Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has called on disgruntled Fine Gael and Labour backbenchers to rebel over the Government’s austerity measures.

Out-going junior Minister Willie Penrose has said a "comprehensive spending review" indicated there would be no economic benefit to closing the Columb Army Barracks in Mullingar.

Junior Minister Willie Penrose has offered his resignation from the Cabinet following the Government's decision to close the Columb Army Barracks in Mullingar.