US-China trade war and Brexit expose ‘complexity’ of global tradeLeading Japanese economist highlights dangers of protectionism with modern supply chainsMon Nov 19 2018 - 20:58
377,000 jobs created in Irish economy since low point of crashCSO figures reveal extent of turnaround in labour market since 2012Fri Nov 16 2018 - 12:54
Is fibre too costly for Ireland’s broadband woes?‘Fibre is not future-proofing anything. It is an overspend. It is an overkill’Fri Nov 16 2018 - 05:23
Aircraft leasing transactions lead to jump in Irish importsLatest trade numbers show goods imports rose by nearly 10% to €8.5bn in SeptemberThu Nov 15 2018 - 18:29
Property price inflation falls to less than 6% in DublinLatest official barometer suggests market may be cooling as supply of new homes picks upWed Nov 14 2018 - 11:30
Tesco Ireland targets vegans with new plant-based steakNew Veggie Steak product said to be ‘barely distinguishable from real thing’Wed Nov 14 2018 - 05:20
Markets buoyed by easing trade relations and Brexit ‘breakthrough’Shares in Swiss-Irish food group Aryzta rise 6.5 per cent to €1.29Tue Nov 13 2018 - 21:19
Ireland not the only EU state struggling with rural broadbandEuropean Court of Auditors says the lack of rural broadband is pan-EuropeanTue Nov 13 2018 - 18:58
We are wealthier than during the boom, says Central BankCentral Bank data shows net worth of State households hit record figure of €757bnFri Nov 09 2018 - 05:40
Credit unions must pay another levy next yearStabilisation scheme aims to build up €30m fund for unions that need supportThu Nov 08 2018 - 16:47
Higher housing costs hold Irish inflation close to 1%Consumer Price Index suggests pricing pressure still relatively modestThu Nov 08 2018 - 11:32
Telecoms group Siro appoints new chief executiveESB-Vodafone joint venture appoints John Keaney as its new chief executiveWed Nov 07 2018 - 15:53
Greencore shareholders approve $1bn sale of US businessMove marks a substantial shift in food company’s strategyWed Nov 07 2018 - 11:57
Clonbio sees profits jump to €77m amid upturn in ethanol pricesIrish-owned renewable energy group operates Europe’s largest grain-based biorefineryWed Nov 07 2018 - 08:04
Orix swoops for $2.2bn Avolon stakeJapanese financial services buys 30% stake in Dublin-based aircraft lessorMon Nov 05 2018 - 17:14
Aryzta identifies key risks to company ahead of rights issueTroubled Swiss-Irish baked goods group is planning €790 million capital raiseMon Nov 05 2018 - 15:27
Aryzta shares slump 23% on back of capital raise planInvestors in Swiss-Irish bakery suffer more losses as management progresses capital planFri Nov 02 2018 - 19:59
Corporation tax receipts hit record €6.7bn in OctoberUnexpected windfall puts Government’s finances back on target for the yearFri Nov 02 2018 - 16:49
Revenue extends deadline for employers to register staff for digital payroll systemNew real-time system, known as as PAYE Modernisation, comes into force next yearFri Nov 02 2018 - 14:42
Lotto sales hit €800m as online channel recruits more usersStrong performance sees Irish franchise generate €226m for good causes last yearFri Nov 02 2018 - 12:50
Contactless transactions jump 66% in first half of 2018Figures show there were 158 million contactless payments valued at €1.9 billionFri Nov 02 2018 - 11:02
Aryzta’s troubled journey from global industry player to fight for survivalSwiss-Irish food group once hitting turnovers of €5bn now facing debts of €1.6bnFri Nov 02 2018 - 05:30
Food group Aryzta consumed with its finances rather than marketsHeated agm aimed at drawing line under troubled eight-year acquistion bingeThu Nov 01 2018 - 15:18
Aryzta shareholders narrowly approve €800m capital raise planInvestors to have right to 10 new shares for every one they own in discounted rights issueThu Nov 01 2018 - 11:21
Return of bankers’ bonuses a difficult sell for GovernmentAnalysis: AIB chief executive’s departure leaves department in tricky positionFri Oct 26 2018 - 13:38
Uncertainty on building standards triggers apartment supply fall-offSupply of new apartments fell 10 per cent in third quarter, Goodbody tracker indicatesFri Oct 26 2018 - 08:34
