Government defers TSB sale talksTHE Cabinet is unlikely to discuss the sale of the TSB Bank until after the summer Dail recess, according to Government sources…Fri Jul 26 1996 - 01:00
Dublin Bus cost review identifies savings of £8mAN internal cost review at Dublin Bus has reported that £8 million could be saved, primarily in the company's £61 million annual…Thu Jul 25 1996 - 01:00
BIM seeks a new chief as Gannon leaves the helmTHE chief executive of Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Mr Tony Gannon, is to take early retirement next October, the sea fisheries development…Wed Jul 24 1996 - 01:00
ICA agrees need to aid fight against drug crimeTHE proposed extension of the requirement to report suspicious financial transactions has received a mixed response from the …Wed Jul 24 1996 - 01:00
IIF announces 50% rise in claims due to bad weatherBAD weather pushed up the size of property insurance claims by over 50 per cent last year, according to the Irish Insurance Federation…Tue Jul 23 1996 - 01:00
Exporters warn of job crisis as pound closes in on 104p sterlingEXPORTERS have warned of job losses if the pound remains above 103.5p sterling for a prolonged period.Sat Jul 20 1996 - 01:00
An internal matter which went very wrongTHE picture painted yesterday for the Committee on State Sponsored Bodies of the recent events at Bord na is of an internal administrative…Fri Jul 19 1996 - 01:00
TDs to question key players on roles in Bord na Mona sagaTHE key players in the Bord na Mona controversy, with the exception of former managing director, Dr Eddie O'Connor, will be questioned…Thu Jul 18 1996 - 01:00
O'Connor move exposes gulf of dissent at Bord na MonaWITHIN weeks of Pat Dineen's appointment as chairman of Bord na Mona last September, it became apparent to insiders that he was…Fri Jul 12 1996 - 01:00
Minister names Clarke for review of O'Connor payMR Frank Clarke SC, the former chairman of the Bar Council, will conduct the review of the remuneration package of suspended …Fri Jul 12 1996 - 01:00
Shares decline as market awaits key US interest rates decisionSHARES in Dublin fell back in lacklustre trade as attention remained focused on the US marketWed Jul 10 1996 - 01:00
Lowry to take Bord na Mona dispute to CabinetTHE Minister for Energy, Mr Lowry, is to make a recommendation to the Cabinet next Tuesday on the position of Dr Eddie O'Connor…Sat Jul 06 1996 - 01:00
IBA not insured for £515,000 defamation awardTHE Irish Brokers' Association does not have insurance cover for the £515,000 defamation award made against it this week by the…Sat Jul 06 1996 - 01:00
Bord na Mona puts O'Connor's future on holdTHE directors of Bord na Mona are on stand by to meet again today to vote on the future of managing director, Dr Eddie O'Connor…Fri Jul 05 1996 - 01:00
Long day's journey drifts into longer night for directorsMONDAY's board meeting began much like the previous five called to discuss the controversy over Dr Eddie Connor's pay package…Wed Jul 03 1996 - 01:00
Government passes ball back to boardJUST when it looked as though the 11 week controversy over Dr Eddie O'Connor's pay was coming to a conclusion, the Government…Wed Jul 03 1996 - 01:00
Bord na Mona votes on O'Connor's pay and refers final decision to LowryTHE Minister for Energy, Mr Lowry, is to be told this morning of the concern of the board of Bord na Mona over the pay package…Tue Jul 02 1996 - 01:00
Esat seeking an end to Telecom's monopolyESAT Telecom, the private telecommunications group, has urged that Telecom Eireann be obliged to give up its monopoly over voice…Sat Jun 29 1996 - 01:00
O'Connor to meet with board on MondayTHE directors of Bord na Mona will meet next Monday to try to resolve the 10 week old boardroom crisis at the companySat Jun 29 1996 - 01:00
KPN Telia stake open to sell offKPN and Telia will have the option to sell up to 15 per cent of Telecom Eireann in three years time under the terms of the strategic…Fri Jun 28 1996 - 01:00
Lowry says Telecom sale worth at least £383mThe Government has agreed the sale of 35 per cent of Telecom Eireann to a consortium made up of the Dutch and Swedish national…Thu Jun 27 1996 - 01:00
State to get £383m from Telecom allianceTHE Government will receive a minimum of £383 million for 35 per cent of Telecom Eireann over the next three years, according…Thu Jun 27 1996 - 01:00
Legal status of O'Connor's contract a crucial questionTHE legal standing of the contract agreed by Bord na Mona managing director, Dr Eddie O'Connor with the previous chairman, Mr…Wed Jun 26 1996 - 01:00
Minister may have to take decision on O'Connor's futureTHE Minister for Energy, Mr Lowry, and the Government may be asked to make a decision on Dr Eddie O'Connor's future as managing…Tue Jun 25 1996 - 01:00
O'Connor may face board vote of no confidenceBord na Mona managing director, Dr Eddie O'Connor, should know today whether a final move will _ be made to remove him next week…Thu Jun 20 1996 - 01:00
