http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/siptu-members-vote-to-accept-aer-lingus-costcutting-plan-14090093.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/siptu-members-vote-to-accept-aer-lingus-costcutting-plan-14090093.html?r=RSS <p>SIPTU members at Aer Lingus have voted to accept a package of cost-cutting measures.</p> Business Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-of-scotland-announces-euro1bn-credit-fund-14089638.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-of-scotland-announces-euro1bn-credit-fund-14089638.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Scotland Ireland has announced plans to make &euro;1bn in credit available to help home-buyers and Irish businesses.</p> Business Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/diamond-maker-to-lay-off-150-workers-in-co-clare-14089610.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/diamond-maker-to-lay-off-150-workers-in-co-clare-14089610.html?r=RSS <p>A company that manufactures industrial diamonds has announced plans to lay off 150 workers in Co Clare.</p> Business Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/fbd-insurance-to-shed-up-to-150-jobs-countrywide-14089528.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/fbd-insurance-to-shed-up-to-150-jobs-countrywide-14089528.html?r=RSS <p>FBD Insurance has announced plans to shed up to 150 jobs around the country following a review of its operations.</p> Business Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-rejects-ryanair-takeover-bid-14088598.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-rejects-ryanair-takeover-bid-14088598.html?r=RSS <p>The Board of Aer Lingus has rejected today's takeover bid from Ryanair.</p> Business Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-requests-government-meetings-to-discuss-aer-lingus-takeover-bid-14088557.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-requests-government-meetings-to-discuss-aer-lingus-takeover-bid-14088557.html?r=RSS <p>Ryanair has requested early meetings with the Ministers for Transport and Finance to discuss its bid to take over Aer Lingus.</p> Business Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/results-of-siptu-aer-lingus-ballot-to-be-known-tomorrow-14088458.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/results-of-siptu-aer-lingus-ballot-to-be-known-tomorrow-14088458.html?r=RSS <p>The results of SIPTU's ballot on alternative proposals to outsourcing at Aer Lingus will be known tomorrow. </p> Business Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-sets-up-new-euro250m-fund-for-small-companies-14088377.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-sets-up-new-euro250m-fund-for-small-companies-14088377.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland has announced a new &euro;250m Business Support Fund to assist small and medium-sized companies looking for capital in the current economic crisis. </p> Business Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/online-retailer-to-create-more-than-200-jobs-in-galway-14088214.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/online-retailer-to-create-more-than-200-jobs-in-galway-14088214.html?r=RSS <p>One of the world's leading online retailers has announced plans to create more than 200 jobs in Galway over the coming three years.</p> Business Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/manufacturing-sector-suffering-worst-slump-in-decade-14087910.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/manufacturing-sector-suffering-worst-slump-in-decade-14087910.html?r=RSS <p>The manufacturing sector in Ireland is suffering its worst slowdown in at least a decade, according to NCB Stockbrokers.</p> Business Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-announces-fresh-takeover-bid-for-aer-lingus-14087686.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-announces-fresh-takeover-bid-for-aer-lingus-14087686.html?r=RSS <p>Ryanair has announced plans to mount a fresh takeover bid for Aer Lingus in a move that it says will create "one strong Irish airline group".</p> Business Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:03:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/60-new-jobs-announced-for-swords-in-north-dublin-14087651.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/60-new-jobs-announced-for-swords-in-north-dublin-14087651.html?r=RSS <p>A company that makes high-tech measurement equipment is to create 60 new jobs in north Dublin over the next three years.</p> Business Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/national-pensions-reserve-fund-may-be-used-to-recapitalise-banks-14086196.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/national-pensions-reserve-fund-may-be-used-to-recapitalise-banks-14086196.html?r=RSS <p>The Government may use the National Pensions Reserve Fund to recapitalise Irish banks.</p> Business Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/banks-to-consider-new-credit-initiatives-for-businesses-14085857.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/banks-to-consider-new-credit-initiatives-for-businesses-14085857.html?r=RSS <p>The six Irish banks covered by the state's deposit guarantee scheme are to consider what they can do for businesses through new credit initiatives.</p> Business Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/thomas-read-group-has-gone-into-examinership-14085451.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/thomas-read-group-has-gone-into-examinership-14085451.html?r=RSS <p>The Thomas Read Group, which employs 420 people, has gone into examinership with debts of around &euro;26 million.</p> Business Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/house-prices-continue-to-fall-14085189.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/house-prices-continue-to-fall-14085189.html?r=RSS <p>House prices fell by just under 1% last month.</p> Business Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-employment-continues-to-fall-14085047.