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# state-assets - Last year 2021

Interest rates on State savings schemes and Prize Bond Fund to be reduced

Jan 25th 2021, 11:16 AM 36,001 Views 27 Comments

The NTMA said that the new rates “reflect the reductions in interest rates in both Sovereign bond yields and the retail savings market”.

# state-assets - All time

The Government is willing to consider offers for Aer Lingus

# Family Silver

The Government is willing to consider offers for Aer Lingus

Jan 25th 2015, 7:55 PM 21,663 Views 151 Comments

Paschal Donohoe says Ireland’s connectivity is just as important as the price though.

Ever heard of Ervia? That's what Bord Gáis Eireann is now called

# Out With The Old

Ever heard of Ervia? That's what Bord Gáis Eireann is now called

Jun 20th 2014, 6:38 PM 16,890 Views 37 Comments

However, customers will still deal with either Irish Water or Gas Networks Ireland.

Bord Gáis sale is 'selling the family silver' - union boss

# Sale Of State Assets

Bord Gáis sale is 'selling the family silver' - union boss

Dec 13th 2013, 8:08 AM 5,806 Views 88 Comments

Arthur Hall said that the government had accepted a deal below what the company is worth.

'This is wonderful': 'Rattled' Gilmore slams 'hard-necked hypocrisy' of Fianna Fáil

# State Assets

'This is wonderful': 'Rattled' Gilmore slams 'hard-necked hypocrisy' of Fianna Fáil

Nov 21st 2013, 1:41 PM 11,188 Views 86 Comments

The Tánaiste gleefully engaged in one of the government’s favourite pasttimes at Leaders’ Questions this morning: Having a go at Fianna Fáil.

Bord Gais Energy to be sold in the next three months

# State Assets

Bord Gais Energy to be sold in the next three months

Sep 18th 2013, 9:20 PM 10,235 Views 98 Comments

The Government is hoping to bring in around €1 billion from the sale of the company.

Bord Gáis seeking 7 per cent price hike from October

# Energy Costs

Bord Gáis seeking 7 per cent price hike from October

Aug 9th 2013, 7:35 PM 7,750 Views 118 Comments

The move would add almost nine euro per month to the average household winter gas bill.

Plan for sale of Bord Gáis Energy published by Government

# State Assets

Plan for sale of Bord Gáis Energy published by Government

Jul 29th 2013, 4:38 PM 6,696 Views 74 Comments

It’s expected around a billion euro will be raised by the sale, with around half of the funds raised going to pay down bailout debt.

The OPW is going to take an inventory of everything owned by the State

# Brian Hayes

The OPW is going to take an inventory of everything owned by the State

Jul 29th 2013, 6:45 AM 7,353 Views 27 Comments

Minister of State Brian Hayes hopes to have details on every building, every piece of land and every table and chair owned by the State to be online by the beginning of next year.

Howlin: Conditions are not right for selling our stake in Aer Lingus

# NOT FOR SALE

Howlin: Conditions are not right for selling our stake in Aer Lingus

Jun 20th 2013, 8:19 AM 3,188 Views 28 Comments

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin told an Oireachtas committee that “optimal conditions do not exist” for disposing of the government’s 25 per cent stake.

Cabinet abandons plan to sell off felling rights for public forests

# Coillte

Cabinet abandons plan to sell off felling rights for public forests

Jun 19th 2013, 5:39 PM 4,473 Views 28 Comments

The planned sale of Coillte harvesting rights has been called off, with the agency now set to merge with Bord na Mona.

The Evening Fix… now with added Daft Punk on piano

# Need To Know

The Evening Fix… now with added Daft Punk on piano

May 3rd 2013, 7:50 PM 8,818 Views 1 Comment

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

# State Assets

For sale: State asset sell-off begins as Bord Gáis Energy invites bids

May 3rd 2013, 6:56 PM 9,926 Views 59 Comments

The energy arm of Bord Gáis Éireann is one of a number of State-run companies the government intends to sell-off in the coming year.

# Cyprus

Bank deposits hit as EU/IMF bailout for Cyprus agreed

Mar 16th 2013, 12:00 PM 8,798 Views 93 Comments

Deposits in Cypriot banks will be hit with a one-off levy of 6.75 per cent with those with over €100,000 in banks hit with a 9.9 per cent levy under the €10 billion bailout proposal.

# Coillte

'2,500 jobs jeopardised' by sale of Coillte's harvesting rights - report

Feb 26th 2013, 2:30 PM 8,732 Views 46 Comments

The Irish Timber Council, representing the country’s sawmills, says that the entire industry is at risk from the proposed sell-off of harvesting rights on Coillte forests.

Half of proceeds from State assets sale must pay down debt - Troika

# Euroleaks

Half of proceeds from State assets sale must pay down debt - Troika

Jan 11th 2013, 6:10 PM 9,439 Views 76 Comments

The government is keen to use all of the money from the sale of State assets in “one shape or another” to fund job creation initiatives but the Troika appears more focussed on reducing the debt.

# Stimulus

Government's €2.25 billion stimulus plan hopes to create 13,000 jobs

Jul 17th 2012, 3:09 PM 6,759 Views 84 Comments

A major programme of motorway upgrades, as well as spending in justice, health and education, will begin next year.

