Exchequer loses €18m as beef case is settledThe Exchequer has lost out by about €18 million due to yesterday's settlement with insurers of the former United Meat Packers…Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Legislation on auditors criticised as unworkableNew legislation governing the duties of auditors has been criticised as "poor and unworkable" by the president of the Institute…Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
OECD finishes bribery reviewThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has just completed a review of the Republic's anti-corruption…Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
Viridian chief to urge generation competitionPotential outside investors in the electricity sector consider the Irish market to be small in scale, uncertain, difficult to…Mon Jun 17 2002 - 01:00
Former Woodchester bankers involved in USIT takeoverThe former Woodchester bankers Mr Michael Tunney and Mr David Andrews are the investors who have taken over USIT Ireland Ltd …Sat Jun 15 2002 - 01:00
OECD questions value of 'Tobin tax' benefitCURRENCY TRADE: A levy or "Tobin tax" of 0Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Publication of Ansbacher report set for further delayPublication of the long-awaited Ansbacher report is unlikely to occur when the matter is next heard in court on Monday week, …Wed Jun 12 2002 - 01:00
Heiton pays €5m for stake in family firmA Co Westmeath window manufacturing and installation business, which was started in a back garden shed in 1970, has been sold…Sat Jun 08 2002 - 01:00
USIT in talks on €8.1m debtNegotiations are under way between USIT and a multinational technology company about an €8Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Approval likely on Monday for USIT schemes of arrangementThe approval of schemes of arrangement for two USIT companies is likely to be approved by the High Court on MondayThu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00
Takeover of USIT by investors' group set to go aheadA deal for the takeover of USIT by a group of investors looks set to go ahead, a number of sources said last nightWed Jun 05 2002 - 01:00
Liquidators refuse to wind up small companiesLiquidators are refusing to wind-up small insolvent companies because of new obligations due to come into force on Saturday.Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
Motor insurance reform hinges on 'political will'The decision on who is appointed Minister for Justice and Minister for the Environment in the new government will be crucial …Thu May 30 2002 - 01:00
Ireland comes 14th in private equity survey of 21 countriesThe Republic came 14th out of 21 European countries in a survey of private equity investment in 2001.Wed May 29 2002 - 01:00
House prices set for moderate climb in 2002 - Bank of IrelandModest growth in house prices will mirror the rise in consumer prices for 2002, according to Bank of IrelandMon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Elan deliberates strategy to counter troublesPharmaceuticals firm Elan is considering a share buyback programme and restructuring measures as it attempts to bounce back from…Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Four Seasons fallout hits HarvardHarvard Properties, which was hoping to make €£3Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Suitors for USIT seek deal with Aer LingusNegotiations between Aer Lingus and a consortium led by Ms Gillian Bowler, which are key to saving more than 300 jobs at student…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
'Hard-core' competition offenders face arrestPeople under investigation for "hard-core" competition offences face the possibility of being arrested under the terms of legislation…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Auditors bring 10 cases to attention of watchdogAuditors have reported 10 instances of suspected indictable offences to the Director of Corporate Enforcement since November …Mon May 13 2002 - 01:00
New investor set to oust STA as owner of USITSTA Travel, the Swiss-owned youth travel company, has been replaced as the likely new owner of USIT, the Irish student travel…Sat May 11 2002 - 01:00
Repak calls for tough enforcement of company recycling obligationsRECYCLING: Many companies are avoiding their legal obligations on recycling waste packaging, according to Repak, the industry…Fri May 10 2002 - 01:00
Republic best in survey on the efficient use of working capital by 1,000 major EU companiesThe Republic came out best in a survey on the efficient use of working capital by 1,000 top European public companies.Thu May 09 2002 - 01:00
Delay looms as Ansbacher report nears completionThe report of the Ansbacher inspectors may be presented to the High Court shortly but is unlikely to be published before polling…Mon May 06 2002 - 01:00
Nestle Ireland agrees to sell Tallaght plantNestle Ireland has agreed to sell its Tallaght manufacturing plant and local brands produced here to Premier International Foods…Sat May 04 2002 - 01:00
Over 2,000 firms facing strike-offA company linked to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland is among more than 2,000 on the latest strike-off…Sat May 04 2002 - 01:00
