Fifteen private solicitors’ practices received fees in excess of €200,000 last year for carrying out work on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Private solicitors working for the Director of Public Prosecutions were paid almost €6.5m last year.

GARRET FitzGerald passed away knowing that the good relations he dreamed of between Ireland and Britain were a reality, mourners at his funeral were told.

The All-Ireland-winning footballer who broke the jaw of another player in a challenge match failed today in his bid to have the case thrown out of court.