A round-up to today's other stories in brief
Former Aer Lingus manager joins Fruitfield
Seamus Kearney, one of three managers who left Aer Lingus last year, is to take over as chief operating officer at Jacob Fruitfield.
He will join the group's board and will be responsible for day-to-day commercial and operational aspects of the business.
Oxigen wins cleaning contract
Waste management specialist Oxigen Environmental Ltd is to provide street and road sweeping services to South Dublin County Council in a deal worth €10 million over five years.
Con Power leaves Irish Nationwide
Dr Con Power has resigned from the board of Irish Nationwide to avoid a conflict of interest with his role as chairman of the Financial Services Ombudsman Council.
David Brophy has joined Irish Nationwide as a non-executive director.
No decision on Aer Lingus sale
The Cabinet yesterday failed to make a final decision on the sale of Aer Lingus, although the company's 2005 accounts were approved.
The accounts show a sharp fall in operating profits from €107 million in 2004 to approximately €75 million in 2005.
Ormonde Mining in option agreement
Ormonde Mining has entered into an option agreement to buy the Barruecopardo Tungsten Tailings Project, based in the permit area of the Irish company's Salamanca Gold Project in western Spain.
ComReg challenges Smart injunction
The Commercial Court has accepted an application from ComReg to hear its challenge to the injunction obtained by Smart Telecom preventing it awarding a 3G license to anybody else.
Mr Justice Peter Kelly will rule on March 13th whether Smart should have sought a judicial review of the decision to withdraw the 3G licence offer rather than injunct the regulator.
Sportsmen seek radio licence
Ireland rugby player David Humphries, Armagh GAA manager Joe Kernan and former international goalkeeper Pat Jennings are part of a consortium seeking a radio licence in Newry and Mourne.The group is joined in the bid by the Irish News Group and the Alpha Group.
Intel to build plant in Vietnam
Intel has announced plans to build a $300 million (€253 million) chip assembly and testing facility in Vietnam, boosting the country's ambition to be a high-tech powerhouse. - (FT service)
Accenture to take on 70 staff
Accenture's operation in Dublin is to take on 70 staff who will provide an outsourced credit and collection operation for Microsoft in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The contract is for five years.
Karelian Diamonds announces loss
Karelian Diamonds Resources, whose shares began trading on London's AIM in September, has announced a loss of £173,233 (€254,461) in six months to the end of November 30th.
Conroy Diamonds reports £1.78m loss
Conroy Diamonds reported a loss of £1.78 million in the first half.
However, the directors waived their entitlement to £1.42 million in fees and remuneration, leading to an exceptional gain of £607,197.
