New bank to help tech firms flowerThe arrival of Silicon Valley Bank in Ireland will benefit tech companies scaling up, rather than start-upsMon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
Irish Car Rentals returns to profitCAR-HIRE COMPANY Irish Car Rentals swung back into the black last year, following its successful exit from examinership in mid…Mon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
Trade mission to France nets almost €13m in dealsALMOST €13 million in new sales contracts have been signed as part of a three-day Enterprise Ireland trade mission to France…Mon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
Dublin alarm company to create 60 new jobsSOME 60 new jobs are to be created by Irish-owned security and alarm company Alarm Control 24.Mon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
Banking federation criticises €3m limit on mortgage debtBANK REACTION: BANKS GAVE a lukewarm response to the publication of the Personal Insolvency Bill, designed to provide debt-resolution…Sat Jun 30 2012 - 01:00
Three non-judicial resolution processes plannedTHE GOVERNMENT yesterday announced a series of measures aimed at helping people struggling with unsustainable debts to reach …Sat Jun 30 2012 - 01:00
Four in 10 property sales cash deals, forum toldUP TO 40 per cent of properties being sold around the country are going to cash buyers, a property conference heard yesterday…Fri Jun 29 2012 - 01:00
Divisions at EU summit hit marketsTHE EURO hit a three-week low and most European stock markets retreated yesterday after divisions among European leaders at a…Fri Jun 29 2012 - 01:00
No extension of mortgage relief changes, says NoonanMORTGAGE INTEREST relief measures for house buyers introduced in the last budget will not be extended past the end of this year…Fri Jun 29 2012 - 01:00
IFG chairman Moran to step down, agm toldIFG GROUP chairman Joe Moran has announced he is to retire as non-executive chairman of the company.Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Banks cautious about insolvency BillIRELAND’S MAIN mortgage lenders have given some indication of how they plan to engage with the forthcoming personal insolvency…Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Greencore acquires second US food company in 10 weeksGREENCORE HAS announced its second US acquisition in less than 10 weeks.Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Reforms designed to coax both sides to strike a dealANALYSIS: Legislation to speed up resolution of personal debt problem has been slow in comingWed Jun 27 2012 - 01:00
Economic group supports higher tax for high earnersAn increase in the tax-take for high-income earners is one of a number of measures outlined by the Nevin Economic Research Institute…Wed Jun 27 2012 - 01:00
Glanbia to restructure its milk operationsGLANBIA PLC is to spin off the bulk of its milk-processing business as part of a proposed joint venture with its 54 per cent …Wed Jun 27 2012 - 01:00
Government policy will lead to reduced pensions, warns IbecIBEC, THE national organisation that represents businesses and employers, has called for a radical change to the Government’s…Tue Jun 26 2012 - 01:00
Most food firms not taking up R&D creditsONLY A minority of Irish food and drink companies are utilising the research and development tax credits available to them, according…Mon Jun 25 2012 - 01:00
Interest rates will 'stabilise income'A DROP in interest rates will see consumer income stabilise this year after two years of significant declines, according to the…Mon Jun 25 2012 - 01:00
Martin Naughton 'outstanding entrepreneur of his time'GLEN DIMPLEX founder Martin Naughton was described as the “outstanding entrepreneur of his time” yesterday, as he was presented…Sat Jun 23 2012 - 01:00
Laya in rude good health after scareFRESH FROM his firm’s recent rebrand, the head of Laya Healthcare enters the room with a spring in his stepFri Jun 22 2012 - 01:00
Central Bank fines Irish arm of UBSAN IRISH subsidiary of Swiss bank UBS has been reprimanded and fined €65,000 by the Central Bank for failing to comply with regulations…Fri Jun 22 2012 - 01:00
Ernst & Young pessimistic over recoveryERNST & YOUNG has modestly downgraded its GDP forecast for this year, but has significantly downgraded its outlook for 2013…Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
UBS subsidiary fined by Central BankAn Irish subsidiary of Swiss bank UBS has been reprimanded and fined €65,000 by the Central Bank for failing to comply with regulations…Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
4% decline in music royalties revenue 'reflects economy'REVENUE AT the Irish Music Rights Organisation, the organisation that collects royalties on behalf of songwriters and music publishers…Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
