The three-judge division of the High Court is hearing the case, brought by Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly.

Sentencing the youth to five years in prison with the final one year and four months suspended at the Special Criminal Court on Monday Ms Justice Karen O’Connor said the defendant in this case was “essentially caught red handed”.

The Taoiseach remains ‘hopeful’ that the EU can reach a deal with the US on tariffs.

Closing the case on behalf of the prosecution, senior counsel Anne-Marie Lawlor asked jurors to consider if the complainant had 'come here to tell you a pack of lies, a manufactured, fabricated account of abuse'

Donohoe has already served two terms of two-and-a-half years

O'Malley Ireland Spirits Trading Ltd and Nonto DAC brought proceedings against Great Northern Distillery Ltd (GND), claiming they purchased some €60 million in whiskey from GND for around five years.

Council says scheme is an 'excellent example of plan-led development'

Anthony Nolan, 84, of Richmond Road, Fairview, was charged with harassment

The court heard that Patrick Fitzgerald was on bail charged with Gary Carey's attempted murder when he and three other men terrorised a family after breaking into their home. He has 72 previous convictions.

The man was arrested on Sunday in Co Monaghan during an operation involving National, Regional and local Garda units.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard evidence that customs officers at Dublin Airport stopped Fuery, who had arrived on a flight from Ibiza, after a drugs detection dog showed interest in the suitcase he was carrying.

Michael Kearns (58) was caught with 207 images and 164 movie files containing child abuse imagery when gardaí searched his home

A joint funeral was held on Monday for nurse Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella.

Families and survivors of a notorious former mother and baby home in the west of Ireland are to visit the site ahead of its major excavation.

The CCPC says consumers cannot be prevented from freely choosing who services or repairs their vehicles, or what parts they use.

The High Court is hearing a challenge by Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly

Asking prices for houses nationwide went up by 7% over the year, according to new analysis.

The Sinn Féin leader said her party is considering all options, including backing a left unity candidate

Lubomir Puska Jnr (38) and Marek Puska (36), along with their wives Viera Gaziova (40) and Jozefina Grundzova (32) appeared before the court on Monday, where Ms Justice Caroline Biggs fixed a date of October 7th for sentencing in the case.

Gardaí were called to the scene, a house in the Shancastle area, shortly before 6am.