AIB Reports Growth in 2017
March 2, 2018 No Responses

AIB Reports Growth in 2017

AIB has announced its financial results for 2017 this morning. Results show a successful flotation of 29 per cent of the bank’s shareholding on the Dublin and London stockmarkets. The bank reported growth in lending across most sectors and in...
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Apex to Create 50 New Jobs in Cork
March 2, 2018 No Responses

Apex to Create 50 New Jobs in Cork

Fifty new jobs are being created in Cork. Financial services firm APEX Fund Services is opening new and expanded offices in Carrigtwohill. As well as Cork, the company already has offices in Dublin and Sligo. ​Now the eighth-largest fund administrator...
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Cash Injection for Tourism in the South East
March 2, 2018 No Responses

Cash Injection for Tourism in the South East

A total of ​1.6m ​euro ​is being made available to encourage more tourists to visit and stay in counties Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford. This EU-funded cross-border programme will also encourage tourists to visit and stay in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshir...
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Maplin Enters Administration
February 28, 2018 No Responses

Maplin Enters Administration

Electronics company Maplin has become the second retailer on the same day to collapse into administration, putting another 2,500 jobs at risk. The group, owned by private equity firm Rutland Partners, called in PwC today after attempts to rescue the...
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RyanAir to Move Focus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
February 27, 2018 No Responses

RyanAir to Move Focus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Ryanair is to vastly reduce flights from Glasgow Airport, making Edinburgh its main base in Scotland. The Irish budget airline currently operates flights from both airports and Prestwick in Ayrshire but will have only three flights from Glasgow this winter....
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Hagan Homes to Accept Bitcoin
February 23, 2018 No Responses

Hagan Homes to Accept Bitcoin

One of Northern Ireland’s largest homebuilders is to accept the digital currency Bitcoin. Ballyclare-based Hagan Homes is believed to be the first firm of its kind in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland to take the step. The worldwide...
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End of the Line for RaboDirect Ireland
February 22, 2018 No Responses

End of the Line for RaboDirect Ireland

RaboDirect Ireland, the online savings bank, is closing on May 16, 2018. The decision follows moves by the Rabobank Group, to simplify its business model across the world and reduce costs. RaboDirect was established in Ireland in 2005 to provide...
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Philip Lane’s ECB Nomination withdrawn by Government
February 20, 2018 No Responses

Philip Lane’s ECB Nomination withdrawn by Government

The Government has withdrawn its nomination of the Governor of the Central Bank, Philip Lane, for the role of Vice-President of the European Central Bank. Last month, the Government had announced that it would be lobbying to ensure Mr Lane’s...
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Jobs Boost in Galway from Quidel
February 19, 2018 No Responses

Jobs Boost in Galway from Quidel

There is good news for Galway on the jobs front with 75 new posts announced this morning. Quidel Corporation, which makes medical diagnostic equipment, is establishing a Business Centre in the city. The international company already employs approximately 1,200...
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Ryanair in Air France’s Crosshairs
February 18, 2018 No Responses

Ryanair in Air France’s Crosshairs

Air France-KLM said it will accelerate capacity increases, despite an uncertain economic climate, in order to defend its share of an air-travel market that’s becoming flooded with discount rivals. The Paris-based carrier will boost seating by up to 4% this.....
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