No early jobs recovery - Central Bank
The Central Bank, in its latest report, has raised its forecasts for the Irish economy this year, though it warns that unemployment will not start falling until next year.
Retail sales stats released ahead of schedule
The volume of retail sales rose by 1% in June compared to the same time last year. There was a monthly fall of 0.2%.
US second quarter growth slows to 2.4%
US economic growth slowed to 2.4% in the second quarter of this year, the Commerce Department said today.
64 jobs to go at Dublin telecoms firm
Telecoms company Avaya is cutting 64 jobs at its operation in Sandyford in Dublin.
Travel numbers continue downward trend
Official figures show that the sharp drop in the number of people travelling to Ireland continued in May.
Aer Lingus cabin crew vote 'regrettable'
Aer Lingus has described as 'deeply regrettable' a decision by cabin crew to ballot for industrial action.
DAA won't be told to vary charges
The aviation regulator has decided against telling the Dublin Airport Authority to introduce 'differential pricing'.
BA upbeat despite £164m Q1 loss
British Airways has reported a pre-tax loss of £164m for the three months to the end of June.
State bodies' review should not focus on money
Forfás says a review of the role of State bodies should focus on their role in supporting economic growth.
Euro zone inflation rate's July jump
An initial estimate shows that the annual rate of inflation in the euro zone rose sharply to 1.7% in July.
The Central Bank, in its latest report, has raised its forecasts for the Irish economy this year, though it warns that unemployment will not start falling until next year.
Retail sales stats released ahead of schedule
The volume of retail sales rose by 1% in June compared to the same time last year. There was a monthly fall of 0.2%.
US second quarter growth slows to 2.4%
US economic growth slowed to 2.4% in the second quarter of this year, the Commerce Department said today.
64 jobs to go at Dublin telecoms firm
Telecoms company Avaya is cutting 64 jobs at its operation in Sandyford in Dublin.
Travel numbers continue downward trend
Official figures show that the sharp drop in the number of people travelling to Ireland continued in May.
Aer Lingus cabin crew vote 'regrettable'
Aer Lingus has described as 'deeply regrettable' a decision by cabin crew to ballot for industrial action.
DAA won't be told to vary charges
The aviation regulator has decided against telling the Dublin Airport Authority to introduce 'differential pricing'.
BA upbeat despite £164m Q1 loss
British Airways has reported a pre-tax loss of £164m for the three months to the end of June.
State bodies' review should not focus on money
Forfás says a review of the role of State bodies should focus on their role in supporting economic growth.
Euro zone inflation rate's July jump
An initial estimate shows that the annual rate of inflation in the euro zone rose sharply to 1.7% in July.
Tax credit overpayments 'to soar'
Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Interns are 'entitled to be paid'
Many young people working free as interns may legally be entitled to pay, a report says.
Addresses set to lose county name
Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
US economic growth slows to 2.4%
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
Strikes and ash extend BA losses
BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Northwest agrees to pay $38m fine
Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.
Immigrant worker limit criticised
Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London.
Airbus firm EADS lifts output aim
Airbus parent firm EADS says it is confident about future orders, despite reporting a fall in second-quarter earnings.
Royal Mail pension plan in doubt
The Pensions Regulator is challenging a crucial plan to pay off the £10bn deficit in the Royal Mail pension scheme.
Fraud charges over £115m inquiry
A businessman investigated by City of London police is facing 30 charges of fraud
Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Interns are 'entitled to be paid'
Many young people working free as interns may legally be entitled to pay, a report says.
Addresses set to lose county name
Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
US economic growth slows to 2.4%
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
Strikes and ash extend BA losses
BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Northwest agrees to pay $38m fine
Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.
Immigrant worker limit criticised
Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London.
Airbus firm EADS lifts output aim
Airbus parent firm EADS says it is confident about future orders, despite reporting a fall in second-quarter earnings.
Royal Mail pension plan in doubt
The Pensions Regulator is challenging a crucial plan to pay off the £10bn deficit in the Royal Mail pension scheme.
Fraud charges over £115m inquiry
A businessman investigated by City of London police is facing 30 charges of fraud
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Motor trade sees retail sales up 1%
The volume of retail sales increased by 1% last month compared to June 2009.
FTSE up more than 1%
London's FTSE 100 Index slumped more than 1% today after US figures showed weaker-than-expected growth in the second quarter.
Little change for European markets
PARIS: the Cac-40 index closed up 1.8 at 3653.7.
Jewellery sales hike a gem for retailers
The decline in retail sales eased to 5%in the second quarter of the year compared with the same time last year, according to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) which represents 8,500 stores nationwide.
Irish consumer confidence at highest point for three years
Consumer confidence in Ireland has reached its highest point in three years.
IKEA hold preliminary talks with Mallow council
Mallow in Co Cork would be the perfect location for a new superstore for IKEA in Ireland, the Swedish furniture giants have been told.
Disney to sell Mirimax in $660m deal
Walt Disney today unveiled a $660m (?791.4m) deal to sell Miramax Films - the movie studio behind hits such as 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Shakespeare In Love'.
Tourism sees drop in visitor numbers
The number of people visiting Ireland fell again in May with 155,000 less trips were taken to Ireland when compared with the same month in 2009.
Minister announces group to drive tourism industry
The Tourism Minister Mary Hanafin has announced a new group that will take charge of driving competitiveness in the industry.
Central Bank predicts growth in GDP
The Central Bank has raised its economic forecast for the year predicting growth of 0.8% in GDP as the export market boosts the Irish economy.
The volume of retail sales increased by 1% last month compared to June 2009.
FTSE up more than 1%
London's FTSE 100 Index slumped more than 1% today after US figures showed weaker-than-expected growth in the second quarter.
Little change for European markets
PARIS: the Cac-40 index closed up 1.8 at 3653.7.
Jewellery sales hike a gem for retailers
The decline in retail sales eased to 5%in the second quarter of the year compared with the same time last year, according to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) which represents 8,500 stores nationwide.
Irish consumer confidence at highest point for three years
Consumer confidence in Ireland has reached its highest point in three years.
IKEA hold preliminary talks with Mallow council
Mallow in Co Cork would be the perfect location for a new superstore for IKEA in Ireland, the Swedish furniture giants have been told.
Disney to sell Mirimax in $660m deal
Walt Disney today unveiled a $660m (?791.4m) deal to sell Miramax Films - the movie studio behind hits such as 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Shakespeare In Love'.
Tourism sees drop in visitor numbers
The number of people visiting Ireland fell again in May with 155,000 less trips were taken to Ireland when compared with the same month in 2009.
Minister announces group to drive tourism industry
The Tourism Minister Mary Hanafin has announced a new group that will take charge of driving competitiveness in the industry.
Central Bank predicts growth in GDP
The Central Bank has raised its economic forecast for the year predicting growth of 0.8% in GDP as the export market boosts the Irish economy.
