Three men have been arrested and charged after a quick-thinking grandmother locked up thieves as they tried to break into her property.

An exclusive creche probed during an undercover investigation into allegations of mistreatment of children has confirmed it has sacked one worker and suspended three others.

A garda based in Bray, Co Wicklow is facing trial for allegedly forging a letter from the Office of the DPP.

Members of the public have less than five days to pay the local property tax

The Taoiseach has pledged his support for the Justice Minister.

The Transport Minister said that teachers will have to face legislated pay cuts, if they do not accept the Haddington Road Agreement.

Revenue has been forced to close its busiest office in Dublin because of an occupation by protesters.

Fianna Fáil is to table a motion of no confidence in the Justice Minister in the Dáil next week.