Socialite and businessman Breifne O'Brien is to stand trial accused of deception and theft of about €11m in an alleged investment fraud.

A former Fianna Fáil councillor accused of accepting money to vote for rezoning of lands in Carrickmines in Dublin in the 1990s was today remanded on continuing bail in his absence due to poor health.

Former You’re A Star contestant George Murphy was remanded on continuing bail today after appearing in court over an assault charge.