Talks on a new public-sector pay agreement are expected to get underway “in the coming weeks”, the Government has said, with trade unions expected to push for above-inflation pay increases.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on a local road in Ardkill Beg, Carrickaboy, Co. Cavan.

Lydon also featured in a number of critically acclaimed films, including The Guard and The Banshees of Inisherin, both of which featured Brendan Gleeson.

It then emerged that it had been erected without planning permission, although Belfast City Council had not previously taken any action.

A file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The latest figures show Ireland was ranked 9th among the 27 EU member states last year in terms of numbers granted protection status – up from 11th in 2024.

The candidates were asked about the cost of living, the housing crisis and tackling crime in the capital.

The 21.1km course started on O’Connell Street at 8.30am and finishes on Guild Street in the north-east inner city.

It comes as part of a Garda Roads Policing operation for the May bank holiday weekend, which runs until Tuesday.

It is understood the weapon was produced during an altercation between two groups of men on a housing estate.

Sunday's front pages feature immigration laws and support for Ukrainians, alongside other stories such as crime and work pieces.

No other injuries were reported.

A man aged in his 20s arrested in connection with the investigation remains in custody at a Garda station.

James Geoghegan mentioned the government’s package of supports running out by July when asked if there would be further protests.

A cordon was established, and the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was summoned after the device was located in the area of Edenacarnan South.

Police said the arrest came as a result of the forensic examination of two mobile phones seized from a vehicle stopped in the Markethill area of Co Armagh in January.

Police said a crowd of youths gathered at the interface in the Irish Street area of the city.

The traditional Celtic festival Bealtaine, which celebrates the arrival of summer and promotes the protection of loved ones, sees multiple events across the country every year.

The Conservative leader said she did not sign off on the video which was sent out by ‘very young people’.

The assets were forfeited following drug trafficking and money laundering investigations carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team.