Irish social transfers among lowest in OECDThe level of social transfers in the Republic is close to the lowest in the OECD countries, according to a report published yesterday…Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00
Exports 'key' to long-term growthWhen the current construction and consumption boom passes, the economy may be less able to compete internationally, an independent…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
Ahern 'dig-out' solicitor acted for house vendorThe solicitor who organised the "dig-out" for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in 1993 also acted for the Manchester man who sold Mr Ahern…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Coalition survival in doubt as McDowell stays silentThe survival of the Fianna Fáil/Progressive Democrats coalition remains in doubt following Tánaiste Michael McDowell's refusal…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Experts say Revenue will conclude there is no liabilityTax implications: The Revenue Commissioners are likely to inquire into the money given to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in 1993 and…Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach tried to repay money, says publicanDublin publican Charlie Chawke said yesterday that the Taoiseach had on four occasions tried to return money he had given to …Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00
Bertie's friends: the men who lent him the moneyColm Keena , Public Affairs Correspondent, looks at the men who loaned almost €50,000 to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Four of 12 money donors have served on public boardsFour of the 12 men identified as donors by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday have served on public boardsWed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
€17m in payments alleged, says TaoiseachTaoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday said allegations about payments to him totalling more than € 17 million have been made in private…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
Developer claims he was told of alleged payments to AhernThe Mahon (planning) tribunal was told some time ago by property developer Tom Gilmartin that he had been told by another property…Thu Sept 21 2006 - 01:00
Tribunal examines payments to TaoiseachA wealthy businessman, David McKenna, has been contacted by the Mahon tribunal about payments to the Taoiseach, Bertie AhernThu Sept 21 2006 - 01:00
Haughey report responses due todayParties who are about to be subjected to negative findings in the forthcoming Moriarty tribunal report on the late Charles Haughey…Mon Sept 18 2006 - 01:00
Digicel opens New York office ahead of recruitment for US businessDenis O'Brien's Digicel group has set up a US arm of its operations with its headquarters in New York.Sat Sept 16 2006 - 01:00
O'Brien makes pre-flotation move to MaltaDenis O'Brien has taken up an address in Malta, the Mediterranean island which charges no tax on assets or income not brought…Fri Sept 15 2006 - 01:00
Tribunal tells Haughey family he obstructed its workThe Moriarty tribunal has told the family of the late Charles Haughey that it intends to find he obstructed the tribunal's work…Fri Sept 15 2006 - 01:00
Employers criticised for 'theft' of pension paymentsThe Pensions Ombudsman yesterday criticised the "theft" by employers of pension contributions deducted from employees but not…Thu Sept 14 2006 - 01:00
Slattery Travel buys Stein groupFamily owned travel company Slattery Travel has purchased Dublin based tour operator Stein Travel.Thu Sept 14 2006 - 01:00
O'Brien resigns from B of I ahead of flotationDenis O'Brien has resigned as deputy governor of the Bank of Ireland, a year after his appointment to the prestigious position…Wed Sept 13 2006 - 01:00
Businessman to get richer than everBackground: Sale of Caribbean mobile firm expected to net more than €1.5bnWed Sept 13 2006 - 01:00
Army vigilance drives freight security group's worldwide successSix years ago Kieran O'Connor went out to Dublin airport with his wife and two childrenFri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00
Passenger numbers fall at ICGPassenger numbers fell at Irish Continental Group (ICG) during the first half of 2006, but the shipping company reported an increase…Fri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00
RTÉ to air Ernst & Young 'emerging entrepreneurs' programmeThe younger finalists in this year's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year competition will feature in a programme aired…Thu Sept 07 2006 - 01:00
Services sector continues to thrive as job creation risesActivity, job creation and confidence in the services sector continued to thrive in August, according to the latest NCB Purchasing…Wed Sept 06 2006 - 01:00
Fáilte Ireland defends €130m Ryder Cup returnThe national tourism development authority, Fáilte Ireland, has said it remains satisfied with its €130 million estimate for …Tue Sept 05 2006 - 01:00
