Iseq gains in early tradingThe Irish stock market opened in positive territory this morning, despite mixed performances from financial stocks.Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
Annual inflation in OECD area at 4.8% in JulyAnnual inflation in the OCED area continues to rise, increasing to 4.8 per cent in July.Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
Veris profit rises despite 'difficult' trading conditionsSupport services firm Veris said profit and revenue at the company rose in the first half of 2008, despite difficult trading …Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
Iseq slides as weak financials weighThe Irish Index of shares slipped today as European financial stocks took a hit.Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
Total Produce acquires stakes in salad producersFruit and vegetable distributor Total Produce has completed its acquisition of 60 per cent stakes in two Dutch salad producers…Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
Strong trading sees Andor beat expectationsSpecialist imaging group Andor Technology said it would significantly outperform expectations after strong trading in the second…Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
House prices fall 9.4% in 12 monthsProperty prices have fallen 9.4 per cent in the past 12 months, new figures showed today.Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
Punters' winning streak leads Paddy Power to lower outlookBetting chain paddy Power today lowered its forecast for 2008, reducing its operating profit expectations from €82 million to…Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Number of new cars registered increases 2.8% in JulyThe number of new cars licensed for the first time in July rose by 2Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Kingspan profit slides as construction demand weakensFalling demand in the construction market in Ireland and the UK caused Kingspan profit to slip for the first time in six years…Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Glanbia first half profit, revenue rise in 2008Profit and revenue at food group Glanbia rose in the first half of the year, the company said today.Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Tullow Oil reaches record revenue on strong oil pricesOil and gas exploration firm Tullow saw revenue rise to a record level as strong oil and prices lifted the company's results.Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
IL&P profit slips on weaker lending growthProfits at Irish Life & Permanent slumped in the first half of 2008, with bank lending hit by weaker demand.Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Plan for Hiestand merger with IAWS is approvedHIESTAND HOLDING shareholders have approved a plan to merge with IAWS to create the world's biggest maker of frozen baked goods…Wed Aug 20 2008 - 01:00
Oglesby warns of tough trading conditionsTOOL MAKER Oglesby & Butler returned a revenue increase of 5 per cent for the quarter ended June 2008, but said tough trading…Wed Aug 20 2008 - 01:00
Greencore performance 'solid' despite UK difficultyGreencore said its performance as "solid" despite the current economic difficulties, reporting increased sales in its convenience…Tue Aug 19 2008 - 01:00
Readymix reports €9.6m loss as property market slowsBuilding materials group Readymix said the property market slowdown caused demand for its products to fall sharply, leading to…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
DCC to buy Chevron's UK fuel and oil distribution unitDCC has agreed to buy Chevron's UK fuel and oil distribution business for €27Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
Construction jobs fall 15.2% in JuneThe number of people employed in the construction sector fell further in June, according to new data from the Central Statistics…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
CRH appoints group finance directorBuilding material group CRH has announced it has appointed Glenn Culpepper as group finance director designate.Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
Petroneft signs deal with Arawak EnergyPetroneft, the Dublin-listed Russian oil exploration firm, has agreed a deal with Arawak Energy to pursue new opportunities in…Thu Aug 14 2008 - 01:00
Number of days lost to industrial disputes risesThe number of days lost to industrial dispute during the second quarter of 2008 rose compared to the same period a year earlier…Thu Aug 14 2008 - 01:00
Anglo Irish issues upbeat outlook for 2009Anglo Irish Bank said today it would meet market expectations for the current year and issued an upbeat outlook for 2009.Wed Aug 13 2008 - 01:00
Digital Hub's success leads to space shortageDUBLIN'S DIGITAL Hub is becoming the victim of its own success, with space becoming a constraint on its development, according…Tue Aug 12 2008 - 01:00
