Consultants' contracts unverifiable, says auditorNew contracts for hospital consultants could end up costing the State more without increasing the amount or quality of the work…Sat Apr 21 2007 - 01:00
J&H Burke has debts of between €1.6-€2mJ&H Burke & Son Builders, the company owned by Joe Burke, has a deficiency of assets over creditors of between €1Wed Apr 18 2007 - 01:00
EBS board members face harsh criticism from floorAt times yesterday afternoon it seemed as if the revolution was about to break out in the unlikely location of Dublin 4, with…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
EBS board votes to remove Tinney after 'damaging events'Non-executive EBS director Ethna Tinney lost her attempt to be re-elected to the board yesterday, though by a relatively narrow…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Building industry buoyant but growth slowsThe construction sector continued to expand in March but growth slowed, according to the latest Ulster Bank, construction index…Mon Apr 16 2007 - 01:00
Tinney to address EBS agm before re-election voteEBS non-executive director Ethna Tinney is to make a short address to the society's agm in Dublin today, before the vote on her…Mon Apr 16 2007 - 01:00
Quinlan in €1.6bn hotel chain dealQuinlan Private and Igal Ahouvi Group (IA) have completed the €1Mon Apr 16 2007 - 01:00
Member warned of deteriorating governanceBolger Memo: The former vice-chairman of the EBS, Ron Bolger, has warned that he would make an approach to the financial regulator…Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
Leaking of EBS memos 'reprehensible'The chairman of the Educational Building Society (EBS) has described as "reprehensible" the leaking of confidential documents…Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
Director told of 'corporate bullying'Magee Memo: Non-executive director Cathal Magee said he had his first experience of corporate bullying after he raised a number…Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
Breakdown in trust highlightedJoyce Memo: The former chairman of the EBS, Brian Joyce, told the board a breakdown in trust was "undeniably impacting adversely…Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
Premier Foods agrees to sell Erin brandPremier Foods has agreed to sell Erin, its largest retail brand in the Republic, in order to facilitate its purchase of RHM, …Wed Apr 04 2007 - 01:00
Parties to be asked about Dublin plansRepresentatives of the main political parties are to attend a "questions and answers"-style session in Dublin today where the…Tue Apr 03 2007 - 01:00
Goodbody will not alter earnings forecasts for banksCompensating factors mean the slowdown in the housing market will not cause Goodbody Stockbrokers to change its earnings forecasts…Sat Mar 31 2007 - 01:00
Lowry's last day at tribunal that 'took over life'The former Fine Gael minister Michael Lowry said the tribunal has taken over his life and become "a cancer".Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Chairman says Lowry link to trust is unlikelyTribunal chairman Mr Justice Michael Moriarty said it was unlikely, as matters stood, that he would find that Michael Lowry was…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Lowry reference was not disclosed to courtsA reference to Michael Lowry in relation to the Doncaster property was not disclosed during a case taken in the High Court and…Wed Mar 28 2007 - 01:00
Lowry denies connection to Doncaster dealMoriarty tribunal: Former government minister Michael Lowry told the tribunal he had no connection with the stg£3Wed Mar 28 2007 - 01:00
English solicitor will not testifyAn English solicitor who played a key role in the Doncaster Rovers football stadium transaction has now told the tribunal he …Fri Mar 23 2007 - 00:00
Accountant's evidence was 'not complete'An accountant has apologised for supplying a memorandum of intended evidence to the tribunal that contained a "complete misrepresentation…Fri Mar 23 2007 - 00:00
O'Connor tells of 'conduit' role over filesA payment to a Northern Ireland businessman in relation to the Doncaster property deal was conditional on agreement on the non…Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
Solicitor's note on Lowry incorrect, tribunal is toldA note by a London solicitor recording Michael Lowry's accountant as saying the former minister had a link with the Doncaster…Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
Northern businessman was due £225,000 in feesA Northern Ireland businessman was to get £225,000 sterling in fees from two property deals worth approximately £800,000 sterling…Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00
Adviser 'did not act' for Lowry on DoncasterMichael Lowry's adviser and accountant Denis O'Connor told the tribunal yesterday that he was not acting for the former minister…Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00
Accountant 'could not understand' Lowry referenceMichael Lowry's accountant told the tribunal in correspondence that he could not understand how he came to be noted by a London…Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
