Minister warned final figure could be even higher and will be met by ‘savings identified within the department’s capital allocation’

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Travel to US dropped 27% in March but returned with 34% year-on-year bounce for April

John Moran likens ability to raise revenue locally to powers of similarly elected European mayors

Wall Street sees big gains on consumer confidence boost and EU trade negotiations

Fast food chain has ambition to become fastest growing restaurant brand

Lakeland Dairies chairman urges greater efforts in protecting Irish produce and farmers

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Fáilte Ireland says declining inbound tourism numbers ‘jar with industry’

Department of Transport to consider State ‘aid scheme’ to support new regional routes

Oireachtas committee to hold opening meeting on Tuesday as Government prepares report on 'disruptive impacts’ to workforce

Some embracing artificial intelligence and others avoiding its use, at least for now

Darragh O’Brien has met airlines and other groups and will continue meetings in the coming weeks

Traders reduce bets on interest rate cuts from European Central Bank after deal