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# Agriculture

Coveney: Irish beef will be on American shelves by autumn

Officials from the US agriculture department will first need to conclude audits on Irish farms.

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Jun 27th 2014, 10:04 PM

# Oireachtas agenda

How important is alcohol to Irish agriculture?

Representatives from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland will be visiting Leinster House today to discuss the issue.

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Jun 24th 2014, 9:00 AM

# very good

Ireland is the "goodest"* country in the world

*Yes, we know.

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Jun 24th 2014, 12:05 AM

# wheres the beef

Simon Coveney is jetting off to the US to talk about beef

The minister has 16 meetings planned over the next four days with multinationals, potential investors and politicians.

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Jun 22nd 2014, 7:15 AM

# west coast

Enda is jetting off to sunny California to woo investors and secure jobs

The Taoiseach will be visiting several companies in both San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

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Jun 4th 2014, 6:33 AM

# Enter the dragon

Why do the Chinese keep Irish baby formula under lock and key?

Irish products could have a big trading future with Asia, but we have to get it right.

48.8k

May 11th 2014, 8:30 AM

Voices

Opinion: Irish farmers must stand up for change – or else sleep with one eye open

The reality is that this globalisation of our food and agricultural system is failing consumers, the environment and our farmers.

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May 7th 2014, 8:15 AM

# viva mexico!

Why is the Mexican flag flying over the Mansion House?*

*No, we haven’t been invaded.

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May 1st 2014, 4:09 PM

Voices

Column: Let's stop dragging our feet – we need to regulate cash-for-gold

The lack of regulation means priceless treasures can be accidentally destroyed, criminals operate virtually unimpeded, and vulnerable communities are preyed upon.

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Apr 25th 2014, 1:00 PM

# Trade Surplus

Here's how much we're making from overseas trade

Trade gains bump driven by food, essential oils and organic chemical sectors.

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Apr 14th 2014, 6:06 PM

# arriba

The government liked* Mexico so much they're sending someone there again

*And by liked, we mean liked the potential of increased trade with the country.

11.4k

Apr 13th 2014, 3:47 PM

# oh canada

Irish trade to Canada set for €1.2 billion boost

EU deal could be worth €26 billion overall.

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Apr 11th 2014, 10:49 AM

# State Visit

Enda and Dave on tour: Taoiseach suggests joint trade mission with Cameron

Enda Kenny told business leaders in London that he discussed the possibility of a joint trade mission with David Cameron at last night’s State banquet.

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Apr 9th 2014, 9:47 AM

# Trade

Boeing is allowed to sell spare aircraft parts to Iran - but not new planes

This is the first time the US has issued a license of this kind since the 1979 embargo.

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Apr 5th 2014, 3:05 PM

# Big in China

Chinese middle classes hungry for Irish goods

Exporter body predicts growth in Ireland-Asia trade for next 15 years.

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Mar 10th 2014, 6:30 PM

# Get The Boat

Freight traffic stacks up for Irish Ferries

Economic upturn to thank for increase in volume

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Mar 6th 2014, 12:00 PM

Voices

Column: The fight for the future of Ukraine is not over – not by a long shot

The deal struck between the government and opposition in Ukraine is a win for the EU … but Russia is not out of the fight, David Moloney.

Feb 26th 2014, 7:30 PM

Voices

Column: What was once called 'the white gold' is no longer a source of hope

In the past three years, sales of Fairtrade cotton in Europe has fallen – leaving those who produce it without the support needed to build a better future, writes Dunstan Burke.

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Feb 24th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Building Bridges

Where's Richard Bruton this week? Singapore apparently

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation is on the first ever joint trade mission of ministers from the Republic, Northern Ireland and the UK.

5.7k

Feb 10th 2014, 11:44 AM

# beef lamb pork

1.5 billion people gained access to more Irish produce last year

The figure is included in the Department of Foreign Affair’s first report on its economic and promotional activities.

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Feb 3rd 2014, 11:02 AM

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Column: Ireland is reviewing its foreign policy – but it's asking the wrong questions

Taking the example of Ireland’s evolving relationship with Africa, it becomes clear that the DFA’s review of external relations might not be on the right track, writes Andy Storey.

