Blair attending charity dinner in DublinFormer British prime minister Tony Blair is to be honoured by the Taoiseach at a fundraising dinner to support cross-Border research…Fri Apr 11 2008 - 01:00
Recruitment agencies must work at adaptingTHE ABILITY to adapt is key to survival in the modern Irish economy, the National Recruitment Federation's annual conference …Fri Apr 11 2008 - 01:00
Limerick solicitor offers to mediate between factionsA Limerick-based solicitor this morning described the situation in the city as a "powder keg waiting to explode" and offered …Wed Apr 09 2008 - 01:00
OPENING CEREMONY: 'no question of boycott by Irish athletes'IRELAND: THERE IS "no question" of Irish athletes boycotting the opening ceremony of this year's Olympic Games, the president…Wed Apr 09 2008 - 01:00
'No question' of Olympic boycott - OCIThere is “no question” of Irish athletes boycotting the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games, the president of the Olympic…Tue Apr 08 2008 - 01:00
New broadband advert code in forceA new advertising code requiring broadband providers to reveal connection speeds during busy times came into force today…Mon Apr 07 2008 - 01:00
€30m Trinity sports centre opensA new €30 million sports centre officially opened its doors in Trinity College today.Mon Apr 07 2008 - 01:00
Call for co-ordinated cancer care planCoordinated care plans, increased education, and more funding and staff for regional cancer networks are a vital part of improving…Mon Apr 07 2008 - 01:00
Flying highUNDER THE RADAR/DAVID BYRNES, SKY DIVE IRELAND INTERVIEW: WHAT STARTED out as a hobby soon became a career choice for David …Fri Mar 21 2008 - 00:00
Port Tunnel partially reopens after fireThe southbound lane of the Port Tunnel has reopened this afternoon after a truck tyre earlier caught fire.Tue Mar 11 2008 - 00:00
Addressing an old-age problemPLANNING FOR the future has been a much discussed topic, with pensions frequently topping the list. With good reason tooFri Mar 07 2008 - 00:00
Revenue a taxing issue for social networkersUSERS OF social networking sites have often been warned about leaking private details onlineFri Mar 07 2008 - 00:00
Siemens aims to harness young minds with Discovery BoxWith warnings of a skills gap in the market looming, business and education interests are coming together to encourage students…Fri Feb 15 2008 - 00:00
Biosensia funding round raises €2mIrish technology firm Biosensia has raised €2 million in its latest funding round.Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Profit warnings take their toll againDublin report: The Iseq returned to tougher trading conditions yesterday as profit warnings continued to weigh heavily on stocks…Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Medical devices firm to create 250 jobs in ShannonThe Shannon area is to get up to 250 new jobs over the next five years after US-headquartered Zimmer Holdings confirmed it would…Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Networking club targets professional workersA new social networking club hopes to appeal to busy professionals who have little time to organise their social life.Fri Feb 01 2008 - 00:00
IFP buys UK food company WA TurnerLarry Goodman's beef processing firm Irish Food Processors (IFP) has acquired UK-based food company WA Turner for an undisclosed…Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
FG unveils broadband access planFine Gael has published its plans to help improve broadband access in Ireland.Tue Jan 29 2008 - 00:00
Stocks slide on another tough dayShares in Irish banks fell sharply today after a global financial institution warned of risk to earnings presented by the Irish…Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
McInerney fails completion targetBuilding firm McInerney Holdings failed to meet its guidance for expected completions in Ireland in 2007.Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
Shares slide as profit-takers pounceMarket Report: The markets sat back and took a breather yesterday after the strong activity of the last few days.Sat Jan 26 2008 - 00:00
US stocks fall on fears banks will be hit by new credit-market lossesUS stocks dropped for the first time in three days yesterday afternoon, led by financial companies, on concern banks will be …Sat Jan 26 2008 - 00:00
Gold rises to over $900 on Fed interest rate cutGold has regained its value in recent months as prices climbed to more than $900 (€610) an ounceFri Jan 25 2008 - 00:00
Relief as Iseq bucks downward trendDublin report: It was another volatile day on the Irish Stock Exchange yesterday, yet the Iseq managed to come out on top.Fri Jan 18 2008 - 00:00
