IRISH companies, their directors and advisers have been urged to make their views known on the proposed changes to the Companies Act that will come into effect next year, the chairman of the CLRG Dr Tom Courtney has stated.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin TD today announced that Allen-Vanguard Corporation, a Canadian company, is to undertake a significant R&D initiative at its Irish operation at Kilbrittain, Co Cork.

Citco, a global financial services organisation, is to open a second hedge fund administration centre in Cork.

THE Sunday Business Post, iQuest and Mary FitzGerald PR Consultants are hosting the Property Expo aimed at new and seasoned Irish property investors in Cork at the Silver Springs Hotel this weekend.