New Zealand has launched an investigation into the incoming governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.

The Government has agreed to nominate Gabriel Makhlouf as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.

The Restaurants Association of Ireland says the increase - from 9%to 13.5% - has led to an average of one restaurant closing down every week.

Three establishments in Dublin, three in Galway and one in Cork were ordered to close.

One of the country's leading HPV vaccine campaigners Laura Brennan has died at the age of 26.

The Irish Cancer Society has said it has welcomed Kate O’Connell’s proposed new law that will ban advertisements of so-called cancer “treatments” to the general public.

The ban on opening pubs on Good Friday could come to an end today.

“Presenting the figure of 1.3% is a selective use of the data in an attempt to undermine the real impact of drinking and driving.”

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has revealed that 106 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses for breaches of food safety legislation in 2016.

Woah! What a night!

The future father-in-law of a Cork man whose stag has caused a storm of controversy has defended him as a “decent guy” who would not knowingly offend anyone, Roy Keane has revealed that he wouldn’t swap his time working with Alex Ferguson ’for anything’ and picture goes viral after two girls kiss in front of No protestors in Dublin. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this lunchtime.

The Chief Executive of the National Treasury Management Agency is to retire early in the new year.

The Chief Executive of the FAI John Delaney has broken down while speaking about the cyber-bullying of his partner by Irish soccer fans.

Dublin will host one last-16 game and three group games at Euro 2020, UEFA has announced.

Dublin's Lord Mayor says that some residents living near Croke Park have contacted the US Embassy asking the US President Barack Obama to intervene in the Garth Brooks' debacle.

As the Bewleys/Moran hotel chain offers to fully refund all pre-paid rooms booked for the Garth Brooks concert, there have been calls for Ticketmaster to refund fans’ booking fees as well as the ticket price.

The Chief Executive of the Health Information and Quality Authority is to step down.

The HSE claims it is looking into the scale of the pension arrangements of the former Chief Executive of the Central Remedial Clinic Paul Kiely.

Ways to expand and progress the pub sector in Dublin will be discussed during a special conference toda

The Restaurants Association of Ireland claims some businesses are losing up to €3,500 per day as a result of water restrictions in Dublin.

A crowd of 80,000 will fill Croke Park today for the sell-out All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Cork and Clare.

A group of professionals, calling themselves concerned Irish citizens, have launched a campaign to scrap the Seanad.

The age old adage that you should be careful what you wish for is certainly holding true for Darren Clarke, just eight months after what was described as an “unseemly” politicking for the Ryder Cup captaincy.

The National Consumer Agency is today naming and shaming companies that have let down shoppers.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has raised the prospect of redundancies in the public service saying workers cannot have the full protection of employment without the 'Croke Park II' deal.

Dublin City Council has said that night-time water restrictions will continue tonight and possibly until the weekend.

State Street says it took swift and appropriate disciplinary action after a misappropriation of Irish State funds.

TDs will today meet with the Chief Executive of the Irish Insurance Federation, Michael Kemp, in an effort to find out why many insurance companies have stopped offering full home or business insurance cover.

The Chief Executive of the Irish Sports Council John Tracey has said that investment is the key to getting a medal return in high-performance competitions.

The Chief Executive of the National Aquatic Centre says the Aquazone facility will remain closed until they are satisfied everything is in order at the pool.

The Chief Executive of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) John Corrigan today set out a roadmap for Ireland’s phased re-entry to the international bond markets over the coming 18 months.

The Pensions Board have expressed serious concern over the declining number of occupational pensions.

Chief executive of the Local Government Management Agency Paul McSweeny said that he expects a lot of activity next week from people paying the household charge.

The Chief Executive of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), Brendan McDonagh, has welcomed measures dealing with the property market announced as part of the Budget for 2012.

The Irish Heart Foundation has said that the Government has missed an opportunity with its 25 cent increase on tobacco in today's Budget.

The Chief Executive of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) will appear before the Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning.

Calls to The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline have spiked following the broadcast of a television programme depicting a sexually violent storyline.

Shamrock Rovers have been given the all-clear to play their home games at the Tallaght Stadium for the group stages of the Europa League.

The Road Safety Authority is rejecting claims that the new drink-driving regime sends out the wrong message.

The Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has confirmed that he will not reappoint the members of the Dublin Airport Authority unless they comply with the new salary cap for chief executives of State bodies.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland closed four restaurants in February because of poor food safety and hygiene practices.

THE FAI last night confirmed plans to reduce ticket prices for international matches along with sweeping cost cutting measures including pay cuts and redundancies.

The Opel-GPA Hurling Team of the Year has been announced ahead of the awards ceremony at the Citywest Hotel on Friday. The selected team includes 14 of the players who received All-Star awards last month.

All of the players who received GAA All-Star Football awards last Friday night have been shortlisted for OPEL-GPA Football Team of the Year accolades, following the announcement of the nominees today.