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Around one in ten adults on the island of Ireland play golf at least once a year, with the sport contributing €717 million annually directly to the economy as well as supporting 15,600 jobs, according to a new study from Golf Ireland.

US President Donald Trump could extend a July deadline for higher tariffs on imports, the White House has said.

The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said there is a strong appetite at EU level for a trade deal with the United States.

Some Northern Ireland Water workers are taking part in a one-day strike over pay after they accused management of "failing to deliver a fair and equitable pay rise for 2023/2024".

Sales of Prize Bonds topped €350 million last year, according to the latest annual report from the Prize Bond Company.

Fuel costs are continuing to rise, with both petrol and diesel recording increases in June.

Shell has not bid for BP and is not actively considering such a move, it said today, adding it was bound by UK regulations which mean such a statement ban it from making a bid for BP for the next six months.

Consumer sentiment improved marginally in June, new data shows.

Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported today a slightly bigger drop than expected in second-quarter sales and said it expected sales in June, measured in local currencies, to rise 3%.

Getting people to cooperate and do the right thing doesn't always require the threat of punishment or penalties

Oil prices inched higher, extending gains from the previous day as a larger-than-expected draw in US crude stocks signalled firm demand, while investors remained cautious about the Iran-Israel ceasefire and stability in the Middle East.

There is widespread concern among staff in the financial services sector over the possible effects of artificial intelligence, according to a new survey.

IBM plans to hire up to 75 software engineers, dedicated to research and development, as it expands its presence in Waterford.

More than a third of all commuters in Ireland are looking for a new job in order to have better commuting options according to a new survey.

The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded its forecast for house building and growth in the domestic economy for this year.

The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded its forecast for house building and growth in the domestic economy for this year.

The Government is lobbying for strong CAP and fisheries funding in the next seven-year EU budget as well as policies prioritising energy, connectivity and the digital sector, according to a Government policy paper issued to the European Commission which has been seen by RTÉ News.

Tánaiste Simon Harris has told the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that the VAT rate for small businesses will be cut permanently in the Budget.

The European Commission is set to consider a ban on plant-based food products from being labelled with terms such as 'sausage', 'burger', or 'steak'.

Postmasters have warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased.