Moriarty rejects suggestion hearing was a 'PR stunt'The chairman of the tribunal, Mr Justice Moriarty, emphatically rejected a suggestion that yesterday's hearing was a "public …Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Moriarty statement on Esat expected todayExtensive behind-the-scenes detail on the making of the largest ever commercial decision taken by a serving government minister…Mon Jul 29 2002 - 01:00
Clients of furniture company owed €500,000Silven Ltd, which operated one of the State's largest furniture retail outlets in Airside Retail Park, Swords, Co Dublin, had…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Wedgwood boss expects earnings for 2002 to meet market expectationsLuxury goods group Waterford Wedgwood expects earnings this year to meet market expectations, chairman Sir Anthony O'Reilly told…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Investors lose out as House of Denmark collapsesSeveral private investors have lost out in the collapse of furniture retailer House of Denmark, which was part of a Business …Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Job losses small despite difficult economic climateA small net loss in employment in the indigenous sector was possible for 2002, the chief executive of Enterprise Ireland said…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Ansbacher account used for major share deals on Australian marketAn account in the Ansbacher deposits was used for the buying and selling of shares, mostly in Australia, according to the Ansbacher…Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
Morrogh clients to appeal to High Court on sharesA group of former clients of collapsed Cork stockbroking firm W&R Morrogh are to ask the High Court today to hear a submission…Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00
Advisory firm gives boost to Madison's Smurfit bidA major US markets advisory firm has recommended that Jefferson Smurfit Group shareholders vote in favour of resolutions that…Sat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00
Ansbacher inspectors to publish letters from UK banksThe Ansbacher inspectors are to publish correspondence between themselves and two London banks that were criticised in their …Sat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00
Gresham war heats up as both sides try to woo shareholdersThe dispute between the board of the Gresham hotel group and the company's main shareholder heated up yesterday, with both sides…Wed Jul 17 2002 - 01:00
Gresham to hold e.g.m in AugustAn extraordinary general meeting of Gresham Hotel Group plc is set to take place on August 8th.Tue Jul 16 2002 - 01:00
Some offshore trusts created without Traynor's involvementThe Ansbacher inspectors were told that approximately 20 Irish people created trusts with Guinness Mahon Cayman Trust without…Sat Jul 13 2002 - 01:00
Doyle set up trust for his family in LiechtensteinThe late Mr P.V. Doyle set up a family trust in Liechtenstein using money raised in the United States, according to evidence …Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Ansbacher inspectors found old Guinness clan trustsA range of trusts managed by Guinness & Mahon bank and a number of offshore subsidiaries were discovered by the Ansbacher…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Informal currency exchange sent cheques to BanottiCheques belonging to the Fine Gael MEP Ms Mary Banotti were placed in the Ansbacher Deposits as part of a currency exchanging…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Trafficker of drugs did business with GMCTFernando Pruna is a convicted gangster who at one stage was involved in a drugs-trafficking organisation which used aircraft, …Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Stakelum used AIB in Jersey for clients' fundsA fromer Haughey Boland accountant, Mr Jack Stakelum, who used the late Des Traynor and Guinness & Mahon (G&M) to place…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Letters show Haughey was Cayman clientTHE CONCLUSIONS: The former Taoiseach, Mr Charles Haughey, told the inspectors he rejected the conclusion that he was a client…Mon Jul 08 2002 - 01:00
Luas unhurt by Vivendi, says ConnexThe French company that won the €127 million contract to operate the Luas would not be affected by the difficulties and possible…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Bula loses yet another chiefBula Resources, the small exploration company, has lost its third managing director in under two years, writes Colm Keena.Sat Jun 29 2002 - 01:00
Job cuts news puts 800 Irish workers at riskThe fate of 800 multinational jobs hangs in the balance following announcements of cutbacks by Motorola, Alcatel and Cap Gemini…Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
Bank operations will be detailedThe report on Ansbacher Cayman will document in great detail the operation of the offshore bank in this jurisdiction from the…Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Representations expected on AnsbacherA number of representations from people due to be named as customers of Ansbacher Cayman are expected when the High Court sits…Sat Jun 22 2002 - 01:00
Earnings fears see IL&P shares fallINVESTMENT: Irish Life & Permanent issued an upbeat trading statement yesterday but saw the markets knock the share back…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
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
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
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
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
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