Job losses rather than gains likely in public serviceTHE PARLOUS state of the public finances will dominate public sector recruitment over the coming year, with the Government under…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Pound edges closer to parity with euroTHE POUND dropped to a record low against the euro yesterday, breaking through the 95 pence level for the first time and edging…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
CSO figures show continuing economic declineTHE DOMESTIC Irish economy recorded across-the-board annual declines in the third quarter of this year, with gross national product…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Outlook remains bleak for financial services sectorTHE LAST quarter of 2008 was one of the most challenging ever faced by the financial services recruitment sector, but will there…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
R&D tax credits now more generousIN 2004 THE Government introduced a research and development (RD) tax credit regime, aimed at encouraging companies to develop…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Financial uncertainties drag banks to new lowsDUBLIN REPORT: ON A DAY of dismal economic forecasts, the Irish market closed at -89.76 points, or 3Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Inflation at lowest level in three yearsINFLATION DROPPED to its lowest level in three years in November, as a combination of lower interest rates, falling energy prices…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Value of hedge fund assets falls by 10%THE VALUE of assets serviced by hedge fund administrators which have an Irish operation fell by about 10 per cent in the six …Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Iseq underperforms as stocks fall across the marketThe Irish market again under-performed its European peers today, as stocks fell almost across the board, leading the Iseq down…Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
Pork crisis to have little impact on big food groupsTHE BANNING of Irish pork products is unlikely to have a significant impact on large food groups such as Kerry and Greencore, …Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
The very public cost of private careWith rising costs and the Government's new health insurance levy, the price of private health insurance will force many members…Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Canada Life cuts broker sales force in halfCANADA LIFE, a pension and investment provider, has made 10 people redundant in its broker/institutional sales division which…Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
US stimulus package sends markets soaringUS President-elect Barack Obama’s stimulus package sent stock markets soaring around the world yesterday, with the Irish market…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Businesses heave sigh of relief at 'boost' for economyREACTION: BUSINESSES, HOMEOWNERS and property professionals have warmly welcomed the latest three-quarters of a percentage point…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Trichet cuts interest rates by 0.75% in bid to stall recessionECB: THE EUROPEAN Central Bank (ECB) yesterday announced the biggest interest rate cut in its 10-year history, slashing rates…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
AIB launches package for SMEsAIB HAS become the fourth Irish bank to launch a specific funding package aimed at the credit-deprived small and medium sized…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Anglo results drag banks down as others perform betterDUBLIN REPORT Iseq: 2,479.56 (-36Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Almost all Morrogh claims now certifiedNINETY-EIGHT per cent of all claims relating to the collapse of Cork stockbroker WR Morrogh in 2001 have now been certified, …Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Siptu suggests mortgage moratorium for joblessIrish banks should follow the lead set by those in the UK and Spain by allowing a moratorium on mortgage repayments for those…Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
First quarter revenues up 32% at food group AryztaREVENUES AT food group Aryzta rose by 32 per cent during the first quarter, due to a strong performance by its agri-nutrition…Tue Dec 02 2008 - 00:00
Banks seek to secure EIB funds for Irish businessesFOUR IRISH banks are in discussion with the European Investment Bank (EIB) with the aim of availing of some of the bank's €15…Sat Nov 29 2008 - 00:00
Minister says pension holders may be allowed to defer buying annuityTHE DEPARTMENT of Finance is "very sympathetic" towards people who are retiring shortly on defined contribution pension schemes…Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Complaints to Pensions Ombudsman up 17%COMPLAINTS TO the Office of the Pensions Ombudsman increased by 17 per cent in 2007, with more than 515 complaints received, …Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Losses rise 50% at IWP as turnover takes a diveLOSSES AT cosmetics and toiletries group IWP increased by almost 50 per cent in 2008, as turnover fell and the group incurred…Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Trading light during quiet day on Dublin marketIt was quiet on the Irish market today, with light trading volumes due to the closure of US markets because of the Thanksgiving…Thu Nov 27 2008 - 00:00
Bank shares surge 6% on reports of capital injectionIRISH BANK shares surged by 6 per cent yesterday as reports of an imminent capital injection and/or consolidation of Irish banks…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Lenders not telling people of right to refer complaint to regulatorFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS are not informing people of their right to refer a complaint to the Financial Services Ombudsman, despite…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Iseq climbs marginally as banks dominateThe Irish market was largely flat today, climbing marginally by just 1.85 points, or less than 0Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Irish market under-performs on European stageDespite a sharp rally from financial stocks, the Irish market under-performed its European peers today, rising by just 6 per …Mon Nov 24 2008 - 00:00
Premiums set to increase as claims on the riseCONSUMERS ARE likely to see their insurance costs, particularly motor premiums, increase over the coming year as the industry…Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
Dublin market volatile amid banks speculationSpeculation over the Government’s intentions with regards to the banking sector and the possibility of consolidation led to a…Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
Individual online tax returns up 8.6%THE NUMBER of self-employed people using the Revenue Commissioner’s online system to file their income tax returns increased …Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Slight fall in ISE as Irish market outperforms EuropeThe Irish market out-performed its European peers today, falling by just 1Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Speculation on capitalisation of banks triggers fallsMARKET REPORT: "WILL THEY or won't they" speculation over whether the main banks will recapitalise led to dramatic falls in …Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Rents at lowest level for two yearsRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY rents have fallen to their lowest level in two years as the number of properties available to rent has soared…Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
ISE hit by speculation on funding for banks“Will they or won’t they” speculation over whether the main banks will recapitalise led to dramatic falls in the sector today…Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
IFG revises earnings downwards for yearFINANCIAL SERVICES group IFG has revised downwards projections for its full-year results.Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
Lehman creditors told failure bigger than Enron defaultIRISH CREDITORS of the failed investment bank Lehman Brothers International (Europe) will have to wait a "significant time" before…Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
Anglo worst performer as financials shed valueDUBLIN REPORT: Iseq: 2,673.82 (-1Sat Nov 15 2008 - 00:00
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ISE flat but financials weather a difficult dayIt was another difficult day for financial stocks today, although the market as a whole remained largely flat, closing up by …Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Poor B of I half-year results fail to lift marketMarket report: BANK OF IRELAND's half-year results set the tone yesterday. Overall the Iseq fell by 55.75 points, or 2Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Providence tells egm of plan to increase activity in Gulf of MexicoPROVIDENCE RESOURCES, the oil and gas exploration company, said yesterday it would look to increase production in the Gulf of…Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Mortgage holders to benefit as ECB cuts interest rateMORTGAGE HOLDERS are set to save about € 60 a month after the European Central Bank (ECB) yesterday cut interest rates by half…Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Iseq down 8.4% after aggressive late sell-offTHE IRISH market was the victim of an aggressive sell-off late in the session yesterday, falling back in afternoon trade to finish…Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Iseq down on agressive sell-offThe Irish market was the victim of an aggressive sell-off late in the day today, as it fell back in the afternoon to finish the…Thu Nov 06 2008 - 00:00
Financials gain in line with rally across EuropeMARKET REPORT: IT WAS a good day on the Irish market yesterday as a pre-US election rally saw stocks advance throughout Europe…Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
Iseq outperforms European peers in mixed dayDespite a mixed day on the Irish market today, the Iseq managed to out-perform its European peers, closing down marginally by…Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
Ulster Bank increases commercial loans on 'watch list' in third quarterULSTER BANK increased the number of its commercial loans on "watch list" during the third quarter of 2008.Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
Women in business: a breakfast celebrationDESPITE THE great distance women have come in a short time from a professional perspective, they still carry nearly all the burden…Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
