ESRI paints gloomy picture of economic scene in 2003The economy will slow next year, unemployment levels will grow dramatically and inflation will rise to problematic levels, the…Fri Dec 20 2002 - 00:00
Growth of 3% is predicted for the coming yearThe Republic's economy has grown by 3Thu Dec 19 2002 - 00:00
Smyth set to seek pay-off for loss of Dunloe officeMr Noel Smyth, yesterday ousted as chairman of Dunloe Ewart, will seek compensation for loss of office if and when his contract…Thu Dec 19 2002 - 00:00
Inflation eases to 2.2% in euro zoneEuro-zone inflation eased slightly in November, falling to 2.2 per cent from 2.3 per cent.Thu Dec 19 2002 - 00:00
Gardai investigate possible €1m scamGardaí in Cavan are investigating complaints about a local man reported to have disappeared with up to €1 million in investors…Wed Dec 18 2002 - 00:00
An Post permitted to increase postage costsAn Post has been given permission to raise the cost of posting a letter to other EU statesWed Dec 18 2002 - 00:00
Growth in the OECD economies climbs to 2.3% in third quarterThe OECD economies achieved annual growth of 2Tue Dec 17 2002 - 00:00
One-fifth of top earners paid less than 15% taxAlmost one-fifth of the Republic's top 400 earners paid tax at less than 15 per cent in 1999 and 2000, a new report reveals.Sat Dec 14 2002 - 00:00
Euro gains on dollar over war fearsGrowing concerns about US economic policy and heightened prospects of a war in Iraq lifted the euro to a three-month high against…Sat Dec 14 2002 - 00:00
ECB reduces growth forecasts for euro zoneThe European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its growth forecasts for the euro zone, citing a high degree of uncertainty about the…Fri Dec 13 2002 - 00:00
Non-EU trade data show fallTrade activity between the Republic and countries outside the EU in October remained below levels seen for most of the past two…Thu Dec 12 2002 - 00:00
IFSC dominates investment activityThe International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has dominated foreign investment activity for the past four years, according…Thu Dec 12 2002 - 00:00
IWP shares plunge by 10% on weak resultsShares in personal care group IWP plunged by 10 per cent yesterday after chief executive Mr Joe Moran unveiled weak first-half…Tue Dec 10 2002 - 00:00
How people on different incomes may pay more taxThe average worker could pay up to 1 per cent more in income tax next year as the impact of Wednesday's Budget starts to be felt…Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
McCreevy dismisses criticism as 'hoo-ha'Both the Minister for Finance and the Tánaiste stridently defended the Government's management of the public finances on RTÉ …Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
No one will take home less but many will see no changeThe most substantial monthly pay increase to be enjoyed by any worker next year will be €24 compared to €142 in Budget 2002 At…Thu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Department forecasts fiscal stabilityThe Republic will remain well within the budgetary management limits prescribed in the Stability and Growth Pact until 2005, …Thu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Arnotts subject of possible €205m offerRetailing group Arnotts is the subject of a possible takeover bid worth €205 millionTue Dec 03 2002 - 00:00
ECB likely to cut ratesThe European Central Bank (ECB) looks certain to cut interest rates when it meets next Thursday, following news that euro-zone…Sat Nov 30 2002 - 00:00
Mortgage lending growth to reinforce Bank concernsMortgage lending continued to grow strongly last month, a trend likely to reinforce Central Bank concerns over the financial …Sat Nov 30 2002 - 00:00
Limerick paper to be sold to Leader Group in €20m dealThe Limerick Leader is to be sold to the publisher of the Leinster Leader in a deal likely to be worth about €20 million.Sat Nov 30 2002 - 00:00
One in 10 workers has illness or disabilityOne in 10 workers in the Republic suffers from a long-standing illness or disability, new data from the Central Statistics Office…Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
Republic's export trade stays strongExport trade in the Republic remained relatively strong over August and September, suggesting that the economy is well positioned…Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
Consumer sentiment increases slightlyConsumer confidence grew slightly in November and, consequently, succeeded in stemming five successive months of declining sentiment…Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
Employment growth slows sharply - CSOIBEC senior economist Mr Aebhric McGibney was critical of the Government for allowing public-sector employment numbers to grow…Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