Lowry accountant was taken to view property in DoncasterAn accountant acting for Michael Lowry was taken to Doncaster while on a trip to England to view properties owned by Mr Lowry…Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
Fax inquiry did not ask what mention of 'ML' referred toMoriarty tribunal: An inquiry by Denis O'Brien's family into a possible reference to Michael Lowry in a fax did not involve …Fri Mar 16 2007 - 00:00
Lowry accountant role in Doncaster dispute 'foolish'An associate of Denis O'Brien told the tribunal he thought it was "foolish" when he heard that an accountant working for Michael…Fri Mar 16 2007 - 00:00
Inquiry told of altered statementsStatements from Denis O'Brien snr and intended for the London police were altered in relation to references to Michael Lowry'…Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
O'Brien snr 'livid' at 'blackmail attempt'Denis O'Brien snr told the tribunal he was "livid" in September 2002 when £2Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
O'Brien snr puzzled by Lowry mention in disputeDenis O'Brien snr was unable to explain references in the files of William Fry solicitors indicating the involvement of Michael…Wed Mar 07 2007 - 00:00
Roche warns council on rezoningMonaghan County Council resumes consideration of its county development plan today against a background where the Minister for…Wed Mar 07 2007 - 00:00
O'Brien snr felt Lowry link was 'blackmail'Denis O'Brien snr, father of telecoms tycoon Denis O'Brien jnr, told the Moriarty (payments to politicians) tribunal yesterday…Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00
O'Brien snr was asked to take on Doncaster roleBusinessman Denis O'Brien snr has told the tribunal he was asked by his son, telecoms entrepreneur Denis O'Brien, to become involved…Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00
'Mumbo jumbo' notes higlightedThe contents of documents from the files of his family's solicitors William Fry were "mumbo jumbo" to him, businessman Denis …Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00
Accountant says no suggestion of Lowry linkAn English accountant who was involved in the affairs of Doncaster Rovers Football Club Ltd (DRFC) told the tribunal no one had…Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
Solicitor concerned overaccountant's evidenceA London solicitor acting for Denis O'Brien's interests in a dispute over Doncaster Rovers Football Club (DRFC) Ltd was concerned…Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
Six mentions of Lowry found in relation to dealTribunal sitting: The tribunal has found six instances where Michael Lowry is mentioned in relation to a £4Thu Mar 01 2007 - 00:00
Solicitors sought statementFry correspondence: Solicitors acting for Denis O'Brien sought a statement from a Northern Irish businessman saying Michael …Thu Mar 01 2007 - 00:00
Second report due by end of this yearDuration: The Government has been told by the chairman of the Moriarty (Payments to Politicians) Tribunal that he will complete…Thu Mar 01 2007 - 00:00
O'Brien likely to give evidence at Moriarty tribunalThe telecoms tycoon Denis O'Brien and a number of other witnesses are expected to give evidence to a new session of the Moriarty…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Exceptional items behind IWP's €34m lossCosmetics and toiletries group IWP had exceptional items totalling €27Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
350 jobs to go as firm loses Dunnes Stores contractA Dublin distributor of chilled and frozen foods is to close at the end of the month with the loss of 350 jobsMon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Airtricity's US wind turbine plan would fill all Irish needsAirtricity, the Dublin-based renewable energy company, plans to build wind energy facilities large enough to supply a million…Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Superquinn owners to buy Jurys Montrose Hotel for more than €40mThe Jurys Montrose Hotel in Dublin is to be bought by the owners of the Superquinn chain.Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Haughey 'gracious' in wake of McCrackenFormer taoiseach Charles Haughey was "very gracious" when he met Ben Dunne's solicitor, Noel Smyth, in the wake of the 1997 McCracken…Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Quinlan tells how firm was 'brewed with care'Quinlan Private founder Derek Quinlan was in reflective mode when he addressed a lunch in Dublin yesterday hosted by the Leinster…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Celtic Helicopters seeks investmentCeltic Helicopters, the company majority-owned by Ciarán Haughey, is making continuing losses and is seeking new investment.Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Reliance on big four audit firms 'a major risk'The reliance of big business on the services of the top four audit firms is a major risk for the profession and for business, …Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
New system to track phone mast emissionsAn open access online data service which will give radio emission levels for sites near mobile phone masts, is due to be launched…Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
