A Government setting up a task force sounds impressive. It’s what the Taoiseach told the Dáil on Wednesday. The task force, he said, will deal with the “local situation” in the north inner city.

RIVALRY between the late Tony Gregory and his Dublin Central constituency opponent Bertie Ahern was “never personal” the former Taoiseach said yesterday, adding it was a result of their “eagerness to deliver for local residents”.

Tributes were tonight paid to Independent TD Tony Gregory who died at the age of 61 after a long illness.

WE have lost the election, admitted Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday before candidly adding: "I have lost over 20% of my council seats."