Contenders for the three European Parliament seats in the South constituency to be contested in June are slowly cranking their...
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EU law pension implications will ‘take a test case
EU law pension implications will ‘take a test case
The chief executive of the Pensions Board says the implications for Ireland arising from a European Court of Justice ruling...
Clarion Capital – a new American suitor for Waterford Crystal
Clarion Capital – a new American suitor for Waterford Crystal
There is some optimism that Waterford Crystal may be rescued but there are still some issues outstanding. The Receiver has...
‘Thriving economy? Finance Minister in cloud cuckoo land’
‘Thriving economy? Finance Minister in cloud cuckoo land’
Finance Minister Brian Lenihan “is living in cloud cuckoo land” if he thinks Ireland “has a thriving...
‘Rent to Buy' offers another avenue into house ownership
‘Rent to Buy' offers another avenue into house ownership
The tightening of credit in this harsh economic climate has made it increasingly difficult for many to get onto the first rung...
We’re saving, not spending – and a good thing too!
We’re saving, not spending – and a good thing too!
The man and woman in the street seem to know an awful lot more about this recession than their governments: they know that the...
Irish motorists' improving conduct noted in EU survey
Irish motorists' improving conduct noted in EU survey
Positive motorist behaviour is evidently being brought about given the reduction in Irish road deaths during 2008 – 279,...
Second investor interested in Crystal
Second investor interested in Crystal
A second potential investor has expressed an interest in purchasing Waterford Crystal’s Kilbarry operation as a going...
Sister firm to Waterford Crystal fights for own survival
Sister firm to Waterford Crystal fights for own survival
The very fine, old and prestigious German company of Rosenthal, currently a subsidiary of Waterford Wedgwood, may be taken over...
Monica Leech stepping down as Chamber CEO
Monica Leech stepping down as Chamber CEO
Monica Leech, Waterford Chamber’s high-profile CEO, is to leave her position to resume her career as a consultant. The...
Green tourism ‘could boost economy by millions'
Green tourism ‘could boost economy by millions'
Of all the counties in Ireland, Waterford is ideally placed to develop an expanded tourism product that is focussed on green and...
Genzyme enjoy a strong 2008 as revenues rise by 21 per cent
Genzyme enjoy a strong 2008 as revenues rise by 21 per cent
Good news on the Waterford business front: Genzyme is going from strength to strength. The company, whose biotechnology facility...
