Frontline drug workers say landmark Government changes to drug possession sanctions are a “good start” but criticise the “three strikes and you’re out” approach in the plans.

Scott Walker has halted his 2016 White House bid, warning the Republican race has become too nasty and calling on some of his party rivals to do the same, citing an urgent need to “clear the field” to help defeat front-runner Donald Trump.

A renowned international marine biology expert has written to Simon Coveney, the fisheries minister, about “incorrect information” that is allegedly being circulated about the effects of sea lice on wild salmon.

An "astonishing gamble" has landed a group of punters €200,000.