IRELAND plans to become the first European nation to sell sovereign sukuk — Islam-approved financial certificates — as its equal tax treatment for Islamic-finance products attracts investors.

AN exploration of the development of multi-denominational education would cause many blushing faces in government circles.

ONE of Dublin’s landmark hotels, the Shelbourne on St Stephen’s Green, could be under new ownership after the venture capital group that runs its parent company handed control of the group to its creditors.

A PRINCIPAL has threatened to close his school to draw the education minister’s attention to the building which he says is falling down around his ears.