The health minister has thanked the project director of the National Children’s Hospital Development Board (NCHDB) for the “significant role” he played in progressing the flagship project.

An application to wind up Irish Asphalt Ltd has opened before the High Court.

Up to 1,000 people will this weekend mobilise in an air, sea, and land search for missing R116 helicopter crew members Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith.

The black box from Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 will be given to British experts today in the hope that they will be able to shed light on what caused Rescue 116 to crash off the coast of Co Mayo.

A double killer said he was left “terrified” after his brother allegedly attempted to ram his van off the road in an ongoing dispute over their father’s estate.

A double killer has broken his silence on the deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her mother, describing it as an “unfortunate incident”.

Financial services company IFG is to continue to reduce its involvement in the Irish insurance market as it focuses more so on its UK operations.

Double-killer John Gallagher appeared in court in a case against his brother.

Financial services group, IFG anticipates “meaningful growth” in group profitability in 2015 and has said it will adopt “a more progressive” approach to dividend payments to shareholders.

Newcastle West got back to winning ways with a bonus point win in Tralee to maintain their position at the top of the First Division of the Munster Junior League.

The planned police authority should include former gardaí, judges, and professionals including mediation and human resource experts, according to mid-ranking officers.

A building company has sued Irish Asphalt Limited (IAL) for loss and damage for alleged deceit over putting on the market an in-fill product when it allegedly knew it was “not fit for purpose” and contained excessive amounts of reactive pyrite.

Shares in specialist financial services company IFG slipped by nearly 10% yesterday after management moved to cool rising expectations that the company may be about to be acquired.

The owners of the four-star Clarence Hotel, which include Bono and the Edge, are not proceeding with a High Court action against a refusal by Dublin City Council to extend planning permission for a €150m proposal to transform the premises.

Financial services group IFG is likely to play an active role in an expected wave of consolidation within the financial advisory and pensions administration sectors, in the next couple of years.

Double-killer John Gallagher made the shape of a gun with his finger and “pulled the trigger” on his brother on two consecutive days, a court has heard.

Double killer John Gallagher has been arrested on charges of making threats to kill and harassment.

A 64-year-old man getting the last bus home from town was accosted by three women who demanded money and went through his pockets to rob him, and yesterday one of the culprits was jailed for eight months.

A 64-year-old man making his way for the last bus home was accosted by three women who demanded money and went through his pockets to rob him, it was claimed yesterday.

One in every 222 people in Ireland was the victim of a burglary during the first nine months of 2012 as the number of household break-ins increased by over 5%.

In 2010 the average payment to Cork county councillors was €28,750.

Double killer John Gallagher has avoided prosecution and a possible jail term for absconding from custody after a judge found that a summons was incorrectly served.

A judge has deferred ruling on whether a prosecution brought against double killer John Gallagher for absconding from custody should be struck out.

Double killer John Gallagher has been released from the Central Mental Hospital in Dublin.

Double killer John Gallagher has asked his family to bring him food because he will not eat what is being provided for him at the Central Mental Hospital.

Gardaí are examining whether or not they can take a criminal prosecution against double killer John Gallagher, who voluntarily returned to the Central Mental Hospital on May 14 after 12 years on the run.

The case of a double killer who handed himself in after 12 years at large is being examined by a senior detective.

The family of double killer John Gallagher have made contact with Justice Minister Alan Shatter, asking him to detain their brother at the Central Mental Hospital indefinitely.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said today that he regrets that the Gillespie family were not told sooner that double killer John Gallagher was back in custody.

The man who cheated death when double killer John Gallagher’s gun jammed in his face says he fears he will have to come face to face with him again soon.

Seven patients were granted conditional release from the Central Mental Hospital last year, the first such discharges under a new legal system.

Confusion concerning the law frequently occurs but seldom has such bewilderment arisen as in the case of double killer John Gallagher who has handed himself in after absconding from the Central Mental Hospital and fleeing to England 12 years ago.

Double-killer John Gallagher would not have handed himself in unless he knew he would walk free, his victims' family has said.

Double killer John Gallagher is back in detention after handing himself over to authorities yesterday.

Double killer John Gallagher has handed himself in to the Central Mental Hospital in Dublin.

Red Somerset had little difficulty in restoring his winning sequence in the williamhillbingo.com Jackpot Surprise Selling Stakes at Lingfield this afternoon.

The final cost of the Mahon Tribunal could top €250m and see lawyers and witnesses claim fees for years to come.

BEFORE John Gallagher took the final few steps of his journey from the streets of London into the inner sanctum of the All Blacks, one of the all-time greats had a word in his ear.

THE board tasked with developing the new national children’s hospital has slashed by almost 50% the amount it is hoping to raise in charitable donations towards the estimated €650 million cost of the project.

A TEAM of international experts is believed to have endorsed plans to build a national children’s hospital on the Mater Hospital campus.

Dublin: IFG Group is moving at a slower pace “than we would have expected” in reviewing takeover approaches, according to Edmund Truell, the main investor in Fiordland Investment, one of two potential bidders for the company.

THE HSE board was warned of “accountability and responsibility” issues within the national children’s hospital project a year ago but failed to address the situation.

THE board set up to drive the development of the proposed €650 million national children’s hospital does not have the expertise to handle such a crucial and large-scale project, according to its former chair.

Cork County Council and Dublin City Council are the big spenders, but the overall cost has been reduced, writes Orla Walsh.