Irish Rail has claimed it has no financial resources to help create a fund to cater for staff who suffer a disability as a result of a work-related injury.

MEMBERS of two teacher unions are being urged to vote against the Toward 2016 social partnership agreement this week, although the deal is already expected to be endorsed by the trade union movement within days.

SEVEN men and two women, alleged to have blockaded bin lorries during protests against waste charges in Dublin, face jail or a fine when they appear before the High Court today.