Cross-border shopping jumps, the Microsoft emails case and TV3 unveils its rugby first 15

The US Supreme Court is likely to give its verdict in the Microsoft emails case which is of particular interest to Ireland. Elaine Edwards brings you up to speed on what's happening while Karlin Lillignton gives her insights into the latest moves.

Cross-border shoppingjumped sharply this year to an estimated €418 million from €385 million in 2016 as shoppers in the South headed north to take advantage of the drop in value of sterling. Charlie Taylor reports.

After a difficult year for television advertising, TV3 Group is looking to its first Six Nations and the debut of Ireland's Got Talent to kick-start its 2018, says managing director Pat Kiely. "It is going to be one hell of a quarter for us," said Mr Kiely as the broadcaster "cut the ribbon" on its coverage of the rugby tournament, to which it has the television rights for the next four years. Laura Slattery has the details.

There is no risk to foreign direct investment in the Irish financial services sector from US tax reforms, Minister of State with responsibility for financial services Michael D'Arcy has said. Simon Carswell reports.

Ireland risks shooting itself in the foot in crucial Microsoft email case

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Irish Government authorises submission of brief in Microsoft warrant case

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TV3 poised to score ‘one hell of a quarter’ with Six Nations

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Convention Centre Dublin named world’s leading conference venue

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Dublin's office landscape is in the process of a transformation with 26 office blocks demolished and replaced since 2014, according to a new report from Savills Ireland, writes Laura Slattery

Leasing specialist First Citizen Finance lost 466,000 euros in 2016, writes Barry O'Halloran, as it wound down a car loans business, but expects a stronger performance this year on the back of a change in focus.

Global sales of Baileys and other Irish cream liqueur look set to break the 100 million bottle barrier for the first time this year as they rebound after a "lost decade" during which the spirit went out of fashion. Charlie Taylor reports.

Pilita Clark wonders why one earth successful women keep mum about their children and Chris Johns wonders what happens when the big Brexit fudge becomes too hard to digest.