The High Court will rule today on whether staff at the Tyndall Research Institute at UCC can hold a picket on the college's main campus this week.

Universities have spent an average of nearly €2.7m a year on external legal fees since 2006 with up to two thirds going towards resolving staff disputes.

One of Ireland’s second most famous set of twin brothers after pint-sized pop duo Jedward missed his chance to mingle with royalty on the final day of the Queen’s visit to Ireland.