquired during a recent phishing attack…Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Northern Foods revenues upNorthern Foods, the manufacturer of Donegal Catch frozen fish and Goodfella’s pizzas, said today that first-half revenue rose…Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Amazon introduces free shippingOnline retailer Amazon has announced that it is to introduce a free delivery service for customers in Ireland.Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Euro zone retail sales decline 0.2% in AugustEURO ZONE retail sales declined by 0.2 per cent in August compared with July, according to new figures published yesterday.Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Conroy in possible zinc findMining company Conroy Diamonds and Gold said today that results from infill and regional soil sampling at its gold targets in…Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Tesco profit up 8.6 per centRetailer Tesco spent a total of £15 million on re-fitting stores in Ireland under its price-reduction programme.Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Rising exports boost confidence in prospects of recoveryIRELANDS SERVICES sector shrank and shed jobs at a slightly faster pace last month but rising exports boosted confidence that…Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Euro zone retail sales fallEuro zone retail sales declined by 0.2 per cent in August compared to July, according to new figures published this morning.Mon Oct 05 2009 - 01:00
Small firms facing bankruptcy over late paymentsSome small and medium-sized companies are facing bankruptcy because of continued delays in payment, according to a new report…Mon Oct 05 2009 - 01:00
Lisbon Yes sends Iseq higherThe Dublin market has begun the week in positive territory with investors responding well to the decisive Yes vote to the Lisbon…Mon Oct 05 2009 - 01:00
75 new jobs for Sligo, WaterfordMore than 50 jobs are to be created over the next three years in Sligo while a further 20 will be added in Waterford, it was …Mon Oct 05 2009 - 01:00
Road deaths at lowest ever levelA total of 13 people lost their lives on Irish roads last month, the lowest number of deaths since records began in 1969.Thu Oct 01 2009 - 01:00
Solicitors appointed to seek unpaid taxesThe Revenue Commissioners has today appointed a number of solicitor firms to help it pursue unpaid taxes through the courts.Wed Sept 30 2009 - 01:00
