News and analysis on business, money and jobs from Munster and beyond by our expert team of business writers.

SATIRICAL columnist Sean Mellor had his work cut out for him after the explosion in Council chambers over Christmas spending.

The volume of retail sales rose by 1.1 per cent in December as consumers spent more on cars, clothing and footwear. However, ...

Gifts of up to €3,000 may be tax exempt but they will still be assessed as savings under the Fair Deal nursing home support ...