The partner of a garda whistleblower says she accepts there is no basis for believing gardaí manipulated Tusla into investigating her family and children, the Charleton Tribunal has heard.

A man who stole almost €8,000 from his own bank account after it held funds that did not belong to him will be sentenced in February.

A missing witness has delayed the trial of Hardy Bucks actor Martin Maloney who denies attacking two bouncers while he was making an appearance at a popular Dublin pub.

A trainee football coach, who was caught with a stolen monkey in a cage in the back of his car, has been ordered to carry out community service to avoid a jail term.