The United States has halted a shipment of powerful bombs to Israel, a US official said, as Washington puts pressure on its ally to avoid a full-scale invasion of Gaza's crowded southern city of Rafah and give more time for ceasefire talks.

The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee has warned that RTÉ must implement changes quickly and not "kick the can down the road".

There are now 100 tents pitched along the Grand Canal in Dublin city centre, sheltering unaccommodated International Protection applicants.

Anti-migrant, anti-nationality and racist sentiments have for the first time become the most prevalent motive for hate crimes, according to new garda figures.

The first Irish Eurovision Song Contest finalist since 2018 has said they altered a pro-Palestinian message on their outfit following an "order" from the competition organisers.