Halligan meets Bord na Mona board in O'Connor pay package disputeTHE former chairman of Bord na Mona, Mr Brendan Halligan, will meet the directors of the company this afternoon in an attempt…Wed Jun 19 1996 - 01:00
Bus Eireann proposes £6m in cutbacksMANAGEMENT at Bus Eireann has asked staff to accept drastic changes in work practices and a virtual end to overtime in a viability…Wed Jun 19 1996 - 01:00
Irish firms in US dealsFIVE Irish firms have entered into partnership agreements with, JS companies that will be worth 5 million in sales over the next…Tue Jun 18 1996 - 01:00
Position of Bord na Mona head is still under threatDR Eddie O'Connor, the Bord na Mona managing director, will come under further pressure next week when the board is to judge …Sat Jun 15 1996 - 01:00
BORD SHOWDOWNWHEN Eddie O'Connor takes his seat in the Bord na Mona boardroom today, he will know that the meeting will have a crucial bearing…Fri Jun 14 1996 - 01:00
O'Reilly indicates change at HJ HeinzDR TONY O'Reilly has given the strongest indication yet of his plans to step down as head of US food giant H. J. HeinzFri Jun 14 1996 - 01:00
Industrial stocks set the pace as shares continue to push aheadSHARES in Dublin continued to push ahead, with the leading industrial stocks showing the way.Thu Jun 13 1996 - 01:00
Cornel is seeking the protection of examiner for `restructuring'CORNEL Electronics, one of the leading companies in the indigenous electronics sector, is seeking protection from its, creditors…Wed Jun 12 1996 - 01:00
O'Connor to supply board with pay detailsTHE chief executive of Bord na Mona, Dr Eddie O'Connor, has been given until next week to clarify issues raised by the Price …Fri Jun 07 1996 - 01:00
Silvermines hints at new acquisitionSILVERMINES, the diversified electrical group, is keen to acquire a manufacturer of fire detection systems to complement its …Thu Jun 06 1996 - 01:00
Saxone in Ireland not affected by financial crises in British storesTHE 10 Saxone shoe shops in the Republic are not affected by the financial difficulties of the Facia Group in Britain, according…Wed Jun 05 1996 - 01:00
Kingspan upbeat on prospectsTRADING in the first six months of the year was considerably ahead of last year at Kingspan, the Co Cavan based building materials…Fri May 31 1996 - 01:00
Euro appeals less to bankers than insurersENTHUSIASM for the single European currency is much higher in the insurance industry than among the banksThu May 30 1996 - 01:00
Body to chart effectiveness of trade policyTHE Minister for Tourism and Trade, Mr Kenny, is establishing a National Trade Advisory Forum to provide feedback on the effectiveness…Wed May 29 1996 - 01:00
Quiet trading with only handful of deals and few price changesIT was a predictably quiet day in Dublin, with London closed along with most major European markets and the USTue May 28 1996 - 01:00
Much of Forfas report on economy may be ignoredTHE Government is expected to ignore the more radical recommendation of a major economic strategy document due to be published…Mon May 27 1996 - 01:00
Nervounsness starving start ups of venture capitalTHERE is something wrong when three of the country's leading fund managers complain about being shut out of a start up fund raising…Mon May 27 1996 - 01:00
Radiator woes hit Jones for £4m provisionJONES Group will make a £4 million provision this year to cover the cost of restructuring its troubled radiator business.Sat May 25 1996 - 01:00
Bula hopes to remove Russians at new e.g.m.THE board of Bula Resources has set a date for another extraordinary general meeting to dismiss two of its Russian directorsSat May 25 1996 - 01:00
CIE review will aim to recoup £30mMOST savings of almost £30 million a year will have to be made at CIE if the company is to fund the investment programme needed…Fri May 24 1996 - 01:00
Irish business aids Cable's profit riseTHE growth of the telemarketing industry helped the Irish division of telecommunications company Cable & Wireless, to turn…Fri May 24 1996 - 01:00
CIE review looks for 10% cut in group overheadsCIE is seeking to cut its over heads by almost 10 per cent through spending reviews underway at its three main subsidiariesFri May 24 1996 - 01:00
Bula board calls third e.g.m. to remove RussiansTHE board of Bula Resources has decided to call a third extraordinary general meeting in as many months, as it continues to try…Thu May 23 1996 - 01:00
Major internal review of Dublin Bus operations now under wayDUBLIN Bus is undertaking an internal review of its operations at the request of its parent company, CIE, a spokesman has confirmed…Tue May 21 1996 - 01:00
Fexco adds large UK travel company to its portfolioTHE announcement this week that it will provide foreign exchange services to key branches of Co op Travelcare, the fifth largest…Fri May 17 1996 - 01:00
