Judge Orla Crowe said these were “mean-spirited, sly and underhanded offences” which would have impacted the victims and caused them a loss of confidence.

Daniel Webb (33) pleaded guilty to two counts of active and passive corruption

Mr Butterly denied purchasing the tiles from salesman Declan Conway because he could “get them on the cheap”. He said his first thought was to get the walls "looking well".

Gavin Coyle, 46, of Mullaghmore Drive in Omagh, pleaded guilty to IRA membership and providing a car to be used by terrorists.

Judge Michele Finan imposed eight-month sentences in their Dublin District Court cases but suspended the final three months for Ward and two for Jones.

The court heard Tomasz Kuczynski had worked while claiming over €8,000 in illness benefit relating to a collision at Dublin Airport in October 2017.

That is according to new accounts for the company behind the podcasts under the Second Captains banner, Second Captains Ltd.

At the meeting on Friday, Garda management put forward a set of proposals that all the Garda associations agreed to bring back to each of their central executives for consideration.

Dr Samuel Van Eeden is the subject of an inquiry by the Medical Council's Fitness to Practise Committee

Mr Martin has said that meetings will continue over the weekend between the coalition party leaders.

It is the highest award so far against the HSE related to the care provided by the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

The Taoiseach said he was confident the final budget would be agreed by Sunday.

The announcement was made at Croke Park by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys

The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, will peak on Sunday night after nightfall, starting from Friday.

The Workplace Relations Commission found Nicole Marques Montano should receive over €13,500 in compensation over the matter

The main unionist party is boycotting the powersharing institutions at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The number of attacks almost tripled over the last year, compared to the previous year.

The Wexford TD has been a member of the Dáil since 1987

Thousands of Ireland fans are expected to descend on Paris this weekend

A warm spell will see highs of up to 23 degrees on Saturday – 10 degrees above the usual autumn temperatures