Saturday, November 21, 2009 Previous editions
AER Lingus is at the most critical juncture in its history and the planned cost cutting measures must be achieved, according to Aer Lingus board member Leslie Buckley.
THE European Commission has cleared amendments to the state’s €400 billion bank guarantee scheme.
IBEC has described as helpful new modifications by the Pensions Board to its guidelines for Section 50 pension scheme funding applications, but has said they don’t go far enough to safeguard the future of many defined-benefit schemes.
BRITISH building society Nationwide said it is on track to beat expectations for its first full year of trading in the Irish market.
B&Q Ireland has swung into the black with pre-tax profits of €3.2 million following losses in the previous year.
THE ISEQ index posted a modest gain yesterday of 8.09 points to finish the week at 2,875.92.
FARM families, already suffering from falling incomes and a shortage of fodder for their livestock, were bracing themselves last night for more heavy rain and high winds over the weekend.
DETAILS of farm income for 2009 due to be released next week are likely to show a reduction of at least 20%, the Irish Farmers’ Association predicted yesterday.
THE European Commission has been urged to tackle the problem of those who rely on the major supermarkets to sell their produce, but who have no power to influence the price or conditions of trade.
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