MBA students shunning jobs in government-owned firmsBusiness graduates are shunning careers in government-owned companies in favour of publicly listed or venture capital-funded …Fri Jan 18 2008 - 00:00
Management buyout at AerogenGalway medical device firm Aerogen has completed a management buyout from its US-based parent company for an undisclosed sum.Fri Jan 18 2008 - 00:00
C&C see-saws in volatile day's tradingDublin report: It was not a day for the faint-hearted in Dublin as the market endured yet another volatile session.Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Fewer job vacancies in DecemberThe number of job vacancies fell slightly in December, with 2 per cent fewer reported, according to a Fás/ESRI employment and…Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Martin denies construction industry in crisisThe Minister for Trade Enterprise and Employment Michael Martin has denied the construction industry is facing a crisis and claimed…Tue Jan 08 2008 - 00:00
Food enforcement orders up in 2007A total of 57 enforcement orders were served against businesses for breaches of food safety legislation in 2007.Tue Jan 08 2008 - 00:00
E-government services heavily criticisedIrish e-government services are still only in line with the EU average, despite ambitious plans from the Government to get all…Mon Jan 07 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí to target guns, drugs in 2008Tackling gun crime, drugs and road offences are among the priorities for the Garda under a plan revealed today.Mon Jan 07 2008 - 00:00
Dundalk named Ireland's cleanest townDundalk is Ireland's cleanest town, according to a new survey.Mon Jan 07 2008 - 00:00
Grafton warns of challenging marketBuilders merchant Grafton Group increased its turnover by 10 per cent in 2007 but warned that profit may come in slightly below…Fri Jan 04 2008 - 00:00
Service sector confidence tumblesConfidence in the Irish service sector fell to a six-year low in December amid concerns over the slowdown in the construction…Fri Jan 04 2008 - 00:00
Stockbroker predicts slowdown in 2008The rate of growth in the Irish economy will slow in 2008, according to stockbroker Davy but it predicts a bounce back the following…Thu Jan 03 2008 - 00:00
'Better affordability' for first-time buyersThe average first-time buyer is spending more than 20 per cent of their net income on mortgage repayments, but affordability …Thu Jan 03 2008 - 00:00
CRH predicts profits to rise 18%Building materials group CRH is expecting full-year profit for 2007 to rise by more than 18 per cent and growth to continue in…Thu Jan 03 2008 - 00:00
House prices fell 6.8% in 2007 - reportHouse prices continued to fall in the final months of 2007, new data from estate agent Sherry FitzGerald has indicated.Wed Jan 02 2008 - 00:00
Irish manufacturing hits 4-year lowThe Irish manufacturing sector experienced its first dip in more than four years in December, new data showed today.Wed Jan 02 2008 - 00:00
Irish firms 'expect growth in 2008'Confidence among small and medium sized businesses in Ireland remains high, with more than three quarters of companies expecting…Wed Jan 02 2008 - 00:00
Local govt to get €6m for recyclingLocal authorities are set to get €6 million in funding to help with the costs of running recycling facilities.Tue Jan 01 2008 - 00:00
New salmon conservation measuresThe Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has announced measures to help conserve Irish salmon…Tue Jan 01 2008 - 00:00
Tourist numbers hit record in 2007There were a record number of visitors to Ireland in 2007, but growth was more moderate than previous years, and markets such…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
Women to benefit from pension risesWomen are set to benefit most from increases in welfare benefits due to take effect in the first week of January, Minister for…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
Shares fall back as holiday lull beginsIt was a relatively uneventful day on the Irish stock exchange as the markets prepared for the holiday season lullFri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Providence says it plans to drill nine wells next yearOil and gas group Providence Resources reported a positive year for 2007, and said it remained committed to its operations in…Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Kerry adds to US footprintFood group Kerry has bought US company QA Products for an undisclosed sum.Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
