Four essential conditionsCost competitiveness: The Government must dismantle the "many legislative shelters" that restrict competition in the economy…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Ahern rejects Aer Rianta debt default dangerThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has rejected suggestions that the break-up of Aer Rianta will cause an unexpected debt default that …Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Many tributes paid to former IDA press manager Colm Donlon"A walking database" was how one colleague yesterday affectionately described Mr Colm Donlon, who died suddenly last Friday after…Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Healthcare firm brings 150 jobs to Waterford with €19m expansionPharmaceutical firm, Pinewood Healthcare, is investing €19 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facilities at Ballymacarbry…Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Income tax bonanza fills State coffersThe public finances are €1 billion better off than they were meant to be at this stage of the yearSat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Irish tax burden is lowest in EUThe Republic has retained the mantle of lowest-taxed state in the EU, even within an enlarged 25-member Union.Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Everything is coming up roses as Irish economy returns to lifeAfter all those months of gloomy talk about downturns and recession, it now seems the Irish economy experienced little more than…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Level of growth in economy exceeds forecastExchequer figures for the first half of the year, due out today, are expected to confirm that the Government finances are far…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Private-sector borrowing hits new high in MayNon-mortgage lending underpins sharp jump in consumer creditThu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Pay off the mortgage with your mature SSIAIf you have taken up a chunky mortgage in the past five years, the idea of paying the whole thing off can seem outlandish.Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
IFG chief outlines hefty debt reductionStrong cashflow has allowed IFG to cut its debt significantly over the past few months, shareholders heard yesterday.Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
House affordability moves further out of reach of first-time buyersThe affordability of houses and apartments can vary dramatically according to where an individual is located on the housing ladder…Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
Republic bucks OECD inward investment trendThe Republic stood out among OECD states last year for raising its levels of inward investment amid a generally declining trend…Tue Jun 29 2004 - 01:00
Elan's shares surge on MS drug moveShares in Elan surged ahead yesterday after the company said US regulators would "fast track" consideration of its Antegren drug…Tue Jun 29 2004 - 01:00
Republic most likely EU state to reach US wealth levelThe Republic is the only EU economy that could catch up with wealth levels in the US in the foreseeable future, a new analysis…Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
Heiton shares soar 35c above Grafton offerShares in Heiton climbed by more than 25 per cent yesterday, closing 35 cents above the price Grafton has said it would pay for…Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
Elan expects to emerge intact from investigationElan expects to have emerged intact from the Securities and Exchange Commission investigation and shareholder litigation that…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Heiton rejects takeover offer from GraftonThe board of Heiton Group has rejected a takeover offer from its larger rival, Grafton, because it considers the price to be …Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Unemployment falls to 4.4% as 53,000 new jobs boost economyThe jobs market is returning towards buoyancy levels last seen in 2000, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Gresham bid heads for 30% supportThe consortium seeking to take over Gresham Hotel Group yesterday predicted that it would have a 30 per cent approval rate for…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Ernst & Young's funds team movesErnst & Young's funds listing and authorisation team is shifting en masse to prominent law firm, McCann FitzGerald.Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Gresham bidder set to extend deadlineThe consortium seeking to take over Gresham Hotel Group is expected to give shareholders two more weeks to approve its offer …Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Ahern warns against tax cuts and pay risesRecent improvements in the economy should not be seen as a basis for tax cuts or substantial wage increases, the Taoiseach, Mr…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Precinct bid for Gresham to get 25% acceptanceShareholders controlling about a quarter of Gresham Hotel Group are expected to have accepted the Precinct consortium's bid for…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
IFG attracts traders despite football and sunshineVarious excuses were thrown up for the notable lack of activity on the Irish market yesterday, with the lure of sunshine and …Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Insurer seeks to bridge dental cover gapIrish-born DeCare chief executive Mike Walsh sees a culture of dental insurance developing in Republic and hopes to get multinationals…Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Regulator's study shows bank margins rising despite lower ratesBanks and building societies have been raising their margins on a wide range of everyday banking products over the past few years…Sat May 29 2004 - 01:00
Kingspan, financials post gains as ISEQ edges upMarket Report: The market closed a touch higher yesterday, with volumes holding up well across the board.Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Kingspan upbeat on back of robust marketsKingspan is trading in markets that are "more robust than they have been for some time", shareholders were told yesterday.Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Bumpy ride predicted when US rates riseThe US economic recovery is sustainable but will become "bumpy" when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, according to …Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Shop around for financial productsIf we learn one thing from the AIB overcharging drama, it will be that our financial dealings must be double-checked if we are…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Offer of €113m tabled for GreshamThe three investors seeking to take over Gresham have tabled an offer of up to €113 million for the hotel group, six months after…Sat May 22 2004 - 01:00
Vigilance can combat errors in bank chargesThe outrage that flowed from news of AIB's foreign-exchange misadventure last week was arguably a lot less shocking than the …Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Esat BT cuts its losses by 73% to €42mLosses fell by 73 per cent to €42 million at telecoms firm Esat BT last year, according to results issued yesterday.Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Fraud blame rests with top management, says ex-EU accountantSenior management must be held fully accountable when a fraud or other accounting irregularity occurs in their company, according…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
How to make a complaintThe Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) has drawn up clear guidelines for consumers who feel they have reason…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Takeover Panel is looking at stake in GreshamThe Takeover Panel is investigating an Israeli bank's purchase of a stake in Gresham Hotel Group to see if the bank could be …Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Heiton gains as 5% block tradedShares in Heiton rose sharply on the Dublin market yesterday afternoon as some 5 per cent of the building materials group changed…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
The bureaucracy behind house buyingThe thrill that follows an offer being accepted on a house can be sufficiently large to overshadow the various tasks that must…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Mystery investor boosts Heiton shares late in dayMarket Report: The second-liners were the centre of attention in Dublin yesterday, with a late trade in Heiton attracting particular…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Export trade strengthensExport trade strengthened markedly in March, according to new trade figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Second-half rally pushes profits at DCC to €99.6mBusiness services group DCC saw pre-tax profits rise by 2 per cent to €99Tue May 18 2004 - 01:00
C&C closes at issue price on busy first day of tradeC&C held firm to close at its flotation price of €2.26 on a busy first day of trade in Dublin yesterdaySat May 15 2004 - 01:00
Heading towards the mandatory pensions routePensions. The word alone is enough to put a large proportion of the population to sleep, with discussions of intricacies such…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Law firm changes non-executive directors policyProminent commercial law firm McCann FitzGerald is changing its policy on providing non-executive directors for client firms …Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Molony looks forward to keeping McCann FitzGerald on trackThere must be an element of the glutton for punishment about Mr Ronan Molony, who has just agreed to a third term as chairman…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
New CSO data show rising inflation trendEconomists were warning of the return of a rising inflation trend yesterday as it emerged that the annual rate of consumer price…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Thirdforce reports losses of €266,664Thirdforce has reported pre-tax losses of €266,664 for its first six months as a fully focused e-learning firm.Thu May 13 2004 - 01:00
