Lawyers query Bill with TaoiseachLawyers working for an Aer Rianta director have written to the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, expressing concern at what they contend is…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta terms threat to break-upAer Rianta's loan agreements specifically prevent the State company from giving up ownership of both Shannon and Cork Airports…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Irish exports to US to surpass €24bnIrish exports to the US are set to exceed $30 billion (€24Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Kenmare ready to begin African projectExploration group Kenmare Resources said yesterday that it expected to begin work on its African titanium mining project "within…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta director pledges court action to stop break-upAn Aer Rianta director pledged yesterday to go to court if necessary to stop the break up of the State airports company into …Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Phantom bid gets MCD backingMCD boss Mr Denis Desmond and U2 manager, Mr Paul McGuinness are backing the former pirate broadcaster, Phantom FM, in its bid…Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Union veteran takes over top post in CWUA former postman who began his rise through trade union ranks during the bitter postal dispute of 1979 will take over the top…Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Debt worries persist despite IWP profitDublin-listed toiletries group IWP earned pre-tax profits of €1Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Value of claim against Baltimore may hit €20mThe London-listed company that is seeking a repayment and damages from Baltimore Technologies plc for breach of contract said…Fri Jul 9 2004 - 01:00
DCC eyeing healthcare acquisitionsIndustrial holding group DCC is eyeing a number of potential acquisitions in the healthcare sector, according to chief executive…Fri Jul 9 2004 - 01:00
Oil price drives inflation to 2.3%High oil prices drove the yearly rate of inflation to 2.3 per cent in June, an increase of 0Fri Jul 9 2004 - 01:00
Job cuts at Aer Lingus still on cards as plan proceedsAer Lingus last night pledged to continue with the implementation of a new business plan that will see the airline cut hundreds…Fri Jul 9 2004 - 01:00
Management capabilityThe Government is going to divert 20 million from State development agencies to fund business networks that will focus on developing…Thu Jul 8 2004 - 01:00
Three firms bid for conference centre contractThree groups, including long-time bidder Treasury Holdings, are set to enter the competition for the contract to build the National…Thu Jul 8 2004 - 01:00
DCC acquires British wine sales business Bottle Green for €37.3mIndustrial holding company DCC has bought a British wine sales business for up to €37Thu Jul 8 2004 - 01:00
Five areas of competitive advantageExpertise in markets: The State's industrial development agencies should place professionals with international sales and marketing…Thu Jul 8 2004 - 01:00
UK brewery attracts Irish biddersInterbrew UK is in talks with two Irish- based bidders who are interested in buying its facility in Belfast, which will be closed…Wed Jul 7 2004 - 01:00
Cabinet may wait until autumn to make decision on Aer LingusThe Government is unlikely to decide on Aer Lingus's future before autumn, it has emerged.Tue Jul 6 2004 - 01:00
Chairman a veteran in sectorActing Aer Lingus chairman, Mr John Sharman, is likely to be one of the first people to see any bid for the State airline.Tue Jul 6 2004 - 01:00
Reaping the benefits of a rapid recoveryIn the weeks after the World Trade Center attacks in September 2001, the aviation industry widely expected Aer Lingus to fold…Sat Jul 3 2004 - 01:00
New wave of US groups seek Irish dealsA new wave of US companies plans to invest in Ireland over the next year, the country's ambassador told the American Chamber …Sat Jul 3 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta plan lacks financial insight - reportOpposition TDs yesterday accused the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, of using incomplete financial information to justify…Fri Jul 2 2004 - 01:00
Power shortfall costs customers an extra €75mIrish consumers and businesses are paying an extra €75 million a year for electricity because the Republic's generating plants…Thu Jul 1 2004 - 01:00
Fed raises interest rates by 0.25%Irish borrowers should prepare for interest rate rises of up to 1Thu Jul 1 2004 - 01:00
Elan repays controversial $471m EPIL loanPharmaceuticals group Elan has repaid $471.5 million (€388Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
Ardagh buys into PolandArdagh Glass Ltd plans to buy more than 80 per cent of a Polish manufacturer for €8 million, the company announced yesterday…Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
