Leinster House has scrapped plans for a public "open day" this weekend over fears staff could be put "at risk" from Extinction Rebellion protestors.

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil the Moriarty Tribunal has cost almost €40m to date.

The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has told the Dail the Government will do all it can to protect the 50-mile fishing exclusion around Ireland known as the Irish Box.