Victoria Homes doubles number of homes planned for Carrickmines site to 1,500Extended plan represents largest residential development undertaken since recessionFri Oct 26 2018 - 03:55
Gourmet Burger Kitchen restructuring will not affect Irish businessRestaurant chain says plan does not involve separate GBK legal trading entity hereThu Oct 25 2018 - 12:58
Italy reiterates support for euro but won’t change deficit goalDeputy prime minister says state won’t change its 2019 budget deficit targetThu Oct 25 2018 - 09:47
EU tax plan ‘an imminent threat’ to Irish economic modelChairman of Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Seamus Coffey warns harmonised tax regime in EU could damage Irish economyWed Oct 24 2018 - 18:34
Car and home improvement loans dominate credit union balance sheetsNew Central Bank data shows car loans account for 28 per cent of sector’s loansWed Oct 24 2018 - 17:23
Credit unions could become ‘significant’ mortgage players under new proposalsCentral Bank proposes easing long-term lending restrictions imposed on sectorWed Oct 24 2018 - 12:59
Dooley says Government should mandate ESB to deliver National Broadband PlanFianna Fáil communications spokesman says semi-State should be brought in to break impasseMon Oct 22 2018 - 01:15
Government had ‘open door’ policy towards NBP bidder, TD claimsRecords reveal Noonan met representatives of telco Enet before firm’s contract renewedSat Oct 20 2018 - 02:25
European shares eke out weekly gainsAryzta falls further as company’s capital raise gets support from shareholder proxiesFri Oct 19 2018 - 18:12
Aryzta cost-cutting advisor hired by Australian poultry giantISS changes mind on Aryzta and backs €800m capital raiseFri Oct 19 2018 - 13:50
Magdalene and Hep C compensation to be exempt from income taxGovernment’s Finance Bill provides tax relief for victims while closing other loopholesThu Oct 18 2018 - 20:29
Vulture funds ‘killing off’ viable farm businesses, IFA claimsJoe Healy says short-term, debt-recovery tactics damaging agriculture sectorThu Oct 18 2018 - 18:37
Construction of new homes jumps 17% but still lags demandCSO figures show much current residential construction is centred in and around DublinThu Oct 18 2018 - 18:10
Extent of State’s exposure to Brexit revealed by CSO figuresRepublic’s reliance on United Kingdom for trade and tourism detailed in fresh analysisThu Oct 18 2018 - 18:08
Brexit uncertainty may be taking toll on tourist traffic at Dublin PortPort firm finds drop in tourist vehicles amid preparations for looming customs changesThu Oct 18 2018 - 05:15
Ryanair wins EU court’s backing in VAT refund caseAirline is trying to recoup €777,700 in VAT connected with its Aer Lingus takeover bidWed Oct 17 2018 - 17:26
Aryzta shareholders urged to vote against €800m capital raise planInvestor advisory firm suggests plan is being fast-tracked without adequate consultationWed Oct 17 2018 - 06:38
ECB’s Draghi to appear before Oireachtas committee next monthFrankfurt’s top man accepts invitation to discuss banking sector and tracker controversyTue Oct 16 2018 - 12:38
Kenmare announces maiden dividend for shareholdersDublin and London-listed mining firm says dividends would be based on 20% of profitsTue Oct 16 2018 - 07:27
European shares hit two-year low on Brexit and trade war fearsGreencore shares slide almost 9% as Irish food group announces exit from US marketMon Oct 15 2018 - 17:50
Naughten’s departure plunges broadband process into crisis, but can it be salvagedGovernment faces two difficult choices to keep the process on the roadSat Oct 13 2018 - 04:15
Minutes reveal Naughten in direct negotiations with McCourtDepartment publishes minutes of meeting between Minister and McCourt in JuneFri Oct 12 2018 - 21:24
Theresa May’s Chequers plan may cost State 20,000 jobsCentral Bank says UK compromise Brexit would take heavy toll on Irish economyFri Oct 12 2018 - 06:03
National Broadband Plan hangs in the balanceEx-minister Naughten reckless in agreeing to unrecorded private meetings with bidderFri Oct 12 2018 - 01:00
