Ireland's tax system for multinationals will be under the spotlight today as TDs and Senators in the Oireachtas Tax Sub-Committee examine the issue.

In a recent presentation, Trinity College Dublin’s economics professor Frank Barry said the modern European variation on the age-old question of “what do women really want” is “what do the Germans really want?”

The eurozone has still not agreed on a banking resolution regime that will solve the looming crisis in the region, according to economist Colm McCarthy.

One of Ireland’s leading scientists working in the field of stem cell therapy is to receive a major award in recognition of his work.

LONGSHOT La Collina gave veteran Curragh trainer Kevin Prendergast his fourth Keeneland Phoenix Stakes success when swooping late to foil the Aidan O’Brien trained favourite Power in yesterday’s Group 1 feature at the Curragh.

A GENERAL increase in global IT spend over the coming months could significantly benefit the jobs market here, a conference has heard.

A new study aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of adult stem cells in combating the loss of vision in diseases such as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

CORK corner-forward Patrick Horgan showed some real class as Glen Rovers defeated Blackrock 3-11 to 0-15 in a top-class Evening Echo Cork SHC quarter-final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

Glen Rovers 3-11 Blackrock 0-15

IRISH maternity hospitals need to soften their opposition to the collection and preservation of stem cells from the umbilical cords of newborns, according to one of the country’s leading stem cell researchers.

IRELAND’S policy of Foreign Direct Investment is credited with spawning the Celtic Tiger.

GROUNDBREAKING clinical trials using adult stem cells to treat patients with advanced heart disease are expected to get underway in Ireland within the next two years.

NUI Galway has announced plans to test adult stem cells on heart disease patients, in a bid to develop new treatments for the illness.

ST NICKS’ chances of victory against St Finbarr’s in tonight’s Cork SFC game at Páirc Uí Rinn (6.45pm) have been dealt a massive blow following the departures of goalkeeper Peter Cuthbert and full-back Donal Óg O’Donovan to the States for the summer.

IN ALL the coverage of the 2003 Budget, very little attention was given to one of its most significant provisions.

By Ryle Dwyer Since last October, Michael Lowry has been the main focus of the Moriarty Tribunal and, when it reconvenes in October, he will again be the focus of attention.