RSSREGIONS: COUNTRIES:
Irish FM concerned over Gaza student expulsion
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin T.D. has issued a strong appeal to the Israeli Government to re-consider the expulsion and forcible return to Gaza last week of a young female Bethlehem University student Berlanty Azzam.
 I was extremely concerned to hear of the circumstances surrounding Ms. Azzams detention...
Flahavans to invest 1.6 mln Euro in Waterford mill
Flahavans announced early last week details of its €1.6 million investment in its mill in Kilmacthomas Co Waterford Ireland Online reported. To date €500 000 has been invested with the installation of a dryer and associated grain-handling equipment. The new installation is capable of drying grain quicker and is more...
Ryanair reports profits warns Boeing to cut plane prices
Irish budget airline Ryanair reported half-year pre-tax profits of €419.4 million $618.4 million but warned that continued cut-price fares would result in losses for the rest of the year.
The airline said falling fuel costs had boosted profits by 300% in the 6 months up to the end of September....
1400 insolvencies documented in 2009
The latest update from Kavanagh Fennells online insolvency publication InsolvencyJournal.ie shows that the predicted figure of 1 400 insolvencies in 2009 looks to become a reality with 1 208 insolvencies now recorded for the first 10 months. The number of insolvencies for the first 10 months of the year represents...
Liechtenstein and Ireland agree on tax exchange of information
The Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan T.D. signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement TIEA with Liechtenstein early last week.
At the signing ceremony in Government buildings Minister Lenihan said: I welcome the commitment of Liechtenstein to implement the OECD standards of transparency and exchange of information in tax matters and...
Irish company wins Canadian health care contract
An Irish company has won a multi-million Euro contract to provide technical to a health centre in Canada Ireland Online reported early last week. Lincor Solutions MEDIVista provides beds with patient entertainment services such as the internet TV and telephone in addition to clinical applications like X-Rays. It is installing...
US healthcare company brings 60 jobs to Belfast
Pharmaceutical company Elan has reported a net profit of $52.3 million for the third quarter of this year a turnaround from the $83.5 million loss in the same period last year. It also raised its outlook for the full year RTE Ireland reported on 21 October.
But the results were helped...
NYSE to create 400 Belfast jobs
The New York Stock Exchange has confirmed that it plans to create 400 jobs in Belfast over the next few years RTE Ireland reported on 19 October. The announcement was made by the company at Stormont Castle where it was welcomed by the Norths First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy...
Aer Lingus to cut 676 jobs
AER Lingus has announced 676 job cuts at the airline. In a statement on 7 October the company said that it needed to reduce annual costs by around €100 million before 2011 RTE Ireland reported.
The airline said that 489 jobs will be lost among its pilots cabin crew and...
Grant for Irish tidal energy company
IRISH tidal renewable energy company OpenHydro has been awarded a grant of up to €2 million under Sustainable Energy Irelands SEI Ocean Energy Prototype Research Development Programme Ireland Online reported. The company designs and manufactures marine turbines for generating renewable energy from tidal streams. It has a project portfolio spanning...
Irish government: There will be no third referendum
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen on 30 September ruled out a third referendum on the Lisbon Treaty if Irish voters rejected it in the upcoming second referendum reported Deutsche Presse Agentur dpa . There wont be a Lisbon III I think thats for sure Cowen said when hypothesizing over a...
Wolseley reports loss depressed Irish market
Wolseley the worlds biggest distributor of plumbing and heating products said today that it fell into a net loss of GBP 1.17 billion during its last financial year. This compares to a net profit of GBP 74 million the previous year RTE Ireland reported on 29 September. In Ireland Wolseley...
Lisbon countdown
The crucial vote on Irelandrsquo;s 2 October re-vote on the European Unionrsquo;s governing document the Lisbon Treaty ndash; which replaced the failed EU Constitution and was rejected by the Irish last year ndash; became even iffier after an opinion poll showed the lsquo;Norsquo; vote picking up steam and a report...
