An Archbishop has apologised to the Revenue Commissioners for what he describes as "unacceptable" comments made by a priest in his diocese.

The Revenue Commissioners recouped nearly €18m from tax defaulters in the last three months to the end of September this year.

DANCER Michael Flatley has been rebuked again by Cork County Council for carrying out work on his €30 million Fermoy mansion without planning permission.

LORD of The Dance star Michael Flatley has decided to use some fancy legal steps in a $100 million counter-claim against Tyna Marie Robertson, the American woman who claims she was raped by him.

ESB after-tax profits fell by £216m last year, according to the company's annual report.