NAMA reports profit of €211 million for 2013
NAMA has announced that an additional €2.5bn Senior Debt will be redeemed next month, bringing total redemptions to €13bn. From inception to date The agency has [...]
Sisk passes the test to secure €21m research lab build contract at Pirbright in Surrey
The UK Government’s agricultural research body has contracted John Sisk to build their new £17m (€21) research lab to be located at Pirbright in Surrey. The CL2 [...]
New land price survey shows Irish land prices rose in 2013 – largest increase in Munster
The land report, which was compiled by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Authority, shows that prices [...]
Euro recovery as election results settle
The euro has recovered early losses today after election results handed a significant share of the EU parliament to Eurosceptics but has failed to deliver [...]
REA announces the addition of four new offices to its national roster
Ireland’s fastest-growing network, Real Estate Alliance, has announced the addition of four new offices to its national roster. Real Estate Alliance (REA) is Ireland’s leading [...]
Upgrades, updates and rebates – Investec Irish Economics & Financials weekly
Since Investec published their last ‘Weekly’ we’ve seen a welcome upgrade of the Sovereign by Moody’s, its second such move in four months. This should help [...]
Ireland’s longest tunnel reaches its destination
The longest tunnel ever built in Ireland has just been completed in Co. Mayo. The 4.9 km tunnel, (which is 300 m longer than Dublin’s [...]
Ireland must invest to lead regenerative medicine field
Ireland has the potential to be a world leader in regenerative medicine, but we must invest in upskilling engineers to meet future skills needs, Engineers [...]
The National Guild of Master Craftsmen Insurance Backed Warranty – Buildsafe offers added consumer protection
The National Guild of Master Craftsmen encourages the use of their Insurance Backed Warranty – Buildsafe. Buildsafe is a specifically designed insurance product that provides the public with [...]
Ireland moves up to 15th place in the global competitiveness rankings
IDA Ireland, today welcomed the news that the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014 puts Ireland at number 15 in overall global competitiveness rankings, and first [...]
Over €500million in new credit to be made available to Irish SMEs through Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
Over €500million in additional credit will be made available to Irish SMEs through the establishment of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), the Government [...]
Green light for Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme
Dublin City Council welcomes the news that An Bord Pleanála’s has approved the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme. This approval will facilitate fast-track [...]
Guide Price of €7.8m for the Crampton Buildings in Temple Bar
The Crampton Buildings in Temple Bar, Dublin, are to be offered for sale at a guide price of €7.8 million. Savills and DTZ Sherry FitzGerald [...]
€46 million spend approved for housing projects for homeless persons and people with special needs
Minister for Housing and Planning, Ms. Jan O’Sullivan, today (21 May 2014) announced a capital investment totalling over €46m for a range of housing projects [...]
Ulster bank has Cosgrave loans up for sale
Terms have been agreed to sell the nearly €400m worth of loans tied to the Cosgrave Property Group by Ulster Bank. The bank is continuing [...]
Pat McDonnell Paints sees room for improvement on energy costs with Energia
Ireland’s largest, independent Paint and Decor Stores, Pat McDonnell Paints is switching to competitive energy provider Energia in a new electricity supply deal. The 12 [...]
Rosie Hackett Bridge in Dublin opens
Dublins latest river crossing opened earlier with the official ribbon cutting of the Rosie Hackett Bridge. The Rosie Hackett Bridge, a dedicated public transport and cycling [...]
Green Isle Foods announces 115 new jobs with €30m investment in its operations in Ireland
Longford Green Isle Foods, a leading Consumer Foods company has today announced that the company will make a significant investment of €30m across its operations [...]
Public transport boosted by €7million stimulus investment
Public Transport Minister, Alan Kelly, has today announced details of a €7million investment programme for public transport improvements. The funding will be used to refurbish [...]
Metro line to Dublin airport back on track
The plans to develop a metro line out to Dublin airport looks to be back on track – this time it could only cost €2bn [...]
Ballymore on the look out for London developments JV Partner
Ballymore has initiated a worldwide search for a JV partner to assist in delivering almost 3000 homes in Londons Docklands and Nine Elms worth up to £2 [...]














