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Homebuilders say the clock is ticking on the next Government to deliver new homes

Housebuilders in Ireland are embarking on a series of roadshows to lobby newly-elected TDs on what they say are the barriers to housing construction.

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Rare book returned to Donegal library 82 years after it was borrowed

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Financial-sector misconduct inquiry spares Australian banks

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Healthcare, tech and trade hopes lead another US stock surge

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Wall St rattled by bond report

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This week’s must do, see & buy

The rise of superstar Dublin DJ Annie Mac

She’s the Dublin DJ who secured a prime slot on BBC radio and hung out with Sam Smith even before he was famous. Claire Droney meets the very cool Annie Mac.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Energy supplier Centrica plans bid for North’s Viridian

Centrica, the largest energy supplier to UK homes, is preparing a bid for the North’s power company Viridian Group, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

UCC Demons eye Eanna test before home clash against Swords

A crucial weekend for C & S UCC Demons as they face a double header, beginning tomorrow with a visit to the capital for a clash with Eanna, following by a mouth-watering home clash against Swords Thunder on Sunday.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Infrastructure fund in renewable sector deal

The Irish Infrastructure Fund has completed its first investment in the renewable sector by acquiring majority interest in the portfolio of wind farms from Viridian Group for an undisclosed fee.

Tue, 19 Jun, 2012

Proposal aims to cut waiting times at hospital Emergency Department

A new system is being introduced in Irish hospitals to overhaul how patients attending Emergency Departments are treated.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

Patients at CUH waiting up to 24 hours

PATIENTS at some of Ireland’s largest hospitals are facing unacceptable emergency department delays, with half of attendees at Cork University Hospital (CUH) alone waiting up to 24 hours for treatment.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2011

PPARS became ‘money pit’

THE PPARS computer payroll system for the health sector turned into a money pit that soaked up ever-increasing quantities of cash while making very limited progress, the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) found.

Wed, 14 Dec, 2005

Beamish & Crawford reports reasonable first-half performance

BEAMISH & CRAWFORD, which froze its draught prices last year due to falling demand in the pubs, had a reasonable first-half in a declining market, a spokeswoman said.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2005

R&D 'key to future farm success'

THE changing nature of agriculture demands a vigorous response that puts the focus on the marketplace. Research and development will be vital also, a report into the agri sector concluded yesterday.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

Philip Green looks to expand empire

Dorothy Perkins-to-Burton billionaire Philip Green is to expand his retail empire in a battle for customers with rival Marks & Spencer.

Mon, 06 Sep, 2004

HHG buoyed by return to profits

British insurer and fund manager HHG was back in the black at the half-year stage today as it recovered from losses of £902m (€1.3bn) last year.

Wed, 25 Aug, 2004

Hibernian launches investment product

Hibernian Life & Pensions has launched a new investment product that offers a capital guarantee if funds invested are left with Hibernian for five years.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2004

APN to list in New Zealand

APN News & Media, in which Independent News and Media has a 40.5% shareholding, will proceed with a full dual listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange on June 21.

Sat, 12 Jun, 2004

3% to 5% drop in NIB parent profits

Melbourne: National Irish Bank (NIB) parent National Australia said expected cash earnings after exceptional items for March 2004 to be between 3% and 5% lower than the March 2003 half year results of A$2,027 million.

Sat, 17 Apr, 2004

National Australia Bank chief steps down

The chief executive of National Australia Bank (NAB) has stepped down in the wake of the recent shock currency trading losses.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2004

AMP on course to offload UK arm

Australian financial services group AMP today said it remained on target to demerge its loss-making UK business by the end of this year.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2003

B&B potential here

A SMART bungalow in Rosslare Harbour could also earn its keep as a B&B, according to selling agents, Kehoe and Associates.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2003

Watchdog to consider Fine Gael claims on Woods

ALLEGATIONS that former Education Minister Michael Woods deliberately withheld bad news a month before last year’s general election will be considered by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), it emerged last night.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2003

Australian shares close lower on Wall Street falls

Share prices closed sharply lower following falls offshore with a slump by AMP and heavy selling in blue chips News Corp, major banks and resources, dealers said.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2002