Controversial change to payment structure introduced on Wednesday further stokes tensions with Minister

Brian Doyle (59) can keep his home in Rathvilly, Co Carlow, valued at €225,000

Remote workers do not have economic need for rural housing, but they could meet criteria if from the local area, guidelines say

New system may make it more difficult for Irish speakers to get planning permission in Irish-speaking areas, advocacy groups say

Planning authority twice conceded there were flaws in its approval of development

Repossession led to alleged stand-off with armed gardaí

Mother claims daughter (20s) assaults her after comsuming alcohol or drugs

Family say they are the ones who have suffered the true life sentences

Margaret Loftus says numbers contacting Women’s Aid are ‘tip of the iceberg’, with some people staying silent to survive

Major overhaul of Republic’s approach to drug use could be on the way

Driver was pronounced dead at the scene on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff

Man has pleaded guilty to five charges of indecent assault but denies a further 73 and one count of attempted rape

Court hears 191 witnesses are due to give evidence in trial of Michael Kelley

Former trainee alleges he was kicked in ribs and punched in stomach by officer

Submission of pre-sentencing character letters for people convicted of crimes is a common but more veiled practice