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The Trump administration would look at lowering tariffs on imported Chinese goods pending talks with Beijing, a source familiar with the matter said today, adding that any action would be in conjunction with negotiations and not made unilaterally.

An Garda Síochána has spent more than €3.65m on advertising, public relations, and communications over the past two years.

The directors of the main Irish arm of Larry Ellison's Oracle believe that the direct impact of US, European Union and other jurisdictional tariffs and non tariff measures to be minimal.

European airlines are set to report first-quarter results in the coming weeks, offering outlooks for the lucrative travel season amidst growing worries that economic uncertainty could slow demand and threaten earnings.

Economic pressures from steep new US tariffs will push global public debt above pandemic-era levels to nearly 100% of global GDP by the end of the decade as slower growth and trade strain government budgets, the International Monetary Fund said today.

Boeing reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss today, as the US planemaker produced and delivered more jets, after a quality crisis and crippling strike shuttered production of most of its aircraft in late 2024.

The Government missed its target on new build social homes last year, with a shortfall of more than 1,400.

European regulators have launched a series of investigations into Big Tech in recent years.

The chairman of NatWest said it has "fixed the issues of the past" and thanked UK taxpayers for their "intervention and support" as the bank nears a return to private ownership, 16 years after being bailed out by the UK government.

The World Economic Forum confirmed today that it has launched an investigation into allegations made against its founder Klaus Schwab that reportedly prompted his resignation this week.

Apple was fined €500m today and Meta €200m, as European Union antitrust regulators handed out the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.

Euro zone business growth has stalled this month, a survey showed today, with activity in the bloc's dominant services industry contracting and the prolonged downturn in manufacturing continuing.

Carbery Group, the West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer, has reported higher revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of December.

US President Donald Trump has said he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell - a stark change which comes just days after President Trump intensified his criticism of Mr Powell.

Data indicates employee activity is increasing, but many organisations can't shake the 'productivity paranoia'

Truck maker Volvo has reported a bigger-than-expected fall in first-quarter profit and lowered its North America lorry market outlook, pointing to increased uncertainty around tariffs and their impact on global trade.

Heathrow airport has made dividend payments to shareholders for the first time in five years.

Shares in SAP, Europe's largest software maker, surged 8.5% today after the German company exceeded first-quarter profit forecasts, benefiting from cost cuts and defying business uncertainty from US tariffs.

Wind farms provided 38% of the country's electricity in first three months of 2025, according to a report by Wind Energy Ireland.

Intel Ireland has said it is not commenting on media reports that the company is to slash more than 20% of its global workforce, with a spokesperson calling the reports "rumour and speculation".