THE Garda Ombudsman Commission has said it is considering allegations that corrupt gardaí protected public figures with drug habits, such as Gerry Ryan.

Sunday Independent journalist Jim Cusack and the editor of the paper Aengus Fanning will come under pressure from gardaí to reveal the source of claims in the newspaper that officers turned a blind eye to celebrities taking illegal drugs.

RTE has responded to criticism of its decision not to comment publicly on the details of the death of Gerry Ryan, including about the role played by cocaine in his death, which were released at his inquest.

MOTORISTS can be assured of greater security when buying used cars in future — courtesy of a new online check system devised by car dealers.

CLAIMS by a former Irish Times journalist that the company exaggerated losses in order to achieve staff cut-backs has been strongly rejected by management.