Trump fans, artists and farmers: The people who would be Ireland’s president

The election race starts in earnest next week. A hard road lies ahead for the hopefuls

FF calls for Office of President to be subject to FOI

Fianna Fáil says it will consider legislation in September

Higgins declares fitness for another seven years at the Áras

President responds to calls from Senator for candidates’ medical records to be released

Presidential candidate for Sinn Féin to be announced in September

David Cullinane says person put forward will embody changes of recent Irish referendums

Why do business people run for president? They just want to be loved

Caveat: Proviso of pitch for office is that business success precludes need for money

Joan Freeman asks councils to hold meetings to help possible presidential candidates

Commentator and barrister Noel Whelan confirms he will not stand as candidate

Presidential candidates: FG may restrict who councillors can help

Varadkar may ask councillors to facilitate only ‘truly Independent’ candidates

FG may allow councillors back rivals to Higgins presidency bid

Taoiseach: Issue of allowing councillors facilitate candidates into race yet to be decided

Sinn Féin to run presidential candidate against Michael D Higgins

Decision by Sinn Féin ensures there will be a presidential election in October

Fine Gael to canvass for the re-election of President Higgins

Some Áras hopefuls should not be taken seriously, says Flanagan

Minister says he supports Michael D Higgins remaining in office unopposed

FF and FG may leave Higgins run unopposed for second term

Campaign cost ahead of general election may calm parties’ enthusiasm for fielding names

The best business books of 2017 and the ones to avoid

A trawl through this year’s offerings unearths a few inspirational gems among the dross

Harry Hughes of Portwest named EY Entrepreneur of the Year

Co Mayo-headquartered safety wear company recorded revenues of over €140m in 2016

Tension mounts as Entrepreneur of the Year award winner to be named

The 24 finalists together employ over 5,200 people with revenues of more than €477m

It is perfectly acceptable to wear your passion on your sleeve

Candid interviews with high-profile Irish personalities focuses on purpose and drive

Comeback kids: Entrepreneurs who survived the bust

Caveat: Ability to bounce back from failure is the true measure of an entrepreneur

Water controversy: election threat lifted for now

All parties share some responsibility for an appalling mess

Last-minute deal on water charges agreed as FG demands met

Fianna Fáil performed U-turn and cannot be trusted, says Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin

Coveney warns against ‘legally unsound’ water report

Fianna Fáil says penalties for excessive use of water should be covered in the legislation

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