PRESSURE is growing on Bishop John Magee to return home to deal with the fallout from the damning Cloyne report, as the Government demands answers from the Vatican regarding its “inappropriate intervention” in child protection here.

Pope Benedict XVI today has expressed his "profound regret at the actions of some members of the clergy".

An Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin says he sees no need for further inquiries into child abuse in the Irish Catholic church, and resources should be spent elsewhere.

Tireless Independent TD Tony Gregory was a true Christian who restored dignity and pride to Dublin’s inner city communities who will never forget him, his funeral mass heard today.

Ronnie Drew was buried today after a funeral ceremony that brought together many of Ireland’s finest musicians.