ABOVE all else, the blocking of the latest round of grant aid by IDA Ireland to Intel’s latest project in Leixlip, Co Kildare, highlights just how sensitive an issue inward investment is to this economy.

DOZENS of dilapidated primary schools could be closed by striking teachers as they protest against the lack of Government funding for modern buildings.

THE Central Bank has cut its forecasts for the Irish economy this year saying rising unemployment and a weak international environment will mean that growth will be subdued.

FEARS that consumers will bear the brunt the €300 million levy imposed on the banks was one of the hot post-Budget topics yesterday.

Many people intend to vote No to Nice in order to punish Fianna Fail for the secret cutbacks that have been introduced since the election.