Living standards in the Republic are higher than in Northern Ireland, a new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found.

The Republic’s higher employment rates, longer life expectancy and faster growing population compared to the north have been highlighted in a new report launched by the Tanaiste on Monday. It is the first in a new series of annual reports by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) comparing the two economies.

HEIMIR HALLGRIMSSON is preparing for a Mexican rave after the World Cup draw. If Ireland negotiate their way through the play-offs, they will face co-hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea in

Troy Parrott completes a hat-trick with virtually the last kick of the game as the Republic of Ireland come from behind to stun Hungary and reach the World Cup play-offs.

State of play: Houston will host seven matches at NRG Stadium — to be renamed Houston Stadium for the World Cup — five in the group stage, one in the Round of 32 and one in the Round of 16.

HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON will be in Washington today for the World Cup draw. He will hope that, with the benefit of hindsight, he does not end up looking like a man who went for a suit fitting having

The report for the Government’s Shared Island initiative also shows the North is 'registering a rate of economic growth which exceeds that of the UK in totality'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin in Dublin on Tuesday. It will be the first official visit to Ireland by a Ukrainian president and first lady.