THE country’s largest group of electrical employers has applied to withdraw from the legally-binding agreement which sets pay and conditions for 10,000 workers in the industry – sparking fears of crippling strikes.

FORMER trade union boss Peter Cassells yesterday recommended that Dublin Airport make a contribution of €10 million to Cork for pensions and other funding requirements in the separation of the two airports.

THE Government’s attempt to resolve the bitter debt row between Dublin and Cork airports is “entirely flawed”, the country’s largest business network said yesterday.

The man appointed by the Government to mediate between Shell and the Rossport Five has recommended that the Corrib gas pipeline be re-routed.

SO JUST who is the real Leinster Leader? The Labour Party would have you believe it’s none other than their East constituency Euro candidate Peter Cassells.