Series of meetings today to resolve Stormont deadlock
Politicians from north and south of the border, as well as Britain’s Northern Secretary will begin work to resolve the crisis at Stormont today.
Bypass Irish construction industry for social housing, says housing expert
A housing expert says one solution to the current crisis would be to bypass the Irish construction sector and tender housing projects to Europe.
New plans for Hollyford turbine lodged
A wind energy company, recently refused permission for a turbine in West Tipp is now seeking to increase capacity at a nearby site.
Buckley killer to be sentenced today
The 21 year old Scottish man who murdered Karen Buckley in Glasgow is to be sentenced this morning.
Refugees break through police line in Hungary
Hundreds of refugees have broken through police lines on Hungary’s border with Serbia and are walking towards the capital, Budapest.
Emergency debate on refugee crisis to be held today in UK
An emergency debate on the refugee crisis will be held in the House of Commons in Britain today.
Kickham Barracks won’t be used to house refugees
Claims that the Government are considering housing refugees in disused army accommodation, such as Kickham Barracks in Clonmel, have been dismissed.
Farmers urge action on easing US restrictions for beef
The Irish Farmers Association is calling on the Department of Agriculture to intervene to get more Irish beef into the US.