Bayly said in garda interview that he agreed to transport the drugs so that a gambling debt of €6,500 would be reduced. He said he was in fear for his life and that of his daughter and girlfriend.

One man has been arrested following a drug seizure worth €240,000 in Dublin.

Gardaí in Dublin are appealing to the public for information following a shooting in Ballyfermot last night.

A 17-year-old boy arrested for leading gardai on a 150kmph car chase along the M50 in Dublin, was remanded in custody today at the Children's Court.

A mother and her 14-year-old son appeared at the Children’s Court today to face charges in connection with an incident where three gardaí were allegedly assaulted.