Officials deal with major disturbance on Christmas Island
Australian officials are trying to contain a major disturbance at a remote detention centre for asylum seekers in the Indian Ocean.
Tipp teachers hit out at level of Minor school works funding
The allocation of over €108 million for upgrades works at schools nationwide including Tipperary has been described as a mere sticking plaster.
Man shot in Dublin
A 54 year old man remains in a serious condition after being shot a number of times in Cabra in North Dublin last night.
Flanagan says north talks more positive now
The Minister for Foreign Affairs says some sticking points remain in negotiations aimed at saving the North’s power sharing executive.
Nursing home group accuse coalition of hampering HIQUA
Nursing Homes Ireland is accusing the Government of compromising the independence of the Health Watchdog - HIQA.
Myanmar election results due
The first official results in Myanmar’s first openly contested national election in 25 years are expected this morning.
Romania night club fire death toll rises
The death toll following a nightclub fire in Romania 10 days ago has risen to 45.
New restaurant calculator launch
The Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland will launch a new online calorie calculator today.
