Fewer claiming unemployment benefit, says CSOTHE NUMBER of people claiming unemployment benefit fell by 2,300 last month, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO…Thu Aug 02 2012 - 01:00
Youth unemployment falls slightlyThe number of people on the Live Register fell by 2,300 last month, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).Wed Aug 01 2012 - 01:00
Fuel costs drive Ryanair profits downRyanair profits fell 29 per cent in the three months to the end of June to €99 million due to higher fuel costs.Mon Jul 30 2012 - 01:00
Permanent TSB to cut 250 jobsState-controlled Permanent TSB has today confirmed plans to cut 250 jobs and to close 16 branches in the near future.Tue Jul 24 2012 - 01:00
Britvic's Irish revenue downSOFT DRINKS: Revenues at Britvic’s Irish division fell by 11Fri Jul 20 2012 - 01:00
Payzone turnover up 5 per centIrish e-payments group Payzone has reported a 5 per cent rise in turnover to €234Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Retail sales still in declineRetail sales continued to decline during the second quarter of 2012, according to a new report published today.Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
PTSB credit rating downgradedPermanent TSB's long-term credit rating has today been downgraded to B+ from BB- with a negative outlook by Standard & Poors…Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Revenues down at Britvic IrelandRevenues at Britvic's Irish division fell by 11.1 per cent in its third quarter due to lower volumes and prices.Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Fujitsu to invest in research programmeTechnology firm Fujitsu is to invest in a new research programme at the Digital Enterprise Research Institute at NUI Galway.Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
NTMA to hold further auctionsThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has today confirmed plans to hold up to four additional short-term treasury bills…Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Man held over McAreavey photosThe director of the Mauritian newspaper that published photographs of the murdered Michaela McAreavey, has been arrested.Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Examinership for Pilot Training CentreMinister for Transport Leo Varadkar is to meet with representatives from the families of trainee pilots whose course was abruptly…Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Receivers for Cork shopping centreReceivers have today been appointed to the Douglas Court Shopping Centre in Cork.Fri Jul 06 2012 - 01:00
Ulster Bank chief to refuse bonus following disruptionsUlster Bank chief executive Jim Brown bowed to political pressure this evening and agreed to waive his bonus for the year.Thu Jul 05 2012 - 01:00
Tech firm Xilinx to create 60 jobsTechnology firm Xilinx is to create 60 jobs as part of a $50 million (€39 million) expansion.Tue Jul 03 2012 - 01:00
Latest Exchequer returns €500 million ahead of targetTax revenues for the first six months of the year were ahead of target, according to the Department of Finance.Tue Jul 03 2012 - 01:00
Over 50 workplace fatalities in 2011Fines totalling over €800,000 were imposed for health and safety breaches last year, according to new figures.Tue Jun 26 2012 - 01:00
'Merkel' soccer Tricolour sold for charityA CHEEKY football banner designed by Ireland fans that made headlines across the world has been sold at auction for almost €16…Sat Jun 23 2012 - 01:00
Cheeky Merkel Tricolour sold at auctionA cheeky football banner designed by Irish fans that made headlines across the world has been sold at auction for almost €16,…Fri Jun 22 2012 - 01:00
HSE undertakes to address deficienciesHEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE: THE HEALTH Service Executive has acknowledged failings in child protection structures and work practices…Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
Child agencies appalled by findingsREACTION TO REPORT: THE REPORT into the deaths of nearly 200 young people in contact with child protection services has been…Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
Call to refer bid to competition authoritiesTrade union Impact has urged the Government to refer Ryanair's bid for control of Aer Lingus to competition authorities.Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
HSE acknowledges child support failingsThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has today acknowledged failing in child protection structures and work practices.Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