Church says feel free to vote either way
Irelands Catholic Church has told its members that they are free to vote either way in next months referendum on the EU Lisbon Treaty Deutsche Presse Agentur dpa reported on 22 September - and criticized as misinformation claims that the treaty will permit abortion in Ireland. Leaflets claiming that a...
Northern Ireland politicians meet Libyan diplomats
Leading Protestant politicians from Northern Ireland held a first round of talks with Libyan officials in London on 23 September over the delicate issue of compensation for victims of Libyan-sponsored terrorism in the troubled British province reported Deutsche Presse Agentur dpa .
Protestant Democratic Unionist Party DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson...
ESB drops plan to buy wind energy firm SWS
The ESB is no longer in the running to buy wind energy company SWS Natural Resources Ireland Online reported on September 16. The West Cork company is the biggest independent wind energy supplier in the country with 180 megawatts of power in operation and another 160 megawatts to be provided...
Two new Italian bases for Ryanair
Ryanair is setting up two new bases in Italy - at Bari and Brindisi - bringing its total European bases to 36 RTE Ireland reported on September 15. From next January Ryanair will base two planes at Bari and open nine new routes while in February it will base one...
15 mln Euro for biology research centre
The Irish government is to provide almost 15 million Euro over the next five years through Science Foundation Ireland for the establishment of a new Systems Biology Ireland research centre RTE Ireland reported on September 15. Systems Biology is a new way of using computers and mathematics to understand biology....
EUs 14.8 mln euros for 2 400 former Dell workers
President José Manuel Barroso announced on September 19 that the European Commission has approved an application from Ireland for assistance from the European Globalisation adjustment Fund EGF . The grant of 14.8 million euros would help 2 400 redundant workers in the computer industry to find new jobs. The application...
TD Waterhouse launching Irish online service
UK-based broker TD Waterhouse is launching an online trading service in Ireland which will go live on September 12 RTE Ireland reported on September 7. The firm said the new trading platform will provide investors here with the broadest range of online trading services on local and international equity markets...
PES heads to Belfast just before referendum
In a means to gage just what the real public opinion on the ground is the Socialist Party of Europe PES organized a public forum under its Political activist forum series and its President Poul Nuryp Rasmussen will be in Dublin hosting the talks.
From September 11 - 13 the...
Real IRA man has custody appeal rejected in Lithuania
An Irishman accused of attempting to buy arms for a paramilitary group while he was in Lithuania had his appeal against being kept in jail rejected on September 10 Deutsche Presse Agentur dpa reported.
The Court of Appeal in the Lithuanian capital upheld a decision by Vilnius Regional Court that...
CPL profits dive recruitment stalls
Recruitment firm CPL Resources has reported a 92 percent plunge in pre-tax profits for the year ended June 2009. Pre-tax profits fell to 1.7million euros from 20.7 million euros in 2008 in what the company called an unprecedented year RTE Ireland reported on September 2. The company said its gross...
29 jobs at Athlone to go says Elan
Elan said on September 2 that it is seeking 29 redundancies at its facility in Athlone. The company said the job cuts are a direct result of a decision by Eli Lilly to bring the manufacturing of the Duloxetine drug in-house RTE Ireland reported on September 2.
The company said it...
Drogheda devices firm also shedding workers
Twenty two jobs are to go at a medical devices company in Drogheda RTE Ireland reported on September 1. Management told workers at Becton Dickinson at a meeting that the company has had to take strategic and business decisions to secure the long-term future of the plant. As a result...
Smart Telecom enters examinership
An interim examiner has been appointed to telecoms company Smart Telecom RTE Ireland reported on August 31.
The High Court heard that it owes its creditors around 70 million Euro in loans and interest. Smart is controlled by Cavan-born businessman and Kingspan shareholder Brendan Murtagh. The Court heard that Murtagh had...
