Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is looking forward to welcoming Minister for Media Patrick O'Donovan "back to his Cabinet duties as soon as possible" amid his ongoing health situation.

Obama criticized Jerusalem during speaking engagement in Belfast arena drawing 7,000 spectators, saying it 'ceded moral ground' in Middle East conflict

Members expected to consider motions of no confidence in Mr Lavery and society’s leadership

The PSNI said it is ‘monitoring the situation’

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said he would consider a public inquiry into the issuing of allegedly defective gun holsters to gardaí, following calls from the family of murdered Detective Colm Horkan.

Gardaí have seized €3 million worth of illegal vapes and cannabis-based products following searches in properties in a number of counties.

Gardaí have warned that some workers may be wearing masks at nail bars to cover up that they are victims of human trafficking, adding that victims are being hidden in "plain sight".

Solicitors working in criminal defence intend to withdraw their services from all work from Monday in an escalation of their dispute with the Minister for Justice over a new payment scheme for criminal legal aid.