Bon Secours looking to double return on turnoverThe Bon Secours chain of private hospitals needs to double its return on turnover in order to sustain its development, its chief…Mon Sept 04 2006 - 01:00
Energy company raises €7m in private equityOpenHydro, an Irish tidal energy company which has not yet commenced operations, has raised €7 million in private equity funding…Mon Sept 04 2006 - 01:00
Failte Ireland's Ryder Cup forecast fails to make cutThe value of the Ryder Cup to the Irish economy is likely to be only one-third of the amount trumpeted by Fáilte Ireland, according…Mon Sept 04 2006 - 01:00
O'Brien to enter US telecoms market in 2007Denis O'Brien has said he intends to enter the telecoms market in the US early next year.Sat Sept 02 2006 - 01:00
Bailey brothers could be disqualified from acting as company directorsTwo of the richest property developers in the State are facing possible disqualification from acting as company directors.Fri Sept 01 2006 - 01:00
Stiglitz urges sanction on USTrade sanctions against the United States to force it to comply with efforts to combat global warming were advocated by a Nobel…Thu Aug 31 2006 - 01:00
Galway-based tech firm nets €4.8m for businessA small Galway-based technology company has sold its share in a political monitoring business, along with associated software…Wed Aug 30 2006 - 01:00
Merrill Lynch fires 13 for porn e-mailsMerrill Lynch has sacked 13 of the 20 Dublin staff it told to stay away from work on Monday last as part of an inquiry into the…Sat Jun 24 2006 - 01:00
NZ fortune built on skills of Donegal cattle dealingFor Hugh Green, cattle dealing in Donegal in the 1940s was a training ground for what would be a successful business career on…Fri Jun 23 2006 - 01:00
Inquiry into Cork land deal extends to other transactionsThe investigation in Co Cork into a controversial €11Fri Jun 23 2006 - 01:00
Bovale in €25m settlement to RevenueProperty developers Thomas and Michael Bailey, of Bovale Developments, have confirmed that they have made a substantial settlement…Sat Jun 17 2006 - 01:00
Leading businessmen praise his contribution to Irish lifeBusiness community: A number of business figures yesterday paid tribute to the contribution to the economy made by the late …Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
Fahey described as Tressals part-owner in Irlasto profileThe investors: Frank Fahey was described as the promoter and part-owner of Tressals hair salon in a document sent to Riada Corporate…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Fahey role in business greater than indicatedThe involvement of Minister of State for Justice Frank Fahey in a hair salon business in Moscow in the 1990s was much deeper …Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Number of statements issued by Fahey in last monthWhat he said: The Minister of State for Justice, Frank Fahey, has made or issued a number of statements concerning his links…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Document claimed salon had $1m turnover in first 22 monthsThe business: The Tressals hair salon had a turnover of more than $1 million in the first 22 months it operated, according to…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Role cited in letter to Moscow mayorHow he tried to get his money back: Irlasto's Russian partners ran the Irish staff out of Tressals salon in Moscow in April …Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Business deals in Russia often involve MafiaSetting up of Moscow hair salon: In 1994, when Frank Fahey was a senator on a salary of £19,486 per year, he became involved…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Roly's Bistro owners earn €1.33mThe owners of Roly's Bistro in Ballsbridge, Dublin, made in excess of €1.33 million from the business last yearSat Jun 10 2006 - 01:00
Flavin gets bonus for Fyffes caseThe chief executive of DCC, Jim Flavin, received a special bonus of €150,000 "in recognition of the exceptional demands" placed…Fri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
Firms' strike-off term cutThe strike-off procedure for companies that fail to file annual returns on time is to be initiated earlier from now on, the Companies…Thu Jun 08 2006 - 01:00
Builders' supplier buys Donegal firmThe Limerick-based family-owned building materials' supplier, McMahon Group, has bought a builders' providers in Co Donegal for…Thu Jun 08 2006 - 01:00
Tax audits garner €12.6m for RevenueTax audits of 12 high net worth individuals this year have yielded €12Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
€30m tech fund to boost R&D in third-level bodiesA new €30 million fund is being made available to encourage stronger and more professional technology transfer functions within…Mon May 29 2006 - 01:00
Dunnes chief 'insisted' on £200,000The managing director of Dunnes Stores successfully "insisted" on a £200,000 (€254,000) cash payment for an unspecified reason…Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
US firm plans €400m Kerry gas facilityUS corporation Hess LNG is proposing to build a €400 million liquified natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in Co KerryTue May 23 2006 - 01:00
