Shares in Laird dropped the most on record after the supplier to Apple pared its outlook, citing “brutal” price competition from Asian parts providers and sluggish demand from the mobile industry.

Our nation’s leaders need to avoid putting all their educational eggs in one basket, writes education correspondent Niall Murray

Changes to college entry requirements could get more students performing better in Leaving Certificate maths and help improve Ireland’s competitiveness, education experts have told a key economic advisory group.