Flat sales for Guiness in times of uncertainty
Diageo Ireland has said sales of Guinness in Ireland were flat in the year to the end of June in a declining market RTE Ireland reported on August 27. The company said Guinness increased its share of the pub market in the Republic by 1.3 points to 32.2 percent. Diageo...
CC 205 mln Euro deal for Scotland Tennants lager
Drinks group CC is buying Anheuser Buschs operations in Ireland Northern Ireland and Scotland for 205 million Euro RTE Ireland reported.
The main brand is Tennants lager but CC will also get the distribution rights for global brands like Stella and Becks and in Scotland and Northern Ireland for Budweiser....
Friends First announces 147 job cuts
Life assurance company Friends First announced on August 27 that it will cut 147 jobs from its current workforce of 540 as it restructures its business RTE Ireland reported. The company said the cuts will help it to deal with the new challenges it faces and will ensure a long...
Workers at Coca-Cola Bottlers facing strike
Up to 130 Siptu workers at Coca Coca HBC Bottlers are due to go on strike in a weeks time RTE Ireland reported. The planned action followed a meeting on August 19 at the Labour Relations Commission between management and the union. Siptu said the company would only discuss plans...
German firm screen-scraping says Ryanair
Ryanair has announced that it is suing a German company for the alleged unauthorised reselling of airline tickets Ireland Online reported on August 18. The airline has lodged proceedings at the High Court in Dublin against Unister GMBH. Ryanair claims the company is engaged in screen-scraping and reselling of Ryanair...
Readymix H1 hit by building weakness
Building materials group Readymix has reported a pre-tax loss of 6.9 million Euro and an operating loss of 7.1 million Euro for the first six months of its financial year. The operating loss was wider than the 6.6 million Euro a year earlier RTE Ireland reported on August 18. The...
Nearly 100 jobs to go at Budget Travel
Budget Travel is to close up to 14 of its travel stores with the loss of almost 100 jobs RTE Ireland reported on August 14. The company currently employs 266 people at 31 outlets around the country. The company says it has begun a 30-day consultation process with staff to...
2008 profits dip for Star publisher
The publisher of the Irish Daily Star and Irish Daily Star Sunday titles has reported a fall in profits for the year to December 26 2008 RTE Ireland reported on August 14. Independent Star Ltd recorded a trading profit of 6.8 million Euro down 6.8 percent from the previous year....
Pfizers new research plan
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is to invest more than 11 million Euro in a new research laboratory at its Ringaskiddy site in Cork. IDA Ireland Agency Responsible for the Development of FDI in Foreign Investment Ireland is backing the investment company officials said on July 6. The new laboratory will be...
200 new jobs at renewable energy firm
Airtricity which is competing with the ESB and Bord Gais to supply electricity to homes is promising to create 200 new jobs company officials said last week. The renewable energy supplier will add 50 new positions at its headquarters in Sandyford while the remaining 150 jobs will be through indirect...
Gold deal talks break down
Glencar Dublin-listed exploration company with a focus on exploration and development of gold deposits in Africa said negotiations with South African company Gold Fields on a proposed joint venture on the Komana Project in Mali have ended without agreement company officials said last week. Gold Fields is one of the...
Biotech firm to create 30 new jobs
US biotechnology company Gilead Sciences is to set up a new financial centre for its European businesses in Cork creating 30 new jobs company officials said on July 7. The new European Financial Shared Services Centre will process financial activities for Gileads operations. Gilead currently employs 125 people at its...
To be optimistic for further benefits
CRH the countrys biggest stock exchange quoted company said that while the rate of profit decline in the second quarter eased substantially compared with the first quarter the world recession led to weaker than anticipated trading in May and June company officials said. The first six months of the year...
Thousands of food industry jobs at risk
2 000 jobs have been lost in the industry so far this year and many thousands more are at risk Food and Drink Industry Ireland FDII officials said on June 23. FDII part of employers group IBEC said firms competitive position had been damaged by high business costs. It called...
