Smurfit agrees €16.5m salary with US bidderDr Michael Smurfit has agreed a €16Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
Optimism prevails despite shortfallThe deterioration in the national finances continues, albeit at a slightly slower paceWed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Irish market not immune from corporate fiascosBUSINESS OPINION: It is tempting to think that the sort of disaster that has overtaken Worldcom could not befall the happy band…Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Central Bank warns on plight of public financeThe Central Bank has warned that the Republic could breach the terms of the EU budgetary pact this year and risk censure from…Sat Jun 29 2002 - 01:00
It ain't over until Michael Smurfit singsBUSINESS OPINION: One of the more curious aspects of the Smurfit leveraged buy-out is the silence of Dr Michael SmurfitMon Jun 24 2002 - 01:00
Smurfit's shares rise as rival bidder shows interestShares in Jefferson Smurfit Group rose again yesterday after the company said it was to start talks with a rival bidder to Madison…Sat Jun 22 2002 - 01:00
O'Reilly companies come to rescue of loss-making ArconArcon, the loss-making owner of the Galmoy zinc mine, has been refinanced by its largest shareholder Sir Anthony O'Reilly.Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Interest builds in Smurfit bidTexas Pacific Group has refused to discuss whether it will bid for Jefferson Smurfit GroupWed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
US equity firm bids €3.7bn for SmurfitMadison Dearborn, the Chicago-based private equity firm, has unveiled a €3Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
Failed aquatic centre bidder to sueOne of the unsuccessful bidders for the controversial national aquatic centre at Abbotstown is suing the GovernmentMon Jun 17 2002 - 01:00
Ansbacher report should be published in fullBy this day next week we may finally have a definitive list of who was involved with Ansbacher (Cayman) LtdMon Jun 17 2002 - 01:00
Inflation falls but is likely to stay highIrish inflation fell slightly last month but is expected to remain high for the remainder of the year. Prices rose by 0Sat Jun 15 2002 - 01:00
Government to rethink strategy on Aer LingusPRIVATISATION: The Government will re-examine its decision to retain a majority stake in Aer LingusFri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Has Merrion St got its sums wrong?There is a rather worrying sentence on page C.32 of the 2002 Budget bookletMon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Exchequer deficit falls but spending still on the riseDay-to-day Government spending is now growing at close to double the Budget-day target, according to the latest figures.Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00
A fool and his money are not so easily partedBUSINESS OPINION: If you are honest with yourself you will probably admit to a feeling of mild superiority every time you read…Mon Jun 03 2002 - 01:00
IBEC warns exports rally stalledA continued fall in officially recorded exports has prompted a warning from IBEC that the export rally seen in the first quarter…Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
Time for the Tanaiste to take on the lawyersBUSINESS OPINION : Mary Harney is big on competitionMon May 27 2002 - 01:00
Glen Dimplex acquires main distributorsGlen Dimplex has acquired the largest Irish distributors of its products for an undisclosed sumSat May 25 2002 - 01:00
Chorus shareholders may be asked for fundsCABLE TV: The auditors of Chorus Communications have warned of inherent uncertainty in its finances and say the company may …Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Irish investors among those caught in $2m US fraudINVESTMENT: Irish investors are among the 150 people defrauded out of more than $2 million (€2Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Coillte cites poor trading for 28% fall in profitsState forestry firm Coillte will today unveil a 28 per cent fall in profits to €18.48 millionTue May 21 2002 - 01:00
Pension schemes to ease the blow for departing TDsTDs who lost their seats in the election will be eligible for pension payments, with those with longer service doing better.Tue May 21 2002 - 01:00
Euro-zone inflation still highInflation in the euro zone eased slightly last month, but the Republic retains the dubious honour of having the highest rate …Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
USIT examiner confident of saving travel companyThe examiner of USIT Ireland is still confident he can broker a deal that will save the bankrupt travel companyThu May 16 2002 - 01:00
