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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Property prices down 10% in 12 monthsThe average house price in Ireland declined 9Mon Aug 11 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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
Mandate calls for 'substantial' pay risesTrade union Mandate has said that "substantial" pay rises are needed to address the issue of low wages in the retail sector.Wed Jul 02 2008 - 01:00
Amendments to planning regulations proposedProposed amendments to the planning regulations should simplify the process, the Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, …Tue Jul 01 2008 - 01:00
Boyzone's return marks big weekend of music and sportTHOUSANDS OF music and sports fans will be taking to Irish roads this weekend as a number of high profile events take place around…Sat Jun 28 2008 - 01:00
Church may surrender schools patronageArchbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has told an education conference he is prepared to divest some schools of their Catholic…Fri Jun 27 2008 - 01:00
Derby and 'Crazy Horse' draw puntersThousands of music and sports fans will be taking to Irish roads this weekend as a number of high profile events take place around…Fri Jun 27 2008 - 01:00
The business of academic researchEVERY YEAR, research projects are undertaken at Irish third-level institutions, and some have the potential to succeed as commercial…Fri Jun 27 2008 - 01:00
New car registrations fall 39.8%The number of new private cars licensed fell 39Wed Jun 25 2008 - 01:00
'Affordable homes' website unveiledA new website providing information on affordable homes around Ireland has been unveiled by the Minister for Housing, Urban Renewal…Tue Jun 24 2008 - 01:00
FSAI recalls contaminated fruit juicesThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a product recall for an Irish brand of fruit juices, after some batches…Mon Jun 23 2008 - 01:00