Tom Hogan car dealership is setting to close
There are fears that 190 people are to lose their jobs as a result of the decision by the Tom Hogan car dealership to close one of Irelands largest car dealerships company officials said on June 24. The company has its main outlet at Ballybritt in Galway but also has...
Weddings save jobs
A deal has been done to save a well-known hotel in Donegal which went into voluntary liquidation in January company officials said last week. The general manager of the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh Paul Diver and his team are to take over the running of the hotel. They said this...
Liberty Global interested in Setanta Ireland bid
International cable group Liberty Global is interested in buying the Dublin-based operations of sports broadcaster Setanta Sports according to reports on June 24 company officials said. Receivers were appointed to Setanta Sport Holdings the parent company of sports broadcaster Setanta and a number of subsidiary companies. As a result Setantas...
Boston Scientific to invest in Galway
The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise Mary Coughlan was to announce an investment of 91 million Euro at the Boston Scientific plant in Galway on June 24 company officials said. The initiative will lead to the creation of 45 high calibre jobs which will come on stream immediately. This investment...
Family bakery strikes big dough Tesco deal
A bakery based in County Galway has won a 14 million Euro deal with Tesco to supply muffins to the retail groups British shops company officials said on June 12. Brogans Bakery in Glenamaddy was to add four new products to the range offered to Tescos 2 000 UK stores...
Creating jobs in south and east regions
45 jobs are being created in Carrigaline Co Cork by Zevas Communications one of Irelands Leading Contact Service Clients after signing a new deal with UPC the parent company of Chorus NTL.. With the support of IDA Ireland the agency responsible for industrial development in Ireland Sophis Technology Ireland Ltd...
Energy buys wind
Irish-based renewable energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power has bought a number of wind farm projects in the US state of Illinois company officials said on June 15. The company has acquired the assets which have a potential capacity of 787 megawatts from local wind farm developer FPC Services. The deal...
To cut 100 jobs in Dublin and in the North
Drinks group Diageo Ireland which owns Guinness has announced plans to cut 107 jobs company officials said on June 16. It says 12 positions will be cut in the North and 95 at the companys St James Gate headquarters in Dublin. In a statement the company said the move was...
Fears for jobs at Lufthansa
Fears are growing for the future of 465 jobs at the Lufthansa Technik Airmotive plant in Rathcoole in Dublin company officials said on June 10. Management have issued a notice to staff warning that unless an agreement on new work practice and overtime arrangements is fully operated by staff they...
Braun factory to shut with 160 jobs
160 of the 260 jobs are being lost in Carlow with the closure of the Braun factory. The company has issued a statement which said 100 employees out of the current workforce of 260 will be transferred to their Newbridge plant but this will mean the loss of 160 jobs...
Ireland News - New Europe News
Ireland News - New Europe News: The European News Source.
Saville report - more delays feared
The Saville report could face further delay if David Cameron becomes the next British Prime Minister, it has been claimed.
Former RUC man joins SF Assembly team
A former police officer, who was once also a member of the Orange Order, has been selected to join Sinn Fein's team in the Assembly in the North.
Students say college levies are 'fees by the back door'
A NEW row over third-level funding has been sparked by student union claims that colleges are using most of their €1,500-a-head registration charges to plug gaps in state funding.
Sarkozy says 'non'
FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.
Banks stripping homeowners of tracker policies
HOMEOWNERS who are forced to go to their banks and building societies to renegotiate their mortgages are finding they have no choice but to give up their trackers.
Over 77,000 now behind on mortgage or rental bills
AT LEAST 77,500 households are in arrears on their mortgages and rent payments.
Sarkozy says 'non' but replay hopes 'still alive'
FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.
Banks stripping homeowners of tracker policies
HOMEOWNERS who are forced to go to their banks and building societies to renegotiate their mortgages are finding they have no choice but to give up their trackers.
