http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-16T10:47:28+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/favicon.ico http://www.thepost.ie/images/rss/thepost_rss.gif Thomas Crosbie Media The Sunday Business Post Newspaper Online, providing weekly news and business news for Ireland and beyond. 47904 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By David Clerkin, Markets Correspondent <br/><br/>Irish Life & Permanent (IL&P) has written down the value of its investment property portfolio by approximately 55 per cent from its peak.

By David Clerkin, Markets Correspondent <br/><br/>Irish Life & Permanent (IL&P) has written down the value of its investment property portfolio by approximately 55 per cent from its peak.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47903 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By David Clerkin, Markets Correspondent <br/><br/>Building materials group Grafton incurred a charge of &euro;760,000 after its financial controller joined three other senior executives in withdrawing from the company's defined benefit pension scheme last year.

By David Clerkin, Markets Correspondent <br/><br/>Building materials group Grafton incurred a charge of &euro;760,000 after its financial controller joined three other senior executives in withdrawing from the company's defined benefit pension scheme last year.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47902 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Richard Curran<br/><br/>Permanent TSB has hired management consultants Accenture to draw up proposals for a major cost-cutting plan at the bank.

By Richard Curran<br/><br/>Permanent TSB has hired management consultants Accenture to draw up proposals for a major cost-cutting plan at the bank.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47901 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Richard Curran<br/><br/>Johnston Press has written down the value of its 14 Irish regional newspaper titles by 77 per cent in just two years.

By Richard Curran<br/><br/>Johnston Press has written down the value of its 14 Irish regional newspaper titles by 77 per cent in just two years.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47900 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Samantha McCaughren, Business Correspondent<br/><br/>Appian Asset Management will launch a new equity fund at the end of the month, which will aim to raise &euro;25million to &euro;30 million.

By Samantha McCaughren, Business Correspondent<br/><br/>Appian Asset Management will launch a new equity fund at the end of the month, which will aim to raise &euro;25million to &euro;30 million.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47899 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Richard Curran<br/><br/>Food for thought as Irish multinationals move on

By Richard Curran<br/><br/>Food for thought as Irish multinationals move on

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47898 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Samantha McCaughren, Business Correspondent<br/><br/>Tensions between farmers and co-op shareholders are forcing a split that 'could suit both sides

By Samantha McCaughren, Business Correspondent<br/><br/>Tensions between farmers and co-op shareholders are forcing a split that 'could suit both sides

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47897 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ China is now the world's largest exporter, writes Alan Dunne

China is now the world's largest exporter, writes Alan Dunne

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47896 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By David Clerkin, Markets Correspondent <br/><br/>Latest Aer Lingus figures suggest that chief executive Christoph Mueller had two choices: take a hard line with staff, or face into a slow decline

By David Clerkin, Markets Correspondent <br/><br/>Latest Aer Lingus figures suggest that chief executive Christoph Mueller had two choices: take a hard line with staff, or face into a slow decline

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47895 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Kathleen Barrington <br/><br/>The collapse of the renowned bookshop chain Hughes &Hughes was primarily blamed on high rents, but the increasing dominance of online booksellers was at least as big a factor

By Kathleen Barrington <br/><br/>The collapse of the renowned bookshop chain Hughes &Hughes was primarily blamed on high rents, but the increasing dominance of online booksellers was at least as big a factor

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47894 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Mind the gap as institutions close ranks

Mind the gap as institutions close ranks

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47893 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Joe McAvoy<br/><br/>There are numerous reasons why the Revenue may want to see your book, from a simple industry wide trawl to an allegation by an ex-employee

By Joe McAvoy<br/><br/>There are numerous reasons why the Revenue may want to see your book, from a simple industry wide trawl to an allegation by an ex-employee

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47892 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Compiled by Dick O'Brien<br/><br/>Credit cards still being used as financial crutches

Compiled by Dick O'Brien<br/><br/>Credit cards still being used as financial crutches

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47891 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Tony McGinty<br/><br/>Preparation is vital for a successful Revenue audit

By Tony McGinty<br/><br/>Preparation is vital for a successful Revenue audit

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47890 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Dara Burke<br/><br/>If you find something is wrong, should you own up before the Revenue Commissioners arrive?

By Dara Burke<br/><br/>If you find something is wrong, should you own up before the Revenue Commissioners arrive?

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47889 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Get into the saving habit as early as possible

Get into the saving habit as early as possible

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47888 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Alan Moore<br/><br/>Tax specialist Alan Moore's guide to dealing with tax when passing on assets

By Alan Moore<br/><br/>Tax specialist Alan Moore's guide to dealing with tax when passing on assets

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47887 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Alan Moore<br/><br/>This week, tax specialist Alan Moore looks at capital gains tax and stamp duties when passing on your assets

By Alan Moore<br/><br/>This week, tax specialist Alan Moore looks at capital gains tax and stamp duties when passing on your assets

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47882 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Statutory leave entitlements are 'falling between the cracks' in some companies, writes Caroline Allen

Statutory leave entitlements are 'falling between the cracks' in some companies, writes Caroline Allen

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47881 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Elaine McMahon is head of the Knowledge Centre in the Irish Management Institute (IMI). The centre manages learning and information services on behalf of the IMI. It also coordinates research programmes and hosts conferences and events. Established in 1952, the IMI employs 59 people and has annual revenues of &euro;11.5 million.

Elaine McMahon is head of the Knowledge Centre in the Irish Management Institute (IMI). The centre manages learning and information services on behalf of the IMI. It also coordinates research programmes and hosts conferences and events. Established in 1952, the IMI employs 59 people and has annual revenues of &euro;11.5 million.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47880 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Elaine O’Regan<br/><br/>The University of Limerick (UL) has secured funding of &euro;5million from Enterprise Ireland and the IDA to establish a National Centre of Excellence for Composites Research.

By Elaine O’Regan<br/><br/>The University of Limerick (UL) has secured funding of &euro;5million from Enterprise Ireland and the IDA to establish a National Centre of Excellence for Composites Research.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47879 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Dermot Corrigan<br/><br/>Teamer, an online provider of sports team management tools, has completed a &euro;500,000 funding round to support expansion into overseas markets.

By Dermot Corrigan<br/><br/>Teamer, an online provider of sports team management tools, has completed a &euro;500,000 funding round to support expansion into overseas markets.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47878 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Post Reporter<br/><br/>Engineers Ireland has paid &euro;300,000 for a new membership management system by Irish software company Version 1.

By Post Reporter<br/><br/>Engineers Ireland has paid &euro;300,000 for a new membership management system by Irish software company Version 1.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 47877 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Print merger announced

Print merger announced

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00