The Dublin man appeared at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday evening.

For people in Northern Ireland it is decisions taken at Stormont, rather than Downing Street, that will often have the most impact.

The 10-day Belfast Pride festival began last Friday with a programme of cultural events, nights out and discussions.

There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.

The annual festival celebrates traditional music, song and dance with over 1,000 artists lined up in 40 venues across the city.