Political necessity trumped wider view on Mercosur dealAs farmers head towards a national rally in Athlone, Opposition TDs, including rally organisers Independent Ireland, are limbering up to fight the Mercosur deal and the Government they accuse of not doing enough to oppose it.
Family 'lost everything' in Finglas arson attackA young woman who went back into her burning home after an arson attack to rescue her younger brothers and sister last week said the family has lost everything and are now homeless.