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.

Organisers of the Sunset Remembrance service for Pope John Paul II tonight called on people of all faiths to join the commemoration.

Justice Minister Michael McDowell has held talks with representatives of the Catholic hierarchy on the issue of clerical child sex abuse.

The Pro Cathedral in Dublin was full to capacity today for a special mass to commemorate the 2,800 people who died in last year’s attack on New York and Washington.

James Kavanagh, the retired auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, has died at the age of 88.

Dr Eamon Walsh, in his caretaker capacity as Bishop of Ferns, has said he will co-operate in any way he can to establish truth, reconciliation and healing for the victims of Fr Sean Fortune.