A firm of consultants has called for €140bn worth of investment in areas like transport, schools, healthcare and energy over the next 15 years.

A NEW service to help companies become better corporate citizens was launched in Dublin yesterday.

Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government Martin Cullen will announce details of the first phase of a major economic development plan for Portlaoise this week.

Former Irish international rugby star Peter Clohessy added his voice today to growing opposition to a smoking ban due to be introduced in pubs.