Kerry Group profits fall 26% despite rise in salesKerry Group has reported a 26 per cent fall in pre-tax profits for 2006, a year in which the company was forced to issue a profit…Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Financial regulator warns homeowners to be waryThe financial regulator has warned homeowners to seek independent legal and financial advice before entering into an equity release…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Rising costs push inflation to six-year highInflation has hit a six-year high, with the rising cost of repaying mortgages and higher electricity bills pushing the annual…Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
Cutting the fat: goods basket updatedIt's official: streaky rashers, wallpaper borders and blank video cassettes are no longer sought after by the modern consumer…Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
PD manifesto pension proposals would add to confusion, says IAPFThe Government should replace tax relief on pensions with a Special Savings Incentive Account (SSIA)-style bonus on contributions…Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
Switcher mortgage business heats up marketThe emergence of cheaper home loans has intensified competition in the €39Thu Feb 22 2007 - 00:00
Cross-border life and pensions industries record sales of €15bnSales of cross-border life and pensions from companies based in the State exceeded €15 billion in 2006, an increase of 25 per…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
New business sales soar at Eagle StarEagle Star has reported 37 per cent growth in new business sales, which increased to €168 million last yearTue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Harney should look at splitting VHI, says health insurance bodyThe Minister for Health should look into splitting the State-owned health insurer VHI into two or more smaller companies to increase…Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
Greencore to attend Labour Court talksManagement at Greencore will meet the Labour Court on Monday in an attempt to resolve a dispute between the company and former…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
New Barnardos campaign shows charity donations can be tax-efficientChildren's charity Barnardos has launched a campaign to make people aware that giving to charity can be tax-efficient.Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
Depfa profits up 11% but new business slowsDepfa Bank, the Irish-based, German-listed financial institution, recorded an 11 per cent increase in net profits in 2006 to €…Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Premier Foods seeks buyer for Erin brandPremier Foods is looking for a buyer for its Erin brand to satisfy Competition Authority concerns that the company's acquisition…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Premier Foods seeks buyer for Erin brandPremier Foods is looking for a buyer for its Erin brand to satisfy Competition Authority concerns that the company's acquisition…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
B of I Life sales rise by 26%New business sales at Bank of Ireland's life and pensions subsidiary increased 26 per cent last year to €441 million, with the…Thu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
AIB to pay 4% on current accountsAIB is to pay 4 per cent interest on current account balances up to €1,500 from March as part of the bank's latest strike to …Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Regulator warns of pitfalls of equity release schemesThe financial regulator has warned older homeowners to seek independent legal advice and consider all of their options before…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Average price for two-bed in Dublin is €400,000Market Report: The average asking price of a two-bedroom apartment in Dublin is just over €400,000, according to research …Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Affordability improves for first-time buyersFirst-time buyers are now using a smaller chunk of their net incomes to repay their mortgages than they were in December, the…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Christmas shoppers spent €1.2bn by credit cardChristmas shoppers spent €166 million more on their credit cards last December than they did a year previously, an increase of…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
House prices rise by 11.8%House prices grew by 11.8 per cent in 2006, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 9Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Credit unions to be guided on how to avoid lax lendingCredit unions are to be issued with a guidance note on how to avoid lax lending policies following "inappropriate" unsupervised…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Trinity gains as UCD declines in MBA rankingsIrish universities have had contrasting fortunes in the Financial Times annual ranking of full-time masters of business administration…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Ibec opposes pay increases in next benchmarking phaseEmployers' group Ibec will argue that there is no justification for any public sector pay increases under the next round of benchmarking…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Concern at merger plan for distributor EasonA group representing 1,500 newsagents has called on the Competition Authority to force newspaper and magazine distributor Eason…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
CPL does well on generally negative dayMarket Report: A bad afternoon on the stockmarket yesterday resulted in the Iseq index of Irish shares finishing down 70 points…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
China, India among 2007's investment hotspots - NCBIndia, China and quoted companies that own and manage property are among the investment hotspots for 2007, according to NCB.Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Maximising returns for those who want to keep SSIA savings habit goingLaura Slattery examines which banks offer the best rates for savers at various amountsFri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
B of I told to row back on pensionsThe Labour Court has called for fresh talks between Bank of Ireland and its unions on the ongoing row about closing its pension…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Chivers deal means jam for firm's managementJam and jelly manufacturer Chivers Ireland has been acquired by Premier Foods, the UK company from which it separated in a management…Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Halifax ups ante in lenders' price warIt was strike two in the mortgage market price war earlier this week as Halifax (formerly known as Bank of Scotland Ireland) …Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
Ombudsman seeks fraud alert measuresThe Financial Services Ombudsman, Joe Meade, has asked the Irish Financial Regulatory Services Authority to investigate the introduction…Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Oppenheim trying to win back customersOppenheim Investment Managers has embarked on a campaign to claw back the customers it will lose later this month when its contract…Mon Jan 15 2007 - 00:00
C&C shares regain some of their fizzDublin report: It was a relatively flat day for the market yesterday, with the Iseq index of Irish shares gaining 0Sat Jan 13 2007 - 00:00
Complaints to financial ombudsman rise by 14%Complaints by consumers to the Financial Services Ombudsman increased 14 per cent last year, according to new figures published…Sat Jan 13 2007 - 00:00
Fresh challenges on the menu for Bord Bia chiefThe food and drink sector is having a glorious time - for the moment.Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
How to negotiate the minefield of mortgage reliefPaying back a mortgage, like seeing the taxman turn a nice gross income into a much smaller net one, is never going to be much…Fri Dec 15 2006 - 00:00
'A bad day' for consumers and unhealthy one for the marketConsumers: their choices VHI and Vivas to compete for custom of health insurer's 475,000 membersFri Dec 15 2006 - 00:00
Retailers the main winners with festive gift vouchersAmid the icicle lights and strains of Slade, harried parents scour the toyshop aisles, hunting down the last Roboreptile in the…Fri Dec 08 2006 - 00:00
High earners biggest winners in €1.25bn personal tax packageTake home pay: Taxpayers will share a €1Thu Dec 07 2006 - 00:00
Dublin market stages gradual recoveryDublin report: After a bad spell, the markets attempted a gradual recovery yesterday, with the Iseq index climbing 0Tue Dec 05 2006 - 00:00
First-timers 'squeezed out'First-time buyers are being squeezed out of the mortgage market as a result of rising interest rates, new figures from the Irish…Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
Irish airlines provoke most complaintsIrish airlines are the most complained against in Europe, according to a new report by the European Consumer Centre network.Tue Nov 28 2006 - 00:00
Cape Verde set for €2bn investmentCork-based company Cape Verde Development has announced a €2 billion investment in the Cape Verde Islands, where it is to build…Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
EU VAT rules 'hamper Irish firms'Outdated and complex VAT rules are hampering Irish companies' ability to trade in other EU countries, according to an international…Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
Bank launches Halifax brandBank of Scotland Ireland's retail banking division has changed its name to Halifax from today as the bank continues the next …Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
SSIA spending splurge 'a myth'Special Savings Incentive Account (SSIA) holders whose accounts have matured are now saving more every month than the maximum…Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
