India has withdrawn 86% of its paper money in a bid to eradicate tax evasion, but a world that follows suit may not be very democratic, writes John Hearne.

A pilot project to help make Cork a cash-free city has been hailed a success after new figures showed it encouraged more people to switch from cash to cards.

A smart-parking initiative has been launched in Cork as hurling legend Jimmy Barry Murphy prepares, tonight, to light up the city for Christmas.