More than 20 police officers and their families in the North have been intimidated into leaving their homes by dissident republicans since January, it was revealed today.

President Mary McAleese today insisted Ireland must reject the arrogance of those who restrict the lives of disabled people.

Labour Party TD Kathleen Lynch has attacked the Government over its failure to introduce legally enforceable rights for the disabled.

The Labour Party is hoping to make major changes to the Government's proposed Disability Bill in the Dáil today.