United Drug reports pre-tax profits up €28.3mHealthcare services group, United Drug, has reported strong growth for the year ending in September, buoyed by the performance…Wed Nov 27 2002 - 00:00
PRSI may be focus of change in 'boring' BudgetJust over one week out, the chances that Budget 2003 will deliver major drama look slimMon Nov 25 2002 - 00:00
Comments fuel ECB rate cut prospectSpeculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) would deliver a rate cut next month grew yesterday when the head of Belgium'…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Busy consumers boost retail sales figures, CSO data showConsumers were out in strength to boost retail sales in September, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Economic reports warn of threat from wage risesSpiralling wage growth must be stemmed immediately if the Republic's economy is to remain competitive, two major economic commentators…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
OECD cuts its forecast for growth in RepublicThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reduced dramatically its growth forecasts for the Republic…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
Flat-rate access 'a priority'The new Commission for Communications Regulation (Comreg) will have an immediate focus on the introduction of flat-rate internet…Thu Nov 21 2002 - 00:00
NTMA to issue more bonds due to economic downturnThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has been forced to raise its bond issuance forecasts for next year by €2 billion…Thu Nov 21 2002 - 00:00
Taggart yet to get Dunloe offerFinancier, Mr Paschal Taggart has not yet received a definitive offer for the 27 per cent stake in Dunloe Ewart that he purchased…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Pensions Board may alter defined schemesThe Pensions Board is considering relaxing its funding requirements for defined benefit pension schemes in response to sustained…Tue Nov 19 2002 - 00:00
Rising cost of energy fuels inflation in euro zoneEuro-zone inflation continued to move beyond the European Central Bank's (ECB) targeted threshold of 2 per cent in October, as…Tue Nov 19 2002 - 00:00
Dunloe chairman sets sight on Cherrywood projectDunloe Ewart's executive chairman, Mr Noel Smyth, is likely to look into acquiring the Cherrywood development in south Co Dublin…Tue Nov 19 2002 - 00:00
Non-EU trade down by 7% in SeptemberTrade activity between the Republic and non-EU countries weakened significantly in September, according to new data from the …Thu Nov 14 2002 - 00:00
Palmer and McGuinness resign from IndependentMr David Palmer and Mr Gerry McGuinness have resigned from the board of Independent News & Media.Thu Nov 14 2002 - 00:00
Abbott expansion set to create 700 jobsUS healthcare company Abbott Laboratories will create 700 jobs in Galway and Cavan over the coming five years, it was announced…Wed Nov 13 2002 - 00:00
IBEC wants urgent action to arrest fall in competitivenessThe Republic will become the most expensive economy in the EU by 2004 if pay growth is not stemmed immediately, employers' group…Wed Nov 13 2002 - 00:00
Euro will tumble as US recovers, says economistThe euro will fall from parity against the dollar before the end of the year, declining to $0Wed Nov 13 2002 - 00:00
Profit rise at DCC tempered by poor healthcare performanceBusiness services group DCC has recorded a slight rise in profits for the first half, but growth was tempered by a poor performance…Tue Nov 12 2002 - 00:00
Increase in price of services sends inflation upwardSharp increases in the price of services forced inflation back on an upward trend in October.Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
OECD and Commission to cut growth forecast for RepublicBoth the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will revise their growth forecasts…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
ESRI warns State on pay awardsThe Republic could break the terms that govern Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) next year if the findings of the benchmarking…Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Economy set to grow by 4% this year, says ESRIThe Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has predicted that the economy will grow by 4 per cent this year, and by 4Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
ECB unlikely to follow Greenspan's lead just yetAnalysis: The Federal Reserve cut should boost equity markets, and hopes are that European rates will also fall soonThu Nov 07 2002 - 00:00
Services sector expands for third month in a rowThe Republic's services sector showed signs of continuing expansion last month, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' …Wed Nov 06 2002 - 00:00
Unemployment rises despite dip in OctoberThe number of people claiming unemployment benefit fell in October for the second consecutive month.Wed Nov 06 2002 - 00:00
