The State has been ordered to pay the legal costs of a severely visually impaired man after he won a High Court declaration concerning the State's duty to vindicate his right to vote privately and without assistance in referendums and elections.

A severely visually impaired man has claimed his right to vote in secret has been breached by the State’s alleged failure to provide an appropriate mechanism allowing him do so.

A flagship €25m housing scheme which aims to improve community living in Dublin is being officially unveiled today by Minister of State for Housing, Noel Ahern.

MediaLab Europe, says that it has signed partnership deals, together worth nearly €1m.