Budget day strike plan as first stoppage to save €100m
PUBLIC sector unions are considering holding a second national strike on the day of the Budget.
Army won't be needed on day of protest
THE Government has no plans to call the Army into action next Tuesday when the public sector will stage a 24-hour walk-out.
Nation facing huge bill for flood damage
IRELAND faces a multi-million euro flood damage bill after some of the worst flooding in living memory.
Trials boost hopes for premature ejaculation treatment
MEN who are too hasty could be helped by a spray that may become the first US-approved treatment for premature ejaculation.
Sarkozy says 'non' but replay 'still alive'
FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.
Weary Green Army footsoldiers retreat from the 'Stade de Fraud'
Apres match was not a good place to be yesterday. Paris was chock-full of sore heads and Irish fans with injustice and bitterness in their hearts. Some hadn't slept at all, no doubt fearing the nightmares that would come if they did. 
Equality body faces huge bill for golf club's legal costs
THE Equality Authority is facing a legal bill of up to €500,000 following the Supreme Court's rejection of its claim that Portmarnock Golf Club, which excludes women from membership, is in breach of the Equal Status Act.
Students say college levies are 'fees by the back door'
A NEW row over third-level funding has been sparked by student union claims that colleges are using most of their €1,500-a-head registration charges to plug gaps in state funding.
Novelist Nolan had 'wonderful life', thanks to parents
THE sister of an award-winning author yesterday praised her parents for allowing him to live a "wonderful life" despite his severe disabilities.
Allies of dead gang boss get 26 years over €2m drugs plot
TWO former close associates of murdered crime gang boss, Martin 'Marlo' Hyland were yesterday jailed for a combined 26 years for drug trafficking.
Plan could reduce bin charges by €50 a year
HOUSEHOLDERS can expect a €50 reduction in their bin charges every year under a sweeping reform of the way waste is collected and disposed.
Style icon Moss in trouble over 'pro-anorexia' motto
EATING disorder campaigners rounded on British model Kate Moss for saying she backed the motto "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels", a slogan popular with pro-anorexia websites.
Residents braced for worst as rising waters close in
RESIDENTS and business people in flood-stricken Clonmel, Co Tipperary, feared the worst last night as a day's incessant rain saw flood waters edge closer to their homes.
Equality body faces huge bill for golf club's legal costs
THE Equality Authority is facing a legal bill of up to €500,000 following the Supreme Court's rejection of its claim that Portmarnock Golf Club, which excludes women from membership, is in breach of the Equal Status Act.
Duffy's heartache behind the mask
BOYZONE'S Keith Duffy last night described the pain of struggling to come to terms with the death of his "dear friend" Stephen Gately.
College friends, lecturers bid final farewell to crash victim
A SHOCKED university community left their lecture halls yesterday to say a last goodbye to the young victim of a road crash that claimed four lives.
Separate accidents leave two badly hurt
A TEENAGER was in a critical condition in hospital last night following a single vehicle accident yesterday.
Independent.ie - National News RSS Feed
National News
Williams: O'Driscoll worthy successor
Wales winger Shane Williams believes Brian O'Driscoll should succeed him as International Rugby Board player of the year.
Robinho makes Liverpool trip
Record signing Robinho will travel to Liverpool with Manchester City on Saturday, even if the £32.5million striker is unlikely to play.
United figure out Ferdinand injury
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Rio Ferdinand will not be consigned to a lengthy period on the sidelines after identifying the root of his current injury problems. 
FIFA turn down replay request
The FAI is considering its position on possible further action after FIFA rejected calls for a replay of Wednesday’s World Cup play-off against France.
Wise applauds Terry
Dennis Wise insists he could not be happier to lose another Blues landmark to John Terry when Chelsea face Wolves on Saturday. 
Sarkozy says 'non'
FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.
Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic in race to be ready for showdown
REAL MADRID look set to be without Cristiano Ronaldo again when they take on Racing Santander tomorrow night as the world's most expensive player continues his efforts to overcome an ankle injury.
