ESB to review investments strategyThe ESB should develop "early warning" systems to detect any Government opposition to investments it planned, its chairman said…Fri Jul 20 2001 - 01:00
Doherty links Esat system to CIE cost overrunAn Esat group telecoms system built on Iarnrod Eireann's railway was directly linked to a signalling project on the network from…Thu Jul 19 2001 - 01:00
Inquiry to probe grace-and-favour dealsWithout a hint of understatement, Mr Sean Doherty TD yesterday noted the inquiry into cost overruns on Iarnrod Eireann's new …Thu Jul 19 2001 - 01:00
Failure to win backing for Polish bid tops ESB agendaESB directors meet this afternoon to discuss the Government's failure to sanction its bid for a group of eight power firms in…Thu Jul 19 2001 - 01:00
High Court adjourns travel agency hearingThe High Court has adjourned an application by the Commissioner for Aviation Regulation to prevent a holiday agency, Bon Voyage…Tue Jul 17 2001 - 01:00
Baltimore denies imminent takeover reports but market optimists lift share price 10%Shares in Baltimore Technologies, the Internet security firm, gained almost 10 per cent in London yesterday despite denials that…Tue Jul 17 2001 - 01:00
Committee prepares for Iarnrod Eireann inquiryAn Oireachtas committee investigating cost overruns on Iarnrod Eireann's new signalling project is likely to call more than 100…Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
An Post BillPay initiative may breach Competition ActThe Competition Authority has objected to a plan by the State's largest banks to transfer their domestic bill payment business…Sat Jul 14 2001 - 01:00
IBM instructs west Dublin staff to take unpaid leaveWorkers at IBM's west Dublin circuit chip manufacturing plant have been told to take unpaid leave or holidays on three days in…Thu Jul 12 2001 - 01:00
Government told post offices need subsidy to remain openAn Post has warned the Government that it will have to subsidise post offices if they are to remain open.Thu Jul 12 2001 - 01:00
Direct EU tax proposal draws McCreevy criticismThe European Commission will not repeat its rebuke of Ireland to other states whose budgetary policy fails to meet EU targets…Wed Jul 11 2001 - 01:00
Demands on stock values by ESB staffESB staff transferring to the national grid company are seeking to double the value of stock granted to their former colleagues…Wed Jul 11 2001 - 01:00
Rise in first-quarter imports confirms easing of growth rateA sharp rise in the balance of payments deficit in the first quarter of the year confirms growth is easing, economists said yesterday…Tue Jul 10 2001 - 01:00
Investigation into disputed Meridian-Eircell deal reopensThe European Commission has reopened an investigation into a disputed contract which enabled US firm Meridian to purchase airtime…Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Workers dream of sport and the artsMany Irish workers are unhappy in their job and most dream of sporting stardom or the artistic life, according to a new survey…Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Aid may delay that `evil day' for An PostAn Post is likely to reveal an £8.9 million (€11Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Bord Failte chief set to retireBord Failte's chief executive, Mr John Dully, will retire next month, the tourism board said yesterday.Fri Jul 06 2001 - 01:00
Shift of emphasis away from jobs target marks change of philosophyIDA Ireland's claim that it had no target number of jobs it wanted to create this year marks a radical shift of emphasisWed Jul 04 2001 - 01:00
IDA predicts new jobs supported by agency will halve to 12,000 this yearThe number of new jobs supported by IDA Ireland this year will fall by about half to 12,000 from 24,717 in 2000, the agency said…Wed Jul 04 2001 - 01:00
ESB to bid for Polish electricity groupThe ESB is expected to make a binding bid next Friday for a cluster of eight electricity supply companies in Poland.Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Rail safety revives but costs may rise by 32%Iarnrod Eireann made far more progress on rail safety last year than in 1999, according to a new auditSat Jun 23 2001 - 01:00
Litigation likely as Iarnrod Eireann terminates contractIarnrod Eireann has terminated a controversial rail signalling contract that is the subject of an Oireachtas inquiry.Sat Jun 23 2001 - 01:00
Wim's view of Charlie needs no translationMr Wim Duisenberg held court in Dublin Castle yesterday in an exercise designed to bring the European Central Bank (ECB) closer…Fri Jun 22 2001 - 01:00
Bickering brothers keep up appearances for euro's Mr DLike bickering brothers trying to keep up appearances, Charlie McCreevy and Tom Kitt sat quietly together yesterday beside the…Thu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Post office subsidy opposed by inter-Departmental assessorsMembers of an inter-Departmental group assessing funding options for the post office network have opposed payment of a State …Wed Jun 20 2001 - 01:00
