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Regulator did not see ‘iceberg’ of collapse

The boom-time financial regulator has admitted he did not spot the “iceberg” ahead which wrecked the Irish economy.

Union Flag issue is a real concern for nationalists

No restriction on who is Irish

Ireland more like Britain than we think

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Documentaries to chart crystal’s role in Waterford

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5,000 attacks on health service staff in North

Financial institutions refund €118m to overcharged customers

Some €118m is being paid back to consumers who were wrongly charged for services by financial institutions, it was revealed today.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2006

Three to join Vodafone board

VODAFONE GROUP has announced three new appointments to the Board of Vodafone Ireland.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2006

Regulator’s new boss is a surprise choice

THE Financial Regulator has named Patrick Neary as its new chief executive.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2005

Regulator warns of future debt crisis

FINANCIAL regulator Liam O’Reilly expressed his fear yesterday that the country could be heading for a huge debt repayment crisis.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2005

Wedgwood chiefs’ wages bill falls 15%

SENIOR management at troubled luxury goods firm Waterford Wedgwood saw their pay fall by 15%.

Fri, 24 Sep, 2004

THE Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) has set out its stall for the next three years placing a strong emphasis on a fair deal for the consumer and strict ethical behaviour by the financial institutions.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2004

NI consultants' contract hailed

A new contract for consultants and specialist registrars in Northern Ireland was tonight hailed as the first major change in their working conditions for more than 50 years.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2004

‘Consumer is at the heart of regulation’

TÁNAISTE Mary Harney said protection of consumers’ rights was the main driving force behind the setting up of the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

Fri, 02 May, 2003

O’Reilly set to lead financial services authority

IRELAND’S new financial services tsar, Liam O’Reilly will take up duty as chief executive of the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) in the new year.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2002

Financial services body targets consumer trust

CONSUMER protection has been the poor relation of the financial services sector for far too long, the chairman of the new Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) declared last night.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2002