Sarkozy says 'non' but replay hopes 'still alive'
FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.
IRB must handle dodgy tackle issue with care
LIKE Dr Who, liver and dance music, tackling is something a man either loves or hates.
Sarkozy says 'non' but replay 'still alive'
FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.
Modest Earls ready to take flight
FOR most, the Lions' opening game on last summer's tour to South Africa was a largely forgettable affair. 
Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic in race to be ready for showdown
REAL MADRID look set to be without Cristiano Ronaldo again when they take on Racing Santander tomorrow night as the world's most expensive player continues his efforts to overcome an ankle injury.
Fit-again Johnson gives Benitez a timely boost
LIVERPOOL full-back Glen Johnson will be fit to face Manchester City tomorrow after undergoing treatment on his strained calf at the Belgrade clinic of the controversial physio Marijana Kovacevic, who uses placenta fluid to expedite recovery from muscle injuries.
Player reaction: He almost caught it and ran into the net, says Keane
Daniel McDonnell gets the reaction from the Irish squad to Wednesday night's heart-breaking World Cup qualifier against France.
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, Replay?
FIFA adopted a 'wait and see' approach last night as momentum grew behind an unlikely campaign imploring the French Football Federation to offer a replay of their World Cup play-off with Ireland.
World Cup controversy: The official line
UEFA and FIFA buried their heads in the sand yesterday with their official websites carrying laughable reports of the scandal at the Stade de France.
World Cup controversy: The precedent
THE FAI are citing the example of a World Cup qualifier between Uzbekistan and Bahrain in 2005 as justification for their appeal to FIFA, WRITES Daniel McDonnell.
Dreaper hopes Notre Pere can reign over Kauto Star
JIM DREAPER is hoping that rain-lashed Haydock Park can provide perfect conditions for his improving chaser Notre Pere to beat Kauto Star in tomorrow's Betfair Chase, for which nine have been declared.
Durkan Chase possible option for O'Grady and Tranquil Sea
Edward O'Grady is still weighing up the options for his Paddy Power Gold Cup hero Tranquil Sea.
Byrnes forced to hold fire as gowran chases ruled out
Charles Byrnes will look for another novice chase for Weapon's Amnesty after the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Chase scheduled for Gowran Park tomorrow was abandoned due to the weather.
McIlroy keeps his cool in 'duel'
LEE WESTWOOD and Rory McIlroy are as friendly as two guys separated by 16 years can be -- yet the handshake between them on the first tee in Dubai yesterday was perfunctory, while the smile they both donned for the official photograph seemed just a little stiff.
Harrington calls foul over 'galling' Henry celebration
IT wasn't Thierry Henry's cheating which infuriated Irish golfing legend Padraig Harrington -- just the way in which it was celebrated.
Pressure mounts on McCarthy
AS MANY as a half-dozen big-name Limerick players have left Justin McCarthy's panel, plunging the county into a hurling crisis that will increase pressure on him to step down.
Double hit for Leitrim
LEITRIM footballers have been hit on the double after losing their sponsor and the news that the recession is going to drive at least four of their team abroad in the coming season.
Independent.ie - Sport RSS Feed
Sport
ECB tightens collateral to ensure ‘high’ standards
The European Central Bank (ECB) tightened the rules for the collateral it accepts for loans as it tries to restore the "proper functioning" of markets and prepares the ground to unwind emergency liquidity measures next year.
1,900 jobs go as off-licences close
Administrators of Threshers owner First Quench have announced another swathe of store closures and more than 1,900 job losses.
Staffline hopes to beat forecast
Recruitment and outsourcing firm Staffline has defied the recession as it predicted full-year results ahead of City hopes.
EU approves revised guarantee plan for banks
European Union regulators approved the Government’s revised plans to guarantee bank deposits and debt to stabilize its financial industry.
