Simon Harris

The investment will see the group focus on its packaging division

It’s getting tougher to sell the Irish message of ‘careful now’

Eurogroup meeting in Brussels next week expected to be dominated by new economic threat from US

On migration, politicians are specialising in the Janus strategy of facing two ways at once

‘He’s supposed to be the prime minister, so why is he carrying his own bag?’ - Micheál makes waves in China

Figures come from briefing material drawn up for Simon Harris on his appointment in December as Minister for Finance

Putting your head above the parapet in Trump’s America risks sanction

Tánaiste in hot water over comments on immigration and homelessness, but insists his position has been consistent

Tánaiste continues official visit to California

Trip by former party senator and general secretary in 2019 has attracted renewed criticism in recent days

Simon Harris defended by Independent councillor Malachy Steenson

The number of unsuccessful asylum seekers who left Ireland was up 89% last year

Patrick O’Donovan says he has deactivated his X account over concerns around Grok

A masterclass by the farming lobby captured both the Government and Opposition

Tánaiste welcomed figures but also pointed to companies frontloading exports in response to US moves

Tánaiste ‘would imagine’ rules on accessing State’s skies were followed on previous flight

Venezuelan president’s capture by US is ‘complex when it comes to international law’, says Tánaiste

Record corporation tax receipts and strong growth in imports indicate the strength of the IT and pharma sectors on which we rely heavily

Plus: National Concert Hall can’t stop the music; and a Clarewoman at Sellafield

With a healthy majority thanks to Independents, the Coalition should have time to get a grip on the issues of most concern to voters

Spending of windfall corporation taxes is an exercise in political expediency that we will almost certainly regret when the tide goes out

As the new year dawns, there is no shortage of reasons for concern

Simon Harris said ‘significant number’ of people in emergency accommodation ‘don’t have a housing right in Ireland’

Homeless executive chief rejects Tánaiste’s view, saying people who ‘can’t establish a right to housing ... are sent on their way’

In a wide-ranging interview, the Tánaiste responds to criticism of his statements on immigration, defends his social media usage and defends his credentials to be Minister for Finance

Outcome of appeal cannot upset the election of President Catherine Connolly - judges

It was a weird political year, featuring a humiliating presidential election for the Government parties and a far happier time for the Opposition

Minister for Housing, James Browne said the additional funding would enable many more small and medium house-builders to get involved

Discord dominated in the Dáil, Fianna Fáil tripped up in the race for the Áras and housing hasn’t gone away, you know

One of the many negative effects of the housing crisis is making Ireland a cold place for culture in all its forms

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance promises fresh era of financial planning

Coalition publishes new Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan, setting out spending for next five years

Tánaiste’s victim-impact statement submitted to court as woman jailed for threatening online messages

British ambassador in attendance reminded of Irish position on Palestine protesters at final Dáil sitting

Sandra Barry (40) Tor an Rí, Balgaddy, Co Lucan has received a six-month prison sentence

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Ministers will also consider plans for public interest test for judicial reviews to prevent delays to infrastructure projects

Department of Defence believed there was agreement at ministerial adviser level for Ireland to seek money under EU loan scheme

Devices sighted in skies of Dublin Bay on night Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy landed in State

Government sides with Labour in row over Leaders’ Questions pecking order