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# G8

Taoiseach: EU-US trade deal could mean thousands of jobs for Ireland

Enda Kenny was speaking to the media following meetings with G8 leaders in Lough Erne today.

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Jun 17th 2013, 7:19 PM

# G8

Kenny and Obama to discuss EU presidency and bailout, but not Ireland's tax regime

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will arrive in Fermanagh later today, where he is expected to hold talks with the US president.

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Jun 17th 2013, 10:55 AM

# o canada

Taoiseach to discuss trade opportunities with Canadian Prime Minister in Dublin

Canada currently attracts 25 per cent of all Irish investment abroad and around 60 Irish businesses have a presence there.

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Jun 16th 2013, 12:42 PM

# Xi Jinping

Ceann Comhairle to meet China's president tomorrow

China and Ireland’s friendship continues with a return visit by an Irish delegation.

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May 16th 2013, 6:53 PM

# Syria

EU reveals plans to buy oil from rebel-held parts of Syria

The EU’s member states have a trade embargo against the Syrian government – but will import petrol from rebel territory.

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Apr 23rd 2013, 4:03 PM

# Trade

World business leaders meet in Dublin to advance transatlantic trade deal

The round table discussion will coincide with the meeting of EU trade ministers at Dublin Castle.

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Apr 18th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Trade

Garret Fitzgerald 'not taken in' by Russians during 1976 trade mission

In a wire from the US Embassy in Ireland, an aid to the ambassador said Ireland believes that ‘Godless’ communists are in league with Satan.

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Apr 11th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Foreign Affairs

Gilmore to meet John Kerry in Washington today

The Tánaiste will discuss how America’s plans to reform its immigration laws will affect tens of thousands of Irish people in the US.

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Mar 18th 2013, 12:46 PM

# Exports

China to become top export destination for Ireland

It is expected the UK, USA and Germany will remain the top three destinations but countries

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Feb 27th 2013, 7:15 AM

Voices

Column: What would it mean for Ireland if the UK left Europe?

The British Prime Minister hopes to negotiate fundamental changes in his country’s membership of the European Union, but this would have profound consequences for this island, writes James Kilcourse.

Jan 22nd 2013, 7:30 PM

# Exports

Record €9 billion food and beverage exports in 2012 - Bord Bia report

Bord Bia says the value of Irish food and drink exports increased by almost 2 per cent to exceed €9 billion for the first time.

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Jan 9th 2013, 10:30 AM

# Markets

European stocks rise after festive break

Europe’s main stock markets rise as traders focus on whether the United States will avert the 2013 “fiscal cliff”.

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Dec 27th 2012, 11:30 AM

# room at the inn

Tim Tebow set for Florida return as Jacksonville Jaguars prowl

The rarely used quarter-back and former demi-god could be on his way out of the New York Jets.

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Dec 23rd 2012, 4:49 PM

# Trade

Ireland's trade surplus increases in October

The value of Irish exports was up slightly on September, while the volume of imports also fell.

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Dec 14th 2012, 11:42 AM

# Zut alors!

Here's why the French got upset about The Economist cover

It caught the attention of the investing class…

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Nov 19th 2012, 1:45 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Nov 14th 2012, 4:53 PM

# Trade

Trade surplus for September down 41% on August – CSO

The drop in Ireland’s trade surplus is the first since March of this year.

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Nov 14th 2012, 3:24 PM

# Exports

Q. Where should Ireland look to trade?

A. We should look to Middle East and Latin America, according to new trade forecast.

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Nov 12th 2012, 7:05 AM

# Trade

Bruton leads trade mission to Canada

The trade mission will involve 30 Irish companies from a range of sectors, and the Minister will participate in 25 meetings and engagements.

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Nov 7th 2012, 7:30 AM

# Trade

Sherlock to lead food and lifesciences trade mission to Japan

Fourteen of Ireland’s leading food and lifesciences companies will also travel to Japan for the mission.

