Fine Gael has promoted TD Noel Rock to replace Maria Bailey as Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee.

A Waterford local authority wants the laws on data protection eased so that councillors can fully represent people making housing inquiries.

Diageo, the country’s largest drinks company and owner of Guinness, is to pour millions into a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing excessive drinking.

Ireland’s bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 would not be damaged if a proposed ban on drinks companies sponsoring sports event was imposed.

IRELAND’S cross-party foreign affairs committee has thrown its support behind the family of Irishman Michael Dwyer who are seeking an independent investigation into his death.