Irish companies will be able to compete for roughly €12bn in lucrative infrastructure projects that will be open for tender across Africa over the next five years, according to a new report released, entitled Winning Business in Africa — Building a Cluster for Infrastructure Projects.

BUSINESS owners could face massive costs under a new European Union directive to combat radiation damage, it was warned over the weekend.

Business owners could face massive costs under a new European Union directive to combat radiation damage, it was warned today.

The Irish Engineering Enterprises Federation says the retention of the 12.5% corporation tax rate is vital to keep the sector in competition.

Spiraling steel prices and supply problems could force Irish engineering companies to halt production later this year, industry insiders warned.