Library fines are set to be abolished to encourage more people to use the facilities.

On arriving outside the Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen, Co Cork, Minister Michael Ring was told that he’d brought the sunny weather with him. “We have it 52 weeks a year, so we have,” came the instant reply.

The Minister for Rural and Community Affairs, Michael Ring, intends to set up a pilot scheme to upgrade and refurbish derelict properties in towns and villages around the country.

Michael Ring, the Rural Affairs Minister, is understood to have launched a “ferocious” broadside at Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at last Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

The Government has sanctioned €1m to help fund an extension of the Cork Harbour Greenway which could be in place within a year.

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has said Enda Kenny's successor will have to show the same commitment and stamina that the Taoiseach did.

Labour's Joan Burton has raised concerns about the future of the famous Luggala Estate in County Wicklow.

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Ireland for a six day trip where he will take in Dublin, Mayo and Louth.

“A man has died in this country participating in sport; we need to investigate it.”

The Dáil has passed a motion of confidence in the government, after three hours of debating the Fennelly report.