The US makers of Jim Beam, Canadian Club and Makers Mark have been sued for $100 million (€76.8m) by an importer that claims Beam Inc and its Cooley Distillery unit broke a contract to supply it with Michael Collins Irish Whiskey.

A FIANNA FÁIL politician paid for her own flights and expenses on a city council-led delegation to China, it emerged last night.

CORK’S business leaders will sign a new agreement with one of China’s biggest and most influential business groups this week, which could lead to a surge in trade between the two countries.