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VIDEO: Ghost estates haunt Ireland
30 July 2010 15:03
As a result of Ireland's boom and bust years, some 300,000 new homes remain unfinished or unsold on so-called 'ghost estates' across the country. Read full article .
Imports slow US Q2 growth, business spending surges
30 July 2010 14:32
U.S. economic growth slowed in the second quarter as a capital investment drive by businesses sucked in imports at the fastest pace since the first quarter of 1984. Read full article .
Trips to Ireland continue to fall in May
30 July 2010 12:15
Irish residents made 29,400 fewer trips in May 2010 compared to May 2009, and 155,000 less trips were taken to Ireland by overseas residents in the same period according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Read full article .
Central Bank raises forecasts, but no employment recovery until 2011
30 July 2010 11:22
The Central Bank has raised its forecasts for the Irish economy this year, though it warns that unemployment will not start falling until next year, with exports remaining the key driver of Irish growth, according to its latest quarterly economic bulletin released today. Read full article .
Feature: Ghost estates haunt Ireland after property boom, bust
30 July 2010 10:12
The advertising catalogue promised a new residential development, with a creche, tennis court and a mini golf course, minutes from the bustling centre of the Irish town of Longford. Read full article .
Kellogg to add 50 jobs in Dublin as it strengthens Irish and European operations
30 July 2010 9:12
Kellogg Company has announced the creation of 50 high-value jobs in Ireland. The company is recruiting for senior positions in many of its European Marketing, Finance and Sales functions at its European headquarters in Swords, while its Irish business is also recruiting a number of sales people to join its Irish sales team. Read full article .
British Airways still expects to breakeven despite Q1 loss
30 July 2010 8:55
British Airways still expects to break even in the full year, despite reporting wider first quarter losses due to the impact of volcanic ash and strike-related disruption, sending its shares higher. Read full article .
Aer Lingus cabin crew hold ballot on strike action
30 July 2010 7:44
Air passengers could face disruption in the coming weeks as cabin crew at Aer Lingus are holding a ballot for industrial action due to an ongoing dispute concerning revised working hours. Read full article .
Disney sells Miramax for USD660mn to investor group
30 July 2010 7:27
Walt Disney Co said on Friday it had sold film studio Miramax for about $660 million to an investor group, ending months of talks between the media group and various bidders. Read full article .
Bord Gais to retain prices at current levels
29 July 2010 17:49
Bord Gais Energy wants to maintain gas prices at their current levels for residential and SME sectors from 1st October 2010, according to a proposal it has submitted to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). Read full article .
