Conroy Gold and Natural Resources is likely to finally apply next year for planning permission for the establishment of the Republic’s first commercial gold mine.

With the arrest of the leader of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams, TD, it was interesting to hear the Democratic Unionist Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson, accuse leading Sinn Féin figures of using "bully boy" tactics in relation to the party’s future support of the PSNI.

Fastnet Oil and Gas is in advanced negotiations with international oil and gas companies to farm out its assets in the Celtic Sea.

A €10 million company headquarters that will create 100 jobs was opened yesterday by Trade Minister Micheál Martin.