Whatever the shape of the next European Parliament and whatever the final outcome of Brexit, it is vital to Irish interests that we maintain and foster good relations with as many of our friends and neighbours as possible, in particular smaller nations that, by virtue of their limited scale, tend to have similar problems to us.

All-Ireland electricity prices will likely rise only slightly this year, after falling sharply in 2016, a supplier to the Irish market has predicted.

A SURGE in potato production and predatory retail pricing have left growers facing a possible wipeout, according to IFA national potato committee chairman Thomas Carpenter.

TULLOW Oil has said exploration will focus on Africa and India this year to boost reserves.