A High Court action brought by convicted murderer Graham Dwyer against the Garda Commissioner and State over the use of mobile phone records in his trial will be heard at the Four Courts early next year.

Convicted murderer Graham Dwyer wants legal aid for his action against the Garda commissioner and state over the use of mobile phone records in his trial.

President Michael D Higgins has accused politicians of abandoning democracy and leaving people to the mercy of credit rating agencies.

LABOUR leader Eamon Gilmore says he is targeting at least 50 seats in the general election.