Here are the biggest stories leading Thursday’s headlines.

The offences relate to an international criminal organisation called ‘The Black Axe’, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard.

French agricultural worker Alexandra Fernandes also said she had seen a rainbow minutes before the shooting and had told her co-workers to make a wish.

Seretay's customers include names like IKEA, Woodies, FBD Hotel Group, and Sherry Fitzgerald, as well as multiple shopping centres.

Brendan Mullin (60), who is accused of stealing over €570,000 from Bank of Ireland Private Bank among other charges, denies all 15 charges against him

Lawyers for Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe said the new scale, which is still being worked out, will not be a “magic bullet solution”.

The cost to Aer Lingus of returning the Boston-bound aircraft to Shannon is €28,213, Det Garda Ruth O’Sullivan said.

The court heard that the Brazilian national had been offered $10,000 Brazilian real, the equivalent of about €2,000, in exchange for transporting the drugs.

The warning has been issued for Mayo, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick and Clare.

From January 1st, 2025, there will be a 10 cent increase for cars, buses, coaches, and lighter goods vehicles that do not have a tag or video account on the M50.

The man came to Ireland more than a decade ago having married an EU citizen some years earlier and some time afterwards he pleaded guilty to killing a compatriot here.

The First Minister was asked whether the IRA Army Council currently has any influence over Sinn Fein.

The First Minister repeatedly refused to answer political questions relating to Sinn Fein controversies.

The orders require that the couple must not dissipate their assets below €582,000 which is the amount, it is claimed, that has not been recovered by the hotel, The Address Connolly, Amiens Street.

Ms Justice Melanie Greally said the woman was tackled, pushed to the ground and subjected to acts of violence which left her with multiple injuries to her face, body, and limbs.

The victim, identified as Ciaran Ryan, was present in court on Wednesday morning, Lily Buckley, prosecuting counsel, told the court.

"Overall I was shocked, terrified and feared for my safety," Roisín Linnane told the Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.

Mr McConnell is the fourth person to go on trial accused of the same murder.

On July 6th, Mark Lee, 43, who is of no fixed abode, became the third person charged with the murder of Mr Štrok.

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said school leaders are struggling to recruit qualified teachers.