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The organisation representing the petroleum industry here has pledged to play its part in Ireland's transition to a low carbon and environmentally sustainable economy.

Financial services firm IFG Group has agreed to a £206m takeover offer from UK private equity firm Epiris.

British Prime Minister Theresa May will hold a cabinet meeting today which could determine whether a third attempt will be made to pass the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement in the UK parliament.

The search for a new Central Bank Governor will begin after Philip Lane was appointed on Friday to the European Central Bank's executive board by European Union leaders.

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has hit out at Debenhams for rejecting his latest attempt to wrest control of the struggling retailer.

Housebuilder Glenveagh Properties has agreed to forward sell 118 housing units to the country's largest private landlord Real Estate Investment Trust (I-RES).

The Government has announced an increase in the proportion of Ireland's electricity supply that will be generated from renewable sources to 70% by the year 2030.

The Taoiseach has said he thinks Theresa May can deliver an orderly Brexit between now and 12 Aprill.

Fifty new jobs are to be created in Wicklow by an Irish solar energy services company.

Business Editor Will Goodbody looks ahead to Apple's latest spring launch and the possibility of two new services in TV streaming and news.

European stock markets have deepened losses, closing near session lows, as fears of a slowdown in global growth after weak manufacturing data from across Europe were exacerbated by dismal data from the United States.

Saving money while abroad and balancing the everyday duties of a parent can be the most difficult part of holidays, but John Lowe, the Money Doctor has all the tips you need.

Philip Lane has been formally appointed to a senior role at the European Central Bank.

EasyJet has said it was ready to suspend the voting rights of a small number of shares to comply with rules that require 50% plus one share of the company to be owned by EU shareholders following Brexit.

The president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, told European Union leaders today that companies have to increase their preparations for a possible no-deal Brexit, an EU source said.

New Central Statistics Office figures show that monthly factory gate - or wholesale - prices fell by 1.2% in February.

German manufacturing contracted further in March, a survey showed today, compounding fears that unresolved trade disputes are exacerbating a slowdown in Europe's biggest economy.

Sterling held above $1.31 today after recovering overnight when European Union leaders gave Prime Minister Theresa May a two-week reprieve - until April 12 - to decide how to leave the European Union.

Thomas Cook has announced plans to close 21 high street stores in the UK, resulting in 320 job losses.

Building material group, Kingspan, has partnered with a foundation that removes plastic from the ocean, and the company plans to reuse as much of the plastic recovered as it can in its production.