Credit unions have more than €8bn in surplus funds which could be used to help address the social housing emergency, but have been prevented from doing so by the State, it was claimed yesterday.

Environment Minister Alan Kelly is looking increasingly isolated over his plan for rent certainty, after a senior official in his own party declined to say the issue remains a “red line” matter.

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Michael Noonan has admitted a ruling by Eurostat is "embarrassing" and "controversial" for the government; Ulster Camogie issued a statement regarding coverage of the recent Ulster GAA Poc Fada competition; Several people have been injured following a shooting at a hotel in Barcelona; and a New Zealand school performed an incredible Haka at the funeral of one of the teachers.

The Government is considering a full Commission of Investigation into activities at IBRC.