A total of 139 greyhounds were put down last year after suffering serious racetrack injuries.

More than €3,000 worth of floodlight bulbs, transformers, and fittings stolen from a GAA club by thieves who scaled 12m-high poles may be used in cannabis grow houses.

The High Court will rule later this month if Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has breached undertakings given in respect of a legal action brought against the department by two of its employees.

The High Court is to be asked on Friday to make orders directing Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to show good cause as to why he should not be jailed for contempt of court.