Watchdog critical of bank offers to switch mortgagesTHE FINANCIAL Services Ombudsman has strongly criticised what he termed as “unwarranted and unsolicited” moves by banks to entice…Wed Jul 28 2010 - 01:00
Watchdog criticises bank practicesThe Financial Services Ombudsman has strongly criticised what he termed as “unwarranted and unsolicited” moves by banks to entice…Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Men injured in Dublin shootingThree men have been injured, two seriously, in a shooting outside a pub in Dublin.Mon Jul 26 2010 - 01:00
Standing of universities 'under threat'The international standing of Irish universities will suffer a “serious decline” if the issue of student fees is not tackled …Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Returning Irish 'denied welfare'Returning Irish emigrants are being refused vital social welfare payments because of an “increasingly strict interpretation” …Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Hotel room rates fall to 1999 levelsFIERCE COMPETITION among hoteliers in the Republic’s hard-hit hospitality industry has seen average room rates drop back to 1999…Thu Jul 22 2010 - 01:00
Hotel room rates 'at 1999 levels'Average room rates at Irish hotels are now at 1999 levels, according to a survey of businesses in the hard-hit hospitality industry…Wed Jul 21 2010 - 01:00
Advisers told Lenihan bank guarantee could be 'mistake'The Government was advised that a blanket bank guarantee could be a "mistake" shortly before it introduced the scheme in late…Fri Jul 16 2010 - 01:00
Tesco to open seven new stores as part of €113m investment in RepublicTESCO IRELAND will open seven new stores as part of a €113 million investment in the Republic which will create 748 jobs.Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
20% consider move to find work - surveyMORE THAN a fifth of Irish people are considering moving abroad to secure better job prospects, according a Eurobarometer survey…Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
Glanbia bullish on half-year results targetGLANBIA SAID yesterday it was on track for a very strong first-half performance on the back of a return to profitability in its…Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
Consumer fears on recession strongWhile many Irish insurers believe the worst of the recession is over, most are finding it difficult to secure new business, according…Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Hundreds hit by collapse of online travel firmHUNDREDS OF Irish people have had their travel plans thrown into disarray following the collapse of the 1800hotels.ieWed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Debt agency to increase borrowing on Government bondsTHE NATIONAL Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) plans to increase borrowing on two Government bonds next week in the face of renewed…Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Tesco investment to create 748 jobsTesco Ireland is to open seven new stores as part of a €113 million investment in the Republic which will create 748 jobs.Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
One fifth would migrate for workMore than a fifth of Irish people are considering moving abroad to secure better job prospects, according a Eurobarometer survey…Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Agency closure sparks reform callThe principal body representing travel agents in Ireland has called for greater regulation of the industry following the collapse…Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Construction sector contracts at slower rateIRELAND’S CONSTRUCTION sector continues to contract but at its slowest rate in almost three yearsTue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
NTMA plans bond auction next weekThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) plans to increase its borrowing on two Government bonds next week in the face …Tue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
Survey suggests 'feel bad' factor fading but 'feel good' factor still absentTHE NUMBER of Irish firms reporting an increase in business volumes eclipsed those indicating a decline for the first time in…Tue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
New building activity drops 40%New building activity in the Republic dropped 40 per cent in the first six months of the year, according to a report by the commercial…Tue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
Man killed in Dublin shootingA man has died after being shot up to eight times in the head and body in a gangland attack in north Dublin.Fri Jul 09 2010 - 01:00
Eli Lilly to create 100 jobs in CorkPharmaceutical group Eli Lilly is to create 100 finance jobs at a European services centre in Cork city over the next 12 months…Fri Jul 09 2010 - 01:00
Gardaí to investigate blaze at listed houseA PERIOD house of rare architectural and historical significance in Dublin’s Rathfarnham has been destroyed in a fire.Sat Jul 03 2010 - 01:00
Court calls for building staff pay cutThe Labour Court has recommended pay cuts of 7Fri Jul 02 2010 - 01:00
