Housing slowdown hits ReadymixReadymix saw its profits slip by more than 50 per cent in the first half of the year amid tighter trading conditions.Fri Aug 10 2007 - 01:00
NIB reports 33% income riseNational Irish Bank (NIB) reported a 33 per cent rise in income to €92.5 million in the first six months of 2007.Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
Tribunal hears evidence on Ahern lodgementThe Mahon tribunal has heard evidence from an AIB bank official that could conflict with explanations the Taoiseach gave regarding…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Man douses himself in petrol at stationA man is due to appear in court today after he poured petrol over himself and a number of cars outside a Garda station in Co …Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Industrial production rises 12.9%Industrial production rose by almost 13 per cent between January and March 2007, new figures have shown.Fri May 11 2007 - 01:00
B of I economist dismisses slowdown talkBank of Ireland chief economist Dr Dan McLaughlin has dismissed claims that Ireland's economy is set for a slowdown.Fri May 11 2007 - 01:00
Commission launches EU tax databaseThe European Commission has launched a new website providing tax information on the Member States to businesses, citizens and…Fri May 11 2007 - 01:00
Inflation stays at 5.1% in AprilThe annual rate of inflation remained at 5.1 per cent in April, figures from the CSO have shown.Thu May 10 2007 - 01:00
Live Register rises slightly in AprilThe number of people on the Live Register grew slightly during April with an extra 700 people signing on.Fri May 04 2007 - 01:00
Smurfit Kappa to close Coolock plantSmurfit Kappa Cartons has announced it is to close its Coolock plant with the loss of 140 jobs.Fri May 04 2007 - 01:00
Green-energy firm to create 31 jobsGreen energy firm Surface Power Technologies is to create 31 jobs in Mayo.Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Ryanair passenger numbers up 19%Ryanair carried 19 per cent more passengers in April with more than 4.1 million seats booked with the carrier.Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Nortel opens customer centre in GalwayNortel has opened a new $5 million (€3.67 million) global customer and technology centre at its Galway campus.Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
2 die after Dublin, Cork road incidentsAn 84-year-old man has died in hospital two days after being hit by a car in Co Cork.Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Over 170 school reports go onlineMore than 170 school inspection reports and the schools' responses have been published on the Department of Education and Science…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Irish Aid unveils environmental planIrish Aid today unveiled a policy document outlining its plans to integrate environmental sustainability into its development…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
First autism centre opened in DublinIreland's first dedicated centre for the treatment and assessment of children and families affected by autism has been opened…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Two arrested for Finglas shootingGardai have arrested two men in connection with the murders last year of apprentice plumber Anthony Campbell and gangland figure…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Council denies it ignored water reportGalway City Council has denied it ignored a report - submitted to it by a waste management firm several months ago - highlighting…Mon Apr 16 2007 - 01:00
First Irish trade mission to PakistanMinister for Trade and Commerce Michael Ahern has led Ireland's first trade mission to Pakistan.Thu Apr 05 2007 - 01:00
Thirdforce records €1.4m lossE-learning firm Thirdforce posted a loss of almost €1Thu Apr 05 2007 - 01:00
B of I to expand in the USBank of Ireland (B of I) is attempting to expand its media finance business with plans to establish a media team in the United…Tue Apr 03 2007 - 01:00
IIB Bank profits increase 25%IIB Bank increased its profits by 25 per cent in 2006 and reported €125 million in operating profit.Tue Apr 03 2007 - 01:00
Providence to boost UK oil field stakeExploration company Providence has reached conditional agreement with Star Energy Group to acquire its 79 per cent share in Britain…Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
Chamber wants Dublin as 'top priority'The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has urged politicians to prioritise the needs of the Greater Dublin Area.Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
Dempsey announces e-governance siteMinister for Communications Noel Dempsey today announced a new website carrying information on the boards and agencies covered…Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
House prices static in February, survey showsNational house prices failed to show any growth in February, the latest Permanent tsb/ESRI House Price Index has revealed.Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
EMI, Apple to sell DRM-free musicEMI has done a deal with Apple to sell its music through the iTunes store without digital rights management (DRM) anti-piracy…Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
Manufacturing employment fallsThe shift of manufacturing from Ireland to lower-cost economies is beginning to have an effect on employment, new data showed…Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
Martin unveils €8.5m research fundingMinister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment Micheál Martin has announced €8Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
US firm to create 65 jobs in OffalyA US medical technology firm is planning to create 65 jobs at its new global manufacturing facility in Tullamore, Co Offaly.Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
Credit unions to offer PRSAsCredit unions will be able to offer Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs) to their members without seeking special permission…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
'Innovate or die,' SMEs warnedSmall businesses in Ireland need to invest more in research and development if they want to survive, an Irish academic has warned…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
Minister calls for 'perspective' on jobsMinister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment Micheál Martin has urged people not to take the recent spate of job losses out…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
Motorola staff meet with managementStaff at the Motorola factory in Cork are meeting with management about the closure of the plant, which will result in the loss…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
98 jobs to go at Dublin DVD plantWest Dublin was hit with a new jobs blow today as CD and DVD manufacturer Zomax/MPO announced it was to close its Blanchardstown…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
Irish presence in China predicted to riseThe number of Irish businesses operating in China is set to increase significantly in the coming years, the head of a leading…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
EBS posts strong 2006 resultsBuilding society EBS posted strong results for 2006 as it reached a record level of lending.Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Anglo Irish predicts 40% earnings riseAnglo Irish Bank has predicted earnings per share for the six months to the end of this month will be close to 40 per cent higher…Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Irish Ferries owner in buyout proposalThe company that owns Irish Ferries has received an approach that could lead to a management buyout of the firm.Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Premier to create 100 jobs in DublinIrish recruitment services group Premier says it is to create more than 100 jobs in Dublin by the end of this year.Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Politicians criticise ECB rate hikePoliticians have criticised the latest 0.25 per cent rate rise by the European Central Bank.Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
P&G staff in Nenagh fear for 600 jobsStaff outside the Procter & Gamble plant in Nenagh todayTue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
200 jobs to go in LimerickSoftware firm Thomson Scientific has announced its intention to cut 200 jobs from its workforce in Limerick.Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
Security experts voice Vista concernsSecurity experts have voiced their concern over Microsoft's new Vista operating system and its ability to combat viruses and …Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
SDLP launches all-island economy planThe SDLP has unveiled its blueprint for an all-Ireland economy, with plans to help address skills shortages, create a single …Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Irish Book Awards shortlist announcedCecelia Ahern, Maeve Binchy and Paul McGrath are among those shortlisted for this year's Irish Book Awards.Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Irish school joins Microsoft programmeAn Irish school has been named as one of Microsoft's "innovative schools" as the tech firm announced the expansion of the project…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Govt plans social inclusion fundingThe Government is planning action on poverty and social exclusion, with almost €50 billion in funding allocated under the new…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00