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Sun, 11 May 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Diageo to build new Irish Guinness brewery

Diageo to build new Irish Guinness brewery TOP News PUNTING SPECTATOR: to earth By David Jones of Reuters LONDON -- British drinks maker Diageo Plc will spend millions on a new brewery near Dublin, but Guinness fans in Britain and Ireland will
Sun, 11 May 2008 18:39:00 GMT

High oil prices will break some airlines: Ryanair boss

The current record highs in oil prices will force some airlines into bankruptcy, the outspoken chief executive of budget airline Ryanair told a German newspaper on Sunday. World oil prices have rocketed 25 percent since the start of 2008 and have doubled
Sun, 11 May 2008 18:06:00 GMT

Nuala O'Faolain, Irish writer, dies at 68

Nuala O'Faolain, an Irish journalist who mined a rich vein of longing and childhood suffering in two midlife memoirs and an acclaimed novel, 'My Dream of You,' died Friday night in Dublin. She was 68 and lived in Barrtra, County Clare, and Manhattan. The
Sun, 11 May 2008 17:45:00 GMT

Irish out to impress at Cannes

Up to 200 stars and executives from the Irish film industry will be flying to the south of France this week for the Cannes Film Festival, which begins on Wednesday. The festival is one of the most important film festivals and markets in the world and
Sun, 11 May 2008 17:40:00 GMT

Rabbitte calls for Dil debate on Morris findings

Labour Party Justice spokesman Pat Rabbitte has called for a full Dil debate to be held on the findings of the Morris Tribunal. Speaking on RT Radio this morning the former leader of the Labour Party said that after six reports from the Tribunal the
Sun, 11 May 2008 17:39:00 GMT

Cannes trip will promote Irish cinema

PM The Irish film industry will be in the international shop window at the Cannes Film Festival, which begins on Wednesday.Up to 200 executives and stars will fly to the south of France promoting and selling new Irish cinema.Songwriter Declan O'Rourke
Sun, 11 May 2008 17:31:00 GMT

High oil prices will break some airlines: Ryanair boss

The current record highs in oil prices will force some airlines into bankruptcy, the outspoken chief executive of budget airline Ryanair told a German newspaper on Sunday. World oil prices have rocketed 25 percent since the start of 2008 and have doubled
Sun, 11 May 2008 17:18:00 GMT

Cowen - a new style of taoiseach

By Diarmaid Fleming BBC NewsAfter years in office, the 'Teflon Taoiseach' Bertie Ahern is being replaced by the 'Tungsten Taoiseach', Brian Cowen.Brian Cowen is being installed as the new taoiseach Brian Cowen is probably Ireland's most formidable
Sun, 11 May 2008 17:06:00 GMT

Guinness set for major Irish shake-up: Diageo

Pints of Guinness beer are pictured in London. Diageo, the alcoholic beverages giant, said on Friday it planned to overhaul its Guinness operations in Ireland to cut costs and boost production of its distinctive black stout. Diageo, the alcoholic
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Irish out to impress at Cannes

Up to 200 stars and executives from the Irish film industry will be flying to the south of France this week for the Cannes Film Festival, which begins on Wednesday. The festival is one of the most important film festivals and markets in the world and
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:38:00 GMT

Rabbitte calls for Dil debate on Morris report

Labour Party Justice spokesman Pat Rabbitte has called for a full Dil debate to be held on the findings of the Morris Tribunal. Speaking on RT radio this morning the former leader of the Labour Party said that after six reports from the Tribunal the
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:36:00 GMT

Ryanair says plans to halve ticket prices

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Ryanair , Europe's largest budget airline, plans to cut its ticket prices by half despite soaring fuel prices, helping it grow substantially, the company's chief executive told German paper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:26:00 GMT

High oil prices will break some airlines: Ryanair boss

BERLIN (AFP) - The current record highs in oil prices will force some airlines into bankruptcy, the outspoken chief executive of budget airline Ryanair told a German newspaper on Sunday. World oil prices have rocketed 25 percent since the start of 2008
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:26:00 GMT

High oil prices will break some airlines: Ryanair boss

The current record highs in oil prices will force some airlines into bankruptcy, the outspoken chief executive of budget airline Ryanair told a German newspaper on Sunday. World oil prices have rocketed 25 percent since the start of 2008 and have doubled
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:22:00 GMT

