Exporters advised to wait for sterling upturnExporters should look for renewed strength in sterling before seeking to fix their exposure to the British currency, analysts…Tue Jul 22 2003 - 01:00
Construction jobs rise by 0.7%Employment in the construction sector grew for the fourth month in a row in May, according to figures released yesterday by the…Sat Jul 19 2003 - 01:00
Banks' share of mortgage market increases to 81%Banks are increasing their share of the mortgage market at the expense of building societies, according to the latest Government…Sat Jul 19 2003 - 01:00
Burn and CrashWorst-Case Scenario: Anybody armed with even a hazy knowledge of Greek mythology will recall that its narratives are peppered…Fri Jul 18 2003 - 01:00
IBEC calls for more job cuts in public sectorThe Government should double its target for job cuts in the public sector to 10,000 and revise the terms of benchmarking to save…Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
BIAM stays on top despite 6% fall in JuneThe unpredictable face of markets in June saw the value of the Rehab Great Investment Race fund dip slightly, but gains of almost…Sat Jul 12 2003 - 01:00
Market ReportThe market held up well against a weak European background yesterday, gaining 1Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
Inflation registers fourth fall in a rowInflation continued to drift down in June, as falling energy prices and the early arrival of summer sales helped to mask persistent…Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
Transport unions accuse Brennan of provoking a rowUnions at Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus have accused the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan of "provoking a row" with them over …Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
McManus and Magnier increase Man Utd stakeFinanciers Mr JP McManus and Mr John Magnier have scotched speculation that they are keen to offload their 10 per cent stake …Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Non-EU exports show drop of 11%The downward drift in trade with non-EU countries gained pace in May, according to the latest release from the Central Statistics…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
DCC shares tumble as it warns profits may disappoint marketShares in business services group DCC plummeted yesterday after the company warned shareholders that it might not meet profit…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
State 'has failed to reform regulation of legal sector'The Government has failed in its efforts to reform the regulation of the legal sector by concentrating on advertising restrictions…Tue Jul 08 2003 - 01:00
No scrutiny of benchmarking valueThe bodies charged with ensuring that taxpayers get good value for money from benchmarking will not be subject to the Freedom…Mon Jul 07 2003 - 01:00
Nine leave co-op boardNine members of the Dairygold board have resigned in response to shareholder frustration at their performance.Sat Jul 05 2003 - 01:00
Desmond assesses IFSC project as 'best I have been involved in'Financier Mr Dermot Desmond has described the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) as "the best thing that I have been…Sat Jul 05 2003 - 01:00
Man Utd falls on shares doubtReports that high-profile Irish businessmen Mr John Magnier and Mr JP McManus are planning to sell their stake in Manchester …Sat Jul 05 2003 - 01:00
Services sector displays signs of expansionThe services sector showed signs of expansion last month for the first time since the end of 2002, according to the latest NCB…Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
Grafton shares surge as profits rise is predictedShares in building materials group Grafton surged by 5 per cent yesterday to €4Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
McCreevy issues stern warning on public spendingThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, has issued a stern warning on spending to Government departments, insisting that they …Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Dairygold a.g.m ends with a sour voteShareholders in Cork-based co-operative Dairygold have expressed frustration with the firm's lacklustre performance by returning…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Market ReportSettlement Day: July 4th: The market ended slightly weaker yesterday, driven down in the main by declines in the financial stocks…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Industrial sector output declinesThe rate of contraction in the manufacturing sector quickened last month, with activity slowing faster than at any point since…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
AIB falls as it ends buyback before entering closed periodMarket Report: It was a big day for the banks in Dublin yesterday, with the two main financials rumoured to be behind much of…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Data show continuing slump in industrial jobsIndustrial employment has shrunk to levels recorded before the economic boom, according to the latest employment release from…Sat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
Consumer confidence falters but underlying trend upbeat - surveyConsumer confidence wavered slightly between May and June, but underlying trends remain broadly positive, according to new figures…Sat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
Export and import trade values drop significantlyThe value of trade between the Republic and the rest of the world dropped sharply in the first quarter of the year, according…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Enterprise Ireland chief steps downMr Dan Flinter has decided to step down as chief executive of Enterprise Ireland, vacating one of the most high-profile public…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Manufacturing levels up on last yearManufacturing production levels are running well ahead of last year, despite the combined pressures of high domestic inflation…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Regulator warns PRSA customers to be vigilantThe Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) has warned consumers to be vigilant when purchasing Personal Retirement…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Department vows to fight any EU tax vote changesThe Department of Finance will continue to resist vigorously any move away from unanimity voting on taxation issues at EU level…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Merrill move may create hundreds of jobsGlobal financial house, Merrill Lynch, is transferring a substantial back-office operation from London to Dublin in a move which…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Shareholders told IFG is recovering wellFinancial services group IFG is recovering well after a difficult year, but continues to face pockets of harsh trading in the…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
E-payments offer €420m savings, says new reportUp to €420 million could be saved across the economy every year if an electronic payments system was accepted by Government and…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Bank cuts growth forecast and warns of major 'risks'The Central Bank has warned of "significant risks" which could derail Irish economic recovery and has shaved growth expectations…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
April shoppers boost sales by 6.5% but Easter distorts trendThe retail sector was afforded a healthy boost during April as consumers raised their spending levels in the weeks around Easter…Sat Jun 21 2003 - 01:00
Endowment policies cause concernThe Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) will press the Irish Insurance Federation (IIF) to pass on details …Sat Jun 21 2003 - 01:00
Aminex upbeat on Tanzania projectExploration firm Aminex would be able to export 300 million barrels of oil from Tanzania if its forthcoming drilling project …Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
CB breaks tie with HOK to form alliance with GunneGlobal commercial property giant CB Richard Ellis has said it will sever links with Irish estate agent Hamilton Osborne King (…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Owens steps down from HibernianMr Gary Owens has unexpectedly resigned as managing director of Hibernian General Insurance, the Republic's largest insurance…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Eircom told to provide services to allEircom has been told that it must continue to provide telephone services for all homes and businesses in the State, despite its…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Euro changeover created higher prices than thoughtThe euro changeover led to higher price increases across the euro zone than EU authorities had originally thought, it was conceded…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Harcourt behind #47m Belfast shipyard land dealHarcourt Developments, a property company controlled by businessman Mr Pat Doherty, is behind a £47 million (€67 million) deal…Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
European markets rally in response to gains in USMarkets rallied across Europe yesterday in delayed reaction to Monday's gains in the US, with the performance boosted in the …Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Invest NI attracts €595m in investmentFledgling economic development agency Invest NI attracted new investment worth £422 million (€594Tue Jun 17 2003 - 01:00
Busy financials push market into more positive zoneMarket Report: The market closed in slightly positive territory yesterday, up 0.78 per cent on the back of mixed tradeTue Jun 17 2003 - 01:00
Galen sells menopause drug in USCraigavon-based pharmaceutical firm Galen has begun to sell its flagship menopausal treatment, Femring, in the US.Tue Jun 17 2003 - 01:00
Dow surge raises hopes of rebound in US economyUS stocks soared late yesterday after a report on New York state's manufacturing sector proved surprisingly strong and sparked…Tue Jun 17 2003 - 01:00
IFSC tax payment for 2002 steadyCompanies operating from the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) accounted for an estimated 15 per cent of the Exchequer…Mon Jun 16 2003 - 01:00
Banks in danger of losing allure for investorsIrish banks are facing into difficult times that will reduce their allure for investors, according to new research from Goodbody…Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
