Health Minister Leo Varadkar has launched a stinging attack on Sinn Féin, claiming the party, if put in government, would turn a blind eye to criminality and rule with fear in a “coalition of extremes”.

UK Chancellor George Osborne will warn there are no "miracle cures" for Britain's problems today as he admits more drastic action is needed to balance his government's books.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams today would not be drawn on Mr Haughey’s career, but extended his party’s condolences to the former Taoiseach’s family.

A FORMER head of accountants Deloitte & Touche has been appointed to chair the €14.5 billion National Pension Reserve Fund (NPRF).