John Finucane was speaking as he appeared at a hearing in Washington DC on Tuesday and urged US support for his family.

The purpose of the public gallery was to identify the 99 ‘persons of interest’ to either rule each individual ‘in or out’ of and progress the criminal investigative process.

The Taoiseach suggested voters are more interested in ‘bread and butter’ issues than the controversies his party has encountered in recent times.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission confirmed the State’s appeal was lodged with the Court of Appeal.

The Labour leader said she wants to work with the Green Party on environmental issues in the next Dail.

Gardaí have been searching open land over the last week for William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane.

David Dunne (40), with a last address in Summerhill, Dublin 1, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Robert O’Connor on July 29th, 2022, at Mountjoy Prison.

Diarmuid Phelan (56) has pleaded not guilty to murdering father-of-four Keith 'Bono' Conlon (36) at Hazelgrove Farm, Kiltalown Lane, Tallaght, Dublin 24, on February 24th 2022.

Launching its manifesto, Cian O’Callaghan outlined a series of ‘red lines’ that his party would require before contemplating entering government.

Kym Dunleavy (50) pleaded guilty to multiple charges of using a false instrument, a medical prescription which she knew to be false

'You are being sold a pup by this arrogant man,' Nikita Hand's solicitor told the jury and described Conor McGregor's behaviour as 'appalling'

Luke McGann (20) stole €14,886 from the man’s €87,000 winnings

Along with the 100-bedroom hotel, the scheme will also include a café and bar at ground floor level.

South Tipperary County Council has contended that the road surface at the accident location was more than satisfactory and it offered more than sufficient grip to vehicles.

Declan Power claims he is effectively barred from living in his family home by the Minister for Justice’s decision to prohibit him from travelling within 18km of Clashmore village for any purpose other than work

David Amah (18), who denies Sherry's murder, said he was scared when Sherry came into the restaurant, shot James Hennessy snr and pointed the gun at him.

Party leader Micheal Martin was pressed on whether he was eyeing Labour as a potential coalition partner.

Mary Lou McDonald has insisted the manifesto pledge did not amount to political interference in the media.

Ms Kenny said she and her family were “overwhelmed” with “such an outpouring of love for Jon” since his death at Galway University Hospital last Friday.

Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald both faced scrutiny over their handling of recent controversies involving their party colleagues.