Ibec has called for an extended Brexit transition period - even in the case of the UK leaving the EU with no deal agreed.

Ashley Iveson gives his opinion on all 40 runners for the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree.

Research by J&E Davy shows that there was a rise in household incomes last year up to the end of September.

It is the first day back for the Dáil after the summer break.

Noel Meade admits he is concerned about the ground for Road To Riches ahead of his run in tomorrow's Guinness Kerry National at Listowel.

Irish businesses are being reassured over a new tax plan launched this week by US President Donald Trump.

Employers' group IBEC has said the economy needs a strong stable government in place as soon as possible.

IBEC says Irish people are feeling positive about the future.

The Government is being warned of increased pressure on infrastructure and public services as a result of improved economic conditions.

Nearly four in 10 (39%) Irish companies will not be able to award a pay increase this year, according to a survey from IBEC.

A Co Westmeath scientist could be on the verge of solving the problem of cartillage repair.

A group representing businesses expects economic growth to hit 5.7% this year, the strongest rate in Europe.

The Jobs Minister claims Ireland can be a "magnet" for companies, despite the abolition of the "double Irish".

A new report from employers group IBEC claims Ireland's income tax regime is one of the most punitive in Europe.

IBEC has become the latest body to upgrade its growth forecast for the Irish economy.

Employers group IBEC says the Government can hit its budgetary targets with adjustments of just €200m.

IBEC claims businesses need to be able to increase their prices in order to keep growing.

IBEC is predicting a new phase of strong economic growth following Ireland's exit from the bailout programme.

A new survey shows that 27% of Irish companies plan to take on new staff next year.

A new report by IBEC shows that recovery within the jobs market exceeded expectations in the first half of this year.

There has been a significant jump in confidence in the domestic business sector.

Business group IBEC has called on the government to abandon plans to raise a further 500 million in taxes in the next Budget.

One in four employers are planning to hire new workers in the coming months, according to a survey conducted by the Irish Business and Employers Federation.

The European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is in Dublin today where he will address 400 of the continent's top business people.

Business group IBEC has said it expects this year to be a turning point for the economy.

IBEC has said employers are increasingly optimistic about their prospects for 2013.

Employers group IBEC is today urging the Government not to introduce any measures in the Budget which would increase the cost of doing business.

A new report published by IBEC this morning is recommending that the Government release additional voluntary contribution pensions in order to boost the economy.

The economy remains on track to expand by about 1% this year despite difficult international market conditions, it was claimed.

IBEC is calling for the creation of a new state-backed investment bank.

Business sentiment slumped in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest IBEC survey.

The cost of goods and services increased by 2.1% in the year to the end of February, according to latest data published today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Millions of viewers are expected to tune in this weekend as Ireland hosts snooker's top stars in Galway.

Employers' group IBEC has said that the outlook for Irish exports remains positive going into 2012, despite the eurozone crisis impacting severely on the confidence levels of Irish companies.

Seasonally adjusted manufacturing output was up over 7% in October compared to the previous month, figures released today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show.

The Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) has today called for a radical new approach to how child benefit payments are made.

People working in education are still the highest paid, according to the latest National Employment Survey (NES), which is based on figures from 2008 and 2009.

Consumers are still reluctant to spend their money, according to new figures showing the volume of retail sales down by 2.1% in the year to May.

The number of people signing on is continuing to climb, with 457,948 people on the Live Register in June.

More small firms are planning to recruit than make lay-offs for the first time in two years, a survey has revealed.

The domestic economy suffered a dramatic slump at the start of the year, official figures have revealed.

A new EU survey has found that hourly labour costs in Ireland for the last quarter of 2010 fell by 1.2%.

Stephen Maguire has given up the chance to land a £60,000 (€69,063) jackpot this weekend to be present at the birth of his third child.

Business sentiment has improved in the last quarter.