A man who was one of a group of three that slashed 128 tyres because of “some sort of complaint they had about capitalism” has been give a chance to avoid prison by coming up with compensation and getting into a college course..

A €15m facility that combines homeless accommodation with a sports centre for local people in Dublin's city centre is to be launched by President Mary McAleese.

A €15m facility that combines homeless accommodation with a sports centre for local people in Dublin's city centre is to be launched by President Mary McAleese.