Gordon Lyons said public confidence in Stormont had ‘taken a hammering’ over the Michael McMonagle controversy

Policy Exchange has published a report criticising the UK government’s proposed repeal of legislation that had put a stop to such civil claims.

The "Cherry Tomato Bridge" has become one of Dublin's hottest tourist attractions

St Macartin’s Cathedral in Enniskillen are the only venue in Ireland hosting The Longest Yarn, a three-dimensional wool tapestry and touring exhibition

Danny Heyneman (31), of Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, is accused of killing Annie Heyneman (55) on Saturday night.

The INMO (Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation) Trolley Watch figures show 436 patients were waiting in emergency departments, while the remaining 236 were in wards elsewhere in the hospital

In December, over 5 million plastic bottle and can returns were recorded on numerous occasions

Kenny Jacob, chief executive of DAA, described the decision as 'bizarre'

A draft programme for government will be distributed later on Wednesday to the TDs

A range of stories lead the papers on Wednesday.

Annie Heyneman, who was in her 50s, was found dead at her home in a rural area near Ballyconnell on Saturday night.

The incident on Main Street in Buncrana involved a car and 2 pedestrians

It was alleged that the accused sexually assaulted the woman who is in her late 30s and also physically assaulted her and her young teenage daughter, the court heard.

The Tánaiste said Ireland ‘stands in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles’.

The drugs seized are now subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland.

The man has been named locally as Johnny Reidy (74) who was a native of Abbeyfeale town.

The minister pointed out that Meta is a longstanding and key employer in Ireland, having first established operations in Ireland in 2008.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Three vehicles, and a number of weapons, have also been seized.

The Lagan Valley MP told the Commons last week that she was a ‘survivor of abuse’.