THERE has been no disqualification of a TD under current legislation with only a limited number of reasons allowed for a member of Leinster House to be kicked out.

Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern tonight welcomed a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling in favour of the Irish Government.

The Government tonight named a series of new judicial appointments, including a new judge to the Supreme Court.

The Government has announced its decision to nominate Justice Fidelma Macken of the Court of Justice of the European Communities for appointment by the President to the High Court.