Kenneally, one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders, died on Thursday aged 75

Mr Byrne said he was arrested early on May 28 while he was travelling from a hotel in Dublin to Dublin Airport

Michael Healy-Rae has blamed comments made by his brother Danny during the fuel protests for the chain of events that led to his resignation as a minister of state and cost Kerry a ministry.

Fianna Fáil also confirmed that Mr Byrne had notified the party of his arrest on suspicion of drink driving

'The anger with Fianna Fail and the party leader Micheal Martin is understandable'

Fine Gael director of elections, Minister Peter Burke, said Mr Kyne had fought a "strong" campaign and people "chose the politics of building solutions as opposed to the politics of anger"

Counting is under way in the Dublin Central by-election, with early tallies showing Social Democrats candidate Daniel Ennis leading in a dramatic race for one of the Dail's most closely watched seats.

This is despite Fianna Fáil having poor results in the tallies for both Dublin Central and Galway West

Mr Martin has begun meeting with EU leaders before Ireland takes over the presidency for six months on July 1

The one time party of the people is now out of touch with the people and it is plain for all to see

'What Jim Glennon did was really stupid'

Daniel Ramamoorthy, a one-time government department advisor, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a teenage boy he met while volunteering as a Christian children’s camp guide

In her speech to party faithful at the Ard Fheis in Belfast, the Sinn Fein leader said the Government needs to introduce an emergency budget after trying to "buy off" fuel protesters

'Micheal is living in an ivory tower surrounded by his highly paid advisors and civil servant totally detached from reality'

This is despite growing unrest within the parliamentary party following the Government’s handling of the fuel protests

John McGuinness said Fianna Fáil needs a new leader, as decisions are made without consulting the party

Conor McGregor has posted a rambling video on social media

Voting will take place in the Dáil on Tuesday as TDs return to the chamber after two weeks off

A small convoy of tractors and trucks is blocking both entrances to the Whitegate Oil Refinery in east Cork.

Equality Minister Norma Foley said the gender pay gap is most prevalent in the early stages of a woman's career.

Brian Kerr hit out at the FAI in a passionate plea over Ireland's upcoming games against Israel

Infrastructure Minister Jack Chambers announced changes to guidelines for major transport, energy and water projects

Hutch confirmed that he would be running in his constituency's upcoming by-election

Margaret Loftus met with Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan over the alleged failings by An Garda Síochána in her case

'A modest three bedroom terraced house was put up for rent at an astonishing €3259 a month - but there'll be no shortage of takers'

The Fianna Fail leader revealed he has received a formal invite to the Cork Chamber's annual dinner on Friday.