Waterford confirms 490 jobs to be cut at plantManufacturers in Germany and eastern Europe are likely to benefit from Waterford Crystal's decision to cut production at its …Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
State to spend €40m on carbon creditsThe Government will spend at least €40 million next year buying credits that will allow pollution in the Republic to exceed limits…Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00
ESB management to meet unions to avert strike threatESB management is set to meet unions at the State-owned electricity supplier to avert the threat of a strike over plans to break…Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00
Owner decides not to sell Whitegate refineryThe multinational owner of the Republic's only oil refinery has decided not to sell the plant as it is too profitable.Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
FLI buys water treatment firmsFLI Environmental hopes to cash in on a projected €4 billion spend on water treatment with the purchase of a British group from…Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
Treasury powers ahead in BatterseaTreasury Holdings is facing one of the sternest tests yet of its reputation for getting things doneFri Nov 16 2007 - 00:00
Invest NI backs US drilling giant's €6.4m planDevelopment agency Invest NI is backing a €6Fri Nov 16 2007 - 00:00
Job loss fears at CemexThe housing slowdown and increased competitive pressures are likely to force the closure of the Cemex plant in Naas, Co Kildare…Wed Nov 14 2007 - 00:00
Smurfit says Asia demand behind revenue riseStrong demand in Asia and increased prices boosted earnings and cashflow at packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa during the first…Wed Nov 14 2007 - 00:00
Casinos may be used to launder money - reportAn international financial watchdog has warned that casinos in the Republic could be used for money laundering unless they are…Wed Nov 14 2007 - 00:00
Magnier, McManus boost stake in pub groupRacing tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus have boosted their shareholding in British pub group, Mitchells & Butlers, to …Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
Cemex seeks talks to avert strike over changes to pension schemeMulti-national building materials giant, Cemex, is seeking a meeting with trade union representatives in an attempt to avert …Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
Dáil committee to consider licensed casinosPlans to legalise and regulate casinos are likely to come before a Dáil select committee.Mon Nov 12 2007 - 00:00
Harcourt to buy resort hit by hurricaneThe property developer in which veteran broadcaster Mike Murphy has a share is gearing up to spend $400 million (€273 million…Sat Nov 10 2007 - 00:00
Cryptologic sees Asia as best betDublin-based online gaming specialist Cryptologic is planning to use its cash-rich balance sheet to fund further expansion in…Fri Nov 09 2007 - 00:00
Hegarty-led group wins €930m M50 contractA consortium led by builders PJ Hegarty has won a €930 million contract to upgrade and maintain one of the Republic's busiest…Wed Nov 07 2007 - 00:00
AIB to create 260 call centre jobs in SwordsAIB is creating 260 jobs in Swords, Co Dublin, through the opening of a new call centre to support its direct banking services…Wed Nov 07 2007 - 00:00
Cova assets at end of 2006 top €500mProperty developer Cova's assets topped €500 million at the end of last year, according to the latest figures.Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
Households may pay €60 more for heating oilHouseholders are facing increases in fuel costs that threaten to add €60 to the cost of a tank of home heating oil, suppliers…Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
Eirgrid warns of increased risk of power cutsEirgrid, the operator of the national electricity grid, has warned that frequent breakdowns at three ESB power stations will …Mon Nov 05 2007 - 00:00
Crest of a waveFriday's Interview: Two weeks ago, a company owned by three Corkmen launched something that looked like the incomplete hull …Fri Nov 02 2007 - 00:00
Gallen takes up new role at NCBOne More Thing: Former Unidare and Siteserv executive, Kevin Gallen, is taking up a new role as a director of NCB Corporate …Fri Nov 02 2007 - 00:00
Risk of power cuts as demand hits record levelsThe risk of power cuts could increase this winter as demand for electricity grows and ageing generating plants come under pressure…Thu Nov 01 2007 - 00:00
Scottish electricity firm wins licence in RepublicPower company Scottish and Southern has won licences to operate in the Republic days ahead of the launch of the all-Ireland electricity…Wed Oct 31 2007 - 00:00
Sales at Costcutter and Quickpick hit €190mSales of the Costcutter and Quickpick retail brands in the Republic hit a record €190 million in its last financial year, figures…Wed Oct 31 2007 - 00:00
