Ireland's finance minister said Wednesday $14.4 billion in Apple tax payments will be used for key infrastructure investments to support economic development, including housing, transport, electric, and water systems.

Ireland will hand voters billions of euros of tax cuts and spending increases and outline plans to use a whopping Apple back tax windfall to improve the country's creaking infrastructure in Tuesday's bumper pre-election budget.

Ireland’s government is about to present a giveaway budget to woo voters as it takes advantage of a financial position that’s the envy of many European countries.

The famous French Guide has unveiled its first-ever Michelin Key selection for Great Britain and Ireland, recognizing 123 exceptional hotels across the region.

Now there are Michelin stars for hotels - these are the London winners - The ultimate list of recommendations, from the super luxe to insider spots

The Michelin Guide’s first hotel awards in Britain and Ireland recognised the excellence of 12 British establishments You’ve probably heard of a Michelin star, but have you ever seen a place awarded a Michelin ‘key’?

Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs scored career-best half-centuries to dig South Africa out of trouble with the bat and help their side to a 139-run victory over Ireland in the first of three One-Day Internationals in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Ireland lose by 139 runs to South Africa in the first of three one-day internationals between the sides in Abu Dhabi.