A call has been made for the Government to expand the Irish diplomatic corp in the fast-growing emerging economies.

A suite of measures to boost the property market and job creation have been announced by the finance minister.

DESPITE dairy market uncertainty, the general consensus points to increased product supply being absorbed by improving demand up to mid-year, according to Rabobank — which should keep prices paid to farmers at a reasonable level.

More than 30 firms from the Republic and the North take part in one of the biggest trade missions to Russia this week.