APN results 'broadly in line' with 2007APN News & Media, the group 39 per cent owned by Independent News, announced a 2Tue Aug 12 2008 - 01:00
United Drug predicts double-digit profit growth for 2008United Drug has predicted double-digit profit and earnings growth for 2008, despite the recent economic downturn and the fall…Tue Aug 12 2008 - 01:00
Smurfit Kappa profit slips 1% in second quarterPaper packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa saw its profit slip 1 per cent in the second quarter of 2007, but remained static …Mon Aug 11 2008 - 01:00
Property prices down 10% in 12 monthsThe average house price in Ireland declined 9Mon Aug 11 2008 - 01:00
Digital media firms may 'withstand economic gloom'Digital media companies will be able to withstand the current economic downturn, the head of Dublin's Digital Hub said today.Mon Aug 11 2008 - 01:00
Delta Index to expand overseasFINANCIAL SPREAD betting firm Delta Index is investing €3 million in its online trading platform and creating new jobs in its…Fri Aug 08 2008 - 01:00
Social projects are still in businessCorporate social responsibility programmes are still viable despite the recession, and are just as important for some firms as…Fri Aug 01 2008 - 01:00
New car registrations fall 52.4 per centThe number of new cars licenced for the first time fell again in June, slipping 52.4 per cent.Mon Jul 28 2008 - 01:00
Ryanair shares dive as profit slumps 85%Shares in Ryanair plummetted today after the airline announced profits fell by 85 per cent in its first quarter, as high oil …Mon Jul 28 2008 - 01:00
Amnesty warns against human rights 'cost-cutting'Amnesty International has warned the Government against using its proposal to merge a number of statutory human rights bodies…Fri Jul 25 2008 - 01:00
Patent for taxi texting serviceA SMALL Irish company has been granted a patent for a new type of system that will allow customers to order taxis by text, writes…Fri Jul 25 2008 - 01:00
Port tunnel strike avertedThreatened strike action that could have temporarily shut down the Dublin Port Tunnel has been averted, union leaders said this…Thu Jul 24 2008 - 01:00
Renewal of border checks with Britain proposedThe first formal border checks between Ireland and Britain in more than 80 years were proposed by the two governments today.Thu Jul 24 2008 - 01:00
'Robot doctor' offers quicker treatment for stroke victimsSTROKE PATIENTS could receive better and more rapid treatment at the hands of a "robot doctor" if hospitals win funding for the…Thu Jul 24 2008 - 01:00
Bus operator takes case to High CourtA private bus operator is taking legal action against the State, challenging a decision by the Department of transport to award…Thu Jul 24 2008 - 01:00
Buses should be allowed use Port Tunnel - reportBuses should be allowed to use the Port Tunnel in order to help tackle traffic congestion in the capital, according to a transport…Wed Jul 23 2008 - 01:00
Dublin Bus denies unauthorised servicesDublin Bus has denied allegations it ran services that were not authorised by the Government, saying it was satisfied it was "…Wed Jul 23 2008 - 01:00
Severity of online child pornography 'increasing'The number of confirmed reports of child pornography and the severity of the illegal content rose in 2007, according to figures…Tue Jul 22 2008 - 01:00
New grants for energy efficient homes unveiledDevelopers are being encouraged to build energy efficient, low carbon housing through a new grant scheme designed to help fund…Tue Jul 22 2008 - 01:00
Fishermen stage protest in DublinFishermen took to the streets of Dublin today in a bid to get a better deal from Europe for the industry.Mon Jul 21 2008 - 01:00
Carphone stores put faith in miniature laptopsTHE CARPHONE Warehouse has begun selling the Asus EeePC, the latest in a new line of "netbooks" that are designed for basic tasks…Fri Jul 18 2008 - 01:00
Ordnance Survey offers property buyers indepth site reports onlinePOTENTIAL HOMEBUYERS can now research the land on which their property is built with a new environmental report service offered…Wed Jul 16 2008 - 01:00
Cutbacks could hit vulnerable children - BarnardosCutbacks in public spending could have a long-term impact on vulnerable children and families and is not the answer to the economic…Tue Jul 15 2008 - 01:00
Lack of information fuels airport angerMANY PASSENGERS waiting to board flights at Dublin airport yesterday afternoon were angry and confused because of a lack of information…Thu Jul 10 2008 - 01:00
Travel chaos for Dublin Airport travellersThe mood at Dublin Airport this afternoon was one of anger and confusion as technical problems caused chaos for travellers.Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
Government plan 'ill-thought out and haphazard'REACTION: There were mixed reactions to the Government’s plans to cut €1Tue Jul 08 2008 - 01:00