Google blow for Infoserve
Online marketing firm Infoserve has revealed it is to lose a reselling deal with internet giant Google.
Servier Ireland opens €47m manufacturing plant in Arklow
IDA Ireland has welcomed the official opening of Servier Ireland’s new €47 million manufacturing plant in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. 
YouTube adds full length TV shows
YouTube has launched a new section of its site dedicated to playing full length episodes from popular series such as Channel 4’s Peep Show and Hollyoaks.
Google Chrome OS computers will be available in 2010
Google has announced that its much-anticipated web based operating system, Chrome OS, will be available within a year.
Dell falls as sales miss target on PC slump
Dell, after losing its second-place ranking in the global personal-computer market last quarter, fell in Nasdaq trading after reporting earnings that missed analysts’ estimates.
James Murdoch signals reduced role for his family's newspapers
James Murdoch, annointed heir to his father's media conglomerate, News Corporation, signalled that the family love affair with newspapers is coming to an end and the business will shift its focus to television and entertainment in the future.
Brewer braced for tough second half
Pubs and brewing group Fuller, Smith & Turner has cheered an 18% rise in first-half profits but warned the rest of the year would be "significantly tougher".
Major firms in Matalan buy-out bid
Discount clothing retailer Matalan has drawn interest from at least five major buy-out firms in the opening stages of a £1.5 billion auction, it has been reported.
Nationwide: Rates will remain low
Building society Nationwide forecast a protracted recovery from recession and interest rates at record lows until "at least" the final quarter of next year.
Car bosses hoping for good news
Motoring chiefs are hoping that the monthly car production figures will signal more good news for the recovering industry.
Extend scrappage scheme, urges CBI
The leader of Britain's biggest business group has urged the Government to extend the car scrappage scheme until the general election to help the recovery from recession and boost employment.
Over 77,000 now behind on mortgage or rental bills
AT LEAST 77,500 households are in arrears on their mortgages and rent payments.
FBD shares up as fighting talk sparks buying spree
HOURS after an interim management statement drove an 11pc surge in his company's share price, FBD boss Andrew Langford last night insisted there had been no material change in the insurance group's outlook. 
Share funds help gold projects
GOLD exploration group Conroy Diamonds and Gold has raised €250,000 in fresh capital to fund work on the Clontibret gold project in Co Monaghan as well as other exploration work in the area.
Bad start gets worse for markets
It was a gloomy day on the markets in Dublin and the rest of Europe with shares retreating across the board from the start of trade. 
Powerflute CEO is former Jefferson Smurfit figure
Packaging magnate Dermot Smurfit (right) has hired a former figure in the Smurfit empire he once ran with his brother, Michael, to run his Finnish-based paper mill operation, Powerflute. The company was formed when Mr Smurfit, former deputy chairman of the Smurfit group, led a takeover of Savon Sellu, a distressed Finnish paper mill, in 2005 and renamed it Powerflute. 
Struggling Datalex faces €2m loss
IRISH travel software firm Datalex expects losses to jump to $3m (€2m) this year as its operating environment continues to deteriorate.
Charlie Weston: Help needed now more than ever for homeowners
THERE can be little doubt that we are now in the midst of a mortgage meltdown. Yesterday's figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 77,500 households are in arrears on their mortgages and rent payments.
Ulster Bank appoints receiver to Logancourt
Ulster Bank has appointed a receiver, Jim Luby, to Logancourt Properties, a housing developer which developed homes in Rush, north Co Dublin, and Ashbourne, Co Meath. 
Pilots give Aer Lingus outsourcing ultimatum
AER Lingus pilots have issued an ultimatum to bosses at the troubled airline to stop all outsourcing if an almost €100m cost-cutting deal is to be agreed. 
EBS members are intent on keeping their mutual status
Over four in five EBS Building Society members are keen to maintain its prized mutual status, as the lender's management prepares it to play a key role in industry consolidation over the next year.
