Production at Irish factories fell in February by 12.4%, the steepest monthly decline since June 2014, possibly hinting at a slowdown of a remarkable expansion that has driven Ireland’s GDP.

Farmers and meat factories are jointly pushing for full access to US beef markets.

Eurozone manufacturing growth eased in April but factories raised prices for the first time in eight months, according to a survey that also showed headcount rose at the fastest pace in nearly four years.

A group lobbying for better working conditions in Bangladesh clothes factories has called on O’Neills to be transparent in how its sports gear is manufactured.