Recently added articles from Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland):
A COLLAPSE in imports was reflected in a drop of '1.6bn in the national balance of payments deficit for the first quarter of the year, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed yesterday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Balance of payments deficit falls by '1.6bn A COLLAPSE in imports was reflected in a drop of '1.6bn in the national balance of payments deficit for the first quarter of the year, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed yesterday. The collapse in imports was ...
HOUSES for new buyers are the most affordable they have been since 1996, a new survey indicates.
Jul 01, 2009 ... First-time buyers can get the best value in 13 years HOUSES for new buyers are the most affordable they have been since 1996, a new survey indicates. It now takes 14pc of a first-time buyer couple's income to service a mortgage compared with 26pc at the ...
Bank Zachodni WBK, Allied Irish Bank's Polish arm, has a stake in Autostrada Wielkopolksa, the company which is building an east-west motorway in Poland backed by '1bn funding from Europe.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Polish AIB holds stake in motorway Bank Zachodni WBK, Allied Irish Bank's Polish arm, has a stake in AutostradaWielkopolksa, the company which is building an east-west motorway in Poland backed by '1bn funding from Europe. It is understood that Zachodni ...
EXPLORATION group Aminex yesterday announced a new placing and open offer to shareholders aimed at raising a total of up to $14.45m ('10.3m).
Jul 01, 2009 ... Aminex aims to raise '10.3m EXPLORATION group Aminex yesterday announced a new placing and open offer to shareholders aimed at raising a total of up to $14.45m ('10.3m). The placing will raise a total of $11.45m with the open offer aimed at raising a further $3m, the ...
Publican Mark Grainger plans to begin construction work on a '6m redevelopment of the family's Sheaf O'Wheat pub in Coolock Village, on Dublin's northside within the next nine months.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Cheaper building costs spur publican to start '6m project Publican Mark Grainger plans to begin construction work on a '6m redevelopment of the family's Sheaf O'Wheat pub in Coolock Village, on Dublin's northside within the next nine months. This follows the granting ...
THE total amount of money owed on mortgages fell for the third month in a row in May.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Home loan redemptions exceed new lending THE total amount of money owed on mortgages fell for the third month in a row in May. Some '148.2bn is outstanding on mortgages, but this is down by '18m on the April figure, according to the new statistics from the Central ...
SPREAD betting specialist WorldSpreads Group yesterday reported a 40pc increase in operating profits to '4.6m for the year to the end of March.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A '4.6m sure bet at WorldSpreads SPREAD betting specialist WorldSpreads Group yesterday reported a 40pc increase in operating profits to '4.6m for the year to the end of March. The spread betting firm enjoyed the benefits of huge market volatility over the last part ...
A YOUNG teacher was so terrified of "a creepy" campaign of harassment by her ex-boyfriend she installed a panic button in her home, a court heard yesterday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Court told fear of ex-boyfriend led teacher to hit panic button A YOUNG teacher was so terrified of "a creepy" campaign of harassment by her ex-boyfriend she installed a panic button in her home, a court heard yesterday. Grainne Barry (35) told yesterday how she ...
A FORMER general election running mate of Taoiseach Brian Cowen told his business partner in a '2.25m property deal that unzoned lands which were to be bought by a partnership the men were involved in would be "rezoned in a matter of weeks".
Jul 01, 2009 ... Cowen's former running mate 'gave assurance on land zoning' A FORMER general election running mate of Taoiseach Brian Cowen told his business partner in a '2.25m property deal that unzoned lands which were to be bought by a partnership the men were involved in would be "rezoned ...
NEWLY appointed teachers who fail to disclose details of allegations of child abuse against them -- even if unproven -- could face the sack in future.
Jul 01, 2009 ... teaching applicants will be grilled on abuse allegations NEWLY appointed teachers who fail to disclose details of allegations of child abuse against them -- even if unproven -- could face the sack in future. The tough approach follows legal advice which says that ...
CASH-strapped consumers are putting an unprecedented squeeze on spending that has helped wipe '5.5bn off the national income.
Jul 01, 2009 ... The big squeeze Historic slump as fearful shoppers slash spending across the board CASH-strapped consumers are putting an unprecedented squeeze on spending that has helped wipe '5.5bn off the national income. Worried householders, hit by unemployment, ...
CASH-strapped consumers are putting an unprecedented squeeze on spending that has helped wipe '5.5bn off the national income.
Jul 01, 2009 ... It's the big squeeze as spending is slashed Shoppers cut back across the board in historic slump CASH-strapped consumers are putting an unprecedented squeeze on spending that has helped wipe '5.5bn off the national income. Worried householders, hit by ...
FINDINGS of misconduct against solicitors have almost trebled in less than three years as the economic downturn exposes sharp practices by some members of the legal profession.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Findings of misconduct against solicitors treble FINDINGS of misconduct against solicitors have almost trebled in less than three years as the economic downturn exposes sharp practices by some members of the legal profession. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, an ...
FINDINGS of misconduct against solicitors have almost trebled in less than three years as the economic downturn exposes sharp practices by some members of the legal profession.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Findings of misconduct against solicitors nearly treble FINDINGS of misconduct against solicitors have almost trebled in less than three years as the economic downturn exposes sharp practices by some members of the legal profession. The Solicitors Disciplinary ...
GARDA crime experts of any rank will soon be able to give evidence about a suspect's membership of an organised criminal gang during a trial.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Evidence on gang links to be given by any garda Changes in Crime Bill draw criticism GARDA crime experts of any rank will soon be able to give evidence about a suspect's membership of an organised criminal gang during a trial. The controversial measure is ...
A FORMER Fianna Fail councillor and mayor yesterday became the first politician in the country to be sentenced in a criminal court under new ethics laws.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Ex-mayor is first politician sentenced under ethics law A FORMER Fianna Fail councillor and mayor yesterday became the first politician in the country to be sentenced in a criminal court under new ethics laws. Patrick O'Donoghue, a prominent Co Kerry hotelier, was ...
Irish people are living longer than ever before.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Grey army goes on the march as figures show we're living longer Irish people are living longer than ever before. New figures for 2006 show that the death rate for people aged between 65 and 74 fell from 30 deaths in 1996 in to 19 deaths per 1,000 of general ...
Independent inspectors will make unannounced visits to public and private nursing homes under sweeping new powers being introduced from today -- and they will be able to force the closure of homes that fail to meet strict standards.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Independent inspectors to spot-check HSE care homes Independent inspectors will make unannounced visits to public and private nursing homes under sweeping new powers being introduced from today -- and they will be able to force the closure of homes that fail to meet strict ...
HOSPITAL consultants who earned an average of '127,000 each in private fees from VHI last year -- on top of generous public salaries -- are to have their fees cut by 5pc by the insurer from today.
Jul 01, 2009 ... VHI hopes to slash costs by '15m with 5pc doctors' fee cut HOSPITAL consultants who earned an average of '127,000 each in private fees from VHI last year -- on top of generous public salaries -- are to have their fees cut by 5pc by the insurer from today. The cut in ...
Mobile home owners will be spared from having to pay the new '200 tax on holiday homes and second houses.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Gormley does U-turn on mobile home tax Mobile home owners will be spared from having to pay the new '200 tax on holiday homes and second houses. Environment Minister John Gormley will perform a minor U-turn on his plan to bring in the tax by exempting mobile homes ...