USIT rescue plan fails to get support of Aer LingusAer Lingus has refused to support the rescue package for USIT Ireland being put together by Ms Gillian Bowler.Wed May 15 2002 - 01:00
Adding spice to the world of accountingBUSINESS OPINION: Independent News & Media has added a little spice to the otherwise dull-as-ditch-water world of Irish …Mon May 13 2002 - 01:00
Independent may face stock exchange inquiriesACCOUNTING RESULTS: Independent News & Media (INM) may face inquiries by both the Dublin and London stock exchanges over…Fri May 10 2002 - 01:00
Banks must show internal controls can detect fraudThe Central Bank has given Irish banks and building societies until the end of July to show that they are not vulnerable to the…Thu May 09 2002 - 01:00
Independent's cable TV firm Chorus loses €36.6mChorus Communications, the second largest cable television company in the Republic, lost €36.6 million last yearWed May 08 2002 - 01:00
Takeover of USIT by STA approvedThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has approved the takeover of USIT by STA, the Swiss-owned youth travel companyWed May 08 2002 - 01:00
Independent News & Media's 26 directors share €5.6mSir Anthony O'Reilly was paid €867,000 last year as executive chairman of Independent News & MediaMon May 06 2002 - 01:00
McCreevy's flaw revealed by the SSIA giveawayBUSINESS OPINION: In November 2000 the outgoing Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, received the following bit of advice from…Mon May 06 2002 - 01:00
Smurfit family likely to join JS Group buy-outDr Michael Smurfit and his family are expected to join the leveraged buy-out of Jefferson Smurfit Group being mounted by Madison…Mon May 06 2002 - 01:00
Ireland slips three places in global competitiveness leagueThe weakening economic performance of the Republic has been reflected by a fall of three places in its international competitiveness…Tue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
Economy to grow by 3.8%, predicts Friends FirstFriends First, the financial services group, has raised its economic forecast for 2002 and now predicts the economy will grow…Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
ESRI wants war waged on old enemy of inflationThe growing threat of inflation could yet scupper economic recovery,writes John McManusTue Apr 23 2002 - 01:00
Time for Michael Soden to put up or shut upBUSINESS OPINION: Normally, when one bank decides to takeover another, the customers are the last to knowMon Apr 22 2002 - 01:00
Labour Party would borrow €12bn to fund roads, schools and hospitalsThe Labour Party proposes to borrow almost €12 billion over the life of the next government to fund roads, schools and hospitals…Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Gresham Hotels rebuffs Israeli moveGresham Hotels has rebuffed an attempt by Red Sea Hotels, the Israeli property group, to take board controlWed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Ireland has one of lowest taxation regimes, says OECDWorkers in the Republic now enjoy one of the lowest taxation regimes in the developed world, according to the Organisation for…Tue Apr 16 2002 - 01:00
Where would we be without our local chemist?BUSINESS OPINION: It is refreshing to know that even in these difficult times there is still one group in society that is prepared…Mon Apr 15 2002 - 01:00
Eaton Vance is leading plaintiff in Elan actionCLASS ACTION: Boston-based Eaton Vance Corp has emerged as the largest plaintiff in the litany of securities fraud claims made…Fri Apr 12 2002 - 01:00
Retail sales fall at odds with recoveryRetail sales fell sharply in January, confounding evidence that the economy was reboundingFri Mar 29 2002 - 00:00
Reduced role for Spain in DCC board revampDCC, the investment group facing an €85 million insider dealing action, has strengthened its board and reformed its corporate…Tue Mar 26 2002 - 00:00
Are Irish fund managers really such wimps?The supine nature of the Irish fund management community has been demonstrated once again by the Rusnak affairMon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Harney to oppose any bank mergerThe Tánaiste has said she would oppose any proposed merger of AIB and Bank of IrelandWed Mar 13 2002 - 00:00
Time for Paddy Teahon to take the plunge?BUSINESS OPINION: As the waves generated by the national aquatic centre controversy swell, the position of Paddy Teahon at the…Mon Mar 11 2002 - 00:00
Strong recovery in services sectorA strong surge in a key gauge of the vast US services sector in February has dovetailed with reports showing services industry…Wed Mar 06 2002 - 00:00
Mild US winter helps CRH beat expectationsThe exceptionally mild winter in the US helped CRH beat market expectations yesterday when it announced a 16 per cent rise in…Wed Mar 06 2002 - 00:00
