All counties except Offaly recorded annual growth in capital spending with Louth reporting the strongest year-on-year growth

New office will serve as operational backbone for the company’s European business

SMES say they are being ‘squeezed from all sides’ against backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and rising fuel prices

Appeal from local residents concerned over density of accommodation in the area was rejected

Appeals board reassures nearby waste disposal site that it should not fear objections from future residents over smells and noise

Irish farmers hit with price rise double the EU average as European Commission proposes package of measures to ensure supplies

Middle East ceasefire and government energy support measures have helped confidence