Ire-Tex buy-out talks near conclusionDiscussions on a possible buy-out of the packing group Ire-Tex may be concluded in the next month, its managing director said…Tue Jun 19 2001 - 01:00
New Aer Lingus CEO faces unenviable taskReplacing Mr Michael Foley as chief executive at Aer Lingus is not going to be easyThu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Foley is sacked after Aer Lingus upholds complaintsAer Lingus yesterday sacked its chief executive, Mr Michael Foley, after a board subcommittee upheld two complaints of sexual…Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Trust and confidence eroded by disclosuresIn the end, Aer Lingus moved quickly yesterday to sack its chief executive, Mr Michael FoleyThu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Deals pay dividend for Eircom staffMembers of Eircom's employee trust will receive up to #10,000 (£7,876) each in Vodafone shares next month following its acquisition…Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Foley puts case to board subcommitteeAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley made a verbal presentation yesterday to a board subcommittee assessing a report which…Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Energy sector needs €3.8bn say brokersThe ESB and Bord Gais should be privatised only "when it is clear" a competitive energy market is developing, NCB Stockbrokers…Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Some hurdles to acquiring State airlineIf conventional wisdom says British Airways might see advantage in acquiring Aer Lingus, a closer analysis suggests BMI British…Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Office vacancies prompt cuts in rentVacancies in the office market in suburban Dublin are prompting many landlords to reduce rents and offer a range of incentives…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Talks on staff stake restart at Aer LingusTalks to increase the stake in Aer Lingus owned by staff will restart following discussions yesterday with the Minister for Public…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Political role in company mergers questionedThe role of the Tanaiste, Ms Harney, in authorising company mergers has been questioned in a review of competition regulation…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
State subsidy to Dublin Bus rises by #19mThe State subvention paid to Dublin Bus rose by more than £15 million (#19 million) last year to £25Mon Jun 04 2001 - 01:00
Eircom will ask O'Reilly to up bidEircom is expected to hold discussions with Sir Anthony O'Reilly's Valentia consortium this morning ahead of a crucial board …Mon Jun 04 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus to proceed with action against FoleyAer Lingus will proceed with disciplinary action against its chief executive, Mr Michael Foley, after the High Court's refusal…Sat Jun 02 2001 - 01:00
Judgment unlikely to deflect chief executive from taking legal routeThe detail of the allegations against the Aer Lingus chief executive, Mr Michael Foley, remain unaired.Sat Jun 02 2001 - 01:00
Judgment expected today in Foley caseAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley produced no evidence to support his claim that people conspired against him when …Fri Jun 01 2001 - 01:00
Fall in profits may cut Aer Lingus valuation by 40%Aer Lingus is believed to have reduced its notional valuation by up to 40 per cent or £200 million (€254 million) because of …Fri Jun 01 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus chairman denies that he conspired against FoleyAer Lingus chairman Mr Bernie Cahill has denied colluding with a subcommittee that upheld two complaints of sexual harassment…Thu May 31 2001 - 01:00
Cahill believed named in affidavitOne of the five affidavits Aer Lingus filed in the High Court yesterday is believed to be in the name of its chairman, Mr Bernie…Tue May 29 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus to oppose Foley injunctionAer Lingus is expected in the High Court today to oppose an injunction that blocked disciplinary proceedings against its chief…Mon May 28 2001 - 01:00
Accountant a link man between Lowry and O'BrienAccountant Mr Aidan Phelan emerged this week as an apparent conduit between the former minister for transport, energy and communications…Sat May 26 2001 - 01:00
ESB flotation up to five years away, says chairmanThe ESB needs up to five years before undergoing a possible flotation, its chairman, Mr Tadhg O'Donoghue, has saidFri May 25 2001 - 01:00
Cahill inquiry role queried by FoleyAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley has halted the disciplinary process and questioned the role of company chairman Mr…Fri May 25 2001 - 01:00
Foley stays out of work as legal team plans actionAer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley stayed away from work yesterday after his effective suspension on Friday.Tue May 22 2001 - 01:00
Bord Gais bid reaches shortlistBord Gais has been shortlisted to purchase a gas pipeline business in Britain owned by the French multinational Total Fina Elf…Mon May 21 2001 - 01:00
