Leo Varadkar’s diplomatic response to topical chatter about a bridge across the Irish Sea — possibly or perhaps impossibly from Larne to Stranraer — was well-judged. Yes, it’s “worth examining”, but don’t expect Ireland to pay for it.

A fair question to ask about any service or product is: Who’s asked for it? From whom, in other words, comes the demand that will give the supplier a viable business?

A good cause can often be seen to be an even better one when it attracts the support of the stars of stage and screen, especially those for whom a day not spent publicising a campaign or signing a petition is a day squandered.

Cool, like.

Joanna Lumley has said the Irish border should not be allowed to return.

Des O’Driscoll takes us through the week’s TV viewing and what needs to be on your list.

Des O’Driscoll looks ahead to this week’s viewing schedule.

The world of showbusiness collides in London this week with the world of gardening in the form of the colourful explosion that is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Joanna Trollope still turns heads. It is not just that she carries herself with such dignity and grace, with her English charm and impeccable manners. It is also her ability to win fans all over the world.

Author Emma Grey woke up to the preciousness of life when her husband died from a heart attack. Here she tells Áilín Quinlan the secret to achieving big things is to focus on finding the nooks and crannies in your day.

If somebody like Piers Morgan says something sexist (virtually everytime his mouth flaps open), he gets shut down, pulled up, ridiculed. 

Chris Evans led the tributes to the late Terry Wogan at a packed service at Westminster Abbey yesterday saying: “He will always be the best.”

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

AbFab hellraisers Eddie and Patsy know the value of friendship. Margaret Jennings looks at the links between female friendship and wellbeing.

Central Intelligence 3/5

The Ad Fab two some are back for their first ever movie, and they're going toe to toe with The Rock at the box office.

Worth every bit of the wait.

Judi Dench, Dominic West and Ed Sheeran are among the stars to auction off personal drawings to raise money for breast cancer.

Kate Moss will star in Absolutey Fabulous.

A nice Sunday evening in by the telly. Lovely.

The Christmas TV commercials are an integral part of the festive season. Kelly O’Brien and Barbara Scully give their opposing views on their heartstring-tugging sentimentality.

There is a lot to be learnt from the phrases used to describe your child’s class work. Caroline Delaney asks some teachers to translate

Julie Walters is set to land her dream 'Coronation Street' role.

Sheana Keane made a brief return to TV presenting last week, filling in for TV3’s Lucy Kennedy.

Former Dynasty star Kate O’Mara has died at the age of 74, her agent said.

Former Dynasty star Kate O’Mara has died at the age of 74, her agent said.

Sean Moncrieff presents a new quiz show, Crossfire, on TV3 at 8pm tonight.

Joanna Lumley wants to be reincarnated as a giraffe.

The Prince of Wales was among more than 2,000 people who paid tribute to the late broadcaster David Frost at a service in Westminster Abbey.

The conceit of the film Delivery Man is outrageous but credible. Twenty years after donating sperm, David Wozniak discovers he’s the father of 533 children, 142 of whom have filed a lawsuit to learn his identity.

Jennifer Saunders hopes to get an 'Absolutely Fabulous' film off the ground next year.

'The Jonathan Ross Show' has been recommissioned for two additional series in 2014.

Dozens of giant Gromit sculptures will arrive in Bristol, England, today to form a public arts trail around the city.

Helen Mirren and Ringo Starr were among the celebrities who flocked to the world’s most famous flower show for a sneak preview ahead of the Queen’s official visit.

Joanna Lumley doesn’t have a mobile phone and thinks social media sites are "wretched".

'Mrs Brown's Boys' scooped the prize for Best Sitcom at last night's National Television Awards in the UK.

Des O'Driscoll previews the best of Christmas TV

Madonna has been banned from ever appearing on 'Absolutely Fabulous'.

Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland slashed his sales targets for the high street retailer today as he unveiled its first fall in profits in three years.

Retail giant Marks & Spencer today reported a 1% fall in annual profits to £705.9m for the year to March 31, the first drop in three years.

Jennifer Saunders says Kate Moss is the "least precious" guest star 'Absolutely Fabulous' has ever had.

Kate Moss is set to star in 'Absolutely Fabulous'.

Jennifer Saunders has confirmed she is going to make 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie'.

Jennifer Saunders only made more 'Absolutely Fabulous' episodes because Joanna Lumley told everyone she would.

Comedy star Jennifer Saunders has opened up about suffering depression following her treatment for breast cancer.

Jennifer Saunders is writing an 'Absolutely Fabulous' movie set on the French Riviera.