Man charged over Kilkenny stabbing
A man has appeared before Carlow District Court in relation to a fatal stabbing in Kilkenny.
29-year-old Andrew Cash has been remanded in custody on a charge of murdering his brother-in-law.
40-year-old John Cash died after he was stabbed on Hebron Road in Kilkenny earlier this week.
Ballots cast in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s political leaders have cast their ballots in the Assembly election.
The process is taking place amid speculation of a potentially seismic result, with Sinn Féin hoping to emerge as the largest party for the first time.
Northern Ireland currently has no functioning Executive, and the population is gripped by a cost-of-living crisis while disagreements persist over the region's post-Brexit protocol.
The Northern Ireland Protocol, the possibility of a border poll, the cost-of-living crisis and the future of the Stormont powersharing Executive were among the key issues during the election campaign - here's a breakdown.
Swim coach arrested
A man who is believed to be a swimming coach has been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged sexual exploitation of children.
Recording devices were allegedly placed in changing rooms used by children before and after swimming lessons.
The man was questioned at a Dublin Garda station before being released without charge.
A file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Divide over National Maternity Hospital
A strong divide has emerged between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on the proposed National Maternity Hospital.
Fianna Fáil members have supported Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in pushing ahead with the proposed hospital, claiming that patients and staff have waited long enough for adequate facilities.
However, those at a private meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party raised serious concerns around a lack of clarity over the proposed governance and ownership of the hospital.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said all concerns and questions regarding the planned hospital must be listened to and answered with reassurance provided before a final decision is made by Government.
Covid recognition payment
Frontline homeless sector workers demand to be included in the Covid-19 Recognition Payment.
Dublin Simon Community, which helps over 7,600 homeless people, has described the exclusion as "shameful".
Some of the frontline workers could not see their family for months to "not put vulnerable clients at risk".
