A Catholic priest found not guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl is embroiled in a row with his order and the Archbishop of Dublin over claims they are punishing him for being accused.

A report showing the slow advancement of women in politics and other important positions must be taken seriously by the Government, the National Women’s Council of Ireland has warned.

US insurance giant Liberty Mutual has said that its Irish business is driving the group’s operations in Europe.

Danske Bank will continue to trim its business as Denmark’s largest lender adjusts to a post-crisis client landscape that chief executive Thomas Borgen says is "changing rapidly".