Silicon Valley eyes Irish start-upsSilicon Valley bank is to invest $100 million in lending to high-potential firms as part of a new partnership with the National…Tue Jun 19 2012 - 01:00
Unemployment to stay high - ESRIUnemployment will remain high next year but the economy is expected to grow, albeit weakly, according to a new forecast from …Mon Jun 18 2012 - 01:00
Exports, imports down in AprilExports fell by 9 per cent in April while imports were down 23 per cent, according to new figures from the Central Statistics…Mon Jun 18 2012 - 01:00
Papal legate meets abuse victimsPapal legate Cardinal Marc Ouellet has asked for forgiveness from victims of clerical child abuse during his visit to Co Donegal…Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Tara monument attack condemnedA national monument that is said to have served as the coronation stone for the High Kings of Tara has been vandalised, it was…Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Unions welcome Croke Park reviewTrade unions have welcomed a review into the Croke Park Agreement which shows that significant savings have been made in its …Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Irish fans on the move for Euro 2012It's been a long time coming but Ireland are going to the European Championships for the first time since 1988.Fri Jun 08 2012 - 01:00
Couple to issue renewed legal challenge to Civil Registration Act in bid for marriageDr Ann Louise Gilligan and her partner Senator Katherine Zappone are to issue a fresh legal challenge this week in their fight…Thu Jun 07 2012 - 01:00
Gay couple in new court challengeDr Ann Louise Gilligan and partner Senator Katherine Zappone are to issue a fresh legal challenge this week in their fight to…Wed Jun 06 2012 - 01:00
LinkedIn confirms hacking incidentSocial networking website LinkedIn has confirmed a number of accounts may have been compromised in an apparent cyber attack amid…Wed Jun 06 2012 - 01:00
Starbucks in hot water over Irish tweetIreland has long been used to losing its artists and sport stars to Britain whenever they are successful, but Starbucks is now…Tue Jun 05 2012 - 01:00
Activists 'occupy' commission officesUp to ten people associated with the Occupy Dame Street movement today staged a protest inside the offices of the Referendum …Wed May 30 2012 - 01:00
IDG to create 125 jobs in IrelandA division of International Data Group (IDG) is to create 125 new jobs in Ireland by the end of 2013, the company said today.Tue May 29 2012 - 01:00
Coombe unveils hospital proposalThe Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital in Dublin has said that significant savings could be made by building the new…Mon May 28 2012 - 01:00
Kenny warns of consequences for funding if treaty rejectedCAMPAIGNS CLASH: UNKNOWN CONSEQUENCES await Ireland if the fiscal treaty is rejected, Taoiseach Enda Kenny warned.Sat May 26 2012 - 01:00
Rise in calls to St Vincent de PaulCalls for help to the Society of St Vincent de Paul have risen by 83 per cent since 2009, the organisation said today.Fri May 25 2012 - 01:00
Kenny warns of dangers of No voteTaoiseach Enda Kenny has warned of unknown consequences for Ireland if the fiscal treaty is rejected in next week's referendum…Fri May 25 2012 - 01:00
Reported abuse of elderly rose 9% last year, HSE figures showMORE THAN 2,302 allegations of abuse of elderly people were reported to the Health Service Executive last year, according to …Wed May 23 2012 - 01:00
UPC to offer on-demand servicesUPC will bring on-demand TV to its digital customers from Friday, the company said today.Tue May 22 2012 - 01:00
Irish team to mark UVF massacreThe Republic of Ireland team is to mark the 18th anniversary of the Loughlinisland tragedy by wearing black armbands when they…Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
Fewer jobs to go at Aviva in revised planFINANCIAL SERVICES company Aviva has altered a redundancy plan which would have meant almost 1,000 staff departures.Fri May 11 2012 - 01:00
Grafton turnover up 5.3% in first four months of 2012TURNOVER AT builders’ merchants and DIY group Grafton rose by 5Fri May 11 2012 - 01:00
No change in consumer prices in AprilLOWER AIR fares and a decline in the cost of wine in off-licences and supermarkets offset increases in other areas to leave consumer…Fri May 11 2012 - 01:00
Danske to rebrand NIB subsidiaryDanske Bank has announced plans to set up a new arm to wind down its commercial and investment property loan portfolios at National…Thu May 10 2012 - 01:00
KBC injects €75m into Irish unitBelgian bank KBC set aside €195 million in loan loss provisions for its Irish division in the first quarter of 2012.Thu May 10 2012 - 01:00