High oil prices will break some airlines: Ryanair boss

BERLIN (AFP) - The current record highs in oil prices will force some airlines into bankruptcy, the outspoken chief executive of budget airline Ryanair told a German newspaper on Sunday. World oil prices have rocketed 25 percent since the start of 2008
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:11:00 GMT

Diageo denies report it plans tax move to Ireland

(Reuters) - Guinness brewer Diageo Plc (DGE.L: Quote, Profile, Research) denied a report on Sunday that it had held talks with the Irish government about moving the British drinks giant's headquarters to Ireland to benefit from lower corporation tax
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:03:00 GMT

High oil prices will break some airlines: Ryanair boss

BERLIN (AFP) - The current record highs in oil prices will force some airlines into bankruptcy, the outspoken chief executive of budget airline Ryanair told a German newspaper on Sunday. World oil prices have rocketed 25 percent since the start of 2008
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:51:00 GMT

Ryanair says plans to halve ticket prices

FRANKFURT: Ryanair , Europe's largest budget airline, plans to cut its ticket prices by half despite soaring fuel prices, helping it grow substantially, the company's chief executive told German paper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung. The company
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:31:00 GMT

Diageo is 'seriously considering' Irish move

DIAGEO chiefs are 'seriously considering' moving the company to Ireland to avail of low corporation tax rates, in a move that will send shockwaves through London's City and Whitehall. The Sunday Independent has learned that private talks between newly
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:15:00 GMT

Diageo in Irish tax base move

DIAGEO chiefs have held talks with the Government about bringing the company to Ireland in a move which will save them 250m in tax a year. Private talks between new Tanaiste Mary Coughlan and senior Diageo management, including and Frank Ryan,
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:15:00 GMT

Ryanair says plans to halve ticket prices

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Ryanair (RYA.I: Quote, Profile, Research), Europe's largest budget airline, plans to cut its ticket prices by half despite soaring fuel prices, helping it grow substantially, the company's chief executive told German paper
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Opposition calls for fresh thinking as Habitat closes

Taoiseach Brian Cowen and are being called upon to rip up the current Programme for Government and implement one that is ready to deal with Ireland's growing economic crisis. The calls came after the closure of major retail outlet Habitat was blamed on
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT

Pride in heart of Cowen country

Tullamore was quiet on Friday evening. We arrived at 9pm and headed for Clara, the Taoiseach's home, the last town in the county before you hit Westmeath. It has not changed much from the town I knew: there is a new housing development on the left as you
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT

We've reduced politics to a soap opera

On Thursday night, a TV3 News bulletin sought to comfort worried citizens. Although Bertie Ahern had left office, it reported, 'life went on as normal today on the streets of Dublin'. As evidence of this lack of panic, the station solemnly broadcast
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:11:00 GMT

Diver's body recovered from sea

A major search operation got underway on SaturdayThe body of a diver has been recovered from the sea off the coast of County Donegal. The married woman, who is in her late 30s, is believed to be from the Manchester area. She was diving with friends on
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:10:00 GMT

Shadow of slump over Cowen glory

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen's honeymoon looks like being the shortest in history, as the dark clouds of economic reality close in on the world's most open economy. Mr Cowen was at the centre of ecstatic celebrations in Co Offaly yesterday. But commentators
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:09:00 GMT

Opposition calls for fresh thinking as Habitat closes

Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Finance Minister Brian Lenihan are being called upon to rip up the current Programme for Government and implement one that is ready to deal with Ireland's growing economic crisis. The calls came after the closure of major retail
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Woman's body recovered in Donegal

The body of a woman in her 30s has been recovered off the coast of Donegal this afternoon. It is understood the woman went missing during a dive off Arranmore Island yesterday. The Sligo Coastguard helicopter and the Arranmore lifeboat took part in the
Sun, 11 May 2008 14:41:00 GMT

Ireland fifth in lightweight final

Rowing: Ireland's lightweight four of Paul Griffin, Richard Archibald, Gearoid Towey and Eugene Coakley could only manage fifth place in today's final at the World Cup regatta in Munich. The Irish quartet, in lane three in the centre of the course, made
Sun, 11 May 2008 14:41:00 GMT

Four quizzed over Dublin robbery

Garda are continuing to question four people arrested yesterday in connection with a security van robbery in Dublin on Thursday. A substantial sum of cash was stolen as security staff were about to fill ATMs at the Nutgrove Shopping Centre in
Sun, 11 May 2008 14:40:00 GMT