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Oct 27th 2012, 7:30 AM

# US 2012

US 2012: Obama and Romney trade jokes at dinner

The US presidential candidates scored big laughs at an annual fundraiser at New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel last night.

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Oct 19th 2012, 8:47 AM

# Trade

Trade surplus increases by €1bn - CSO

The seasonally adjusted trade balance for August rose to €4.9 billion – the highest on record.

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Oct 12th 2012, 4:10 PM

# Farming

Iran to lift ban on Irish beef

Irish beef will be back on the menu in Iran shortly, an Oireachtas committee heard today.

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Oct 10th 2012, 7:04 PM

# Tax

Self employed tradespeople warned about hiding income

Taxback.com has urged construction workers and tradespeople to comply with Revenue obligations as the October tax return deadline approaches.

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Sep 19th 2012, 10:54 AM

# Trade

CSO data shows Irish exports up by 6pc in July

The CSO figures also show that exports to key target areas like India, China and Russia have risen in the last year.

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Sep 14th 2012, 11:51 AM

Voices

Column: Watching my parents cope with long-term unemployment

Shaun Dunne, son of a carpet fitter, describes life in the shadow of a time when the working world was different.

Sep 6th 2012, 8:40 PM

# Syria

Syrian refugees tell of "indiscriminate violence"

Joe Costello, Minister of State for Trade and Development, relates the dire tales of massacre and suffering told to him by Syrian refugees when he visited them in Jordan this week.

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Aug 31st 2012, 7:15 AM

# Kenya

Irish man teams up with Kenyans to give "trade without aid"

What is it like founding an organisation that offers trade without aid in Kenya? Corkonian James Hennessy, who founded Development Pamoja, tells us.

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Aug 26th 2012, 8:15 AM

# Superman

VIDEO: 'Your wish came true' declares new Lakers star Dwight Howard

The six-time NBA All-Star has moved to Los Angeles after a huge trade involving four teams.

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Aug 14th 2012, 5:18 PM

# Companies

Five companies went bust each day of July, says Vision-net

Half of those stress-tested by the credit and risk analyst also showed signs of being on the brink of failure.

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Jul 31st 2012, 2:47 PM

# Yay

Exports bounce back in May

Ireland’s export-led recovery continues.

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Jul 13th 2012, 11:44 AM

# Trade

Irish firms ink €17.6million in trade deals with France

Richard Bruton returns to Ireland today after a three-day trade mission.

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Jul 3rd 2012, 8:07 AM

# France

Irish companies sign French deals worth €13m

Agri contracts agreed for Irish companies Dromone, Samco and Dairymaster.

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Jul 1st 2012, 3:58 PM

# Trade

Ireland launches trade mission to France

Minister Bruton, Enterprise Ireland and dozens of Irish companies are taking part in the three-day trade trip to boost Irish exports.

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Jun 30th 2012, 11:49 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning.

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Jun 30th 2012, 9:00 AM

# Trade

Ireland's trade to grow 125 per cent by 2026: report

HSBC is forecasting strong growth for Ireland’s trade, particularly in key sectors like pharma and agri-food.

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Jun 26th 2012, 11:39 AM

# Trade

Exports and imports dive in April

The latest data from the CSO shows the lowest seasonally-adjusted monthly export figures since March 2010.

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Jun 18th 2012, 12:45 PM

# Russian Relations

Moscow calling: Government leads trade mission to Russia

After two record years, the five-day trip hopes to boost trade ties with Russia even further.

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Jun 18th 2012, 6:45 AM

# Arms Trade

EU Parliament calls for tighter regulation of arms trade

New UN Arms Trade Treaty should require the public disclosure of all arms deals by UN members, says Parliament.

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Jun 13th 2012, 4:31 PM

Voices

Column: Let's stop pussyfooting around the Bloxham debacle

Former trader Nick Leeson is fed up with the light-touch reporting on the Bloxham demise – and with what he deems as inaction by the Central Bank and Financial Regulator.

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May 30th 2012, 6:00 PM