Markets across Europe enjoy reboundEUROPEAN STOCK markets rebounded yesterday, as Greece moved closer to forming a government and a Spanish debt sale met targets…Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
US bank enters Irish market to back technologyA NEW lender is to enter the Irish banking market following the announcement that Silicon Valley Bank is to lend $100 million…Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
Greencore desserts facility sold to MüllerGREENCORE IS continuing to progress the integration of the Uniq food company it bought last year with the announcement that it…Sat Jun 16 2012 - 01:00
Growth in funds domiciled in IrelandTHE NUMBER of Irish domiciled non-Ucits funds grew 4Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
INM appoints Marshall as non-executive directorIndependent News & Media has appointed Allan Marshall, a senior executive at the Telegraph Media group, as a non-executive…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
AIB to close defined benefit pension plansAIB IS to close its defined benefit pension scheme for staff, the bank said yesterday, as it announced a series of changes to…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
6,500 AIB staff affected by end of defined benefit schemeABOUT 6,500 AIB staff are to lose their defined benefit pension entitlements after the bank announced its intention to end its…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
US owner of Pallas Foods snaps up Northern-Ireland firm CrossgarPallas Foods, the Limerick-based food service company which is owned by US firm Sysco, has acquired Northern Ireland-based firm…Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Late rally by most European marketsSTOCKS ON world markets edged higher on low volumes yesterday, with most European markets rallying into the closeWed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Short-term bonds may be issued next monthIRELAND EXPECTS to begin issuing short-term bonds as early as next month as it eases its way back into the private debt markets…Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Flights in Irish airspace in May down on last yearThe economic downturn continued to weigh on air travel last month, with total flights in Irish airspace in May 0Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Stocks fall on uncertainty over SpainTHE DECISION by Spain to seek a €100 billion bailout over the weekend was the focus for all market participants yesterday.Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
Irish Dairy Board sells Belgian cheese firmThe Irish Dairy Board has sold its Belgian cheese packaging business to Dutch dairy co-operative Royal Friesland Campina.Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
Borrowing costs rise for Spain and ItalyBORROWING COSTS for Spain and Italy rose sharply yesterday as the markets responded to the weekend announcement that Spain is…Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
Irish mortgage rates still below euro averageIRISH HOMEOWNERS continue to benefit from more favourable mortgage rates than their European counterparts, due in part to the…Sat Jun 09 2012 - 01:00
Banks' reliance on funding declinesIrish banks' reliance on Irish and European central bank funding fell slightly in the month to May 25th, according to figures…Fri Jun 08 2012 - 01:00
Kenny says Ireland has become more competitiveIRELAND’S COMPETITIVENESS has “significantly improved” in the past few years, Taoiseach Enda Kenny told a gathering of business…Fri Jun 08 2012 - 01:00
European stocks rally for second dayEUROPEAN STOCKS rallied, completing their biggest two-day gain since November, after China cut interest rates and Spain successfully…Fri Jun 08 2012 - 01:00
Average mortgage interest rate is 3%The average interest rate on Irish mortgages of more than five years maturity in Ireland stood at 3 per cent at the end of April…Fri Jun 08 2012 - 01:00
Aryzta warns on results of European divisionARYZTA HAS reiterated its full-year earnings guidance of 338 cent a share, although the food company warns that its European …Wed Jun 06 2012 - 01:00
Monex says profits fall 13%, but expects RD to pay offPRE-TAX PROFITS at Kerry-based financial payments company Monex fell by 13 per cent last year to €4Tue Jun 05 2012 - 01:00
Aryzta reports revenue up 15%Revenue at baked goods' producer Aryzta rose to €1Tue Jun 05 2012 - 01:00
European stocks fall to five-month lowEurostoxx 50: 2068.66 (-2.37%) Paris CAC: 2,950.47 (-2.21%) Frankfurt DAX: 6,050.29 (-3.42%)Sat Jun 02 2012 - 01:00
Porsche division turnover doublesTURNOVER AT an Irish division of Porsche that provides financial and treasury services to the global car company almost doubled…Sat Jun 02 2012 - 01:00
