Person: Michael Tutty

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PCP car loans study calls for checks

Lenders should be required by the Central Bank to check if customers taking on personal contract plans (PCPs) can afford the car loans and more comprehensive research by the watchdog is needed.

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‘Window’ open to protect economy

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Eighty homes have power cut off every day

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14,000 cut off this year for unpaid energy bills

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Regulator confirms nearly 10,000 electricity disconnections

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Fine Gael warns of 10% hike in electricity prices

Energy prices - Levy rooted in wishful thinking

MINISTER Eamon Ryan’s proposed electricity levy will increase electricity prices by 5% in October but it will be very difficult to stomach.

Tue, 10 Aug, 2010

Regulator move paves way for cheaper energy

CHEAPER electricity could be on the cards after the energy regulator yesterday announced plans to end control of prices charged by ESB.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2010

New energy commissioner named

Energy Minister Eamon Ryan today announced the appointment of Mr Garrett Blaney to the Commission for Energy Regulation, joining Michael Tutty (chairperson) and Dermot Nolan.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2010

Bord Gáis vows to undercut ESB for three years

BORD Gáis has launched a major offensive to lure households away from the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) by entering the residential electricity business with a promise to undercut its rival for at least three years.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2009

Tutty given energy role

Michael Tutty was today apponted as the new chairperson of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER).

Tue, 14 Oct, 2008

CER spent €19m on consultants in four years

ALMOST €19 million has been spent by the Commission for Energy Regulation on consultants in the last four years.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2007

ESB under fire for ‘miserly’ €7.66 cut

ELECTRICITY supply giant ESB last night came under fire for announcing a “miserly” drop of €7.66 in household bills.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2007

Wind power supporters blowing too much hot air?

TIM COWHIG of the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) states (Irish Examiner, November 6) that “wind power is the only economic and viable option to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels”.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2006

ESB workers to get payoff for EirGrid transfer

ESB workers are to be handed a bumper payoff to work for the new national grid operator.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2005

CER spends €8m on consultants

THE energy regulator spent almost €8 million on external consultants over a two-year period.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2005

Dempsey appoints new CER chairman

The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey has announced the appointment of Tom Reeves as chairman of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER).

Thu, 14 Oct, 2004

Vital ECB post up for grabs

FINANCE ministers are expected to name the new appointee for the vacant seat at the European Central Bank today when they will also discuss nominations for the International Monetary Fund position.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004

ECB post decision crucial for ministers

A NUMBER of issues surrounding the appointment of a new member to the European Central Bank were threatening to delay any decision by EU Finance Ministers meeting in Brussels today.

Tue, 09 Mar, 2004

World’s richest bank invests in employment and quality of life

STRANGE as it may seem the world’s richest bank uses words like sustainability, creating employment, preserving the environment and improving the quality of life.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

€150m loan offer from EIB

THE European Investment Bank has made €150 million available for small and medium-sized Irish business borrowers involved in long-term capital intensive projects.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2003

Euro Investment Bank discusses renewable injury

The European Investment Bank is meeting in Dublin to discuss environmental sustainability.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2003