# Stimulus

New DIT campus at Grangegorman to be part of €2bn stimulus package

Jul 17th 2012, 8:44 AM 8,969 Views 40 Comments

Schools, healthcare and roads are also likely to benefit from measures being announced by the government later today.

# State Assets

Half of proceeds from sale of State assets can be used for jobs - Howlin

May 17th 2012, 8:52 AM 1,508 Views 42 Comments

The Public Expenditure and Reform Minister said that negotiations with the Troika had yielded such an agreement with the other half of the money being leveraged for further stimulus measures.

Howlin insists no possibility of selling off Irish Water

# Water Charges

Howlin insists no possibility of selling off Irish Water

Apr 24th 2012, 3:25 PM 1,941 Views 31 Comments

The public expenditure minister says Irish Water will not form part of the Bord Gais sell-off – but the opposition aren’t convinced.

# Water Meters

Plumbers' association 'ready to start work' on installing water meters

Apr 17th 2012, 7:04 PM 8,564 Views 70 Comments

The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors says it has 350 firms which could be used to install meters quickly.

17 questions (and answers) about those new water charges

# Irish Water

17 questions (and answers) about those new water charges

Apr 17th 2012, 5:52 PM 16,415 Views 109 Comments

TheJournal.ie’s Q&A on one of the most controversial issues of the day…

# Labour

Labour delegates vote to oppose sale of semi-state assets

Apr 14th 2012, 7:06 PM 3,236 Views 80 Comments

Gardaí deployed pepper spray on protesters gathered outside the conference, and a cameraman was reportedly injured.

# Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus passenger numbers up by 8.2 per cent

Apr 5th 2012, 10:42 AM 1,896 Views 22 Comments

The airline has reported increased traffic on both long and short-haul flights.

IMF signs off on latest €3.2 billion loan to Ireland

# Bailout

IMF signs off on latest €3.2 billion loan to Ireland

Feb 28th 2012, 7:24 AM 2,323 Views 60 Comments

The IMF signs off on the fifth review of its bailout, and is releasing €3.2 billion to Ireland – bringing its total IMF debt to €16bn.

# State Assets

Moody's backs 'credit positive' sale of state assets

Feb 27th 2012, 9:49 AM 1,413 Views 8 Comments

In its weekly credit outlook, Moody’s welcomes the plans to sell state assets – but that our position remains “challenging”.

Leftist flamboyance and corrosive cynicism: The week in quotes

# Said And Done

Leftist flamboyance and corrosive cynicism: The week in quotes

Feb 26th 2012, 7:00 PM 3,968 Views 3 Comments

“Autism is a theory. It is not a fact”

# In Numbers

Prime numbers: The week in stats

Feb 25th 2012, 6:59 PM 2,987 Views 0 Comments

Debts, draw-downs, state assets and lunar rock – all of that, and more, in your weekly numerical wrap-up.

# State Assets

FF's Martin attacks "bare-faced lies" over sale of state assets

Feb 23rd 2012, 9:25 AM 2,149 Views 44 Comments

Micheál Martin says Labour ministers are “covering their tracks” by claiming Fianna Fáil agreed to the sale of state assets.

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

Feb 22nd 2012, 8:10 PM 6,113 Views 3 Comments

Your nightly news round-up of the day’s biggest stories…

# State Assets

'It makes no economic sense': Sale of state assets criticised by opposition

Feb 22nd 2012, 3:31 PM 2,340 Views 22 Comments

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil have both criticised the government’s announcement on the sale of State assets today.

Kenny: I don't foresee sale of state assets in 2012

# Dáil Éireann

Kenny: I don't foresee sale of state assets in 2012

Feb 22nd 2012, 11:36 AM 2,288 Views 72 Comments

Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells the Dáil that “commencement and realisation” of selling state assets may begin in 2013.

Parts of Bord Gais and ESB to be sold off to raise €3bn

# State Assets

Parts of Bord Gais and ESB to be sold off to raise €3bn

Feb 22nd 2012, 11:02 AM 3,628 Views 49 Comments

The government is considering selling parts of Coillte and Aer Lingus when conditions improve – and has insisted that there will not be a fire sale.

Government to reveal which State assets are up for sale

# Bargain

Government to reveal which State assets are up for sale

Feb 22nd 2012, 7:54 AM 3,669 Views 74 Comments

The bailout deal requires Ireland to sell off some State assets – and the full list will be announced by Brendan Howlin later this morning.

# State Assets

Rabbitte, McGrath in war of words over state assets

Feb 15th 2012, 2:30 PM 2,607 Views 25 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s finance spokesman takes issue with Pat Rabbitte’s claims that the sale of state assets was demanded by FF.

Latest memorandum reveals more austerity ahead in Budget 2013

# Bailout

Latest memorandum reveals more austerity ahead in Budget 2013

Feb 14th 2012, 7:27 PM 6,543 Views 67 Comments

The latest memorandum of understanding between Ireland and the Troika also states for the first time that money raised from the sale of State assets can be used for reinvestment in the economy.