The trade association representing the freight and logistics industry has confirmed that it will file a complaint with the Ombudsman over the country’s new postcode system.

The Department of Communication, Energy and Natural Resources report into oil refineries was commissioned well in advance of the expiry of Whitegate’s oil refining obligation in 2016 and yet recommends that the department find out what the ConocoPhilips intends to do with their Irish unit, which they have already put up for sale.

An English-based energy firm yesterday confirmed that it has lodged an application with the Irish Government to carry out fracking exploration in west Clare.

Our Government is blowing its trumpet over next generation broadband (NGB), that is alleged to offer greater speeds.

Oil and gas exploration companies are being invited to apply for new authorisations in Irish waters.