The UK's Environment Agency is facing a furious backlash as communities in the south west already hit by flooding were warned that more could be on the way.

Don't tax employment on budget day.

Chambers Ireland says the failure of the government to tackle public sector allowances will have a knock-on effect in other areas of the economy.

Chambers Ireland has said that, while the most effective property tax collection mechanism must be employed, the funds raised must be "earmarked exclusively to fund local services".

Some 65% of businesses support the introduction of a domestic property tax, according to a survey published today.

The number of registrations for the household charge has jumped by 25% in the past week.

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has defended moves to force employers to pay for workers’ sick leave, saying they stand to gain most from the new measures.

Yesterday was one of the busiest days this year for Irish retailers, according to Chambers Ireland.

The employers' rebate for redundancies was slashed by 75% in today's Budget cuts and Chambers Ireland have said this could lead to further lay-offs.

Chambers Ireland has said that, while the Government’s priority in Budget 2012 must be to return the public finances to a sound position, capital investment must be prioritised as a means of unblocking bottlenecks and enhancing productivity.

Ryanair has announced a 20% increase in half year profits.

Chambers Ireland has said that the latest figures from the CSO give a further indication of "stabilization" in the wider economy.

Ryanair has announced a profit of €139m for the first quarter as traffic grew 18%.

The fast-food sector has taken on the joint labour committee system and won.

The number of people signing on the dole has increased further, taking the unemployment rate to 14.8%.

Chambers Ireland has today welcomed the signing of the order to reduce the minimum wage to €7.65 per hour from February 1.

Chambers Ireland has said maintaining Ireland's 12.5% corporation tax rate will be "a crucial element" in sustaining Ireland’s return to growth and must be "non-negotiable" in any agreement.

Chambers Ireland have said that this morning’s Live Register figures are "a major concern to business".

Chambers Ireland have called on the Department of Education and Science to review Friday’s decision to shut all schools in light of the change in weather conditions in many parts of the country.

Chambers Ireland have welcomed the decision of Government to walk away from the public sector pay talks.

THE Munster Council has stressed the importance of balanced development plans for GAA clubs if they wish to avoid having “fantastic facilities but limited playing resources”.

Chambers Ireland have said the Government must face down any opposition to severe spending cuts in December's Budget.

Ryanair has said it will reduce its Shannon base by 75% - cutting its aircraft numbers from four to one – if the Government does not remove the €10 tourist tax or if the airport fails to reduce its cost base by 50%.

Chambers Ireland have welcomed Bord Pleanala's approval for a new interconnector linking Ireland to Wales.

Major changes to the tax system are expected to be recommended by the Commission on Taxation when it launches its report later today.

Ryanair today announced the appointment of Ken O’Toole as Director of New Route Development.

ANYONE eating a normal amount of Irish pork over the past three months will suffer no ill-effects from the dioxin contamination, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

I WISH to correct inaccurate and misleading references to ESB in your editorial (November 13) dealing with climate change and headlined ‘Sleepwalking towards a disaster’.

A consumer watchdog said it was “staggered” by moves by Ryanair to cancel bookings made through price comparison websites.

CRISTIANO RONALDO last night insisted he has no agreement to join Real Madrid and announced that he expects to be out for up to 12 weeks after an ankle operation.

The Food Safety Authority is warning consumers about a poisonous batch of frozen mussels.

Former New Zealand international Robbie Deans has been appointed the new coach of Australia.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today advised a product recall is being carried out on two Marks & Spencer houmous products, namely Piquillo Pepper Topped Houmous and Reduced Fat Houmous.

Energy ministers from the world’s richest countries today called for market-oriented approaches to increasing supplies and said significant investments would be needed in production, transportation and processing of resources.

The Chambers of Commerce of Ireland (CCI) today called on all employers to review and revise their health and safety procedures and to fully comply with the new Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which came into force today.

INSPECTIONS of hospital A&E units will be pointless if the Health and Safety Authority doesn’t make any significant recommendations to improve conditions, a consultant said yesterday.

Ryanair today announced it had sold its fleet of 20 Boeing 737-200 aircraft to Autodirect Aviation, including spare engines and parts for a total consideration of $10m (€8.15m).

Ryanair will launch a new daily flight service from Dublin to Salou in Spain on April 29.

The British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in the summer of 2005 will consist of 10 matches, including a three-Test series against the All Blacks.

Ryanair has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for up to 10 Boeing 737-800 next generation aircraft with RBS Aviation Capital a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Scotland.

An advice booklet specifically aimed at the farming community has been published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

New EU Regulations on the labeling of fish and seafood have come into effect on the Irish market for the first time.

Manchester United have admitted speculation surrounding players' supposed wage demands could cause dressing-room unrest.