Telcos say they intend to pass on Eir’s increase in wholesale rates to consumers Consumers can expect an 18 per cent hike in broadband prices from next September as a result of changes to Eir’s wholesale rates. The State’s...
Read MoreUnder-fire credit union ‘had fake loans and two sets of deposit books’
The credit union at the centre of a fraud allegation had fake loans and two sets of deposit books. Rush Credit Union is now under investigation by the gardaí and forensic accountants appointed by the board of Rush Credit Union, on the...
Read MoreExports would take years to recover from Brexit, S&P warns
Ireland is in the front line of countries that will be worst hit if the UK votes for a so-called Brexit. Recovery in the export sector could take years. That’s according to Jean Michel Six, S&P Global Rating’s chief economist for...
Read MoreHarvey Nash to create 100 jobs, open Galway office
Tech recruitment company Harvey Nash has announced the creation of 100 new jobs in Ireland over the next two years. The IT specialist firm said 40 of the new roles would be directly involved with Harvey Nash Ireland in the areas of recruitment...
Read MoreIrish financial offering isn’t geared up to reap a Brexit benefit, conference told
Ireland needs to ramp up its offering in terms of tax, education and the infrastructure around financial services to attract investment in the event of a Brexit, a conference heard yesterday. A British withdrawal from the EU will present...
Read MoreNo question that Government gave Apple tax deal – Noonan
There is simply no question that the Irish authorities sought to give Apple any kind of special tax deal. That is according to Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan who has stated that “detailed and comprehensive responses have been provided...
Read More80pc of Irish directors fear Government isn’t ready for Brexit
Over 80pc of Irish directors and business leaders are concerned that the Irish government is not adequately prepared for a Brexit scenario, new research has shown. According to a survey by the Institute of Directors in Ireland, 92pc of directors...
Read MoreMichael Noonan vows to pressure bank bosses to cut mortgage interest rates again
Michael Noonan says he will call in the heads of all of the main banks to apply pressure to cut mortgage interest rates again, but stood over claims a move to legally force down prices could be unconstitutional. Speaking ahead of a speech to an...
Read MoreIrish debt agency sees financial silver lining from Brexit
NTMA says overall impact from UK leaving EU is negative The National Treasury Management Agency is highlighting to Irish bond investors that the country could seize opportunities, particularly in the financial sector, from a Brexit, even if the...
Read MoreDragon’s Den winner to create 100 jobs and expand in Britain
An entrpreneur who first came to prominence on TV show ‘Dragon’s Den’ has announced he’s to create 100 jobs. Smart Storage managing director Paul Jacob featured on the RTE show in 2012 with his stairs storage solutions...
Read MoreSports Direct acquires Boyers site for €12m – report
UK-based Sports Direct has purchased the former Boyers department store site on North Earl Street in Dublin City Centre in a deal believed to be worth €12m. According to a report in The Irish Times, owner Mike Ashley acquired the premises...
Read MoreIreland emerges as America’s fourth biggest creditor – US Treasury Department
IRELAND has emerged as America’s fourth biggest creditor, new figures from the US Government show. Ireland follows the likes of China, Japan and the Cayman Islands after the US Treasury Department revised the way it reports the figures...
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