Munekata management buys out Finglas firmThe management at Munekata Ireland Ltd, a specialist plastic injection moulding company based in Finglas, Dublin, have bought…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
Ardagh may open different businessArdagh will consider locating a different business in the glass bottle plant it is closing in Ringsend, Dublin, its chief executive…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
Haughey Boland link to Guinness & Mahon loansA company associated with the accountancy firm, Haughey Boland, is one of those listed in a Central Bank report into loans issued…Sat Apr 27 2002 - 01:00
Credit union group may offer rival servicesA group of more than 20 credit unions is considering setting up parallel services to those provided by the 540-member Irish League…Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
ICAI in red after cost of inquiriesThe cost of inquiries into the activities of its members put the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) into deficit…Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Concept of public justice set against right to privacyAn unexpected move by the Attorney General yesterday could mean the end of an attack on the investigation into the Ansbacher …Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Credit union board 'dysfunctional' - reportThe board of the Irish League of Credit Unions is "entirely dysfunctional" the Review Commission headed by Mr Phil Flynn has …Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
McCracken to deliver his ruling on Ansbacher todayJudgment will be given today in the Ansbacher deposits case where two individuals are seeking a hearing without revealing their…Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Ansbacher complains over use of nameThe Ansbacher group has complained about the use of its name in media reports covering the "Ansbacher deposits" writes Colm Keena…Tue Apr 23 2002 - 01:00
Docklands authority details €27m investmentANNUAL REPORT: The Dublin Docklands Development Authority invested €27 million in development and infrastructure projects during…Fri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Competition body to study car insuranceMIAB REPORT: The Competition Authority will examine the report into the motor insurance industry with a view to taking legal…Fri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Competition body warns pharmacists on 'withdrawal'The Competition Authority has warned the Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) it will take it and its members to court if they take…Thu Apr 18 2002 - 01:00
Goodman suing State over beef from EU, IrelandMr Larry Goodman has said he is not seeking compensation from the State in respect of non-payment by the Iraqis for beef worth…Thu Apr 18 2002 - 01:00
IIB Bank after-tax profits increase 12% to €53.2mIIB Bank has reported a 12 per cent increase in after-tax profits to €53.2 millionThu Apr 18 2002 - 01:00
State wins access to Goodman papersMeat firms owned by Mr Larry Goodman "dishonestly" pretended beef worth £80 million (€102 million) was Irish when they knew it…Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
No tax liability yet incurred at Celtic Helicopters due to inquiriesCeltic Helicopters, the company established by Mr Ciaran Haughey and Mr John Barnicle, has not yet incurred a tax liability arising…Mon Apr 15 2002 - 01:00
Ahern defends decision not to seek resignationThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said Mr Bobby Molloy's decision to resign was a good decision and a brave decision.Thu Apr 11 2002 - 01:00
Corporate watchdog to oppose Ansbacher anonymity actionAn attempt by two unidentified individuals to have an application against the Ansbacher inspectors heard in camera will be opposed…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Action against Blayney inquiry adjournedThe legal action being taken by Mr Paul Carty and Deloitte & Touche against the Blayney inquiry was adjourned for two weeks…Tue Apr 09 2002 - 01:00
Optimistic outlook for export growthExports for January and February 2002 may be 8 per cent up on the same period last year, at €25 billion, the Irish Exporters …Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Desmond joins the euro billionaire listFinancier and entrepreneur Mr Dermot Desmond has joined Ireland's elite club of euro billionaires, according to the Sunday Times…Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Liquidation rules will crack down on criminalityBUSINESS OPINION: Limited liability has been central to much of the business done in this part of the world during the past …Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Department disputes SCI fees statementThe Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation yesterday disputed a statement made by Sports Campus Ireland (SCI) in relation…Sat Mar 23 2002 - 00:00
Project fee arrangement was changed by MagahyMagahy & Co changed the fee arrangement it had for the Sports Campus Ireland (SCI) project last year because of concerns …Sat Mar 23 2002 - 00:00