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Feb 2nd 2014, 12:00 PM

# Davos

British exit from EU wouldn't give Taoiseach a headache

The Taoiseach also dismissed suggestions that he would take up a role in the EU instead of leading Fine Gael into the 2016 general election.

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Jan 24th 2014, 8:45 AM

Voices

Damien Kiberd: So what if Kenny and Bruton didn't lecture Middle East on human rights?

Were they not correct to put the business interests of Ireland first? And what about those other human rights abusers Ireland conveniently chooses to ignore?

Jan 12th 2014, 8:30 AM

# Trade

Taoiseach and Jobs Minister kick off Gulf trade mission in Saudi Arabia

Enda Kenny and Richard Bruton will remain in the Gulf region until Thursday.

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Jan 5th 2014, 12:00 PM

# Emergency

Ireland to send 40 tonnes of aid to South Sudan

The emergency aid includes jerry cans, mosquito nets and kitchen sets.

8.2k

Jan 2nd 2014, 5:31 PM

# Supermarkets

Business booming for Aldi and Lidl as discounters show growth at expense of Tesco

The German discount chains have been gaining ground in the last 12 months, as shoppers continue to keep a close watch on their grocery spend.

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Dec 23rd 2013, 2:43 PM

# Snap Happy

Man attempts to trade a live alligator for some beer

Turns out people will not accept a reptile in exchange for alcohol.

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Dec 19th 2013, 3:59 PM

# Freefall

Bitcoin falls in value after China bans new deposits

The price of one Bitcoin has fallen from €873 at the beginning of the month to €323 today.

8.5k

Dec 18th 2013, 10:48 AM

# world trade

WTO agrees 'historic' global trade deal worth $1 trillion

The agreement includes commitments to facilitate trade by simplifying procedures for doing business across borders.

6.6k

Dec 7th 2013, 11:08 AM

Voices

Column: Betting your business on the domestic Irish market is foolish, lazy and unnecessary

Being ‘the best in Ireland’ is too limited a goal for Irish businesses today; businesses should emulate Germany’s ‘Mittelstand’ approach to drive export growth, writes Patrick Burke.

Dec 2nd 2013, 10:00 AM

# eu market

ECC report says European consumers face discrimination based on where they live

The Services Directive prohibits discriminatory conditions based on the nationality or residence of service recipients.

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Nov 29th 2013, 8:00 AM

# foreign trade

Bruton to lead 42 Irish companies and colleges on Indian trade mission

Bruton says the trip will help deliver jobs.

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Nov 16th 2013, 11:07 AM

# Wikileaks

Wikileaks publishes draft from free-trade agreement under secretive negotiations

The chapter published today constrains proposals for major changes to intellectual property rights laws in the states involved.

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Nov 13th 2013, 7:14 PM

# Trade

Bloodstocks in the Middle East and life-sciences on the East Coast: Ministers on tour

Ministers Bruton and Coveney have set off on separate trade missions this week.

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Oct 28th 2013, 4:10 PM

# EU

Mixed reaction in Ireland to EU-Canada deal

The Jobs Minister says it is good news for exports, but farmers warn that a free-trade agreement between the EU and Canada might not necessarily be good news.

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Oct 18th 2013, 9:36 PM

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Column: Germany – the big kid who won’t play by the same rules

Germany is the EU’s largest economy yet it has no national minimum wage; and its policy of maintaining low wages and subsidising exports into EU member States is destabilising to the EU economy, writes Tiernan Brady.

Sep 20th 2013, 7:00 AM

# CSO

Ireland sees drop in exports during July

However, figures show the trade surplus has increased to €3.2 billion in the year with the agri-sector performing strongly.

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Sep 13th 2013, 12:12 PM

# Trade

China and EU settle burgeoning trade war

The solar panel dispute had threatened a full-blown trade war between two of the world’s largest trading powers.

4.9k

Jul 28th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Dublin

Illegal tobacco sellers could be given ASBOs

An operational group – the first of its kind – has been established by Dublin City Council to address the issue of illegal tobacco.

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Jul 18th 2013, 6:20 AM

Voices

Column: Today's countries in need are tomorrow's trading partners

Ending global poverty means changing the way we view overseas aid and development – which is why the public have been invited to share ideas about Ireland’s contribution to the world stage, writes Joe Costello TD.

Jul 15th 2013, 1:00 PM