Strong figures will increase pressure on the Government to spend more and more

With big deposit books, the major lenders should have no need to increase costs to borrowers

The power sharing institutions remain in place, but they need to achieve more

Keir Starmer now seems more willing to point to the economic costs of Brexit

The actions of the US president were blatantly illegal, but others are slow to criticise

The agreement looks likely to be concluded in the coming weeks

Concerted action by the responsible bodies is essential - so is a change in mindset by drivers

While the sap has indeed sunk in many trees, by no means all of nature is hibernating now

The core importance of natural infrastructure is still not being recognised

Irishness is at the core of the appeal of a new generation of stars

As the new year dawns, there is no shortage of reasons for concern

Despite talk of progress, major obstacles remain

Kate O’Connor and a string of other athletes, swimmers and boxers show the value of proper funding and investment

The files cast new light on Anglo-Irish tensions over the Troubles in Northern Ireland

A move by the US to impose ban on those involved in digital regulation and monitoring in the EU is ominous

There were fears of upheaval due to Trump’s tariffs, but so far Ireland has avoided major damage

The problems were well diagnosed. What was missing was urgency

Historical US commitments to democracy and global relationships are being reshaped

At Christmas we draw from our deep well of tradition and custom

The increase in journey volumes has been relentless, reflecting growth in the economy and in Dublin’s population