BOSSES of state-owned companies were given extra financial perks to make up for publicly announced pay cuts, with many ending up earning more than before.

The Government has ruled out any sudden sale of commercial state-controlled companies.

FINANCE Minister Brian Lenihan said he looks back with pride on how he handled the economic crisis since he took office. He said he has done what none of his predecessors had to do and the Irish people were on his side.

The Health Service Executive has said it is seeking legal advice on how to disclose files in relation to children in its care without breaching data protection laws.

More than 12,300 agricultural jobs will be lost if cuts proposed in a €5.3bn cost-cutting masterplan go ahead, it was claimed today.

IRISH rugby chiefs have employed independent consultancy firm, Genesis, to assist in their review of the Irish team’s performance at the Rugby World Cup.

In an echo of the FAI investigation after the Saipan debacle, independent consultant Brian Porteous of Genesis Consulting is to commence a review of the Irish team's performances in Rugby World Cup 2007.

CREDIT unions should be able to offer longer term loans to customers according to a report from the Department of Finance.

A new Government watchdog is to give consumers more protection in Ireland’s booming property market, it was claimed today.

AUSTRALIAN sprinting sensation Choisir will, after all, contest the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Thursday week, it was revealed yesterday.