In an unusual move, Mick McCarthy has named his Ireland team more than 24 hours ahead of kick off in tomorrow night's friendly against New Zealand at the Aviva.

Kerry Foods is planning to close its factory in the UK town of Burton-on-Trent - a move that will lead to 900 job losses.

The Tánaiste says solutions for providing insurance for properties at risk of flooding are being worked on.

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