EMU deadlines will keep Minister busy this autumnAre you right there, Charlie? The Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, is in for a difficult and possibly turbulent autumnFri Aug 22 1997 - 01:00
Dow fall to put markets on edgeA sharp fall on Wall Street ended a day of turbulence on the international financial markets yesterdayFri Aug 22 1997 - 01:00
Markets wobble but poise regainedMaking sense of major price moves on international stock markets is never an easy business, although analysts are never short…Tue Aug 19 1997 - 01:00
IMF warning on dangers of economy overheatingThe Government has been warned by the International Monetary Fund that the economy is in danger of overheating and that next …Sat Jul 26 1997 - 01:00
Pound falls to 88.41p against sterlingThe pound has fallen to its lowest level against sterling in more than six years, dropping close to 88p as the British currency…Wed Jul 23 1997 - 01:00
Sterling sets tone as the pound falls backThe pound has fallen back close to 89p sterling and also eased against the deutschmarkSat Jul 19 1997 - 01:00
Revaluation rumoursIt's Friday and time for the weekly rumour that a revaluation of the pound's central ERM rate is in prospectSat Jul 19 1997 - 01:00
Sterling's continued strength could cause problemsTHE pound has again fallen to 90p sterling with the continued strength of the British currency threatening to cause problems …Tue Jul 08 1997 - 01:00
Quietly seeking deliverance from the currency dilemmaWHAT is it about Fianna Fail finance ministers? Last time the party was in Government, Bertie Ahern faced a currency crisis and…Fri Jul 04 1997 - 01:00
Sterling helps boost pound against markTHE pound has been pulled up against the deutschmark by a further surge in the value of sterling.Tue Jul 01 1997 - 01:00
Crucial issues on EMU come to surfaceTHE admission by the new French government that it will not meet the 3 per cent deficit criteria set down in the Maastricht Treaty…Sat Jun 28 1997 - 01:00
Aer Lingus prepares to take evasive actionTHE new Government faces some headaches in the semi state sectorFri Jun 27 1997 - 01:00
Cash crisis looming at Aer LingusAER Lingus is heading for serious financial difficulty unless major cost saving are agreed, according to a confidential report…Sat Jun 21 1997 - 01:00
FF/PD deal plans to reduce corporation tax rate to 10%THE new Government has promised to reduce the standard rate of corporation tax to 10 per cent by the year 2010 as part of its…Sat Jun 21 1997 - 01:00
Celtic Tiger perceived to be neglecting some of her clubsTHERE has surely never before been a government thrown out of office after presiding over an economy which grew by an average…Fri Jun 20 1997 - 01:00
CSO figures will confirm record rate of growth in Irish economy last yearFIGURES out today are expected to show that the economy grew at a record pace last yearThu Jun 19 1997 - 01:00
Weak indigenous investment alarms NESCA LOW level of investment by indigeonus manufacturing industry remains a significant problem, despite the strong overall economic…Thu Jun 19 1997 - 01:00
Smurfit group goes ahead on united EuropeTHE Smurfit Group has announced a significant restructuring of its senior management, under which Mr Pat Barrett will become …Tue Jun 17 1997 - 01:00
Second Hewlett Packard jobs plan on the wayUS company Hewlett Packard has discussed major expansion plans with IDA Ireland, under which it would employ almost 4,000 people…Tue Jun 17 1997 - 01:00
Dunnes Stores to introduce discount card planA MAJOR marketing battle in the supermarket sector is set to get under way next week when Dunnes Stores introduces a loyalty …Sat Jun 14 1997 - 01:00
Seagate to announce 1,000 jobs for CorkUS computer company Seagate will today announce its second major investment in Ireland in less than a week, confirming that it…Thu Jun 12 1997 - 01:00
Overseas buying and strong sterling lift poundTHE pound has risen strongly on the international markets, benefiting from the strength of sterling and demand from international…Wed Jun 11 1997 - 01:00
FF and PDs to rethink Telecom alliance dealFIANNA Fail and the Progressive Democrats are committed to an "urgent re examination" of the Telecom Eireann strategic alliance…Tue Jun 10 1997 - 01:00
