A Garda whistleblower raised concerns about a colleague he accused of colluding with an Athlone heroin dealer having access to guns, The Disclosures Tribunal has heard.

A homeless man will be given protection in prison after being charged with the rape of two young girls who were lured away from a children’s birthday party.

An inquest into the deaths of two firemen killed battling a disused factory blaze was today adjourned to allow gardaí to continue their investigations.

The Garda international soccer squad will compete head to head with an Eircom league team for the first time next year.