Boylesports look a safebet as profits quadrupleExpansion and a run of bad luck for punters drove a quadrupling of profits at bookmaking chain Boylesports in its last financial…Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
SIAC almost doubles profits to €15m last yearRoad building and other big projects helped civil engineering firm SIAC almost double profits to €15 million last year.Thu Oct 25 2007 - 01:00
Shoppers continue spending in AugustIrish shoppers continued to spend in August, boosting retail sales by more than 5 per cent on the same month last year, the latest…Thu Oct 25 2007 - 01:00
Brennan Bakeries makes profits of €5.4m in 2006Profits at family-owned Joseph Brennan Bakeries, the producer of Brennans Bread, approached €5Thu Oct 25 2007 - 01:00
CPL results to 'meet market expectations'First-half earnings at Dublin-quoted recruitment specialist CPL are set to meet market expectations, the company said yesterday…Thu Oct 25 2007 - 01:00
Northern drug firm Almac to set up HQ in USArmagh-based drug and diagnostics specialist Almac is investing more than €70 million in a new North American headquarters in…Tue Oct 23 2007 - 01:00
Shannon to urge split from DAAShannon Airport's board is set to call on the Government today to speed up the process of splitting up the State's three airports…Tue Oct 23 2007 - 01:00
Airtricity North America to be sold for $1.4bnIrish wind energy group Airtricity has agreed to sell its operations in the US and Canada to German giant Eon in a deal valued…Fri Oct 05 2007 - 01:00
Plant hire manager buys out relativesBusinessman William O'Brien jnr has bought his relatives out of their family-owned plant hire business in a deal valued at €7…Thu Oct 04 2007 - 01:00
Fuel prices to drop despite increase in levyFuel costs: Petrol and other fuel costs are likely to come down this week as lower oil prices feed through into prices for consumers…Thu Oct 04 2007 - 01:00
Power plant owners 'can boost profits'Power plant owners could make profits of up to 20 per cent on electricity sales when the all-Ireland energy market is introduced…Thu Oct 04 2007 - 01:00
Dunnes copied my top, claims designerDunnes Stores unlawfully commissioned and sold copies of clothes designed by UK fashion group, Mosaic, the High Court heard yesterday…Wed Oct 03 2007 - 01:00
New Irish owners to develop 'Racing Post'The Racing Post 's new Irish owners plan to expand the brand into international markets and have lined up a number of senior …Tue Oct 02 2007 - 01:00
Builders facing fines on pension defaultsMore than 140 builders are facing prosecution for failing to contribute a total of €1Tue Oct 02 2007 - 01:00
Private bin firms to take on Dublin councilTwo private waste-management companies are pledging to go all the way to the European courts to halt Dublin City Council's attempt…Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
Incentives will mean costlier electricity, says ESRIConsumers and businesses will have to fund a number of extra incentive payments to power companies after the all-island energy…Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
CIF warns house building may fall sharply in 2008House building could fall dramatically below expectations next year, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) warned yesterday…Thu Sept 27 2007 - 01:00
New homes not selling, construction forum toldThere is increasing evidence some newly built homes are not selling, a conference on the future of the Irish construction industry…Thu Sept 27 2007 - 01:00
20,000 builders set to lose jobs, says reviewAbout 20,000 building workers face the loss of their jobs over the next two years as construction output dips for the first time…Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
US housing woes dent Wolseley's profitsBritish construction materials group Wolseley reported its first fall in profits in more than a decade yesterday on the back …Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
D4 to focus on Dunne hotelsHotelier John Brennan's new hotel management operation D4 Hotels will not seek any business beyond managing the former Jurys …Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
Windsor plans €45m expansionOne of the Republic's biggest car dealers is planning a €45 million expansion that will see it increase in size and turnover …Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
Consumers confident despite slowing economy, survey findsIrish consumers are upbeat about their prospects, despite the slowing economy and turmoil in the banks, according to the latest…Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
UTV boss considers bid for Emap radio businessesUTV boss John McCann is pondering a bid for some of Emap's UK radio businesses, although the company has made no formal approach…Sat Sept 22 2007 - 01:00