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-employment-continues-to-fall-14085047.html?r=RSS <p>Employment in the construction sector fell by 10% in the second quarter of last year. </p> Business Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/consumer-sentiment-slightly-improved-14085041.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/consumer-sentiment-slightly-improved-14085041.html?r=RSS <p>Irish consumer sentiment improved slightly last month.</p> Business Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mortgage-growth-hits-lowest-rate-since-1986-14085037.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mortgage-growth-hits-lowest-rate-since-1986-14085037.html?r=RSS <p>Mortgage borrowing hit its lowest growth rate since 1986 in October. </p> Business Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/quinn-healthcare-to-increase-prices-14084809.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/quinn-healthcare-to-increase-prices-14084809.html?r=RSS <p>Quinn healthcare is increasing its prices by up to 19 per cent.</p> Business Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/health-store-chain-open-new-shops-in-westmeath-dublin-14084794.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/health-store-chain-open-new-shops-in-westmeath-dublin-14084794.html?r=RSS <p>Holland and Barrett have opened two new stores in counties Westmeath and Dublin.</p> Business Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-arann-reduces-number-of-planned-redundancies-14084257.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-arann-reduces-number-of-planned-redundancies-14084257.html?r=RSS <p>Aer Arann says it's managed to save 30 jobs that were among 100 planned redundancies.</p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:21:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/british-chain-store-woolworths-goes-into-administration-14084130.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/british-chain-store-woolworths-goes-into-administration-14084130.html?r=RSS <p>British high street store Woolworths have gone into administration.</p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:24:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/iboa-says-no-place-for-shortterm-private-investors-in-banks-14084072.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/iboa-says-no-place-for-shortterm-private-investors-in-banks-14084072.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Bank Officials Association is calling on the Government to do whatever it takes to keep short-term private investors out of the banking system.</p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ictu-wants-government-to-borrow-for-banks-recapitalisation-14083927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ictu-wants-government-to-borrow-for-banks-recapitalisation-14083927.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said the Government should borrow the billions required to recapitalise Irish banks.</p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cso-figures-reveal-drop-in-imports-and-exports-14083853.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cso-figures-reveal-drop-in-imports-and-exports-14083853.html?r=RSS <p>Imports and exports are down according to the latest CSO figures.</p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-cancels-flights-from-newquay-over-christmas-period-14083850.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-cancels-flights-from-newquay-over-christmas-period-14083850.html?r=RSS <p>Ryanair is cancelling all flights from Newquay over Christmas and New Year.</p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/major-jobs-losses-predicted-in-retail-sector-14083606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/major-jobs-losses-predicted-in-retail-sector-14083606.html?r=RSS <p>Major jobs losses are being predicted for the retail sector in the New Year. </p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/employers-warned-of-alcohol-and-drug-use-by-staff-14081231.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/employers-warned-of-alcohol-and-drug-use-by-staff-14081231.html?r=RSS <p>Employers are being warned they risk imprisonment if they ignore the use of drink or drugs in the workplace. </p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/finance-minister-considers-euro2bn-investment-in-banks-14081156.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/finance-minister-considers-euro2bn-investment-in-banks-14081156.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Finance has been presented with a proposal that could see the investment subsidiaries of a number of Irish and international banks recapitalise our domestic banking system. </p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:49:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/job-losses-feared-at-superquinn-14081149.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/job-losses-feared-at-superquinn-14081149.html?r=RSS <p>It is feared there could be job losses at Superquinn after Christmas. </p> Business Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/239-jobs-lost-in-galway-kilkenny-and-limerick-14080507.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/239-jobs-lost-in-galway-kilkenny-and-limerick-14080507.html?r=RSS <p>There's bad news on the jobs front in Galway, Kilkenny and Limerick today. </p> Business Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/us-firm-to-lay-off-around-60-workers-in-co-limerick-14080408.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/us-firm-to-lay-off-around-60-workers-in-co-limerick-14080408.html?r=RSS <p>A US manufacturing firm has announced plans to lay off around 60 workers in Co Limerick.</p> Business Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/employment-down-6800-in-industrial-sector-14080266.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/employment-down-6800-in-industrial-sector-14080266.html?r=RSS <p>The number of people employed in the industrial sector in Ireland fell by 6,800 in the year ending June 2008.