Rain heralds return of Irish summerAfter one of the warmest Junes on record, temperatures are expected to fall this weekend with rain forecast in many parts.Fri Jul 02 2010 - 01:00
Murphy in pledge over Dublin killingsGarda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has vowed to commit the full resources of the gardaí in bringing those responsible for last…Tue Jun 29 2010 - 01:00
Irish academic wins top poetry prizeIrish poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin has won the prestigious Canada-based Griffin Poetry Prize for her collection, The Sun-fish…Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
Irish-born archbishop resignsPope Benedict has accepted the resignation of the Irish-born archbishop of Benin city in Nigeria following allegations of sexual…Mon May 31 2010 - 01:00
Vetting legislation to be 'balanced'The use of “soft information” in the vetting of adults working with children or vulnerable people will be carefully balanced …Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Weekend set to bring milder weatherThe warm summer weather experienced at the end of last week will not be replicated this weekend, say the forecasters, with most…Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Government wins byelection voteThe Government has narrowly defeated a Dáil motion calling for an immediate byelection in Waterford.Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Victims' groups criticise cardinalVICTIMS’ GROUPS yesterday expressed disappointment at Cardinal Seán Bradys decision not to resign over his handling of abuse …Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Republic's dentists earn more but take home lessGROSS INCOME among dentists who run their own practices in the Republic is significantly higher than that of their counterparts…Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
Disruptions persist as airports resume serviceTHOUSANDS OF Irish air passengers experienced disruption yesterday after the plume of volcanic ash from Iceland grounded flights…Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
Victims' group criticises Cardinal's stanceVictims' group One in Four has expressed disappointment at Cardinal Seán Brady's decision not to resign, saying his stance made…Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
Appeal issued over youth's deathGardaí investigating the murder of Daniel McAnaspie who went missing while in State care believe more than one person was involved…Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
IAA to refine ash safety restrictionsThe Irish Aviation Authority said today it plans to refine its safety model in relation to volcanic ash with a view to freeing…Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
Anglo letter not 'doctored' - CowenTaoiseach Brian Cowen has denied a claim the Department of Finance directed the Anglo Irish Bank chairman to draft a “less negative…Wed May 12 2010 - 01:00
Diageo announces better than expected global sales for Q1GUINNESS BREWER Diageo yesterday announced better than expected global sales for the first three months of the year but said …Fri May 07 2010 - 01:00
Activity in services sector on riseACTIVITY IN Ireland’s services sector rose in April for the first time in 27 months, fuelling speculation that the economy may…Thu May 06 2010 - 01:00
Nama to be 'rigorous', says DalyThe National Asset Management Agency (Nama) has pledged to be “rigorous” in recovering loans on behalf of the taxpayer, in particular…Wed May 05 2010 - 01:00
Economy 'to grow' by 3% next yearIreland’s economy will return to a growth rate of 3 per cent next year, according to the European Commission.Wed May 05 2010 - 01:00
Seán Quinn quits board of groupSeán Quinn today announced that he and his wife Patricia are to stand down from the board of the Quinn Group.Wed May 05 2010 - 01:00
Thousands on the move for bank holidaySUMMER has begun in earnest with thousands taking to the roads for the bank holiday weekend.Sat May 01 2010 - 01:00
Quinn workers say core business remains profitableWORKERS’ REPRESENTATIVES from Quinn Insurance yesterday claimed planned redundancies were “completely unnecessary”, arguing that…Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
Limerick rower nears ocean milestoneLimerick man Seán McGowan is within touching distance of becoming the first Irish-based oarsman to row solo across the Atlantic…Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
Regulator allows Quinn to resume UK motor insuranceThe Financial Regulator has lifted a further set of restrictions limiting Quinn Insurance from trading fully in the United Kingdom…Thu Apr 29 2010 - 01:00
Opposition accused of smear tacticsTánaiste Mary Coughlan has accused Opposition parties of trying to smear the Government’s reputation with “unjustified and disingenuous…Sat Apr 24 2010 - 01:00
Boucher to waive pension optionBank of Ireland chief executive Richie Boucher tonight said he will waive his option to retire on pension at age 55 amid controversy…Wed Apr 21 2010 - 01:00
