Potential jobs boost of 12,000 in sector within six years, says SEAI

Martin Shanahan will take up the role in August

National Competiveness Council issues stark warning about country’s cost base

SCSI report forecasts the creation of 30,000 new jobs but warns revival will not return the industry to pre-2009 levels of activity

Minister says it is vital wage rises are not excessive

The vast majority of people in mortgage arrears in Ireland can’t make ends meet despite having full-time jobs. But why?

The 50 people - in public service, business and law - who run the Republic

Forfás report shows health care 35 per cent more than average in 18 member states

The narrative for a social partnership process to keep the lid on wages is gathering momentum

It can be hard to make the right college choice - should you go with your heart’s desire or pick a course with good career prospects?

Organisation has 80,000 clients, a turnover of €189 million and employs 3,800 staff at home and abroad

Demand for ICT skills set to grow at 5 per cent a year up to 2018, report by Forfás says

Potential could be limited if right policies to develop talent aren’t in place

Bill to ban payments will also make adjustments to party leaders’ allowances

Key sectors of the economy offer excellent long-term employment prospects

Irish taxpayers have spent a considerable sum on publicly-funded research since the creation of Science Foundation Ireland

Company highlights expansion in its energy management division

The number seeking places in arts and science degrees is unchanged

Report finds number of Irish people aspiring to be entrepreneurs is well below EU average

Dairy growth now on track, representing a real prize for the Irish economy in both jobs and added value