The Government is expected to indicate it is willing to relocate more than 2,000 refugees here as part of wider EU efforts to respond to the growing crisis, the Defence Minister said.

Dubliner Barry Murphy broke an Irish senior record and qualified for this evening's semi-final in the 50m Freestyle during the day six of the European Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary today.

Ireland’s best swimmers begin their quest for European glory today with the start of the European Swimming Championships, which are being held in Budapest, Hungary.

Swim Ireland (SI) has announced the Irish swimmers who have qualified to compete in this year’s European Senior and Junior Championships.