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Financial Services

EU countries disguising true financial position EU countries sometimes use creative accounting to disguise their true financial position, a Dublin conference has heard. Photo: Bloomberg Dr Joachim Wehner says member states are using creative accounting techniques to make themselves look good

Technology

EU justice chief seeks answers on Prism European Union Commissioner Viviane Reding, who has asked US Attorney General Eric Holder for more information on the US surveillance program Prism, and its consequences for the rights of EU citizens. Viviane Reding expresses ‘serious concern’ over US accessing and processing data of EU citizens

Retail & Services

Sun shines on Asos as Inditex and H&M feel the chill Spain’s Inditex, which owns the Zara chain, posted its weakest quarterly growth in net profit in four years Unseasonable weather leaves spring collections unsold

Health Pharma

Failure of Royalty Pharma bid likely to hit Elan share price, say analysts While Royalty Pharma boosted its unsolicited offer to as much as $15.50 a share this month, at least five analysts covering Dublin-based Elan see the stock falling if that bid disappears Fate of $6.7bn offer will be decided by shareholders at extraordinary general meeting on Monday
Fall in health cover a factor in €9.8m loss at Beacon Hospital in 2012 The figures will show that losses during the 12-month period were €9.8 million, in line with the €9.7 million that it lost in its 2011 financial year Continued investment in specialist areas expected to yield returns, says chief

Media & Marketing

Zombie naming rights for sale Ed O’Loughlin: “Remember, in modern Ireland, everything has a price.” Photograph: Aidan Crawley Author Ed O’Loughlin invites readers to bid for immortalisation as undead flesh-eaters
McIlroy image revenues near £1m profit Rory McIlroy: last year he became the youngest player to reach $10min career earnings on the PGA tour. Photograph: Scott Halleran/Getty Images

Transport & Tourism

Receivers move into Wexford car firm O’Leary’s Garage has a Volkswagen dealership at Strandfield, Co Wexford

Other Sectors

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Industry finalists Seamus McKeague, Creagh Concrete

Commercial Property

€40m sought for two profitable Dublin hotels The Clarion Hotel at the IFSC in Dublin is on the market for €30 million Well-located Clarion hotels at IFSC and airport offered at significant discounts
United Drug boost for Fonthill Healthcare services company moves into Clondalkin business park
Former Frawley’s store and infill site in D8 for €2.25m The 0.77 of an acre site on Thomas Street has mixed-use zoning, retail buildings and a car park
Nine buildings on offer at Naas business park
40 business premises in Allsop auction The Excise Building at the IFSC in Dublin has a reserve which will not exceed €650,000 19 retail units on offer as well as seven bars, offices, a hotel and a shopping centre

Manufacturing

Google tax structure contrived, UK committee says Since 2006, Google has paid just £12 million in UK corporation tax. Photograph: Getty Images Profits routed through Dublin to avoid UK tax
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Energy & Resources

Centrica and Tenaga said to have posted Initial bids for Bord Gáis Energy The Government is selling the State company’s energy business, said to be worth over €1 billion State company has €1 billion-plus price tag

Agribusiness & Food

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Industry finalists Caroline Keeling, Keelings