Public sector pay and monetary union key issues for new teamTHERE will be much talk in the days ahead about the task of forming a stable governmentMon Jun 09 1997 - 01:00
Looking for leadership along the road to EMUTHINK things are beginning to liven up on the road to monetary union? Well you ain't seen nothing yetFri Jun 06 1997 - 01:00
No redundancies, say FF and PDsFIANNA Fail and the Progressive Democrats finally tried to bury the "25,000 jobs debate" in their joint statement last nightWed Jun 04 1997 - 01:00
Parties fail to get worked up over joblessTHE jobs issue has dominated many recent elections - but not this oneTue Jun 03 1997 - 01:00
MacDonagh Boland group acquires three broking firmsTHE MacDonagh Boland group has acquired three insurance broking businesses, boosting the size of its business by around 50 per…Tue Jun 03 1997 - 01:00
Are pledges on take-home pay taxing belief?THERE are two "issues" for voters to consider, as they weigh up the tax "goody bags" being dangled by all the political parties…Sat May 31 1997 - 01:00
Talk of revalued pound a spur to buyersTHE pound has risen sharply amid market speculation that the Government could move to revalue the pound in the run up to entry…Sat May 31 1997 - 01:00
Quinn moves to reassure on public sector spendingGOVERNMENT borrowing this year will be little more than half what was expected on Budget day due to booming tax revenues, according…Fri May 30 1997 - 01:00
It all comes down to the price of a pintIT'S midJuly 2001 and the euro notes and coins have just come into circulationFri May 30 1997 - 01:00
Farmers, self employed avoiding taxOVER 1,000 farmers audited by the Revenue Commissioners in the last two years were found to be underpaying tax by an average …Thu May 29 1997 - 01:00
Waterford boards back new Avonmore offer of £337mPLANS for a merger between too of Ireland's biggest dairy companies are back on track, after the two main boards controlling …Tue May 27 1997 - 01:00
Single currency promises to be roller coaster ride for businessIRISH business has had to get used to currency instability in recent yearsMon May 26 1997 - 01:00
Shaping up for fight to finish on economyROUND one is over, and like two ageing prizefighters the Government and the Opposition appear to have fought almost to a standstill…Sat May 24 1997 - 01:00
Case of parties trying to have cake and eat itHOW much of the Progressive Democrats' agenda would be reflected if the party got into government with Fianna Fail? That is one…Fri May 23 1997 - 01:00
FG attacks PD "wait and see" approach as being at odds with FFTHE Progressive Democrats have said Ireland must "keep its options open" on joining monetary union, leading to a strong attack…Fri May 23 1997 - 01:00
Labour, DL tax plans seek allowance increasesWELL over £100 of weekly income would be exempted entirely from tax, under plans to be put forward by the Labour Party and Democratic…Tue May 20 1997 - 01:00
Spreading jam after days of bread and butterROLL up, roll up, for the prosperity auction. Opening bids are being taken at £1Tue May 20 1997 - 01:00
Slugging it out on tax in the Battle of the BillionsFIANNA FAIL has launched "Round Two" in the election tax contest, a bout which will run to polling daySat May 17 1997 - 01:00
Tax plans to be unveiled in dance of 3 manifestosTHE election tax battleground is beginning to come into focusFri May 16 1997 - 01:00
Corporate tax plan laid out to lure investmentIN an attempt to secure continued investment from major multinationals, the Government has outlined its plans for the corporate…Wed May 14 1997 - 01:00
It's the tax system, stupid!IT'S the tax system, stupid! All the parties know that their tax cut packages will be central in the election campaignTue May 13 1997 - 01:00
FF plan trumps Government'sWITH the Government shortly expected to announce its intention to aim for a gradual move to a 12Fri May 09 1997 - 01:00
Confident Ryanair moves to cut swathe through European skiesCAN the formula which has brought Ryanair such success flying from Dublin to the UK be repeated across Europe? Those who invest…Wed May 07 1997 - 01:00
Department resists Corporation Tax planTHE Department of Finance is believed to be resisting proposals for an early announcement that the Government will move to one…Mon May 05 1997 - 01:00
