Taoiseach Enda Kenny has hit out at republicans who have refused to give evidence at the Smithwick tribunal into IRA-Garda collusion.

A US National Guardsman accused of attempting to provide the al-Qaida terrorist network with information about US troops strength and tactics has been formally charged and could face a death sentence.

PLANS by Fine Gael to extend the system of vetting people who work with children have been welcomed by CARI, the national voluntary organisation providing therapy to sexually abused children.

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