Wellman celebrates 40 years in Co Cavan with an Investment Proposal for facility upgrade
Wellman International Limited, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PLC, today celebrated 40 years of successful operations in Mullagh, Co Cavan. The company announced a €5m [...]
BAM to build new Osberstown detention centre
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Ms. Frances Fitzgerald TD has today officially launched the construction project for new child detention facilities, to increase capacity [...]
ESB to develop efficient HQ
ESB has announced proposals to redevelop its new headquarters on Fitzwilliam Street, with a view to seeking planning permission in spring next year. The company said [...]
SEAI Awards short list announced
A total of 32 innovative energy saving initiatives from business, public and community sectors have been shortlisted for the 2013 Sustainable Energy Awards. In addition, [...]
Growth returns to the construction sector after 6 years
Construction activity grew last month for the first time in more than six years, according to figures due to be published today. The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ [...]
Over €1bn bid for O’Flynn’s loans in Nama sale
Nama has sanctioned the sale of the book – a high-performing portfolio of Irish and UK property assets, it is understood. Cork developer O'Flynn is [...]
Irish Planning Institute Calls for Integrated National Renewable Energy StrategyIrish Planning Institute Calls for Integrated National Renewable Energy Strategy
An integrated, plan led approach that embraces public participation is essential for an efficient, sustainable energy future, the President of the Irish Planning Institute Mary [...]
Beautiful Donegal Coastline Protected by Kingspan Water New Attenuation Tank Systems
The newly-built Rossnowlagh campsite overlooks the beautiful and protected Donegal coastline. Part of the requirement to get planning permission for the site was that excess [...]
CGT reduction for new business on the way
The Government will introduce a reduced Capital Gains Tax rate for entrepreneurs starting up new companies in the Budget on Tuesday. Jobs Minister Richard Bruton argued very [...]
Confidence high as construction picks up
Conditions brightened between July and September with activity reaching its highest level in six years, according to new research. Business sentiment is now close to [...]
Dublin house building yet to pick up despite demand – CIF
New house building in Dublin has yet to pick up, despite a surge in demand in the Dublin housing market. According to new statistics published [...]
Pension fund to cash in €600 million for re-investment in the Republic
The State’s national pension fund is cashing in €600 million in overseas assets as part of a plan to reinvest the money in the Republic, [...]
Deenihan re-opens IMMA at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, and Brian Hayes TD, Minister of State at the Office of Public Works (OPW) have [...]
CO2 reduction document for cement and concrete sector released
Ecocem Ireland has released a consultation document outlining a ‘Carbon Reduction Roadmap’ for the cement and concrete sector. This is in response to the Government’s [...]
Over a quarter of companies to increase staff in 2014: Ibec
In advance of its flagship HR Leadership Summit, which takes place in the Convention Centre, Dublin, today, Ibec published the results of its Autumn 2013 [...]
Vox Pro plans to create 500 jobs in Cork
A Cork company, which is the country’s largest exporter of business process outsourcing, is planning to create a further 500 jobs next year, reports today's [...]
Court hears Anglo Irish Bank overcharged
The liquidators of IBRC, formerly Anglo Irish Bank, have admitted the lender was engaged in overcharging for a 14-year period up to 2005. The disclosure [...]
EU’s Barnier: ESM could become banking resolution agency
European Union regulation commissioner Michel Barnier has suggested the European Commission could act as the bloc's new banking resolution agency for a limited period only, [...]
Wind energy and climate change on the agenda of Environment Committee
The location of industrial wind turbines across Ireland and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill will be on the agenda of the Environment [...]
Plan to create ‘Knowledge quarter’ on site of Kilkenny brewery
A new "knowledge and business quarter" on part of the former Smithwick's brewery site in Kilkenny bought last year by the city for €2.1m reports [...]
Grounds for optimism in the economic outlook
Ireland’s economy is expected to gradually strengthen, with more solid and sustainable GDP growth over the medium-term. Merchandise exports are expected to grow by around [...]














