http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/former-bank-manager-in-court-on-pound7m-fraud-charges-14547946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/former-bank-manager-in-court-on-pound7m-fraud-charges-14547946.html?r=RSS <p> A former bank manager has appeared in court in connection with a &pound;7m fraud and money laundering operation. </p> Local & National Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:04:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mortgage-debt-down-for-sixth-consecutive-month-14546093.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mortgage-debt-down-for-sixth-consecutive-month-14546093.html?r=RSS <p>The amount of debt outstanding on residential mortgages in Ireland has fallen for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank.</p> Business Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ibec-predicts-no-return-to-growth-until-2011-14545887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ibec-predicts-no-return-to-growth-until-2011-14545887.html?r=RSS <p>The employers' group IBEC says it expects Ireland's recession to continue well into next year.</p> Business Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-shares-recover-slightly-on-stock-exchange-14545351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-shares-recover-slightly-on-stock-exchange-14545351.html?r=RSS <p>The share prices of Ireland's two main banks have recovered slightly this morning after suffering a major hit on the Irish Stock Exchange yesterday.</p> Business Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/new-firm-offers-to-secure-financial-refunds-14544607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/new-firm-offers-to-secure-financial-refunds-14544607.html?r=RSS <p>A new company is promising to win back thousands of euros for people who have been ripped off by the banks and other financial institutions.</p> Business Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/three-retailers-to-create-75-new-jobs-in-derry-14543617.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/three-retailers-to-create-75-new-jobs-in-derry-14543617.html?r=RSS <p>Three businesses have announced plans to create 75 new jobs at a retail park on the outskirts of Derry.</p> Business Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/exporters-seek-20-cut-in-gas-and-electricity-prices-14543334.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/exporters-seek-20-cut-in-gas-and-electricity-prices-14543334.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Exporters' Association is calling on the Government to cut gas and electricity prices by 20% in this December's budget.</p> Business Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/further-house-price-falls-expected-14541892.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/further-house-price-falls-expected-14541892.html?r=RSS <p>Economists say there is little sign of a reversal in the fall in house prices. New figures out next week are expected to confirm the slump in the sector where prices have been in freefall since 2007.</p> Business Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-reports-slight-rise-in-businesses-startups-14541428.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-reports-slight-rise-in-businesses-startups-14541428.html?r=RSS <p>The number of start-up companies being registered in Ireland increased slightly in the third quarter of this year, according to Bank of Ireland.</p> Business Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aviva-to-centralise-european-operations-in-ireland-14538269.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aviva-to-centralise-european-operations-in-ireland-14538269.html?r=RSS <p>The British insurance giant Aviva has announced plans to move its European operations to Ireland in a bid to cut costs.</p> Business Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/irish-company-wins-canadian-health-care-contract-14537942.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/irish-company-wins-canadian-health-care-contract-14537942.html?r=RSS <p>An Irish company has won a multi-million Euro contract to provide technical to a health centre in Canada.</p> Business Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/business-optimism-rises-for-first-time-in-two-years-14537396.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/business-optimism-rises-for-first-time-in-two-years-14537396.html?r=RSS <p>Irish companies are feeling more optimistic about the economy for the first time in two years, according to the latest business sentiment survey from KBC Bank.</p> Business Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/insurance-firms-planning-to-hike-motor-premiums-14536867.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/insurance-firms-planning-to-hike-motor-premiums-14536867.html?r=RSS <p>Motorists can expect a hike in their insurance premiums next year, according to a survey by the consultancy firm Deloitte.</p> Business Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/element-six-agrees-to-improve-redundancy-offer-14536623.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/element-six-agrees-to-improve-redundancy-offer-14536623.html?r=RSS <p>The industrial diamond manufacturer Element Six says it will accept Labour Court proposals recommending an improved redundancy deal for employees being laid off by the company.