Scandal-hit peer Lord Sewel has resigned from the House of Lords after coming under intense pressure over footage of him allegedly taking cocaine with two prostitutes.

David Cameron has indicated Lord Sewel should be kicked out of the House of Lords over “very serious” allegations he took drugs with prostitutes.

The Banking Inquiry has been advised not to hear evidence from the former Anglo boss David Drumm by video-link; a brawl at a Mass in Meath had to be halted by the priest; and Donal Óg Cusack had some home truths for the Cork GAA community. Here’s this evening’s irishexaminer.com round-up.

Birtain's Lord Sewel is facing a police investigation after quitting as Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords over a video allegedly showing him taking drugs with prostitutes.