SEC investigates fund manager with NPRF linkThe US stock market regulator is investigating one of the companies in a fund management group that is responsible for almost…Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
CNG Travel cuts pre-tax loss to $1.5mPublicly-quoted online hotel reservations company CNG Travel Group had a pre-tax loss of $1.5 million (€1Tue Jun 29 2004 - 01:00
Kingspan's results likely to outperform market expectationsFirst half results at building materials specialist, Kingspan, are likely to outperform market expectations, thanks to a strong…Tue Jun 29 2004 - 01:00
Heiton chief scorns Grafton bidHeiton's institutional shareholders are supporting the builder's merchant and DIY group's board in its opposition to Grafton'…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Kenmare set to raise €80m in share placementExploration group Kenmare Resources is raising up to $97 million (€80 million) from shareholders to fund the development of a…Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
US group bids for Irish waste management firmUS operator Earthfirst Technologies is one of a number of publicly-quoted companies that are seeking to buy, or invest in, privately…Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
Tesco says sales ahead of forecastTesco, the UK-based supermarket giant that employs over 11,000 people in the Republic, yesterday said that its first quarter …Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
Waterford Wedgwood losses hit €45mPoor sales and the weak dollar left luxury goods business Waterford Wedgwood with a pre-tax loss of €45 million in the year to…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
IDA bullish on prospects for 2004IDA Ireland is extremely upbeat about this year's job creation prospects and believes its focus on the research and development…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Grafton forecasts 25% rise in operating profitsBuilders merchant and DIY specialists, Grafton Group, yesterday said it expected turnover in the first six months of 2004 to …Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Increase in steel prices 'squeezing' Irish firmsA 20 per cent increase in the price of steel is squeezing earnings in Irish engineering and industrial companies and is threatening…Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Elan plans €35m sterile plant in AthloneBiotechnology specialist Elan Corporation yesterday announced that it plans to invest €35 million in a new sterile bio-pharmaceuticals…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Positive response to Gresham bidThe consortium bidding for control of the Gresham Hotel Group has had a positive response to its €1Mon Jun 14 2004 - 01:00
Price not equal to the crime - former B of I chiefFormer Bank of Ireland chief executive Mr Michael Soden has said that he was the "victim - not the perpetrator" in the recent…Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
Kelleher pulls out of Lloyds purchaseThe company headed by Irish property developer Mr Garrett Kelleher has pulled out of its €365 million deal to buy the landmark…Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
United Drug inquiry may lead to a recallThe Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has said that it might have to recall some of the products involved, following its investigation…Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
Ivernia set to exploit lead depositExploration company Ivernia expects that its lead prospect in Western Australia will begin full production next year.Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
Growth likely to be 6% for year and inflation 3%, says economistEconomic growth is likely to be 6 per cent this year, while inflation could be running at more than 3 per cent again at the end…Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
Partnership to aid innovationAll-island development agency Intertrade Ireland and the US Council on Competitiveness took the first step towards establishing…Fri Jun 4 2004 - 01:00
Baltimore backers to get average dividend of €300Baltimore Technology's 5,143 Irish shareholders are likely to share an average of just over £200 (€300) each as a result of the…Fri Jun 4 2004 - 01:00
AIB informs clients of Faldor paymentAIB has written to 152 individual clients who are to share €330,000 in compensation and interest after losing out as a result…Thu Jun 3 2004 - 01:00
Acquisitor takes its Baltimore stake to 20.7%Bermuda-based Acquisitor Holdings has increased its stake in Baltimore Technologies to more than 20 per cent, giving it the power…Wed Jun 2 2004 - 01:00
Award win enhances Shanahan profileLast year's overall winner Liam Shanahan says prize brings many benefits, writes Barry O'HalloranMon May 31 2004 - 01:00