Fianna Fáil last night suspended senator Ivor Callely from the party as it launched its own investigation into the politician’s controversial expenses.

Visitors planning to travel to Ireland to celebrate St Patrick’s Day face transport chaos tonight after airport staff voted to join bus and rail workers in strike action on the day after the national holiday.

The Government’s commitment to decentralisation remains absolute, the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis heard.

The Taoiseach has said the proposed changes to the Constitution in the forthcoming referendum on abortion, are the "best possible".