</p> Business Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/100-new-jobs-to-be-created-at-derry-call-centre-14536607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/100-new-jobs-to-be-created-at-derry-call-centre-14536607.html?r=RSS <p>An Indian outsourcing company has announced plans to create 100 new jobs at its call centre in Derry.</p> Business Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-firms-have-key-role-to-play-in-recovery-14536538.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-firms-have-key-role-to-play-in-recovery-14536538.html?r=RSS <p>The Construction Industry Federation says its members will have a key role to play in initiatives designed to kick-start the Irish economy.</p> Business Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/details-of-namastyle-firm-to-be-unveiled-today-14536524.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/details-of-namastyle-firm-to-be-unveiled-today-14536524.html?r=RSS <p>Details of a plan by two Irish businessmen to set up a NAMA-style company to buy impaired loans are set to be unveiled this morning.</p> Business Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/internet-firm-to-create-33-jobs-in-co-cork-14536027.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/internet-firm-to-create-33-jobs-in-co-cork-14536027.html?r=RSS <p>An internet services company has announced plans to create 33 jobs as part of an expansion of its operation in Co Cork.</p> Business Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ny-stock-exchange-to-create-400-jobs-in-belfast-14535990.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ny-stock-exchange-to-create-400-jobs-in-belfast-14535990.html?r=RSS <p>The New York Stock Exchange has announced plans to create 400 jobs as a result of a major new investment in Belfast.</p> Business Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/retailers-seek-prebudget-cut-in-vat-and-excise-14535712.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/retailers-seek-prebudget-cut-in-vat-and-excise-14535712.html?r=RSS <p>An organisation representing retail outlets across the country is calling on the Government to cut VAT and excise duties ahead of this December's budget.</p> Business Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/coughlan-on-weeklong-north-american-trade-mission-14535704.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/coughlan-on-weeklong-north-american-trade-mission-14535704.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Enterprise is beginning a week-long trade mission to Canada and the US today. </p> Business Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/volume-of-retail-sales-down-9-in-august-14534448.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/volume-of-retail-sales-down-9-in-august-14534448.html?r=RSS <p>The volume of retail sales in Ireland during the month of August was down 9% on the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the CSO.</p> Business Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-predicts-return-to-growth-next-year-14534435.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-predicts-return-to-growth-next-year-14534435.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland has added its voice to the growing optimism in the financial community about the prospects for Irish economic fortunes next year.</p> Business Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/financial-advice-firm-to-create-30-jobs-in-dublin-14534371.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/financial-advice-firm-to-create-30-jobs-in-dublin-14534371.html?r=RSS <p>A financial planning firm has announced plans to create 30 new jobs at its premises in south Dublin.</p> Business Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boots-workers-hold-ballot-on-industrial-action-14533593.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boots-workers-hold-ballot-on-industrial-action-14533593.html?r=RSS <p>Workers at Boots outlets in Ireland are being balloted on industrial action over attempts by the company to impose pay cuts.</p> Business Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/overseas-visits-down-11-in-first-eight-months-of-2009-14533592.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/overseas-visits-down-11-in-first-eight-months-of-2009-14533592.html?r=RSS <p>The number of overseas visits to Ireland in the first eight months of this year was down almost 11% on the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the CSO.</p> Business Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/credit-unions-should-not-be-stifled-by-financial-reform-14533591.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/credit-unions-should-not-be-stifled-by-financial-reform-14533591.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish League of Credit Unions is calling on the Minister for Finance to make sure its members are untarnished by any changes to the financial services regulatory system.</p> Business Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/goodbody-issues-more-optimistic-economic-forecast-14533578.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/goodbody-issues-more-optimistic-economic-forecast-14533578.html?r=RSS <p>Goodbody Stockbrokers has become the latest organisation to issue a more optimistic forecast for economic activity in Ireland in the coming years.