There were angry exchanges in the Dáil yesterday over the Government’s decision to reduce social welfare payments for the under 26s, with the Labour Party accused of reneging on its promise not to cut basic social welfare payments.

As the committee hearing on abortion begins, it seems like some of the politicians present want to leave well enough alone, writes Michael Clifford

The only TD not to claim expenses in 2011 has criticised the perks enjoyed by politicians as a review gets under way on the allowance system.

There are 70 seats filled so far.

Eamon Maloney of Labour has been elected on the eighth and final count in Dublin South-West.

A 17-year-old boy charged with the murder of a Polish man in Drimnagh, in Dublin in February, has been further remanded in custody by the Children’s Court pending the preparation of the book of evidence in the case.

A 17-year-old boy charged with the murder of a Polish man in Drimnagh, in Dublin in February, has been further remanded in custody by the Children’s Court pending the preparation of the book of evidence in the case

THE expert group charting the way forward for mental health services here must look beyond the outdated British model, a top psychiatrist has warned.