</p> Business Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:57:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cif-to-make-decision-on-new-national-pay-deal-14079815.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cif-to-make-decision-on-new-national-pay-deal-14079815.html?r=RSS <p>The Construction Industry Federation is expected to make a decision today on whether to accept or reject the proposed new national pay deal.</p> Business Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-to-end-blackpool-service-in-row-over-levy-14078936.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-to-end-blackpool-service-in-row-over-levy-14078936.html?r=RSS <p>Ryanair has vowed to end services from a British airport in protest at a &pound;10 charge being introduced in the new year.</p> Business Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-union-comes-out-against-private-recapitalisation-14078885.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-union-comes-out-against-private-recapitalisation-14078885.html?r=RSS <p>The main union representing bank workers in Ireland says recapitalising banks using private equity funds would be a disaster for the economy.</p> Business Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/workers-continue-sitin-at-derry-car-parts-factory-14078375.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/workers-continue-sitin-at-derry-car-parts-factory-14078375.html?r=RSS <p>Workers at a French-owned car components plant in the North are continuing a sit-in at the premises today as part of a row over the size of their pay-off.</p> Business Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/dublin-councillors-approve-33-rise-in-business-rates-14078189.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/dublin-councillors-approve-33-rise-in-business-rates-14078189.html?r=RSS <p>Dublin City Council has voted to adopt a highly controversial budget that will see commercial rates rise next year despite an ongoing fall in retail sales.</p> Business Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-shares-up-as-iseq-index-gains-47-14077041.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-shares-up-as-iseq-index-gains-47-14077041.html?r=RSS <p>The value of shares on the Irish Stock Exchange has increased by almost 5% in early trading today.</p> Business Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/companies-invited-to-seek-out-indigenous-energy-resources-14076226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/companies-invited-to-seek-out-indigenous-energy-resources-14076226.html?r=RSS <p>Irish oil and gas companies are being invited to attempt to find fossil fuel in the Rockall basin in the West of Ireland.</p> Business Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/siptu-criticises-kennys-call-for-freeze-of-national-pay-deal-14075976.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/siptu-criticises-kennys-call-for-freeze-of-national-pay-deal-14075976.html?r=RSS <p>SIPTU is criticising Fine Gael leader's call for a freeze on the national pay deal.</p> Business Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-shares-up-24-14074767.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-shares-up-24-14074767.html?r=RSS <p>Shares in Bank of Ireland are up as a result of today's announcement that it has been approached by a number of parties wishing to invest in the group.</p> Business Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/irish-life-and-permanent-confirms-talks-with-ebs-14072243.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/irish-life-and-permanent-confirms-talks-with-ebs-14072243.html?r=RSS <p>Irish Life and Permanent has announced that it is in discussions with the EBS building society about how the two institutions might work together in the current market environment.</p> Business Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/tyronebased-firm-wins-pound6m-body-armour-contract-14072153.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/tyronebased-firm-wins-pound6m-body-armour-contract-14072153.html?r=RSS <p>A Co Tyrone-based firm has won a &pound;6m contract to supply body armour to the Scottish police.</p> Business Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-confirms-approaches-from-private-investors-14072106.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-confirms-approaches-from-private-investors-14072106.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland says it has received unsolicited approaches from a number of parties wishing to invest in the company.</p> Business Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/esb-to-significantly-expand-british-operations-14071895.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/esb-to-significantly-expand-british-operations-14071895.html?r=RSS <p>The ESB has announced a &euro;4bn plan to significantly expand its operations in Britain.</p> Business Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-of-ireland-shares-up-19-amid-merger-reports-14071894.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-of-ireland-shares-up-19-amid-merger-reports-14071894.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland's share price has increased by almost 19% this morning amid reports that the company may be merged with Irish Life and Permanent.</p> Business Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/finance-bill-a-missed-opportunity-to-stimulate-growth-14071748.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/finance-bill-a-missed-opportunity-to-stimulate-growth-14071748.html?r=RSS <p>IBEC has described the Government's Finance Bill as a missed opportunity for stimulating economic growth.</p> Business Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:04:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mergers-in-bank-sector-looking-increasingly-likely-14071728.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mergers-in-bank-sector-looking-increasingly-likely-14071728.html?r=RSS <p>It seems increasingly likely that mergers will take place in an effort to stabilise the Irish banking sector.