CIF wants Minister to set up fund to lend to small builders

Construction Industry Federation says few big infrastructure projects planned for 2018

Companies backed by state agencies report increase in job creation

New figures show 5.4 per cent rise in employment at firms backed by agencies

Government begins public consultation on gender pay gap

Employers, trade unions and members of the public have six weeks to outline their views

Government to launch public consultation on gender pay gap

Decision follows controversies over pay at RTÉ and BBC

Ireland's digital content in danger of disappearing, specialist warns

National Library to conduct crawl of Irish websites to create digital archive

Construction workers in line for 10% rise in minimum pay

Labour Court report on rates under first new sectoral employment order sent to Minister

Wanted: Special advisers for Varadkar

Inside Politics: Taoiseach says he wants a ‘working understanding’ of his role before forming a full team

Noel Whelan: Varadkar reshuffle is one of the most startling ever

Contrary to media commentary, the Taoiseach may have overdone it in terms of changes

Leo Varadkar’s key allies criticise new Cabinet

Taoiseach under fire from supporters for refusing to make radical changes in reshuffle

Minister for Foreign Affairs Coveney is key Varadkar appointment

Cabinet appointments include Finance for Paschal Donohoe, Tánaiste post for Frances Fitzgerald

Mary Mitchell O’Connor demoted in Leo Varadkar’s Cabinet

Flanagan and Coveney on the move with Murphy, Doherty and Ring new additions

Cabinet reshuffle expected to have ‘some surprises’

Ministerial casualties not ruled out as Varadkar to make ‘conservative’ changes

Enda Kenny to step down today after six years as Taoiseach

Minimal Cabinet reshuffle expected from Leo Varadkar as he prepares to take new role

Here’s what SMEs need to know about the new companies act

The Act will change reporting requirements for small and medium companies

Varadkar unlikely to opt for radical Cabinet overhaul

Big question is what to do with Simon Harris, the Minister for Health who backed Coveney

Independent Ministers to seek commitments from Varadkar

Stepaside Garda station and Beaumont Hospital A&E likely to feature in talks

State auditor loses sole Nama audit role as Mazars hired

C&AG had claimed Nama was not-for-profit organisation in seeking to retain sole role

Abbott’s €10m move to new base may bring jobs to Co Sligo

IDA-backed investment gives multinational with established Irish base room to grow

Garda review to be most ambitious since founding of State

Representative groups question why no former gardaí are on review commission

Ticketmaster criticises ‘media frenzy’ over ticket resales

Company argues against legislation to govern secondary sales of tickets

Digital economy: Low pay, long hours, no security

Idea of humans as a service doesn’t sit well with most people’s sensibilities

Seven in ten SMEs experience two-month payment delays

ISME is calling on the Government to introduce ‘prompt payment’ legislation

Call for compo claims to be suspended if medical exam refused

Injuries board obliged to continue handling claims despite absence of report

Insurers rail against ‘extravagant’ loss-of-earnings claims

Insurance Ireland concerned by ‘unsupported claims’ to injuries board

Government considers protections for low-paid workers

Ictu says proposed legislation will ban zero-hour contracts and include extra rights

Irish small firms still unaware of dangers posed by Brexit

New joint committee report calls for increased funding for enterprise agencies

HP job losses became apparent five weeks ago, says Kenny

‘This is really bad news,’ says Coveney as company announces nearly 500 job cuts

Cartoon Saloon tie-up to create 140 new jobs in Kilkenny

Animation company behind ‘Secret of Kells’ joins Canadian firm to develop new projects

Element Six to create 100 jobs at Shannon plant

Industrial diamond manufacturer says move is part of overall €7m investment

Independent Alliance Minister against cut to drink-driving limit

Sean Canney: Older people in constituency who drive to pub and do not drink to excess

State to seek automatic EU entry for NI in event of unification

Germany cited as case for how to deal with North if united Ireland chosen in future poll

Alan Cantwell resigns as special adviser to Mitchell O’Connor

Minister pays tribute to former aide for loyal service, dedication and advice during tenure

IBM, Intel and Ryanair at conference to unite designers and developers

Tickets also selling fast for Uprise, which comes to Dublin for the first time this month

Miriam Lord: The curious incident of the dog in the boot

A retiring secretary general recalls a ‘Yes Minister’-style intervention

Nama was not designed to make a profit, C&AG claims

Watchdog defends its role as sole auditor of the agency

Pharma company Mallinckrodt to create 75 new jobs in Dublin

Mallinckrodt to base global R&D facility for medical devices in Blanchardstown

John Halligan says will not resign despite anger at ‘cath lab’ review

Waterford Minister: ‘I am going to continue my ministerial duties and will continue to do my job’

Ex-FG adviser granted first waiver under lobbying law

Ciaran Conlon restricted from relevant links with Department of Jobs until May 2017

State in talks to become part of worldwide astronomy group

Membership offers access to telescopes that recently found potentially life-supporting planet

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