The final inmate in a group of six who took part in a St. Stephen's Day riot at St Patrick's Institution in which four prison officers were injured has received a three-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Five inmates who took part in a St. Stephen's Day riot at St. Patrick's Institution in which four prison officers were injured have received two and three year sentences in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

A paraplegic wanted by police investigating a murder in the UK will tonight be extradited from Ireland.

A paraplegic wanted by police investigating a murder in the UK today lost his appeal against extradition in the Republic of Ireland’s highest court.