An estimated 35,000 homes need to be built every year for the next decade to bridge the gap between supply and demand, according to a report on the Irish property market.

Consumer spending showing signs of modest growth amid rapid increases in spending on “big ticket” items such as houses and cars.

EDUCATION Minister Mary Hanafin has offered to facilitate a resolution to difficulties at Marino Institute of Education (MIE) despite a report from its trustees criticising her department.

THE consultants who cleared the Marino Institute of Education (MIE) of bullying and financial irregularities raised serious questions about financial procedures in their report to the Christian Brothers trustees.