Defence Forces veterans are set to hold a national march in Cork on May Day to highlight poor pay and conditions endured by serving members of the military.

Latest: Iarnród Éireann has welcomed the invitation from the Labour Court to a hearing tomorrow concerning the current industrial dispute.

Strike action by cabin crew at Aer Lingus, which was due to take place next Monday and Tuesday, has been deferred.

Crunch talks will be held on Monday in a bid to avert strike action that could ground almost 900 flights in and out of Ireland, it was announced today.

Today is the final day for bids to buy the Great Southern Hotel Group.