The father of a 17-year-old boy who died after he fell from a bridge claims his son was bullied because he was gay.

A 16-year-old who bought himself a car online and crashed it later that day, killing his friend, has been sentenced to 16 months’ detention.

The second M50 bridge over the Liffey Valley is being opened today. The aim is for the bridge to reduce tailbacks on the country's most congested road.