</p> Business Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/technology-firm-to-create-50-jobs-in-co-limerick-14070776.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/technology-firm-to-create-50-jobs-in-co-limerick-14070776.html?r=RSS <p>The US technology firm DTS Inc has announced plans to create 50 high-quality jobs in Co Limerick.</p> Business Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/sixty-jobs-to-go-at-irish-times-14069734.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/sixty-jobs-to-go-at-irish-times-14069734.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Times is to shed up to 60 jobs.</p> Business Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/indian-firm-to-recruit-160-new-staff-in-north-14069290.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/indian-firm-to-recruit-160-new-staff-in-north-14069290.html?r=RSS <p>An Indian-owned outsourcing firm has announced plans to recruit 160 new staff in the North.</p> Business Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:35:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-threatens-to-scrap-fuerteventura-flights-14069267.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ryanair-threatens-to-scrap-fuerteventura-flights-14069267.html?r=RSS <p>Ryanair is threatening to scrap all flights to and from the Canary Islands resort of Fuerteventura as part of a row with the local authorities.</p> Business Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/nib-predicts-8-unemployment-next-year-14069096.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/nib-predicts-8-unemployment-next-year-14069096.html?r=RSS <p>National Irish Bank is predicting that unemployment will reach 8% next year as companies continue to lay off workers due to the economic downturn.</p> Business Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-share-prices-rise-back-above-euro1-mark-14069052.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-share-prices-rise-back-above-euro1-mark-14069052.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland and Anglo-Irish Bank have both seen their share prices rise back above the &euro;1 mark on the Irish Stock Exchange this morning.</p> Business Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-sector-would-be-crazy-to-approve-pay-deal-14067556.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-sector-would-be-crazy-to-approve-pay-deal-14067556.html?r=RSS <p>The head of the Construction Industry Federation says companies in the sector would be crazy to vote in favour of the new national pay deal. </p> Business Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/shares-values-fall-4-on-irish-stock-exchange-14067463.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/shares-values-fall-4-on-irish-stock-exchange-14067463.html?r=RSS <p>Share values on the Irish Stock Exchange have plummeted by almost 4% this morning, with Anglo-Irish Bank becoming the second bank to see its share price fall below &euro;1.</p> Business Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/wolseley-to-lay-off-2000-staff-in-uk-and-ireland-14067412.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/wolseley-to-lay-off-2000-staff-in-uk-and-ireland-14067412.html?r=RSS <p>The plumbing and building supplies firm Wolseley has announced plans to cut 2,000 jobs and close more than 200 branches in the UK and Ireland. </p> Business Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-of-ireland-shares-close-at-83-cent-14066823.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-of-ireland-shares-close-at-83-cent-14066823.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland shares dropped well below the one euro mark today, closing at just 83 cent this evening.</p> Business Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:21:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-of-ireland-share-value-falls-below-euro1-14066340.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-of-ireland-share-value-falls-below-euro1-14066340.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland has suffered a major blow on the Stock Exchange this morning, with shares in the company falling below &euro;1.</p> Business Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ulster-bank-predicts-8-budget-deficit-next-year-14065910.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ulster-bank-predicts-8-budget-deficit-next-year-14065910.html?r=RSS <p>Ulster Bank is predicting that the deterioration in the public finances will worsen next year at a quicker rate than the Government is expecting.</p> Business Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-talks-to-resume-at-lrc-14065309.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-talks-to-resume-at-lrc-14065309.html?r=RSS <p>Talks aimed at averting industrial action at Aer Lingus are due to resume at the Labour Relations Commission today. </p> Business Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/siptu-members-back-new-draft-national-pay-deal-14064636.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/siptu-members-back-new-draft-national-pay-deal-14064636.html?r=RSS <p>SIPTU members have voted by a significant four to one margin to back the new draft national pay deal.</p> Business Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-management-due-at-lrc-in-effort-to-avert-strike-action-14064632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-management-due-at-lrc-in-effort-to-avert-strike-action-14064632.html?r=RSS <p>Aer Lingus management is due at the Labour Relations Commission today as efforts to avert strike action at the airline continue.</p> Business Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:35:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/weakening-sterling-puts-irish-jobs-at-risk-14064247.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/weakening-sterling-puts-irish-jobs-at-risk-14064247.html?r=RSS <p>The business group ISME has claimed that 95,000 jobs in Ireland are at risk as a result of the fall in value of sterling.</p> Business Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/shannon-airport-signs-preclearance-deal-with-us-14063969.