From Galway to Listowel, these are weeks filled by racing festivals.

Four new multi-denominational primary schools are expected to open later this year.

A three-year investigation into Mother and Baby Homes will be conducted following the revelations last year about the deaths of almost 800 children at the Tuam home, the Government confirmed today.

The Government must back up its attacks on Sinn Féin’s links to the IRA and criminal activities, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny said today.