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Restrictions came too late to avert surge that has put massive strain on hospitals
Trade group tells government that red tape has led to ‘growing backlog of goods’
Vessel switched to Ireland-France route after demand rises from traders wanting to avoid bureaucracy
First expatriate arrested under security law tells activists their cause is not hopeless
Government to issue formal apology for mistreatment of unmarried mothers and their children
Irish Sea customs checks hold up delivery of fresh produce to region’s supermarkets
France and European neighbours face spread of highly infectious mutation from UK
Trade groups and UK officials fear difficult post-Brexit trading arrangements
Business complaints come as concerns grow over teething problems with new Irish ‘border’ arrangements
Traders bypass traditional UK ‘land bridge’ route to continent to avoid potential snarl-ups at British ports
Highly contagious mutations send infection rate soaring as EU comes under fire for slow vaccine rollout
Garda aims to prevent organised crime exploiting new trading regime with north
Agreement removes tariffs threat but Irish businesses face increased costs and disruption
UNDP has adjusted its development index to include the environmental toll
Reforms expected to create thousands of jobs and new business for service providers
But new data highlight sharp division between prospering multinational exporters and struggling domestic firms
When things go badly, where a company calls home can matter
Temporary measures announced to ease transition from January 1 but industry fears long-term red tape and costs
Belfast solicitor was shot by Ulster Defence Association gunmen in 1989 in front of his family
Record numbers are arriving in the Irish capital — but they face a shortage of housing
Food shortages fear as export certificates come into force after transition period
Output forecast to recover from pandemic by 2021 but real economy in far worse state
Dublin says key outstanding issues on trade deal must be resolved this week
‘Lockdown of fun’ hits services industry but manufacturing and work remain resilient
Supreme Court judge Séamus Woulfe is resisting calls from chief justice to resign
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