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Weather-related disruption at ports in northern Europe and the diversion of vessels away from the Red Sea are causing congestion at container terminals, AP Moller-Maersk said in an update to customers today.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Davos for the World Economic Forum, which has so far been dominated by the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Dealz owner Pepco Group cautioned today that inventory levels could be impacted if disruptions to shipments through the Suez Canal due to attacks by Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militants in the Red Sea continues during 2024.

Drinks group C&C said today that trading over the key Christmas time was resilient despite some bad weather in the UK, adding that its full year operating profits are expected to be in line with current market expectations.

Cartier jewellery-owner Richemont has today reported lower third-quarter sales in Europe, becoming the latest luxury company to post a slowdown in demand.

Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment has reported a 15% increase in revenues for the three months to the end of December but its US revenues were below guidance.

AECOM expects the value of the construction industry in Ireland to be in the region of €32 billion this year, similar to last year.

There was a slight increase in the number of homes available to rent under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme at the end of last year.

Tens of thousands of workers are taking to picket lines across Northern Ireland today in one of the biggest strikes in a generation.

Ireland has once again topped a league table of European countries for issuing data fines.

Samsung's latest premium smartphones, unveiled today, will have multiple AI functions, such as simultaneous translation of foreign language phone calls, in the company's latest push to challenge Apple.

The Health and Safety Authority is to embark on a two week farm safety inspection campaign, focusing on livestock safety during the calving season.

Contentious plans for the €100m redevelopment of the landmark and 'outdated' St Stephen's Green shopping centre in Dublin have been stalled.

A former bouncer at Dublin's biggest gay bar, The George, has denied to the Workplace Relations Commission that he pushed a transgender woman down a flight of stairs at the venue during pride month last summer.

The High Court has appointed jointed provisional liquidators to a financial firm that issues prepaid cards allowing customers to buy goods and services throughout the European Union.

The Government's AI Advisory Council met for the first time today.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has voiced support for its Northern Ireland affiliate unions engaging in industrial action tomorrow.

The news the Chinese market is once again open for Irish beef exports is very welcome for farmers.

The National Assets Management Agency has been accused by a British MP of "running away" with £15m earmarked to help British residents affected by a tower block that has fire safety and structural issues.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that China has agreed to reopen imports of Irish beef.