What is a C70 request and how often are they issued?This morning's move by An Garda Síochána to request assistance from the Defence Forces to remove blockades of critical national infrastructure comes after a significant ramping up of the Government's criticism of the protests.
Irish man arrested in Spain to contest extraditionA 37-year-old Irish man the Spanish authorities have described as "one of the leaders" of the Hutch Organised Crime Group is to contest his extradition to Ireland.
Section of M50 closed due to fuel protesters - TIIThe Minister for Justice has confirmed that the Defence Forces will be deployed to remove vehicles blocking critical infrastructure as fuel price protests entered a third day.
HSE calls for open approaches to all medical facilitiesThe Taoiseach has said the ongoing protests over rising fuel costs have gone "far beyond the pale" and that the blocking of roads and infrastructure is "not a fair form of protest".
