Jobs boost a start, but more needed

The job announcements by Kerry Group and Paddy Power were a big boost to the country last week - and one that was badly needed, with few enough other positive economic indicators.

Governments take the blame when things go wrong, so few would begrudge Enda Kenny and his senior ministers showing up for last week's announcements. Celebration is appropriate, but also a realisation that more needs to be done to underpin competitiveness if ...