Peter Mandelson called today for new leadership in Europe to give the EU a key role in the world.

Perhaps inevitably, Andrew’s account of MI5’s activities in relation to the Provisionals is not a full one, although interesting new details emerge.

A CORK publican has called time on a Kerry hostelry’s claims to have the cheapest pints in the country.

Irish intelligence services kept reports of Joe Dolan’s tour of Russia in a classified file marked Communist Activities, newly released papers reveal.

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey revealed a jump in underlying UK profits today, but racked up an overall loss thanks to hefty write downs in its overseas markets.

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey today said it expected “subdued” conditions in the British property market to continue into the New Year.

THERE was some disquiet during the week over the disclosure that G2 (military intelligence) were keeping files on civilians like Anthony Coughlan, as well as the usual suspects who had previously had connections with subversive organisations.

THE Irish Secret Service should be monitored by a Dáil committee, Fine Gael said yesterday.

WE DON’T know who they are or what exactly they do, but we can tell you they spent almost €1 million last year