The global picture for the Irish economy darkens

The Irish economy has “less room for error” as the global picture darkens, according to Ibec. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos Irish economic policy now has "less room for error" amid changes in the global economy that are likely to bring heightened uncertainty to exporters, business group Ibec has warned. Laura Slattery has the details. Construction activity expanded in March for the first time in nine months, the latest index for the sector from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland indicates. Laura has the story. We've heard the stories about students using AI tools to cheat on their assignments. Pilita Clark…