Three-year extension of nitrates derogation expectedA reduction in chemical nitrogen allowances, and increased buffer zones around rivers are understood to be some of the new conditions attached to an extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation.
Former teacher jailed for indecent assault of young boysA former maths teacher at a private primary school run by the Spiritan order of priests in south Dublin has been jailed for ten years for indecently assaulting eight young boys in the 1970s and 1980s.
Ruth Lawrence sentenced to life for murders of two menA 46-year-old woman has been jailed for life for the murders of two men who were shot dead and whose bodies were found on an island in a midlands lake 11 years ago.
Status Orange warnings as Storm Bram to hit IrelandTwo Status Orange wind warnings have been issued for 18 counties as Storm Bram is set to bring strong to gale force winds tomorrow, strongest in coastal areas.
