The process of nominating a new taoiseach faced an unprecedented day-long delay due to a heated dispute over opposition speaking rights.

The three-judge court imposed the sentence after an appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) who argued that the fully suspended three-year sentence imposed by the Circuit Court last year was unduly lenient.

Robert Murphy (42) pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to the murder of Jamie Kavanagh at a Dublin hostel.

The three men have pleaded not guilty to a total of seven counts of rape, oral rape and sexual assault

The worst of the storm is expected to hit on Friday morning with winds predicted to reach up to 130kph.

Alan Vial (39) and Nikita Burns (22) have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Robert 'Robin' Wilkin

It followed a brief appearance at Carndonagh District Court after Mr Fagan was extradited through a European Arrest Warrant from Northern Ireland earlier this week.

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 after winning world-wide renown for his writing.

The surgeon at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, Co. Meath says his family, especially the children, are constantly asking for reassurance to their safety.

All students and staff are safe and well following the incident.

The Court of Appeal has viewed CCTV footage of the assault before Crotty's lawyers will be given a chance to respond to the DPP's submissions.

611 patients are being treated on trolleys, chairs and in very clinically dangerous and environmentally inappropriate spaces in hospitals.

A judge said he does not want to interfere with a date to start the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife.

The number of single dwellings built was 5,367, 2.2 per cent lower than in 2023.

The Fianna Fáil leader is Taoiseach again. Follow here for all the latest developments and updates throughout the day.

The Dail is to reconvene after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to the government-affiliated independents.

The two men were arrested on Tuesday as apart of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and the sale and supply of drugs.

Keith Leonard said the clean-up operation once Storm Éowyn passes will be "major".

A wide range of stories features across Thursday’s front pages.

The argument prevented Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin being nominated as taoiseach.