The Government has been urged, by a gas exploration company active in Irish waters, to clarify its long-term position on offshore drilling or risk losing inward investment.

Irish-focused exploration company Predator Oil and Gas is set to raise £1.3m (€1.5m) by floating on the London Stock Exchange, ahead of developing various prospects it holds off the coasts of Ireland and Trinidad in the Caribbean.

Election campaigning hasn’t started yet, of course. Oh, dear no, whatever gave you that idea? It’s only a coincidence that the Coalition is going to great lengths to create the illusion that the recovery is in full swing

THE 2005 Lions tour of New Zealand is expected to cost €8 million, which will be raised in sponsorship and licensing opportunities.