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/shannon-airport-signs-preclearance-deal-with-us-14063969.html?r=RSS <p>Shannon Airport has received a major boost today with the news that it will become the first European airport to have pre-clearance for the US.</p> Business Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/regional-airports-seek-scrapping-of-air-travel-tax-14063919.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/regional-airports-seek-scrapping-of-air-travel-tax-14063919.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's regional airports are calling on the Government to scrap the planned air travel tax announced in last month's budget.</p> Business Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/retail-sales-suffer-largest-decline-in-25-years-14063848.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/retail-sales-suffer-largest-decline-in-25-years-14063848.html?r=RSS <p>The volume of retail sales in Ireland has fallen in recent months by the largest amount in 25 years, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.</p> Business Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cost-of-doing-business-still-rising-says-isme-14062601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cost-of-doing-business-still-rising-says-isme-14062601.html?r=RSS <p>Business costs are continuing to rise, despite a fall in consumer prices - according to ISME. </p> Business Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/irish-jobs-safe-in-bt-costcutting-programme-14060204.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/irish-jobs-safe-in-bt-costcutting-programme-14060204.html?r=RSS <p>The British firm BT says Ireland will not be affected by its plans to cut 10,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting programme.</p> Business Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/subway-to-create-1300-jobs-in-major-irish-expansion-14060164.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/subway-to-create-1300-jobs-in-major-irish-expansion-14060164.html?r=RSS <p>The US fast-food chain Subway says it plans to create 1,300 new jobs as part of a major expansion in Ireland over the next two years.</p> Business Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/nursing-home-operator-to-create-70-jobs-in-dublin-14060122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/nursing-home-operator-to-create-70-jobs-in-dublin-14060122.html?r=RSS <p>A private company that operates nursing homes throughout Dublin has announced plans to create 70 jobs in the coming years.</p> Business Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:04:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/paddy-power-expecting-profits-of-euro75m-this-year-14060118.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/paddy-power-expecting-profits-of-euro75m-this-year-14060118.html?r=RSS <p>Paddy Power says it remains on course to make operating profits of around &euro;75m this year.</p> Business Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-scraps-dividends-after-32-fall-in-profits-14060117.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-scraps-dividends-after-32-fall-in-profits-14060117.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland has decided to scrap a dividend for its shareholders following a significant drop in its half-year profits.</p> Business Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/.htmlssion-to-hit-irish-shoppers-this-christmas-14056486.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/.htmlssion-to-hit-irish-shoppers-this-christmas-14056486.html?r=RSS <p>The recession is set to hit Irish shoppers spending power this Christmas. </p> Business Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aldi-to-create-650-jobs-countrywide-14056415.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aldi-to-create-650-jobs-countrywide-14056415.html?r=RSS <p>Aldi is to create 650 new jobs around the country over the next three years.</p> Business Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/nib-to-meet-with-aer-lingus-unions-and-management-14056388.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/nib-to-meet-with-aer-lingus-unions-and-management-14056388.html?r=RSS <p>Efforts to avoid industrial action at Aer Lingus are to get underway at Government Buildings this lunchtime.</p> Business Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/116-jobs-to-go-in-galway-14056326.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/116-jobs-to-go-in-galway-14056326.html?r=RSS <p>A Galway-based company has announced that it is to close next year with the loss of 90 full-time jobs and 26 part-time posts.</p> Business Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/nib-invites-both-sides-to-talks-in-aer-lingus-row-14055099.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/nib-invites-both-sides-to-talks-in-aer-lingus-row-14055099.html?r=RSS <p>The National Implementation Body the main troubleshooting mechanism under social partnership has intervened in the dispute at Aer Lingus.</p> Business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/central-bank-warns-of-continuing-.htmlssion-14055095.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/central-bank-warns-of-continuing-.htmlssion-14055095.html?r=RSS <p>The assistant director general of the Central Bank has warned that there will be no immediate end to the current recession.</p> Business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cosmetic-company-to-create-35-jobs-in-co-wicklow-14054409.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cosmetic-company-to-create-35-jobs-in-co-wicklow-14054409.html?r=RSS <p>35 new high-tech jobs are on the way to Co. Wicklow. </p> Business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ibec-holds-career-conference-in-athlone-14054216.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ibec-holds-career-conference-in-athlone-14054216.html?r=RSS <p>School leavers need to have the right mix of skills to meet the demands of today's jobs market, according to IBEC.