</p> Business Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/lrc-joins-attempts-to-settle-ulster-bank-pay-and-pensions-row-14530776.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/lrc-joins-attempts-to-settle-ulster-bank-pay-and-pensions-row-14530776.html?r=RSS <p>A renewed attempt is being made to settle a pay and pensions row at Ulster Bank.</p> Business Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/us-firm-to-lay-off-nearly-120-workers-in-cork-14530628.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/us-firm-to-lay-off-nearly-120-workers-in-cork-14530628.html?r=RSS <p>A US technology firm has announced plans to lay-off almost 120 workers at its plant in the Little Island area of Cork.</p> Business Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/coca-cola-accuses-siptu-of-jeopardising-jobs-14530580.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/coca-cola-accuses-siptu-of-jeopardising-jobs-14530580.html?r=RSS <p>Coca Cola is accusing SIPTU of engaging in an irresponsible and reckless campaign to damage the company.</p> Business Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/airline-chiefs-call-for-scrapping-of-passenger-tax-14530577.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/airline-chiefs-call-for-scrapping-of-passenger-tax-14530577.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's three main airlines have joined forced to call on the Government to scrap the &euro;10 tax on all passengers departing from Irish airports.</p> Business Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:16:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/euro5m-to-be-invested-in-science-research-project-14530527.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/euro5m-to-be-invested-in-science-research-project-14530527.html?r=RSS <p>The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise has announced an investment of almost &euro;5m in a new Science Foundation Ireland research project.</p> Business Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/rollout-of-4g-internet-network-to-create-200-jobs-14530238.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/rollout-of-4g-internet-network-to-create-200-jobs-14530238.html?r=RSS <p>Around 200 new jobs are set to be created as a result of the roll-out of a new high-speed 4G Internet network across the country. </p> Business Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bedminster-intl-secures-major-asian-contract-14529750.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bedminster-intl-secures-major-asian-contract-14529750.html?r=RSS <p>The Dublin-based BioEnergy technology provider Bedminster International has announced that it has secured a major new contract with Samsung Heavy Industries in Korea and south-east Asia.</p> Business Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/us-firm-to-create-20-hightech-jobs-in-dublin-14529699.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/us-firm-to-create-20-hightech-jobs-in-dublin-14529699.html?r=RSS <p>An American IT company has announced plans to create 20 high-tech jobs in Dublin.</p> Business Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cif-expresses-concerns-about-nama-scheme-14529228.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cif-expresses-concerns-about-nama-scheme-14529228.html?r=RSS <p>The Construction Industry Federation says it has growing concerns about the Government's plan to establish the National Assets Management Agency.</p> Business Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/kilkenny-people-printing-staff-to-strike-on-friday-14529226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/kilkenny-people-printing-staff-to-strike-on-friday-14529226.html?r=RSS <p>Printing staff at the Kilkenny People have announced plans to mount strike action on Friday over the company's decision to close its printing facility with the loss of 46 jobs.</p> Business Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/retailers-pessimistic-about-christmas-period-14528736.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/retailers-pessimistic-about-christmas-period-14528736.html?r=RSS <p>Two-thirds of Irish retailers rate the prospects for their businesses between now and Christmas as poor or very poor, according to a survey by their representative group.</p> Business Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-activity-showing-no-sign-of-recovery-14528493.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-activity-showing-no-sign-of-recovery-14528493.html?r=RSS <p>Ulster Bank says activity in the construction sector is showing no sign of recovery, but there is some optimism about the prospects for the future.</p> Business Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/irish-food-companies-hit-german-trade-fair-14528120.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/irish-food-companies-hit-german-trade-fair-14528120.html?r=RSS <p>Bord Bia has launched what it calls a new, intensified, drive to broaden the reach of Irish food aboard.</p> Business Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-longhaul-operations-in-jeopardy-14527048.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aer-lingus-longhaul-operations-in-jeopardy-14527048.html?r=RSS <p>The future of Aer Lingus's long-haul operations is in major jeopardy as the company seeks to return to profitability.</p> Business Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:52:00 +0100