First of the new feature for 2014 in which we bring you the top 5 morning business headlines. Save yourself time every morning as we pick out the most important headlines for you to kick start your day.

1. Irish Storms

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/coastal-areas-prepare-again-as-met-%C3%A9ireann-warns-of-huge-seas-and-strong-wind-1.1645169

2. Irish Economy

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/services-sector-is-growing-at-fastest-rate-since-2007-1.1645779

3.  Chinese Economy Growth Slows

http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2014/0106/496126-china-pmi/

4.  Gold hot start to 2014

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gold-builds-on-hot-start-to-2014-2014-01-05

5.   Syria Troubles

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303433304579302540213869618?mod=trending_now_2