Ex-manager at Ernst & Young reprimandedA former senior manager at Ernst & Young has been severely reprimanded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland…Sat Oct 08 2005 - 01:00
Strong equity markets help pension funds bounce backStrong equity markets helped managed pension funds bounce back in September, with the average Irish fund gaining 3Thu Oct 06 2005 - 01:00
Hotels call for reform of VATThe Irish hotels sector has called for reform of taxation and improved marketing spend to boost the tourism industry, especially…Mon Oct 03 2005 - 01:00
Tax ruling to benefit foreign firmsA European tax ruling looks set to copperfasten the Government's drive to make Ireland more attractive to foreign companies as…Sat Oct 01 2005 - 01:00
US drug regulator trying out collegial approachGetting it wrong with pharmaceutical drugs can be critical - at least from the patients' point of viewFri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
House prices pick up over summer - reportHouse prices picked up over the summer for the first time in two years, according to the latest Permanent TSB house price index…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
Brennan ponders mandatory pensionsThe Government may have to "think the unthinkable" on mandatory pensions in the face of continued apathy, the Minister for Social…Fri Sept 23 2005 - 01:00
IAPF urges reform of annuitiesRising annuity costs threaten the pensions of more than 400,000 workers, industry leaders have warned the Government.Mon Sept 19 2005 - 01:00
Iseq ends on a low note over financials' lossesDublin report: Banks led the way as the Dublin market ended the week on a low note. The financials were 1Sat Sept 17 2005 - 01:00
Financials push up share values in strong activityMarket Report: The Dublin market edged higher yesterday in decent volumes with most of the gains driven by the banks.Thu Sept 15 2005 - 01:00
Elan to issue $1.15bn in new loan notesDrug company Elan has announced plans to exchange $1.15 billion (€940 million) in debt raised only last November.Tue Sept 13 2005 - 01:00
ISE proposes to end paper share certificatesPaper share certificates may shortly be consigned to history by the Irish Stock ExchangeTue Sept 13 2005 - 01:00
IFSC companies welcome VAT case adjudicationCompanies operating in Dublin's Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC) are welcoming a preliminary adjudication in a tax case…Sat Sept 10 2005 - 01:00
Q&AMy mother currently holds 1,300 shares in AIB which she wishes to gift to meFri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Pension funds slip again as markets disappointPension funds slipped again last month after a disappointing performance by several key stock markets.Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Essner seeks a healthy future in DublinThe Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, yesterday officially opened a new €1Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
B of I maintains strong position on lacklustre IseqMarket report: Shares slipped slightly overall in Dublin yesterday, failing to follow the post-Labor Day lead from New York …Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
House price growth accelerates in JulyHouse prices growth accelerated in July although the annualised rate continued its downward trend, according to figures released…Sat Aug 27 2005 - 01:00
Time runs out for O'DonoghueAnalysis: Redmond O'Donoghue's tenure at Waterford Wedgwood was indelibly marked by the terror attacks that shook New York in…Wed Aug 24 2005 - 01:00
Elan's former chairman cashes in 200,000 sharesElan's former chairman, Garo Armen, has cashed in 200,000 shares in the biotech group for a profit of more than $880,000 (€719…Wed Aug 24 2005 - 01:00
Elan chief's severance package opposedElan's decision to enhance the severance package of chief executive Kelly Martin in the event of a change in control at the firm…Tue Aug 23 2005 - 01:00
Elan CFO exercises options on 413,000 sharesElan Pharmaceuticals chief financial officer Shane Cooke has exercised his options over 413,000 shares in the biotech group.Sat Aug 20 2005 - 01:00
Elan chief arranges better severance termsThe chief executive of struggling biotech firm Elan has negotiated improved severance terms with the company in the event of …Fri Aug 19 2005 - 01:00
Market follows European trend in patchy tradingMarket Report: Shares slipped fractionally in Dublin yesterday, broadly in line with European peersThu Aug 18 2005 - 01:00
Elan shares rise on Tysabri reviewElan shares surged yesterday after the company announced it had discovered no further cases of progressive multifocal encephalopathy…Wed Aug 10 2005 - 01:00
Equity values boost pension fundsStrong summer equity markets continued to boost the value of pension funds last month.Tue Aug 09 2005 - 01:00
New Aer Lingus chief inherits tough challengesDermot Mannion takes up the post of chief executive at Aer Lingus today as advisers begin to assess the privatisation options…Mon Aug 08 2005 - 01:00
SFA warns on energy cost hikeSharp rises in the cost of oil, gas, electricity and petrol are undermining the business sector at a time when economic growth…Mon Aug 08 2005 - 01:00
Index points to manufacturing recoveryIrish companies will continue to recruit at record levels despite a slight slowdown in July, according to the compilers of the…Mon Aug 08 2005 - 01:00
Construction growth slows in JulyActivity in the Irish construction sector remained strong in July, although not as buoyant as in previous months.Mon Aug 08 2005 - 01:00
Employers warned over staff PRSA take-upEmployers have been warned by the Pensions Board to play a more active role in facilitating the take-up of Personal Retirement…Sat Aug 06 2005 - 01:00
Ryanair profits soar despite fuel price surgeBudget carrier Ryanair posted stronger than expected results for the three months to the end of JuneWed Aug 03 2005 - 01:00
Q&AI will shortly turn 66 and will be entitled to the old age contributory pensionFri Jul 29 2005 - 01:00
Tony O'Reilly jnr leaves Waterford Wedgwood to be Providence CEOWaterford Wedgwood has appointed a new chief executive to its Wedgwood operations.Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
State gets ready for pan-EU pension plansIreland is putting in place a framework to allow it compete for pan-European pension schemes when new rules come into place in…Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Falling euro boosts pension fundsBuoyant equity markets and a falling euro have boosted Irish pension funds in the first half of 2005Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Investors take late interest in second-line stocksDublin Report: Second-line stocks put on a bit of a spurt towards the end of the session yesterday as the Dublin market broadly…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Budget Travel to stop using agentsIreland's largest tour operator has decided to withdraw its holidays from travel agents from next January.Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Stamp duty relief hit if buyer stages paymentsProperty purchasers paying for their new homes in stages are losing out on stamp duty relief because of recently-introduced Department…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Boston Scientific's Medinol fight restartsMedical devices giant Boston Scientific goes to court today in the latest round of its four-year battle with former Israeli partner…Mon Jun 27 2005 - 01:00
Clawback on stamp duty not ruled out by RevenueHundreds of first-time buyers who bought second-hand properties since December could face a clawback on stamp duty from the Revenue…Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Terenure Printers closing with loss of 163 jobsThe printing operation of the Sunday World has announced it will close at the end of July with the loss of 163 jobs.Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
First-time buyers may lose stamp duty reliefThousands of first-time home buyers are facing significant tax bills following a clampdown by the Revenue CommissionersThu Jun 23 2005 - 01:00
Waterford investors approve proposals for changeShareholders in Waterford Wedgwood have approved the company's latest restructuring proposal by a large margin.Tue Jun 21 2005 - 01:00
French case may lead to Irish VAT refundsIrish tourism and service businesses could stand to reap a tax windfall as a result of a French case going through the European…Tue Jun 21 2005 - 01:00
Waterford Wedgwood pretax losses hit €149.2mLuxury goods group Waterford Wedgwood fell to a €82Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
