Ireland

Fine Gael's new leader will bring a fillip in party support, but broader government instability could persist

A deadline for forming a new power-sharing government was extended after talks collapsed

The resignation of the incumbent will not stop the ruling Fine Gael party from suffering at the next elections

Consumer prices rose by the most in nearly four years in January but stripped of energy, inflation is much more modest

The mishandling of a police scandal has put Enda Kenny under pressure

The collapse of the power-sharing executive, along with the Brexit fallout, threatens to end a period of political calm

Brexit, the EU's tax policy and Trump's victory present the small, open economy with challenges

EU-wide minimum standards in taxation are unlikely, even if Ireland loses its appeal against the Apple tax ruling