</p> Business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/tvc-holdings-increases-stake-in-utv-media-14054170.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/tvc-holdings-increases-stake-in-utv-media-14054170.html?r=RSS <p>Investment company TVC Holdings has increased its stake in UTV Media.</p> Business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/permanent-tsb-offers-staff-money-for-career-break-14053706.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/permanent-tsb-offers-staff-money-for-career-break-14053706.html?r=RSS <p>Staff at Permanent TSB is being offered money to take a career break.</p> Business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/crh-expects-decline-in-profits-14053306.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/crh-expects-decline-in-profits-14053306.html?r=RSS <p>Building materials group CRH says it expects a percentage decline in profits in the low to mid-teens this year.</p> Business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-says-new-tax-will-cost-it-euro30m-14053266.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-says-new-tax-will-cost-it-euro30m-14053266.html?r=RSS <p>Aer Lingus says the new Government tax on departures will cost the company &euro;30m.</p> Business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/hugh-cooney-to-head-enterprise-ireland-14051590.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/hugh-cooney-to-head-enterprise-ireland-14051590.html?r=RSS <p>A new chairperson has been appointed to Enterprise Ireland.</p> Business Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/esb-and-bord-gais-defend-requests-for-price-hikes-14051335.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/esb-and-bord-gais-defend-requests-for-price-hikes-14051335.html?r=RSS <p>The ESB and Bord Gais have spent the morning trying to justify their requests for price increases to cover the rising international cost of fuel.</p> Business Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:18:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/limerick-logistics-firm-confirms-job-losses-14049587.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/limerick-logistics-firm-confirms-job-losses-14049587.html?r=RSS <p>It was confirmed that more than 100 jobs are to go at a Flextronics base.</p> Business Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/isme-urges-shoppers-to-buy-irish-this-christmas-14046746.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/isme-urges-shoppers-to-buy-irish-this-christmas-14046746.html?r=RSS <p>The business group ISME is urging shoppers to ask for Irish goods this Christmas.</p> Business Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-siptu-members-back-strike-action-over-costcutting-plans-14046607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-siptu-members-back-strike-action-over-costcutting-plans-14046607.html?r=RSS <p>SIPTU's members at Aer Lingus have backed a call for strike action if the company attempts to force through its highly controversial cost-cutting plan.</p> Business Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:35:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-passenger-numbers-up-14044686.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-passenger-numbers-up-14044686.html?r=RSS <p>Passenger numbers are up at Aer Lingus.</p> Business Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/sei-report-shows-energy-efficiency-savings-of-euro55m-14044627.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/sei-report-shows-energy-efficiency-savings-of-euro55m-14044627.html?r=RSS <p>Energy efficiency savings worth &euro;55m have been made by some of the country's largest companies.</p> Business Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/butlers-chocolates-expanding-cafe-chain-into-us-14042570.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/butlers-chocolates-expanding-cafe-chain-into-us-14042570.html?r=RSS <p>Butlers Chocolates is expanding its chain of cafes to the US. </p> Business Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/it-firm-to-create-62-jobs-in-derry-and-belfast-14041906.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/it-firm-to-create-62-jobs-in-derry-and-belfast-14041906.html?r=RSS <p>An IT firm that helps other countries to improve their efficiency has announced plans to create 62 jobs in Derry and Belfast.</p> Business Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/rumours-about-dunnes-takeover-continue-to-circulate-14038987.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/rumours-about-dunnes-takeover-continue-to-circulate-14038987.html?r=RSS <p>Rumours are continuing to circulate today about the possible takeover of Dunnes Stores by the British supermarket chain Asda.</p> Business Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:01:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/brooklodge-named-aa-hotel-of-the-year-14037867.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/brooklodge-named-aa-hotel-of-the-year-14037867.html?r=RSS <p>Brooklodge Hotel and Wells Spa has been named AA Hotel of the Year.</p> Business Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:35:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/banta-jobs-losses-lead-to-speculation-about-dell-14037587.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/banta-jobs-losses-lead-to-speculation-about-dell-14037587.html?r=RSS <p>The loss of 65 jobs at Banta Global Turnkey in Limerick is being linked to ongoing speculation over one of the city's largest employers.</p> Business Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aib-reduces-earningspershare-target-to-euro120-14035846.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aib-reduces-earningspershare-target-to-euro120-14035846.html?r=RSS <p>AIB has announced that it is reducing its earnings-per-share target for this year to around &euro;1.20 due to the ongoing financial crisis.</p> Business Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:49:00 +0000