The late Cardinal Cahal Daly has been described at his funeral as a disciple of Christ who worked and prayed tirelessly for mutual understanding, peace and reconciliation.

There's bitter disappointment tonight that a potential breakthrough in the Afghan stand-off has fallen through.

Another statement is expected from the Afghans on hunger strike in Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin this evening.

Church of Ireland Archbishop John Neill says that Saint Patrick's Cathedral is not an appropriate place for refugees to protest.