Independent.ie - Business RSS Feed
Business
Flooded households evacuated in Ennis
Over 40 homes in Ennis have been evacuated this evening by the emergency services due to rising floodwaters.
Flood-hit communities braced for more downpours
Communities devastated by some of the worst floods in living memory were tonight bracing themselves for a further deluge.
Union calls off day of action at Mercy Hospital
Members of the IMPACT trade union have decided not to strike at Mercy Hospital in Cork on Tuesday because of flooding at the hospital.
ESB cuts off power supply in some flood areas
Several hundred households are without power this evening after the ESB was forced to cut off power because of safety concerns.
Gardaà not to issue penalty points on day of action
It has emerged gardaà will not be issuing penalty points on fixed charged notices to drivers during next Tuesday's day of action.
IFA: Farmers cannot afford carbon tax
Farmers are telling the Finance Minister Brian Lenihan that they can't afford to pay the carbon tax to be introduced in next month's Budget.
Communities pull together in worst hit flood areas
Army units joined emergency crews volunteers and worried locals around the country as communities rallied in the face of rising flood waters.
Saville report 'could face further delay'
The Saville report could face further delay if David Cameron becomes the next British prime minister, it was claimed tonight.
Andrews: Hostels for migrant children to be closed
The Children's Minister Barry Andrews has said private hostels used to house migrant children seeking asylum in Ireland will be closed next year.
Floods leave 20,000 without phone lines
Almost 20,000 people had phone lines cut off after floods tore through the Eircom network, the company said today.
Ireland: BreakingNews.ie
Ireland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports.
Ireland: Shocking Child Abuse by the Roman Catholic Church
Lisbon Treaty: Take Two for Ireland
Ireland has agreed to hold another referendum on the Lisbon Treaty—and to get it ratified this time.
Germany Threatens Ireland
Germany’s attitude toward Ireland reinforces the anti-democratic EU process.
The EU and the Irish
The Irish have done it again. For the second time in seven years they have rejected an EU treaty. Will this be the end of the EU’s drive for federation?
Why Ireland Cannot Stop European Unification
Ireland’s rejection of the Lisbon Treaty will not be the end of a forming European Empire. Here’s why!
Statistics Reveal Dramatic Breakdown in Irish Families
An unprecedented and detailed analysis of Census 2006 shows Ireland approaching British and U.S. rates.
From Terrorists to Politicians
In Northern Ireland, terrorists graduate to legitimate politics.
theTrumpet.com: Ireland
theTrumpet.com -- Understand your world.
Irish News. Single Source to News from Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Largest City: Dublin
Ireland is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth largest island in the world. It lies to the northwest of Continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain. Politically, the Republic of Ireland (also known simply as Ireland) covers five sixths of the island, with Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, covering the remainder in the northeast.
The population of the island is slightly over six million (2007), with 4.34 million in the Republic of Ireland (1.7 million in Greater Dublin) and an estimated 1.75 million in Northern Ireland (0.6 million in Greater Belfast). This is a significant increase from a modern historical low in the 1960s, but still much lower than the peak population of over 8 million in the early 19th century, prior to the Great Famine.
The name Ireland derives from the name Ériu (in modern Irish, Éire) with the addition of the Germanic word land. Most other Western European names for Ireland derive from the same source, such as French Irlande, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese Irlanda, German Irland and the Dutch Ierland.
Traditionally, Ireland is subdivided into four provinces: Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster; and, in a system developed between the 13th and 17th centuries, 32 counties. Twenty-six of the counties are in the Republic of Ireland, and the remaining six (all in Ulster) are in Northern Ireland. Notably, Ulster and Northern Ireland are neither synonymous nor coextensive, as three counties of Ulster (Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan) are part of the Republic. Counties Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Tipperary have been broken up into smaller administrative areas, but are still considered by Ordnance Survey Ireland to be official counties. The counties in Northern Ireland are no longer used for local government, although their traditional boundaries are still used in sports and in some other cultural areas.
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland