OECD warns over stagnating productivity and House of Fraser woes

Quinn warned Brexit was ‘the greatest existential threat Ireland has faced in peace time’

Top official queried public benefits of €250,000 a year spend on think tank’s forum

European visitors account for growing share of market

Tourism Ireland chief tells House of Lords committe freedom of movement North and South is crucial

Review: Seán O’Rourke, The Right Hook, Marian Finucane and Off The Ball

Head of British Irish Chamber of Commerce questions claims about rediverted FDI

A future queen of England, Irish film stars, Sir Winston Churchill, the duchess who owned Arkle, the sheepskin brigade, and Tipperary’s best-bred are among the cast in a captivating racecourse scene

Weekend Read: Michael D’s public success, popular touch and work rate have confounded sceptics who doubted if a 74-year-old with a bad knee could do the job. But behind the scenes are episodes of tetchiness, a high staff turnover, and tension between the President and Government officials

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council says Government is planning significant deviation

Economic forecasts ‘rubbish’, economist tells media conference

Report cites over 170 budget lines in ‘innovation space’

But think tank says Government policies do not focus enough on long-term unemployment

Exports and consumer spending rise but GDP growth fails to meet projections

Fall due to steep decline in bank bailout costs, down to €280m from €6.8bn in 2011

Pent-up demand may explain the latest trend but repossessions could see price falls

Comment: Business interaction doesn’t only reduce the propensity to violence out of self-interest – it brings people together

CSO figures show one in 10 over-65s were living on breadline in 2011

Zone returns to growth after longest recession since euro was created in 1999